Starlight Foundry - Duals
Starlight Foundry - Duals
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Nocturn Industries
Nocturn Industries Manticore (Rugged)
Manufacturer & Origin: Released in 2024, designed and manufactured in the USA.
Technical Specifications: Precision CNC machined from 7075 billet aluminum for maximum rigidity. Housing weight: 175g (565g with optics). Exceeds MIL-810G and IP68+ standards.
Operational Features: Intuitive push-button interface for power and stepped/infinite gain control. Features "force to overcome" integrated IPD stops and individual tube cut-offs.
Power & Compatibility: Features a LEMO 00B connection for external power. Runtime: 20+ hours (internal) or 60+ hours (external pack). Lifetime warranty includes accidental damage.
Nocturn Industries Manticore (Molded)
Manufacturer & Origin: A 2025 US-made variant designed to minimize weight without sacrificing core features.
Technical Specifications: Constructed from high-tech lightweight polymers, bringing the housing weight down to an impressive 126g (516g with optics). Fully IP68+ and MIL-810G rated.
Operational Features: Digital push-button interface for both power and stepped/infinite gain. Includes "force to overcome" IPD stops and individual tube cut-offs.
Power & Compatibility: Features a LEMO 00B connection. Runtime is 20+ hours (internal) or 60+ hours (external). Includes a lifetime warranty covering accidental damage.
Nocturn Industries UANVB Katana
Manufacturer & Origin: A US-made staple originally released in 2021, with an updated "Gen 3" molded version arriving in 2025.
Technical Specifications: Uses a hybrid reinforced injection-molded polymer, weighing only 110g (501g with optics). Rated for IP68+ and MIL-810G.
Operational Features: Simple push-button power with automatic brightness control. Features "force to overcome" IPD stops and individual tube cut-offs for a streamlined profile.
Power & Compatibility: Includes a 2-pin LEMO 00B connection for external packs. Runtime is 20+ hours (internal) or 60+ hours (external). Lifetime warranty includes accidental damage.
Nocturn Industries UANVB-R Katana (Rugged)
Manufacturer & Origin: The 2024 "Rugged" evolution of the Katana, manufactured in the USA.
Technical Specifications: Upgraded to 7075 billet aluminum construction, weighing 156g (547g with optics). Maintains the standard IP68+ and MIL-810G ratings.
Operational Features: Streamlined push-button power with automatic brightness control. Includes integrated IPD stops and individual tube cut-offs.
Power & Compatibility: Equipped with a 2-pin LEMO 00B connection. 20+ hours (internal) or 60+ hours (external). Lifetime warranty covers accidental user damage.
Low Light Innovations
Low Light Innovations MH-1
Manufacturer & Origin: A 2024 US-manufactured articulating system designed for modularity.
Technical Specifications: Utilizing a Magnesium and Titanium chassis, this is one of the lightest articulating units at 170g (560g with optics). Rated IP68+ and MIL-810G.
Operational Features: Dual rotary knobs for power and manual gain. Features a modular housing design with optional panning arms and individual tube cut-offs.
Power & Compatibility: Powered by 123 Lithium (20+ hrs) or via the integrated Fischer battery port (60+ hrs with pack). Includes a lifetime warranty covering accidental damage.
Steele Industries
Steele Industries Nighthawk
Manufacturer & Origin: A 2025 US-manufactured articulating system designed for rugged professional use.
Technical Specifications: Milled from 7075 billet aluminum for maximum frame rigidity. Housing weight: 170g (560g with optics). Exceeds MIL-810G and IP68+ environmental ratings.
Operational Features: Traditional rotary knob controls for both power and manual gain. Features integrated IPD stops and individual tube cut-offs.
Power & Compatibility: Includes a LEMO port for external battery compatibility. 20+ hours of runtime on a CR-123a. Lifetime warranty includes accidental damage protection.
AB Night Vision
AB Night Vision RNVG
Manufacturer & Origin: A battle-proven 2019 US design known for being the most durable fixed-bridge system on the market.
Technical Specifications: Milled from solid 7075 billet aluminum. Housing weight: 188g (578g with optics). Rated to exceed MIL-810G and IP68+ standards.
Operational Features: Simple, reliable rotary knob power and automatic brightness control. Focuses on pure structural strength for high-impact environments.
Power & Compatibility: Features a LEMO port for external packs. 20+ hours on a single CR-123a. Lifetime warranty on housing defects.
AB Night Vision RPNVG (Panning)
Manufacturer & Origin: US-made innovation released in 2022, offering a wider field of view through panning capability.
Technical Specifications: Robust 7075 billet aluminum construction. Housing weight: 205g (595g with optics). Environmentally sealed to IP68+ and MIL-810G specs.
Operational Features: Allows the tubes to be panned outward for an increased FOV. Controlled via a push-button power interface with automatic brightness controls and a low battery indicator.
Power & Compatibility: Uses CR-123a batteries (20+ hrs) or an external battery pack via LEMO port (60+ hrs). Lifetime warranty on housing.
AB Night Vision MGA
Manufacturer & Origin: Precision-engineered and manufactured in the USA, slated for a 2025 release.
Technical Specifications: A heavy-duty unit milled from 7075 billet aluminum. Housing weight is 210g (600g with optics). It carries a full IP68+ and MIL-810G durability rating.
Operational Features: Utilizes a rotary knob for manual gain and a push-button for power. Includes individual tube cut-offs when articulated and a programmable auto-off feature.
Power & Compatibility: Equipped with a LEMO port for external power. Runtime is 20+ hours (internal 123 Lithium) or 60+ hours with a battery pack. Includes a lifetime warranty on housing defects.
AB Night Vision ARNVG
Manufacturer & Origin: A 2024 US-manufactured articulating system built for those who prefer the rigidity of metal.
Technical Specifications: Precision CNC machined from 7075 billet aluminum. Housing weight is 170g (567g with optics). Rated to exceed MIL-810G and IP68+ specs.
Operational Features: Push-button power with automatic brightness controls. Includes a programmable auto-off feature and an on-board IR illuminator.
Power & Compatibility: Features a LEMO port for external power. 20+ hours (internal) or 60+ hours (external pack). Covered by a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.
Act in Black
Act in Black DTNVS-MG
Manufacturer & Origin: Precision-engineered in Europe, the DTNVS-MG (Manual Gain) is a top-tier choice for 2024.
Technical Specifications: Crafted from advanced lightweight polymers, weighing 123g (513g total with optics). Fully submersible and shock-rated beyond MIL-810G and IP68+ requirements.
Operational Features: Features an infinite rotary knob for gain and a push-button power interface. Includes individual tube cut-offs when articulated, programmable auto on/off, and an on-board illuminator.
Power & Compatibility: Uses a CR-123a Lithium battery for 20+ hours of life.
Act in Black DTNVS
Manufacturer & Origin: The 2020 European-designed industry standard for lightweight articulating binoculars.
Technical Specifications: Built from high-strength lightweight polymers, weighing 123g (514g with optics). Fully submersible (IP68+) and shock-rated.
Operational Features: Rotary switch power with automatic brightness control. Includes individual tube cut-offs, programmable auto on/off, and an on-board IR illuminator.
Power & Compatibility: Optimized for 25 hours of runtime on a single 123 Lithium battery. Note: This unit does not feature an external battery port.
AEON
AEON ANVB
Manufacturer & Origin: A 2025 release manufactured in China, offering a feature-rich entry at a competitive price point.
Technical Specifications: Built from lightweight polymers, weighing 185g (575g with optics). Rated to exceed MIL-810G and IP68+ standards.
Operational Features: Features an "infinite" rotary knob for gain and push-button power. Includes integrated IPD stops (hand-screw adjusted), dual-focus on-board illumination, and individual tube cut-offs.
Power & Compatibility: Features a Fischer port for external battery packs. 20+ hours on a CR-123a Lithium battery. Backed by a 5-year warranty including accidental damage.
NOTES FROM THE OWNER
"To foster a culture of fearless, self-reliant citizens who serve as their own first responders, equipped with the technology and tenacity to turn the darkness into a sanctuary for safety and adventure. We envision a world where every individual is empowered to navigate their darkest hours with absolute confidence, ensuring that the skills to protect, rescue and lead are accessible to the next generation of Americans." - Daniel Chapman
The Open Gate
- We don't have "customers," we have peers. We foster an open environment where everyone from the novice to the professional can learn, teach, and network. “If we don’t know something, we are going to learn together”
Revitalization over Replacement
- We don't just build our own platform; we pour both time and money into existing community infrastructure to ensure the 2A legacy survives. From supporting industry peers, sponsoring non-profit clubs, gun rights organizations, matches & events both locally and nationally our commitment to the people is more than just a hobby, but a lifestyle..
Detail
- Drawing from EMS to the firing line, we provide gear and guidance where precision, reliability and dependability is non-negotiable.
American Sovereignty
- We believe the ultimate freedom is the ability to protect yourself and others, regardless of the aggressor, the time of day or the odds.
Our Price Commitment
- We prioritize community resilience over profit margins in our events and business relationships, ensuring that life-saving skills and gear remain accessible to all. We emphasize this with our trade in, first responder programs and diversification in sales and sourcing
"To provide the citizens and departments of Minnesota and the United States with elite night vision technology and the communal space to master it. We bridge the gap between high-end gear and real-world proficiency through accessible, open-access practice spaces & training opportunities while supporting the revitalization of local shooting communities." - Daniel Chapman