Quote History Originally Posted By javemtr:I'm messing around with a dovetail adapter for the Sidekick. That will allow the use of any bridge with dovetail mounts like KVC/RQE, Wilcox, Noisefighters, ...
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This looks great, I will definitely support it if it gets listed on your site.
I ended pulling the trigger on a Sidekick 640 for a little over $2,500 during the Labor Day sale, which is about $200 less than what I picked up a Breach for back in 21.
The FOV is night and day. I don't feel the need to have to constantly pan back and forth to ensure something isn't creeping in just out of sight, it just feels like a natural view. I like the objective lens focus adjustments, you can see when it's dialed in when the small details suddenly appear (blades of grass, tree bark patterns).
After registering with Armasight I was able to update to the most recent firmware (5095 as of 3 SEP 24). When I got the device it was on firmware 5090, so like others have said Armasight is actively improving the device. The changes between when I first started using the thermal and two days later with the firmware update were noticeable (clearer video when panning/moving). I do not mind being a live Beta tester for a company working this hard to improve their device.
Popped a MOD Armory dovetail adaptor onto the MUM rail so I could use my Wilcox SKEET-IR modular bridge component and its IPD adjustment. I own the Wilcox MUM bridge which has a beautiful mini-rail coupling feature but is nearly unusable for thermals unless your IPD matches the bridge as-is. Wilcox is heavier but stable and rock solid. Running this on a Crye nightcap/IHPS and it's an easy wear.
All in all I like the Sidekick 640 and I know it is helping me see and detect further than anything else in my kit. I'd recommend it to anyone looking to start out in thermal for basic defense/protection, and for exploring the night safely.