Attention grunts, guides, gun enthusiasts, and rat hunting specialists. It's storytime.
Recently, I got my hands on something spicier than an MRE's Mexican-style chicken stew doused in jalapeno cheese, the Feradyne Outdoors ThermX HS1. And folks, it's not just another shiny toy for your gear collection, it's a tool with purpose........
Navigating in fog or rain is no joke, it's like trying to do the two-step in a minefield. Whether you're tracking that elusive buck or simply patrolling your urban backyard for rodents, it can be a real pain. Enter the ThermX HS1, a tool that makes the Predator's vision look like a 1950s black and white TV.
I've planted this thermal on my Bull Pup 12 gauge because why not. In any home defense situation I am not turning on lights and ruining my night adaptation. No need to blast your cones and rods with a ray of light when you can just find the little bastard on your thermal intruder finder and commence shredding.
But, it's not just for shotguns, the ThermX has another identity: the pocket thermal. Misplaced something warm or cold? Pocket thermal. Playing hide and seek with a cold brew in your shop? Pocket thermal. Believe me, this little piece of kit is as handy as duct tape in a fix-it scenario.
However, the pièce de résistance has to be the recent rat influx.
Didn't see that one coming, did ya? Strap in, because this tech marvel has turned my humble air gun into the harbinger of Ratmageddon. From home defense to pest control in a flick of a switch. I've got more tails than a back-alley taxidermist.
Now, I gotta level with ya, the ThermX has its quirks. You can't adjust the reticle to sight it in. But when you're blasting with a 12 gauge, we're not exactly aiming for precision. It's like delivering a care package of hot lead to a 5-meter radius - not delicate, but effective.
All things considered, the ThermX HS1 is a solid buy. It's not just fun, it's practical. At its price point, it won't have you selling your left boot to afford it. Need a versatile tool that's one part utility knife, one part high-tech gizmo? Here's your answer.
Check out the pics I've attached to this review, because as they say, "Pics, or it didn't happen." My wife picked out the carpet...
Until next time, keep your gear close, your thermals hot, and your sights dead on. Stay tactical out there, warriors.
Ps. Armasight had their hand in developing this piece.