Reviews - Armasight OPMOD GEN1M 1.0 Limited Edition Gen 1 Night Vision Monocular Reviews - 0A-NV-OPMOD-GEN1M

Author: MissouriJon (verified customer) , Country web developer that loves guns., from MO on May 23, 2013
Pros:  Adjustments were easy, weight is almost non-existent, very impressive
Cons:  Area to focus is a little long for me. I'm attempting to mount this to my AR, but I have yet to figure out how to get it an appropriate distance from the site. I think the distance is just too close for it to focus on. The IR light is, of course, visible, but I'm not human hunting, so that's really OK for my applications. It is, however, mostly only useful inside. Outside (and away from city lights), I have been able to see well without it, Putting it on gains me clarity out to 20yds, but makes any close up objects so bright as to hurt the eyes.
Would recommend:  yes

MissouriJon wrote:

Overall, I was just super impressed with these. No, they're not the latest generation, but snapping them on and being able to see into my field at night was priceless, but I got it for a great price. I live in a woods bordered field and I'm able to see out to approximately 60 yrds on the ground without the IR illuminator. I can see perhaps 200 yds into tree branches, but not into trees.

Author: SM (verified customer) from Stillwater, OK on May 5, 2013
Pros:  Ease of use, Price
Cons:  Not a Gen IV NV Device
Would recommend:  yes

SM wrote:

This NV monocular with headgear operates exactly as a Generation I NV device: Limited range and need of an outside source of light. DO NOT expect to be able to see in total darkness (as seen in popular Hollywood movies), but that is how it was designed, so I am not disappointed. For the price, it is a very, very good deal.

Author: Fat guy from TX from Dallas, TX on May 5, 2013
Pros:  Works well with IR illuminator
Cons:  Practically worthless w/out
Would recommend:  yes

Fat guy from TX wrote:

Works as intended with the "hey, what's that red dot that's moving over there in the dark" IR Illuminator. Totally worthless without it in star light, rural ambiance and even semi-residential ambiance. Seems and feels rugged but... was just hoping for something useable unassisted... If you want to hog hunt with it and an eotech under IR conditions, you'll be able to line up just one shot and then forget about it.

Author: Balls004 (verified customer) , former military, from Mississippi on Apr 5, 2013
Pros:  Good imaging tube, compact and light
Cons:  Can only use provided mount, illuminator is visible to naked eye
Would recommend:  yes

Balls004 wrote:

If you are looking for a basic NVG system that won't break the bank, this is worth looking at. As good or better than the NVG's I used in the caveman days in the Army. Only con's are that illuminator is naked eye visible and the mounting system on the goggle cannot be used with current GI systems without some fairly difficult mods. Altogether, this is a really good product for the price and guys that I work with using gen 2 or 3 are pretty impressed with the quality vs price.

Author: Bigant544 (verified customer) from California on Mar 7, 2013
Pros:  Value
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

Bigant544 wrote:

This Night vision optic is just what I needed without spending a fortune. Very clear.

Author: Michael from NJ on Mar 3, 2013
Pros:  Easy to set up and the head gear is comfortable
Cons:  For the price, they work but not as well as a set for $3,000
Would recommend:  yes

Michael wrote:

Yes. These NVDs do work for the price I paid for them. However, the field of view is a little narrow, but then I kind of expected that for the price.

Author: bacon from denver ,CO on Jan 25, 2013
Pros:  durable construction, very clear image
Cons:  IR LED is so visible you can be located
Would recommend:  yes

bacon wrote:

after i opened the box i was amazed on its weight, it is so light that you will almost forgot you have them on when folded. very clear resolution, i tested it on 3/4 moon and i dont need to switch on the IR. the head mount is very sturdy and it folds up to a two position flip upwards, focusing the lenses are so easy, i just dont like its IR, coz cherry glow is too bright you can be easily detected. i just hope its IPX4 rating will work coz i cant see any O-rings on its battery compartment.

Author: Grantf (verified customer) from NZ on Jan 17, 2013
Pros:  Easy to use, light and rugged. Comfortable head set
Cons:  Nothing major except could do with a bigger IR illuminator
Would recommend:  yes

Grantf wrote:

Very good NVG for the price. I am ex military and used to gen 2 gear but for gen 1 this is very good. I use it with an IR spotlight for hunting at night and I can clearly see 3 - 400m with it. I think it needs a better close range illuminator but other than that its great

Author: justcoolin05 (verified customer) , Gadget Collector, from Scotia NY on Jan 14, 2013
Pros:  Absolutely Great Resolution for a GEN 1 Device for the Price
Cons:  Rubber eye cup could be better designed to conform to your eye contour more closely like the AN/PVS-14
Would recommend:  yes

justcoolin05 wrote:

This Armasight OPMOD GEN1M is a great NVD for a very fair price. At under $300 you can't go wrong with this device. Obviously it is not on pair with GEN2 or 3, but extremely clear for a GEN 1. In close pitch black rooms the built in IR illuminator does a great job of brighting the area up. Failr compact for being a commercial GEN 1 and light weight. The head mount can be adjusted to fit comfortably and snuggly on the head to support the monocular. The rubber eye cup could be better shaped to fit more snug around the eye area like the AN PVS-14. I have used military NVD's, and as this is not on the same level as those NVD's, it is an 1/8 of the price and great quality. There is little to no distortion and limited fisheye effect. This NVD come highly recommended for the price. Great for various uses.

Author: andy909 (verified customer) , Andy from VA, from fairfax, va on Jan 13, 2013
Pros:  Very good for the price
Cons:  visable red dot for the infrared light
Would recommend:  yes

andy909 wrote:

Very good value for the price. Off course it is not as clear as a 2nd generation, but I don't want to spend $2000 on a night vision.