Wolf—the same purveyors of ammunition once considered so questionable that using it voids the warranty on some firearms—has announced that they’re stepping into the world of optics and night vision devices. And while the brand is somewhat questionable, the specs look really good. MAC has the exclusive scoop on Wolf’s new lineup of optics, and he’s given me permission to share some of them with you . . .
The fact that caught my eye is that the night vision scopes aren’t the Gen 1 intensifier crap we’ve seen from other vendors—they’re Gen 2+ or Gen 3 tubes. AKA “the good stuff.” Which is what has my hopes up that these will actually turn out to be solid products at a good price. Here’s what Tim has to say about them:
The PN21K is similar in size and function to the U.S. military PVS-14. The PN21K is smaller in size than the PVS-14 and is available with either a Gen 2+ or Gen 3 image intensifier. The PN21K is auto-gated to prevent damage to the intensifier should it be exposed to bright light. Like the PVS-14, the PN21K can be used handheld, head mounted, mounted to a firearm and even paired with a second unit to create night vision binoculars. Another unique feature is the ability to mount either a 3x or 5x magnifier to the PN21K as accessories which are sold separately. The unit weighs 10oz and is powered by a single 1.5v AA battery.
The PN22K is the optic that has caught my attention. What makes this optic unique is the ability to quickly switch between daylight and night time use by turning a large knob. The sight uses two parallel channels to accomplish this feat and is housed in a aluminum body that is capable of handling recoil of a 30-06 rifle. Both Gen 2+ and Gen 3 intensifiers are available for the PN22k and it is powered by a single 1.5v AA battery. Making this system even more appealing is the inclusion of an integrated IR illuminator for use in extremely dark conditions. The PN22K offers 3x magnification in both the daylight and night vision channels. With the Gen 3 intensifier the PN22K has a recognition range of 450 meters. It weighs 45.8oz and is 12.6″ in length. It’s designed to attach to a 1913 rail system.
The PSU is similar in concept to the ELCAN SpecterDR. It incorporates the ability to quickly switch from 1x to 4x magnification with the flip of a lever. The PSU features an illuminated reticle with (7) intensity settings and is powered by a commonly available CR2032 3v battery. The tube is made from solid aluminum and is shock proof and water tight. Multi-coated lenses assure a sharp image with excellent color and resolution. When in 1x mode, the PSU can be used with both eyes open much like you would use a red dot sight. If you need to reach out to extended ranges, simply flip a lever to enable 4x magnification and using the BDC reticle you can engage targets out to 800 meters. The unit is 7.4″ in length and weighs 24oz. The sight mounts to a 1913 rail via two quick detach levers.
Needless to say, we’ll have more details when we get to Vegas, but if the quality is there, these have the chance to give ATN and OpticsPlanet a run for their money.
“I know from personal experience how easy it is to discharge a firearm accidentally”
Just keep your damn booger hook off the bang switch! Its really not that hard to avoid ND’s!
Oops.
Or for a politician in this modern age:
Business as usual.
$150 is a whole lot cheaper than an $850 side charging upper receiver…
I have a shield in the 40 Cal . Even with a strong push pull method of handling it. It is extremely snappy. To a point where you have to adjust your grip every time you fire it . It just wants to jump out of your hands.I am now looking to trade it in for a 9mil shield . That being said. It is an extremely comfortable carrying it inside The waistband with a crossbreed holster. You really forget that you have it on.
who says you need a side charger @150 when the OE is a side charger mounted to the rear?
I realize that the Low Drag Crowd will lust after this tactical dildo but think about it, When, under what circumstances, would this fishing lure save your life?
Mag change? No
“Tactical Mag Change”? No
Empty Mag Change? No
Jammed rifle? What, your gonna point the muzzle at you head and kick/stomp that thing to clear a jammed cartridge? No
This improvement could cost you $150 and your life
A properly concealed weapon is not a threat to anyone and, whether you are licensed or not, should be a basic right. Laws promoting ‘gun free zones’ are certainly not ‘crime free zones’, and may be the opposite. The safest place to keep a weapon is on your person, concealed. I heard a firearms instructor say, “Treat your pistol like your penis! Don’t take it out in public!” If it’s properly holstered and concealed, no one is going to know unless you do something stupid. Protect yourself, and protect your gun. Our President and Attorney General don’t obey laws they don’t like, why should we?
can’t wait for a ttag review
I dig the trophies! I think it should have the infamous backwards-facing pistol.
At least this moron followed one of the 4 rules.
“Wolf — the same people who make ammunition so questionable that using it voids the warranty on many a firearm ”
So stop buying panzy firearms and use an AK47. Real men use real steel.
/AKfanboy
Not winning, not losing, it’s a stalemate, so SYG…
If a branch falls on your head while walking in the woods, that is an accident. This was not an accident.
… everything you own has a picatinny rail equiped with laser, flashlight and vertical grip.
Because they see it for what it truly is. Another NPO that brings in Millions and pays it top execs 6 figures. Kind of like the Wounded Warrior Project.
Is it just me or aren’t these the ugliest glasses on a female since Sally Jesse Raphael?
…you have a rail mounted bottle opener
I’ve run corrosive com-block, Wolf and Tula through my Mini-30 a lot. I clean the Mini right away, no problems.
My Saiga 12 works flawlessly if I have the gas adjusted correctly. And it accepts 10 rd drums … At the same height as a 5-rd stick magazine.
A Saiga that runs well coupled with a 10-rd drum is a solution to many questions.
I don’t see the Vepr as much of an improvement.