It works! ...for limited applications - Armasight OPMOD GEN1RS 1.0 Limited Edition Gen 1 Night Vision Rifle Scope, 3X power w/ IR Illuminator

Had I spent more money on it I may have only given it three stars, but given the price/value, it deserves four stars for a working, functional NV scope!

I can imagine a few scenarios where this would be valuable, but it's characteristics make it less versatile than I had hoped. Think lying prone in very dark conditions with a specific target. It wouldn't work walking through the woods except maybe to periodically check the trail ahead. I plan on using it from my deck to spot the critters coming out of the woods and see what my dog is barking at.

Notes:
It's heavy, big, & solidly built.
Narrow field of vision. Especially with the 3x zoom and the moderate distortion around the edges.
Max effective range 2-300 yds. Ideal range is probably around 100 yds.
Nice illuminated reticle, although I haven't figured out how I'm going to sight it yet...
The IR flashlight helps in the very dark, but not needed with moderate ambient lighting.

Conclusion: It's a neat toy that I will get some use out of, but unfortunately, it is not going to make me the stealth ninja I had imagined...