Blacked Out Low Profile Eyepro for Airsoft

By David Crane
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March 17, 2013

Smith Optics Elite tactical eyewear introduced a very cool tactical ballistic eyeshield (visor-type) eypro (eye protection) model at SHOT Evidence 2013 called the Smith PivLock V2 Tactical that actually impressed DefenseReview (DR). In fact, design and feature-wise, it'south 1 of the coolest visor-type eyeshields we've seen. The PivLock V2 Tactical ballistic eye shield lens is hydrophobic, rimless and frameless (with "no obstructions"), and features adjustable hydrophilic nosepiece, and a quick-detach (QD) lens/frame arrangement. That's all good, but the most interesting and of import aspect of the PivLock V2 Tactical is its patented "gratuitous-float" applied science consisting of a precision-cut Z-shaped/S-shaped jagged cutout on each side of the lens that prevents baloney, protects against much harder impacts and allows for greater lens flexing.

Equally if that'south not plenty, the lens' freefloat aspect also enables the eyeshield lens to be polarized. Polarized lenses tin can enable the shooter/operator to run across through reflective surfaces similar the surface of water and vehicle windows. This can prove advantageous for maritime/waterborne operations and shooting into vehicles. The only caveat to them (polarized lenses) is that that they can reportedly interfere with obtaining a sight flick (seeing the reticle) when using holographic defraction sights like the EOTech 550 serial HWS (HOLOgraphic Weapon Sights), which are plane-polarized.

Past the way, the reason we mentioned the PivLock V2 Tactical's absurd gene (or tacticool factor, if you will), is considering looks and technology are of import. It's non exactly a secret that armed services Special Operations Forces (SOF) assaulters/operators, law enforcement SWAT operators and civilian tactical shooters all want to look good and know that they're using the latest and greatest technology, in add-on to existence well armed and protected. How yous look and feel nearly your equipment/gear can affect how y'all perform.

The specific Smith Optics PivLock V2 Tactical version DR saw appeared to be the "Impossibly Black" version Coma lens, and it's our current favorite. Hopefully, nosotros'll get to run a pair at the range, at some bespeak.

Whichever version you lot buy, though, your lens will exist serialized (series numbered), allowing y'all to obtain the full factory lot testing report for your lens, if you wish. You'll just accept to email the company at [electronic mail protected] to request information technology. DR was told that the PivLock V2 Max'due south lens exceeds MILSPEC (650 fps).

Editor'south Note: Make sure that your tactical ballistic eyepro is ballistic-rated to at least the ANSI/Bounding main Z87.1-2010 standard if yous're going to use them for shooting. All the same, DR now prefers that our eyepro meet the MIL-PRF-31013 standard.

The following is a list of PivLock V2 features (from the Smith Optics website):

– Medium Fit / Medium Coverage
– Carbonic TLT Lenses
– Evolve Frame Material
– Hydroleophobic Lens Blanket
– three-Position Adjustable Nose Pads
– Slide-On Temple Tips
– Hydrophilic Megol Nose and Temple Pads
– 7 Base Lens Curvature
– Frame Measurements 135–n/a–120

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Company Contact Info:

Smith Optics, Inc.
280 Northwood Style
Box 2999
Ketchum, Idaho, 83340
Telephone: 888-206-2995
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.smithoptics.com
Smith Optics Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/SmithOptics

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