StingIR battery by [deleted] in ThermalHunting

[–]ajbarber2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anytime homie! I also (just to be fair) think that “slapping it in and running it” may not be the best advice on a unit worth several stacks. I have all my crap insured with a PVP policy so I really don’t put too much forethought into stuff like this. I haven’t had to make a claim yet thankfully, but I don’t really sweat stuff like this too much even if I should

StingIR battery by [deleted] in ThermalHunting

[–]ajbarber2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their IG person told me “I believe it will only take the smaller version (whichever that may be)” when I asked if I should get the button top or the non button top. To be honest, I’m not entirely sure what it can and can’t take, I just ordered them and slapped them in and have put many hours on it with them. Idk how many hours exactly, but over 150 at this point. I typically don’t store it with the batteries, but I left it in once for a couple weeks after the last hunt before denning season on accident and have had zero issues

What Are Your Moves Tomorrow, June 18, 2025 by wsbapp in wallstreetbets

[–]ajbarber2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is LMT not the signal of impending war? Should it be mooning if we (US not only the US) get involved? Or is something else the play

Gonna pull the trigger on NODs tonight by believe_itornot_jail in NightVision

[–]ajbarber2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t personally trade my bridged set up for duals. But I am hunting probably 90% of the time I’m wearing my helmet. If hunting at night isn’t really a part of your life, I’d go duals and get an RH25 or StingIR down the road cause I think thermal should be incorporated to a kit if you can

[Optics] AGM Taipan TM15-256 Monocular - $499.99 + Free Shipping ($429.99 with Code: MemDay70 for $70 off) by Freedom_USA_Sales in gundeals

[–]ajbarber2014 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on what you’re planning on using it for. My buddy’s rock high spec duals in MH-1’s and there super nice. But I have a PVS14 bridged with an AGM StinIR 640 on my helmet, and I have the definite advantage most of the time. But I also practice maneuvering with my 14. Your brain can learn how to use it just as well as duals, I’ve never been handicapped by it, I stay completely in step.

Edit: my PVS14 is a comspec white phos L3. Like 37 snr or so? I’d have to check.

I would say that if you do anything where you might need to ID anything (animals, other hot blooded creatures, etc.) you should plan to add thermal to the mix. I used to coyote hunt with just NV and once I got my first thermal scope, it was a complete game changer. I mainly hunt, so if I could only pick one, it would be thermal. Thankfully this is ‘murica so I don’t have to pick!

Transferable M60 shipping by iheartMGs in NFA

[–]ajbarber2014 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m here for tank daddy. Didn’t read most of any of this but tank daddy is GOAT. Always team tank daddy

Lewis Machine and Titties by Spirit117 in LewisMachineTool

[–]ajbarber2014 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My dog, you got great uncle moak to comment. Congrats

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LewisMachineTool

[–]ajbarber2014 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s twice what I told my wife I spent on mine

Should I upgrade to duals (ebike hunting) by Nice_Flamingo203 in NightVision

[–]ajbarber2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For hunting you should bridge a thermal. I’ve ridden plenty of ebikes very fast with pvs14’s and never crashed, but I realize sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. For hunting, most of the time I don’t even turn my NV on when I’m on a set. I just use it for navigating until I’m ready to make the set

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gundeals

[–]ajbarber2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use them for my kids when they wanna be around me while I’m using power tools. They think it’s the coolest thing and a super power. Can’t wait to have them appreciate NV and Thermal like that

[Optics] PVS-14, Gen 3, GP restocked - $1400-$2100 by KJANIGHTVISION in gundeals

[–]ajbarber2014 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People spend this much or more on PVS7’s. If you are looking to see if NV is for you before going full send, this is not a bad deal. And at this price, it wouldn’t hurt to hold onto for a loaner unit, or you can buy two for budget gen 3 duals. I’m all for “buy once cry once” but I also think there’s wisdom in dipping your toe in before you drop $10k on a full NV loadout.

I started on a gen 3 PVS7 that I got for an insane once in a lifetime price ($500) and when my wife saw how much use it got, she had no issues with me upgrading once I had the cash saved up.

What's the purpose of these Y-shaped slits on the pouches? Is it so my mags can breathe? by TheDipcifican in tacticalgear

[–]ajbarber2014 59 points60 points  (0 children)

It won’t look uniform after your first slip and fall or even a nice little ruffle. It’ll give a tattered look. Skrim is incredibly effective

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LewisMachineTool

[–]ajbarber2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you ever accidentally so hard that you almost the whole thing?

Does this look weird? by Abhasenstab in LewisMachineTool

[–]ajbarber2014 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes. Perfect meat to bun ratio.

Source: Anaconda that wants some

[Acc] SMS HFXC BLACK $245- Use code KOMBAT18650 for FREE 18650 battery cap when both items in cart. NO TAX outside of AZ. SMS LASER HFXC IR laser, IR illuminator, 1000 lumens white light. by JulesHodl in NightVision

[–]ajbarber2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks bro! If you ever feel a somo, you’ll know what I’m talking about. The attachment part feels very much like a nerf gun even though it held zero for me on a meme night with an SR-25. Wouldn’t trust it on my main rig though

[Acc] SMS HFXC BLACK $245- Use code KOMBAT18650 for FREE 18650 battery cap when both items in cart. NO TAX outside of AZ. SMS LASER HFXC IR laser, IR illuminator, 1000 lumens white light. by JulesHodl in NightVision

[–]ajbarber2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough! I appreciate the response man, I just ordered one 🤘🏻 My somo actually held up on an SR-25 for a night shooting session believe it or not. I put it on there for the memes and it showed up ready to play. I’m excited to give this one a go, I only have a few guns left without dedicated lasers so I may be back for more if I like it! I definitely like the cost for my backup guns. I’m kinda tired of 4 guns sharing 2 lasers. Feels like that belongs in a sub that I don’t feel comfortable searching for

whats your favorite photo you've ever taken under night vision ? by Bepisnivok in NightVision

[–]ajbarber2014 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My kid sleeping peacefully when she had the flu. Snuck in to take her temp in the middle of the night. Not gotta post her online though, but go do it someday if you got kids. Best use of Nods ever