A Budget Light & IR Laser Combo for under $1000 

I am inevitably suggesting the use of the One Hundred Concepts LightCap. 😉

Hop is slowly perfecting the art of filming night shoots

The food stamps tier is sub it all out for a Streamlight VIR II with a Code 4 Defense adapter. You get IR illum/laser/ and white light all in one unit, no tape switch needed

After spending $3500 on a pvs and more on a helmet and mount, this video is very helpful for starting out with a decent setup without breaking the bank any further. Thanks.

One of my biggest disappointments with NV equipment is no manufacturers aside from surefire making white/IR/off heads

Wow, a Hop TFB and channel video on the same day, I walked into the comment section, I said "wow what a great day"

TIL that's what the hell those slits are for on the Streamlight rail grabber things. Thanks, Hop, I learned my thing for the day.

I just rock a dbal a2 and a normal scout light. So far seems to be working pretty good

That streamlight protac rechargeable is more than double the weight of a TLR-1 HL, I think that those ounces adds up very quickly with this much gear strapped to the very tip of a rifle.

Good video. I like the voice over shooting. Very simple yet effective video format.

After a lot of trial and error, I have a Steiner CQBL with the Echo Arms ILM and a Z-Bolt Blazer IR head. These are controlled by a Unity TAPS Sync. For white light I'm running a Surefire Dual Fuel, activated by a Unity Hotbutton M-Lok mounted offset. This switch setup lets me use laser only, laser + focusable illuminator, or white light only.

Hop, You’re the hero we (the poors) need but not the one we deserve.

Another option that's not quite under 1000 but is still much more affordable than others, and that's very functional on the NV budget minded: Kiji illuminator, Holosun LS117IR, and Streamlight HLX. The Kiji gives you the IR illumination that you don't get from other civie models that's not a Dbal D2 or Mawl. The LS117IR is lightweight & compact IR only LAM. Couple the Kiji & LS117IR with a two lead modbutton. The HLX white light goes on the support side to actuate via clicky tailcap. Works great. Relatively lightweight, and affordable option to get you into the NV game. I run this combination on one of my guns and have been very happy with it.

The new Holodun ls420 is another option, for just under $1000 you get an all in one device that includes white light

Great video Hop! I own both the holosun ls321 and the surefire vampire. While the ir laser and ilum of the holosun is focused and fast for hog hunting and etc, I actually really like ir on the surefire vampire as it gives me way more distance and pid range. Also while Definitely slower pairing the vampire ir throw with a piggyback rds on my lpvo i can make pretty far accurate shots without needing an extra device on my patrol rifle

Light & IR Laser combo for a cheap price? Satisfactory!

The cheapest night vision setup I run is the Steiner OTAL-C IR for $650'ish on most sites, SureFire M340/M640V for $350-$400 on most sites, but I like the Unity Tactical Switches which around about $150.

I'm going to try the Holosun setup. I like that. Thanks

Looks at my rifle setup with LS321G and TLR-1 HPL. Yeah the HPL is the way to go for more candela. Excellent spill too.

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I run an LE117IR and a modlite ir850 and its works really well. Yes it's a pain to zero but it works. I use a unity taps switch too.

Seems the best way to go is the Phantom Hill sans all the needed add-on switches and light mounts with these options.

I also got the i2 from kosher, they used to sell them for $800 shame they bumped it to $900. My setup is i2, arisaka 300 series with the Malkov head and yes I do use the 100 concepts cover. I also just use the buttons on the i2 and arisaka because I dislike tape switches

This was a decent video but the part where he says "Kill all Venezuelans" seemed a little out of left field.

Im running a perst 4 with vamp and then throwing an arisaka/malkoff light with a bobro qd mount around a few different rifles when I need/want solid whitelight output. it was sub $1000, and even sub $800 with just perst/vamp combo, when the perst wasnt as expensive as it is now lol

Kosher sold out 3 days before this was released, just FYI anyone who’s looking

I'd be really interested in seeing what you think about those new 3D printable bump helmets and DIY night vision made from drone sensors.

Good info! After looking around, I think I would prefer the LS221 for $520, forgoing the poop teir illuminator and go with the surefire vampire for about $430. Then maybe slap a Unity Sync Axon switch (~$175) for simulatneous laser IR light activation. $1125ish total with a better illuminator. I'm spoiled by a D2 lol. P.S. forgot the tailcap, add another $100+ lol.

Great video. NV is fun

accidentally clicked onto your video as soon as youtube refreshed, glad i did

I was really looking at doing the LS321 w/ vampire but i think I'm just going to go the Phantom Hill route. A little more pricy, but much simpler. Edit: plus an AEMS

Somogear and Streamlight babyeeeee

I have my surefire vampire mounted to my team Wendy helmet. Works good.

Ah yes just the video I was looking for

Good info 🇯🇲

I was pretty mad when I realized my light (an arisaka/malkoff) would safe itself after a few rounds because the ue tail cap comes loose just enough to disconnect it..... Gonna have to pony up for the ds tail cap now just to have a guaranteed connection I guess

Dare I suggest: used OTAL-C IR (450$) and used surefire vamp sometimes with bonus tape switch! (350-400$)

Could swap out the streamlight for a goonbeam LV2 which would be a better option for rifle light and cheaper

I heard someone say surefire was dumping the Vampire series, cant confirm that but if so its a shame. I've always had a scout on a Haley mount with the newest possible vampire head as long as I can remember. I'll set you up with a DBAL A3 FP Hop, hell with budget options - go broke or go home LOL.

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I think you gotta revisit this with the unity taps sync and Arisaka ir only head

Just a heads up, and you can verify it yourself, the proprietary dual tape switch from Streamlight does NOT work well with the Dbal D2, as the second contact point (closer to the base) doesn't jut out enough.

Yes somogear is coming out with a Ngal but still doesn’t use vcsel for IR illumination like the invisible sight one does, if you can wait on the waiting list for six months you can get a full power ngal with vcsel IR for under $1000 but then you still have to source white light on top of that so perhaps the laserspeed fl5 is the best bet as many say.

Ive been rocking a le117ir with a focusable zbolt ir head in a df body. Its crazy powerful but the added length of the zbolt is definitely a con to the setup. You gonna review the zbolt ir head anytime soon?

LE221 and vampire with a dual lead mod button is a good match.

The Laserspeed really is the best sub-$1000 option on the market. Shit, it's the best sub-$3000 option on the market.

You should consider the Peq14 in these videos

"We've got all the time in the world right now to get it right." Pretty much the way I feel. Get it.

Watch those plug in streamlight tape switches. I got the new protac 2.0 and shot about 200 rounds of 7n6 and the plug is now full of corrosion. I cleaned the gun really well after each shoot but they don't seal well.

Hey this is very unrelated, but are you going to upload on your other channel ever again? Used to listen to your old videos on there when I worked for FedEx. Miss that content too.

Hop, have you reviewed the Meprolite MPR Pro multipurpose reflex sight with 2 lasers (1 visible, 1 IR)? if not, can you?

Phantom hill ctf 2 with the arisaka e1ht and exir 250 heads is $990 not too bad for price and performance, if you can get the ctf 2 body when it’s in stock

Im waiting for my seneca big bore to come in i have a dbal a2 to throw on it and my pvs14 for some night coyotes and javalina

You are a legend. I will stick with a cheaper setup.

Hop, I’m in the midst of researching what LAM and NVG combo to purchase. There’s so much content out there, it’s overwhelming. What’s your best recommendation for a consumer that believes in the “buy once, cry once” philosophy? Budget: appx 8-10k

For budget id have to recommend somogears potted peq15. Its cheap and it works.

Thank you. 👍

Hey Hop, what do u think about Ironclad gloves? Are u recommend it?

MEMORIAL DAY! HOLSUN 321 IS AT 620$

Would the phantom hill be a better option although more expensive?

Have any experience with the Laserspeed FL5? Specs look great but haven’t seen a reputable review yet.

Any chance you'd do a review of the Holosun LS117G Green Collimated Laser? For the super cheap no NODS peasants... Thanks for the reviews.

hey Hop you got any experience with the PKDL M51? Been considering getting one as an alternative to Surefire's IR/White lights. Figure at $320 if it's even remotely close to as good as as Surefire it's a winner.

Ok...I'm new at this stuff....so the d ball or something similar does what exactly? When he says laser is it a green or red laser or an IR laser and it also has an IR light on it that spreads out over more area so you can see with Night vision goggles....or am I totally off base withe everything I just said....could some please explain exactly what it does and the main purpose or use for it? ...Thanks..

Can you do a vidoe on a good pair of buget pvs 14s single tube 🤔 ????? Like under $3100 new

I would think the Phantom Hill CTF-2 with budget heads would be better. I admittedly have not checked prices and availability though.

Lmao the leaves on the scope

Fellas, be aware, Streamlight lead contacts CORRODE easily and quickly. If you operate anywhere near humidity, either make sure that you regularly grease and check contacts, or don't do Stremalight leads. Otherwise when you hit that button when you need it, it'll keep sleeping.

Skip to 4:29 for the holosun part.

Can you do one on Olight ? If there is any compatible with the lasers .

Hi hop, i think a cheaper option is a holosun ls221 and an inforce wmlx Or even just a peq15 with a jusk non barnd flashlight attached to a ring

Do you use a Sony Xperia I IV? Caught a glimse and seemed like it

Now we have the Streamlight HLX pro 1k lumen 50k candela $150

What's your opinion on streamlight TLR RM2?

What about a knockoff fullpower peq-15 I found on tacswap for$450?

Could you do a review on the antimatter industries scope switch?

Only 1 billion petrodollars for those clips. Gimme a dozen! 🤣🤪

I already have a good light set up but no IR laser or NVG :(

How about the Laserspeed fl-5? It’s just under $1000

I do not really want a light and laser with PVS 14s unless I a clearing rooms at night. Otherwise in settings other than clearing rooms thermal dominates the night.

What do you think of the marathon reboot?

Watching this NV content is making me sad. Just sold my PVS14 and Dbal due to hard times and got a kid on the way. Hope to get them back someday.

Top of the line WML + SOMOGEAR is going to be about 50% cheaper and better :D

Will either the DBAL or holosun IR lasers be low enough to be out of the field of view of an ACOG? Thanks!!!

IMHO the requirement for a laser is leading people down an expensive path. My recommendation is a solid VCSEL based illuminator (Kiji, Vulcan) and a red dot with solid IR performance such as the AEMS. The one thing people shouldn't be doing is splashing out $$$$ for civilian-rated diode illuminators.

You see the real poverty pick is using a Somogear. As a side benefit you get a far more powerful laser too

Who needs a IR laser pointer when you can hire someone dressed as a terrifying leprechaun who just runs up and points at your targets

I will never be out of debt, I need to find me a rich blonde gal

What do you use for NVG’s?

Any chance you’ll review the Perst 3 gen4?

i dont know how i feel being stuck with the Holosun logo on a $800 laser LOL

Your content fuckin kicks ass dude.

So with that Acog + RMR can you or can you not look tru the RMR while having nods on ?

Why add a vampire light to a laser which already has an IR illuminator?

i only buy knockoff "airsoft" approved lasers / illuminators. can't figure out why those works so much better >_>

Lasersneed chads stay winning

Can someone give me a direction I should go? I'd like to setup my 16 year old son with an IR illuminator kit for his M&P 1522 rifle. I'd like to be around 1k but don't mind going over for something reliable and built well. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

yeah, just wish i won the lotto... i thought NV was cool... and now there is 30 different things i need for it.

imagine buying all of that when u could just get a full power FL5 for $900 and call it a day

I would recommend you trying Holosun LH321R/G (not LS), it is a full power version, for 60-80 bucks more, almost nobody heard about. I assume Holosun would provide you one for testing.