I was just wondering if it was a typical generic model or if someone had any experience with one of these and might be able to tell me more. I got a different one that said < 350mW but that was a gift to a friend. It wouldn't burn through anything like this one does (though it's limited). So...
I just got back from China and bought this from a street vendor. He claimed it was good for 5Km. pointer - Imgur
I can turn the lens on the end and make the beam larger. I can easily see the unexpanded dot on the top of a tower about half a mile away.
It quickly pokes holes in black...