Got a few new releases from RovyVon, and they’re pretty cool. An updated GL4 Pro, and even more exciting: the GL5 Pro with the GS4 tapswitch!
This one is going to take some explaining, so hang on tight and click that read more button.
Continue reading RovyVon GL4 Pro Refresh, GS4, and GL5 Pro News (plus GL8 Pro teaser)You may recall that I reviewed the SMSLaser XK68-IR in a previous post. The XK68-IR was an interesting attempt at converting a budget white light device to IR, and while it overall missed the mark, it was a good enough try that I felt SMSLaser had some promise and was a company worth watching.
Well, fast forward a year from the review, and SMSLaser has sent me a new device to test and evaluate: the HFXC. The HFXC is a 4-in-1 device that combines a white light, IR light, IR aiming laser, and visible aiming laser. You don’t really see a lot of 4-in-1s that are popular because they tend to do something badly (generally the illuminator(s)). As you’re going to find out, SMSLaser did their homework in a big way on this device, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Continue reading SMSLaser HFXC ReviewI’ve been off the night shooting circuit for a couple months due to work and family priorities, but I have finally been able to get back out and shooting recently – and I still love it!
I have been somewhat vocal in my questioning the utility of IR lasers and illuminators on handguns with reflex sights, but readily admit that they are quite a lot of fun to use. Further, if your reflex sight does down or comes loose, the lasers do provide a backup aiming method. Thus, even though I don’t necessarily think they’re a must-have, I’d still recommend them for anyone doing a lot of night vision shooting.
However, giving up your white light is not a great solution, either – so the preference would be a device that could combine both VIS and IR needs into one package. Surefire has this in the form of the XVL2-IRC, which is $1200. RovyVon, an EDC flashlight manufacturer, has come out with a close (but not exact) copy for $300 called the GL4 Pro. I’ve finally had time to test it, and I’d love to tell you what I think.
Continue reading RovyVon GL4 Pro ReviewYou’ve seen me doing a lot of night vision related posts lately, mostly because that’s a shooting trend I’ve been deeply investing in. I still shoot competition as much as I can, but getting out to night vision shoots is a big priority for me now, too.
In my personal opinion, if you’re shooting with night vision, you need an “active” option for aiming. Passive is great, and I practice it often, but if you need to shoot on a cloudy night with no ambient IR to fall back on, you’re going to need to generate your own IR to see what you’re aiming at.
One budget option that has recently come to market is the SMSLaser XK68-IR. This is a ~$160 MFAL that provides visible laser, IR laser, and IR illuminator capabilities. I mounted it up on my AR-9 (running Maxim Defense Roller-Delayed Buffer) to see how it would work out.
Continue reading SMSLaser XK68-IR Review
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