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Originally Posted by Stardrifter_WA
Hi Renato,
I have an old version of that laser which is rated at 5mW. Having also had an earlier 1mW hand held, the 5mW hand held is definitely brighter, however, I have also noted that the Arctic Fox 5mW rifle sight that I have is brighter than the 5mW hand held. A matter of inconsistent output on cheaper lasers.
I think that the variance across the cheaper laser is quite significant and due to their cheap costs I doubt that the output is tested, whereas, I find the output from all three of my Arctic Fox GL Lasers Weapon Sights appears to be the consistent. Being a gun sight, and being much more expensive, I would imagine that the quality control is much more rigid.
I have also noted that lasers certainly don't like the cold.
Cheers Peter
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Hi Peter,
Thanks. No doubt that the variance is great among the cheap stuff. Still I can't complain, I now have three good pointers for showing people objects in the sky - all they have to do is follow the beams with binocular. And I've saved the ad as proof that they are only 1mW lasers.
I was totally unaware that lasers had issues with cold - something that you were aware of.
Cheers
Renato