Year after year, Torrey Pines Logic is tucked into a back corner of SHOT Show’s main tactical hall. I’ve known them since my active duty days and they are well known in the SOF S&T community for providing innovative technologies. At this year’s SHOT Show, TPL exhibited their T10 series of Thermal Imagers. I took a picture of it on top of a bill in order to show you its size. It’s actually that small, in the class of an MRDS.
They are marketing it as a thermal micro dot. Based on capability, it’s really more of a micro thermal sensor than a typical micro dot. But, the T10 does offer a low-cost, weapon mounted thermal sensor option.
Available in three models, the T10-S (50° FOV, 9Hz video) and T10-N (25° FOV, 9Hz video) are great for hog hunting and the T10-M (50° FOV, 30Hz video) is intended for LE use although none of the three are restricted sale. The screen offered several modes: white hot / color / black hot / NV green. The Picatinny compatible T10 comes with a wrist strap as well a handle.
Now, get this. The T10 is not ITAR controlled and can be exported under commerce rules. What’s more, all three models are very affordable.
tplogic.com/thermal-solutions/t10
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This has to be one of the slickest things I’ve seen come out the SHOT coverage. Any word on price ranges?
This is insane. When you think that a Magpul buttstock is ITAR restricted but this isn’t… Wow.
It has to do with what uses the object has. A buttstock can only be used on a firearm, therefore it is a defense article and requires a permit. This could be used in a variety of civilian applications, therefore just a normal export permit. Also, it’s more than likely that all the hardware and software are COTS.
That’s true, average guy with Bachelor’s degree in electronics can assemble pretty similar device with some help of machinist, using 100% COTS components.
There are pretty much videos (including really interesting ones in technical aspect) on Youtube about FLIR Lepton sensors.
Any feedback or testing on hot barreled weapons?
Jon, OPT
Killjoy.
I couldn’t find a price on their website… so how affordable?
Wish the website had prices listed.
From under $500 on low end to just under $800 for the top model.
How well does it hold up to being mounted on a G19? 😀
I have no idea. I have only looked at it at the show.
This needs to be attached to several of my guns pending price. Would make hunting coyotes and other vermin a lot more fun. Great work guys.
Here’s some more I dug up on them. Now I have yet another item to add to my wish list. haha
“Purcell also demonstrated a short-range T10 Thermal Imager scope, an ideal tiny apparatus for hunters to use in a tree stand to check critters out to 40 yards or so or to trap a wounded animal by pointing it to the ground. Two models range in price from $400 to $700, with the lower-priced one delivering slightly slower imagery than the more expensive one.” – Union Tribune
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/jan/23/outdoors-scopes-gopro-thermal-imagery/
Thank you BAP45, you provided some critical information that the writer neglected to mention, namely, the effective range of the T10: 40 yards…Kinda close for self defense purposes. I think I’ll pass for now.
Does this also have a built in reticle or does it mount in front of or behind your EOTech/Aimpoint? The website says it is a “red-dot accessory.” This would be pretty sweet for hot hunting.
Thermals can’t see through glass (glass is an insulator) so it would have to go in front of iyour red dot if it is not a stand alone unit. Never had my hands on one of these so I can’t speak to the specifics just the science. Hope this answered part of your question.
They are offering 100 off for Shot Show until march 1st. Here’s the link: http://tplogic.com/2015-shot-show/
Not just yeah, but hell yeah. Amazing…
Found this footage from today of the T-10 functionality at Shot Show 2015:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4u3QY97cW0