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As I think about it more, I think a dial would not be the best bet. Because of the recoil, there might be movement on the dial without it locking in place. Would it be possible to do a 3 mode driver of 5mW, 50mW, and 100mW using a different diode from the PL520 (and obviously different from...

Thanks for this information Atom! This is definitely something I'm going to keep my eye on! Was the beam in those pictures a simple 50mW? My 532nm 100mW laser (which is probably more like 80mW as I haven't LPM it) isn't near that bright. Maybe mine is just cheap hah. Here is a picture of...

Yea that would be pretty cool. But if each one had a linear driver from 5-200mW, was waterproof, and had a good zeroing capability I imagine that would get pretty expensive! Don't tempt me :P.

Hey everyone, I'm new to LPF but I saw this thread and just had to check it out! I just bought a Springfield 1911 TRP about 2 months ago and I love it. The acceracy is amazing! Like point and shoot. And it feels awesome! I've only had the chance to shoot three times so far because of time...

Thank you Cronic. Which would you suggest between the linear driver and the Buck driver? I'm definitely taking your advice. That's one of the reasons why I think having an mW adjuster on there would be extremely useful and more safe. I feel like I would probably keep it at the 5mW range if...

Yes, Cronic has the right idea. Anything over 300mW I feel would be too much. The problem I'm having now as I continue to think about it throughout the day is the actual visibility of the beam itself. I feel it has a high "cool" factor as well as useful pointing features, but a low tactical...

Awesome! Yea, if you're up for giving it a go I'd be very interested in buying. The fact that this seems reasonably feasible is very encouraging! You could call it "rugged lasers" or something. Once I've been here long enough maybe we can start talking about specifics. I read the sticky in...

There's more of us?! I'm in San Jose, what about you?

Yes no doubt! I am looking into buying a Surefire X400 Ultimate Green for my 1911 that has that 5mW limit. But I'd like something with some significant more distance and more visibility during the day! Thanks a lot Bowtie! That's exactly the type of information I need :yh: I had a couple...

Thank you again Alan, very helpful! That's great news for the 445! Indeed, the 450 might be even a better choice due to it being slightly brighter to the eye. Do you happen to have a reference to someone who could/would be able to do this. My knowledge on the mechanics and physics is far to...

Thanks Alan! That is very helpful

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and new to lasers! I recently got interested in them while trying to research a laser in the last week for my Springfield 1911 TRP. I'm currently on vacation in Greece and found a 100mW 532nm XY-850 from China. I just bought it two days ago and realized...

yes, i also read daguin's and Mmllory1's stickies for newcomers. Just trying to take things seriously here. I know how it is for joining new forums! Now to purchase some safety goggles when I get home from vacation :yh:

Thanks Bowtie! Will do!

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and new to lasers! I recently got interested in them while trying to research a laser in the last week for my Springfield 1911 TRP. I'm currently on vacation in Greece and found a 100mW 532nm XY-850 from China. I just bought it two days ago and realized...