Night Operators NGAL IR/VIS Laser

Night Operators NGAL — IR Laser, VCSEL Illuminator, and Visible Aiming Laser in One Picatinny-Mount Unit The Night Operators NGAL is a real co-aligned IR aiming laser, VCSEL IR illuminator, and visible aiming laser in a single forged 6061 aluminum housing with ceramic paint finish. 200mW VCSEL illuminator, 40mW IR aiming laser at 850nm, 40mW visible aiming laser, Picatinny mount, recoil-rated to 5.56 NATO. $699.95 — direct from us, without the dealer markup that pushes equivalent civilian-legal aiming laser systems past $1,800. What this unit does IR aiming laser (850nm). Paired with night vision, projects an infrared aiming dot visible only through NV — for the rifle and pistol disciplines that use NV-equipped aiming. 40mW at High, 0.6mW at Low, beam divergence 0.5 mrad. Visible aiming laser (650nm red). Daylight-visible aiming dot for daytime and low-light training. 40mW at High, 4.5mW at Low, beam divergence 1 mrad. Co-aligned with the IR aiming laser within ≤1 MOA. VCSEL IR illuminator (830nm). Adjustable-divergence infrared illuminator for short-to-medium-range NV-only lighting. 200mW at High, 5mW at Low, adjustable beam from 15 to 100 mrad. VCSEL architecture delivers a more uniform beam pattern than legacy LED-based IR illuminators in similar units. Specifications Co-alignment precision ≤1 MOA between IR and visible aiming lasers IR aiming laser wavelength 850 nm IR aiming laser power 40 mW (High) / 0.6 mW (Low) IR aiming laser beam divergence 0.5 mrad Visible aiming laser wavelength 650 nm (red) Visible aiming laser power 40 mW (High) / 4.5 mW (Low) Visible aiming laser beam divergence 1 mrad IR illuminator type VCSEL infrared laser IR illuminator wavelength 830 nm IR illuminator power 200 mW (High) / 5 mW (Low) IR illuminator beam divergence 15–100 mrad (adjustable) Mount Picatinny rail Recoil rating Up to 5.56 NATO Housing Forged 6061 aluminum, ceramic paint surface finish PCB construction Epoxy-sealed Windage / elevation adjustment Clicking adjustment dials Battery 3V CR123A Remote pressure pad LA23-style plug Water resistance Splash resistant Dimensions 90 mm × 50 mm × 35 mm Weight 150 g (5.3 oz) Housing colors Black or Dark Earth (Tan) Warranty 1 year hardware warranty What's in the box Night Operators NGAL unit in chosen housing color (Black or Dark Earth) LA23-style remote pressure pad plug Picatinny mount integrated to housing 1-year hardware warranty 30-day return window Why the Night Operators NGAL costs less than civilian-legal alternatives Civilian-legal aiming laser systems in this category — the L3Harris ATPIAL-C, the Steiner DBAL-A3 — sell through dealer networks and specialty NV retailers at $1,800–$3,500. The hardware is real. So is the markup that distribution chain requires. We source the Night Operators NGAL direct from the manufacturer, bench-test in batches, and ship direct to the buyer. Same functional architecture — co-aligned IR aiming laser, visible aiming laser, and VCSEL IR illuminator in one Picatinny-mounted housing. One layer of distribution instead of four. The price is what removing the dealer stack looks like. Pairs with your night vision The 850 nm IR aiming laser is visible through Gen 2+ and Gen 3 image-intensifier tubes including the Night Operators PVS-14 and analog PVS-14 units from AGM, ATN, and Steele. The 830 nm VCSEL illuminator pairs with the same NV setups for adjustable-beam IR lighting. Visible laser works in daylight without NV for zeroing and daytime drills. Who buys the Night Operators NGAL Operators running NV-equipped aiming on a rifle. The standard configuration — IR aiming dot visible through NV for passive aiming at night, plus VCSEL illuminator for short-range lighting in zero-ambient environments. Buyers who own or are considering a PVS-14. The Night Operators NGAL is the IR aiming laser piece of the NV-equipped operator kit. Pairs with the Night Operators PVS-14 or any other Gen 2+ / Gen 3 analog tube. Civilian alternative-to-PEQ-15 buyers. The functional architecture of the NGAL category — co-aligned aiming + illumination in one Picatinny unit — is the upgrade path from PEQ-15 / DBAL-A3 / ATPIAL-C civilian builds at a fraction of the dealer-distributed price. Training and competition use. Visible-only mode for daytime drills, IR mode for NV training. About Night Operators Night Operators is a direct-supply-chain civilian night vision and tactical optics brand. 17,000+ orders shipped across our line: Viper digital night vision monocular ($249.95), Heat thermal monocular ($649.95), Heat + Viper Bridge digital fusion kit ($749.95), and the Night Operators PVS-14 Gen 2+ autogated analog night vision monocular ($2,295.95). 4-star Trustpilot, 5,000+ reviews. Frequently asked questions Is the Night Operators NGAL a real IR laser/illuminator unit? Yes. Functional architecture matches the NGAL category — co-aligned IR aiming laser at 850 nm, visible aiming laser at 650 nm, and adjustable VCSEL IR illuminator at 830 nm in one forged-aluminum Picatinny-mount housing. Recoil rated to 5.56 NATO. Not a toy, not a replica. Will the IR aiming laser work with my PVS-14 or other Gen 2+/Gen 3 tube? Yes. The 850 nm IR aiming laser is the standard wavelength for image-intensifier tubes in the Gen 2+ and Gen 3 family — visible through the Night Operators PVS-14 and through AGM, ATN, Steele, L3Harris, and Elbit analog tubes. What is VCSEL, and why is it different from a regular IR illuminator? VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) is a laser-diode architecture that delivers a more uniform beam pattern than legacy LED-based IR illuminators. Same wavelength range, cleaner beam. What battery does it use? One 3V CR123A. Battery sold separately. Is the unit zeroed at the factory? The IR and visible aiming lasers are co-aligned at the factory within 1 MOA. Zero to your specific rifle using the clicking windage and elevation adjustments after mounting. What rifles is it compatible with? Any rifle with a Picatinny rail section long enough to mount the unit (90 mm housing). Recoil rated to 5.56 NATO — not rated for larger calibers. What's the warranty? 1-year hardware warranty against manufacturing defects. 30-day return window if the unit isn't what you expected. Defective units are fully refunded or replaced. How long does shipping take? Free US shipping. Standard fulfillment window 1–3 business days from order. International shipping is not available at launch. What if I have a question after I order? Email info@nightoperators.com. We reply within one business day.