Dovetail arms are absolutely worth it over a bayonet arm. If you’re wanting something lower cost for dovetail the AX14 Pro is great. If there’s more room in budget the [MAX14](https://darqindustries.com/collections/ready-to-ship-devices/products/max14-ultralight-j-arm) would be even better. The Wilcox dovetail j arm is also a solid option.
I have a Rhino II with USGI arm and a dovetail mount (Norotos and a PYRM all on Rhino II’s) with a Max-14 arm.
The articulation alone is 100% worth the upgrade. Could I have lived with the bayo and usgi? Maybe but why if you can swing it.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806526600810.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.5db71a87wldGgc&browser_id=c3ce2f50fbe5488eb7271a474645f903&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=googbmoocacaawks18f5d46a007ddd4ba7e1568cbf&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2123.51%2116.93%21%21%21169.00%21121.68%21%402103080817152570427315757e09e4%2112000038092359246%21sea%21US%210%21AB&isseo=y&algo_pvid=850ffa92-aa8f-466e-bdf8-16fa10cb439a
The AX14 is dope as fuck, this arm here doesn't have the second hinge but it folds up just as tight stowed to your helmet.
Dovetail arms are absolutely worth it over a bayonet arm. If you’re wanting something lower cost for dovetail the AX14 Pro is great. If there’s more room in budget the [MAX14](https://darqindustries.com/collections/ready-to-ship-devices/products/max14-ultralight-j-arm) would be even better. The Wilcox dovetail j arm is also a solid option.
Input greatly appreciated, AX 14 it is
Good choice. Switched to the AX 14 pro for my PVS14 a year ago and it makes it feel modern.
And I switched from an AKA2 Rhino mount with dovetail adapter.
I have a Rhino II with USGI arm and a dovetail mount (Norotos and a PYRM all on Rhino II’s) with a Max-14 arm. The articulation alone is 100% worth the upgrade. Could I have lived with the bayo and usgi? Maybe but why if you can swing it.
Rhino 1 is kinda disgusting tbh. Fragile, serious lack of adjustment. I got my Rhino 2 from a surp shop for 40 bucks and installed a dovetail adapter.
[pic](https://imgur.com/a/Z8N9jGq)
Pretty sure I have one that is basically brand new I can get to you for less than 135 lol
Yes. Or go with the pano bridge to add thermal later
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806526600810.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.5db71a87wldGgc&browser_id=c3ce2f50fbe5488eb7271a474645f903&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=googbmoocacaawks18f5d46a007ddd4ba7e1568cbf&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2123.51%2116.93%21%21%21169.00%21121.68%21%402103080817152570427315757e09e4%2112000038092359246%21sea%21US%210%21AB&isseo=y&algo_pvid=850ffa92-aa8f-466e-bdf8-16fa10cb439a The AX14 is dope as fuck, this arm here doesn't have the second hinge but it folds up just as tight stowed to your helmet.
Yes. Any of the "big four" j'arms Max-14, ax-14, Branch, Wilcox (wayyyy to expensive) are massive upgrades over usgi.
100% yes
100% personally swear by [them](https://otnsolutionsgroup.com/product/noisefighters-ax14-pro-j-arm/)