RE: Night vision, , G-1 vs. G-2 etc.???
If you get a chance then do a search for DougMD' s comments on this issue from last year. He went through an extensive search and research to find one that was right for him. I believe he found a Gen 2 model on Ebay for a very reasonable price....and, to date, he is very happy with it.
Sorry I could not help more.