It’s 2025 and owning the night means winning the fight. There are several new night-vision accessories and thermal optics to explore at this year’s SHOT Show.
Pulsar Thermion 2
Pulsar had three new thermal offerings on display from the Thermion 2 line. The XG60 and XP60 both display with 640 resolution with magnification ranges of 4-32X and 3-24X respectively. The XL60 is the flagship model with a 1024 resolution display and a magnification range of 2.5-20X. All three have on-optic laser range finders or LRF’s. The XL60 is able to detect a heat signature for over 3,000 yards. The micro Oled screen is crisp and the optic features both a removable and internal battery. The “60” in the name designates the size of the objective lens of all the optics. The Thermion 2 60mm kits come complete with ADM 30mm cantilever mounts as well. MSRP’s are $5,599 for the XG and XP and $7,199 for the XL.
Holosun Laser Aiming Device
Holosun’s long awaited Laser Aiming Device is finally here. The Iris-3 is a triple function multi-laser device. Holosun claims the redesigned 7075 aluminum housing to be 43 percent lighter and sit 20 percent lower than previous offerings. From handling it in person, I can confirm that it is very small and low-profile. The Iris-3 is equipped with a 60 mW IR illuminator, visible laser, and an infrared laser. Buttons and ergonomics were redesigned to meet customer feedback. The visible laser is available in either red or green, and adjustments are .5 MOA clicks. Weighing in at only 6.4 ounces, this device is incredibly light. MSRP for the Iris-3 stays in true Holosun form at an approachable $1,058.81.
Holosun DPS-TH
Holosun also revealed its pistol-mounted thermal optic. The DPS-TH is a red-dot/thermal fusion pistol sight. This device is composed of two parts: An optic that somewhat resembles a 509-T mounts on the top of the slide like any normal pistol-mounted optic. The actual thermal camera mounts to the bottom of the frame exactly where a pistol mounted light or laser would be. The thermal image is transmitted to the screen contained in the optic. This provides a thermal image overlay that pairs with a normal red-dot reticle that you can see through the optic. The DPS-TH is powered by a 18350 battery but can also be charged via a magnetic USB cable. Stay tuned to Holosun for more information and updates on this new product.
ATN THOR-5
The THOR-5 line of thermal scopes are the latest offerings from ATN Corp. These thermal scopes are built in the USA and are available in multiple magnification ranges, with or without Laser Range Finders attached. All of the Thor-5 optics have recoil-operated video recording so you never miss any of the action, while also preserving precious battery life. The Thor-5 boasts on-board ballistic calculators which can be programmed for whatever cartridge, caliber, or even personal reload you may be using. ATN’s “Sharp IR” technology allows the end user to boost their optics performance by simply updating the free firmware offered by ATN. Even If you own a lower resolution optic, the image can be enhanced by downloading these updates whenever they are available. This added value, along with the reasonable pricing of ATN’s offerings are both great reasons to choose ATN Corp. for your first dive into thermal.
AGM Adder V2 LRF
AGM also had some new thermal optics on display. The Adder V2 LRF and the Evolver LRF have almost identical specs but in different forms. Both thermal sensors are 1280x1024 but the Evolver is on the cutting edge with the highest resolution display AGM has ever produced (2560x2560). The Evolver is a more compact set-up with the LRF built in to the side of the optic. It mounts via QD on a pic rail and is much more at home on a Sporting Rifle where rail space is at a premium. The Adder V2 is a much longer set-up with a 30mm tube space available for traditional scope rings. The LRF (laser range finder) is built right in to the objective lens. They both feature the same technology (ballistic calculator, recoil activated audio/video recording etc.) Whichever one suits your individual needs the most, you can’t go wrong with the technology AGM is now offering. There is currently no MSRP for either but you can email AGM through their website for a quote.
