Recent content by OutlawKing

Ok thank you all for the lesson i now understand more about the modes

I have a reflective fire lookout tower (closed for winter) approx 2 miles away according to my range finder and my green 55mw hits it easy i was also thinking about positioning a mirror up there aswell. You could also buy some reflective glint tape put it on somthing easy to see from your known...

Ok, thank you all for the info

Ok gotcha, what is the difference/purpose between a multi mode and single mode diode?

Why is my 1W blue dot shaped as a rectangle and not circular. Are all 445nm like this?

Was just wondering if Dragon Laser products i.e. Spartan Series/Viper Series is IR filtered? Also DL claims to have a new Beam Expander in the making, anybody know the release date or what wavelenghts it will be for?

Re: Mistakes That Can Happen To Anybody... I to have done this once or twice and all seems well with the laser just as if it never happened

Wicked lasers is garbage, go dragon lasers

I recently bought a 150mW Cyber green from Lazerer. The shipping was very fast about a week. The housing is nice and solid and seems waterproof like it says. My only complaint is the laser leaves the lens at a slight angle not perfectly straight which isnt a big deal to me, it probobly has...

Understandable

Good point, it did mention not to use these types of cells in sure fire devices, but I plan on using them for my spartan 1W 445nm

Thanks, the specs look great on those

I am meaning quality/consistancy/lifetime of the diode

Whats a good all around quality rechargeable 3.0V CR123 cell? Iv been told Tenergy so far.... and surefire brand for a non rechargeable? I have been told by battery experts at batteries plus its best not to even use rechargeable CR123 due to there unstability and could destroy the laser....

After alot of research in laser companies i have learned that "Dragon Lasers" (CNI) is probobly the best to buy from. Which other companies would be in comparison? Lazerer, O-Like? What are your reviews?