IR Defense may seem a relative newcomer to the thermal optics world, but Scott Henry and the people behind the company are some of the most knowledgeable in the field. In bringing this experience to the commercial market, IR Defense addresses the demand for a thermal sight that does it all at a more affordable cost than is normally associated with thermal sights. The new IR PATROL M300W is being called "the perfect storm of thermal systems" and is being shown to the public for the first time at the 2015 SHOT Show in the Tactical Night Vision (TNVC) booth.
The IR Patrol series was designed for military applications with a consumer-affordable price point. High-quality components such as a BAE long-range infrared (LWIR) uncooled, 60Hz thermal core, and an eMagin OLED 10,000:1contrast VGA display, are encased in a rugged housing made from 6160 aircraft aluminum that insures the unit's durability. The made-in-the-USA M300A weighs 16 ounces and measures 6 inches long. Limited shipments will be sent to select distributors beginning in February with an MSRP of $6,495. Other models in the IR Patrol series start at $4,995.
