SMS Trinity

The SMS Trinity offers a 100mW VCSEL illuminator at an unbeatable $350 price point—the best watt-per-dollar value in night vision. All three lasers (IR illuminator, IR pointer, visible laser) are coaxially aligned, eliminating separate calibration and simplifying zeroing procedures. The adjustable power levels for both IR laser and illuminator help reduce halo effects and allow optimization for different engagement distances.

The Trinity's VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) technology provides clean, uniform illumination without the speckled patterns common in older LED or laser-based illuminators. With an adjustable divergence range of 25–165 mRad (or 45–180 mRad depending on configuration), users can dial from tight spot for long-range identification to wide flood for close-quarters work. The Class 1 eye-safe design ensures legal civilian ownership while the 100mW output rivals units costing ten times more.

Built with IPX8 waterproof rating and Crane plug compatibility for existing switch setups, the Trinity punches far above its weight class. While the illuminator slider can be stiff in cold weather and the device may require re-zeroing after significant impacts, these minor drawbacks are easily overlooked given the exceptional price-to-performance ratio. For budget-conscious NVG users who want maximum illuminator power without premium pricing, the SMS Trinity is a disruptive game-changer in the civilian IR market.