MAWL IR/Vis Laser

[Cerberus Group]

First thing to look at is mission...what is it?

Use the equipment a few times a year, or is it part of your job.

Kinda like tools...if ya twist wrenches for a living are ya gonna buy everything at Harbor Freight or something closer to Snap-on.

For the average user...probably not worth the expense.

 

[Savage Jav]

I don't doubt the other units. The MAWL can be a bit overkill, I would say in most situations.

In the class we went out to 100 yards, and everything performed top notch.

At that distance, even a bit further I don't think most any unit will fail the shooter...most units have been around for years and have proved their worth.

Chuck and company will be back again next year with a different format.

Id

I guess if I had $3k to spend on an IR laser, I'd have the $5k to spend on NV for my cat too.

I would ask how many firearms do you have? And can a few be trades or sold to fund night vision. Often times people complain about the price of NVGs but the have multiple shotguns, rifles, and handguns that just collect dust.

Im not saying this is you but just something for people to think about. Have a 24hr gun or a few guns that can only be used during the day.

 

[Nosferatu]

Id

I would ask how many firearms do you have? And can a few be trades or sold to fund night vision. Often times people complain about the price of NVGs but the have multiple shotguns, rifles, and handguns that just collect dust.

Im not saying this is you but just something for people to think about. Have a 24hr gun or a few guns that can only be used during the day.

I guess the subtlety of the humor missed the mark.

 

[Savage Jav]

I guess the subtlety of the humor missed the mark.

Not humor. Objectively is someone owns over 8-10 guns they can afford night vision

 

[Cerberus Group]

Here's a legit option..

Steiner viz laser, with white light and the KIJI IR. I think a very solid option.

 

[titsonritz]

On the back of the MAWL, to the left of the battery cap...there are 2 connector ports...first pic.

The top port is for A or button closest to the shooter. Bottom is for B or button closest to the muzzle.

Take the cable from the light tail cap and attach to which button you want white light...without having to use an extra switch on the rail.

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I had not picked that up until your post, that changes things.

Being primarily left-handed I put ergonomics high on the disire list, the MAWL delivered in spades.

 

[titsonritz]

Here's a legit option..

Steiner viz laser, with white light and the KIJI IR. I think a very solid option.

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I was considering a similar option like this with a Luna
https://www.lunaoptics.com/elir.html

 

[titsonritz]

I guess if I had $3k to spend on an IR laser, I'd have the $5k to spend on NV for my cat too.

For years I ruled out getting into IR due to expense, then I played with it and knowing how many out there have it and realized how behind the curve one is without it. So yeah, I made the leap.

 

[Nosferatu]

ok, the laser and the cat joke just sailed over everyone heads. back to the day job!

 

[titsonritz]

ok, the laser and the cat joke just sailed over everyone heads. back to the day job!

Keep your day job.

 

[Cerberus Group]

Blowers runs his rifle left handed, and he keeps his very simplistic...so you have hope!

 

[Savage Jav]

Heres what I got. I prefer buttons over pressure switches but the mod buttons have changed my mind some.

Dont beat me up too hard about the tie downs, old habits.

 

[Savage Jav]

Here's a legit option..

Steiner viz laser, with white light and the KIJI IR. I think a very solid option.

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The KIJI IR with a Perst 3 and a Surefire scout pro would be pretty slick. The only issue is tape switch computability. I know a few guys are having some success with splicing wires but that's about the only option.

 

[titsonritz]

Blowers runs his rifle left handed, and he keeps his very simplistic...so you have hope!

The weird part is he is right eye dominant.

 

[titsonritz]

Heres what I got. I prefer buttons over pressure switches but the mod buttons have changed my mind some.

Dont beat me up too hard about the tie downs, old habits.

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Check out Unity Tactical

 

[Savage Jav]

Check out Unity Tactical

Ive seen their stuff, I belive mod light makes the a few buttons to their specs. Solid pieces of gear

 

[Cerberus Group]

The KIJI IR with a Perst 3 and a Surefire scout pro would be pretty slick. The only issue is tape switch computability. I know a few guys are having some success with splicing wires but that's about the only option.

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I had to make the wire between the MAWL and the SF light...so if ya need one done, or something like it...gotcha covered...no charge, just supply the plugs

 

[Savage Jav]

I had to make the wire between the MAWL and the SF light...so if ya need one done, or something like it...gotcha covered...no charge, just supply the plugs

Will do

 

[Nosferatu]

So, all (poor) joking aside, is there something similar to this that us mere mortals can choke down?

I'm not going to war, but wouldn't mind getting a helmet setup for the PVS14 and using the laser to target coyotes coming after our livestock. That would probably be more versatile than having the NV on the rifle. This way I can still scan the area without pointing the rifle at everything.

 

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So, all (poor) joking aside, is there something similar to this that us mere mortals can choke down?

I'm not going to war, but wouldn't mind getting a helmet setup for the PVS14 and using the laser to target coyotes coming after our livestock. That would probably be more versatile than having the NV on the rifle. This way I can still scan the area without pointing the rifle at everything.

NV is probably best for walking around, but a thermal scope would be your best bet for dropping a predator. Plus thermal can be used during both daylight and night. There are plenty of YouTube vids on the subject. Personally I have found shooting with NV and an IR LASER a bit awkward….probably because I'm not a Tier-1 operator….just a d00d living on a ranch with lots of coyotes and badger-badger-badgers running around

BTW…I have a ZenitCo Perst-4M gen.3 with IR & green, and this LASER is quite a bit more powerful than what one is 'allowed' to buy from the US mfg-erz…and it tends to bloom quite a bit with NV even at low power.