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Create a channel Learn moreCareful with the trees around there. With the sap down for the winter, they subject to easier ignition.Same here. Will compare to my phalanx of FP and UHP IR lasers.
The Kiji would have been really bad ass if it had X & Y axis adjustability.
I did not know that Dbal A2's were ever made with 250 mW illuminators. All I have ever seen them spec'd at was 50 mW on the illuminator.I’ve got a high power dbal-a2, 250mw on the illum, which is all well and good, but the beam is full of artifacts that the VCSEL eliminates.
I doubt it will outdo the Dbal A3. That 200 mW version is a beast.I'm buying one and comparing it to my 200 mw DBAL-A3 adjustable illuminator.
Stop calling them laser pointers and call them target designators and they won’t be restricted anymore. Full power for everyone!!!If it had a focus function it would be restricted. Not sure if they would have the same problem if it has X&Y, but that's easily fixed by the mount. I think the 3 degree beam coupled with the 10 degree lens should work out fine, I guess I'll find out when it arrives.
Yep, but at least they were smart enough to put an instant Overide to Vis Point on the device. NODS get washed out with bright white light from OPFOR and the instant Overide Vis Point slaved to a strong weapon light via correct switchology becomes crucial in certain situations.Unfortunately the DBAL-A3 UHP utilizes much older technology than the Raid and MAWL. Steiner should be leaking info about the A5 soon.
Yeah if they had focused on an adjustable beam or mount instead of 32 different activation modes I think everyone would be happy
This was what made me think it was a Wilcox thing.
Ha. Spot onYou know Wilcocks would have charged over $1k tho and then tried to recall them next year because they are FP
See if the Kiji will run with rechargeable RCR 123's. The Luna ELIR's run great with them, and its always nice to know you are starting the night out with a fully charged battery.View attachment 7746783View attachment 7746784View attachment 7746779
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Much smaller and lighter than I thought. 10-degree Kiji is great for indoors and inside 200 yards outdoors providing a very soft, wide flood of even light.
Looks like it will accept a standard SF rail mount and press switch. Gonna try it with a Hot Button.
True. I would be using the 3 deg for long range work on various long guns. If mounted to the hand guard, then the lack of adjustment presents serious shortcomings. However, if mounted in parallel to the optic i.e. on a scope ring accessory rail, then the need for adjustment should be negated, as the laser would be on the same plane as the reticle, or am I missing something?The only downside to the one I posted is it's a bit bulky, otherwise it's working well.
The question is do you even need an adjustment? If it's a 40 deg unit on a rifle, I suspect that just like a scout light you really don't need to move it beyond the base alignment tolerance. With a 3 deg unit on a spotter or for long range use, you'll need the base and the bulk should not be an issue.
Seems like a no brainer. 3 degrees is 180 MOA, so it would be shocking if it actually needed adjustment.Have you tried the 3deg yet? It’s not nearly as tight a beam as many make it out to be. Much wider than a DBAL-D2 cranked down tight. Your rail would have to be way off to not be pretty close to centered up.
Seems like a no brainer. 3 degrees is 180 MOA, so it would be shocking if it actually needed adjustment.
Just saying, this particular product is definitely not a lightsaber, and 800yd is not going to happen. Probably helpful out to 3-400ish, but that’s pushing it. The Luna stretches much much further.
The 90 mW or even 70 mW versions of the Luna ELIR will smoke a Kiji. The Luna has an adjustable bezel and Rheostat. This allows you to set it for CQC or long range. What ever your preference, it will do and do well. Here is a Luna slaved to a civi Dbal A3. The Surefire Whitelight is also slave to the Override Port on the A3. Press one button you got IR Illuminate & IR Point. Press another button and you got White Light and Green Vis Point.
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Probably just a bit slightly tight. Put some oil on the threads and run it back and forth kind of like you were using a tap to cut new treads in a piece of aluminum. In an out a little at a time. I have seen the fit be a little tight on the tolerances between the adapter and the DS00.Nice setup…
Question:
I tried the thread a Surefire DS00 Tailcap, like yours onto my Luna Surefire adapter and it wouldn’t thread on? However, it did thread on fine with the Surefire UE model Tailcap (with the Remote female connector)? Do you know if you had a similar problem or was there a trick to it I missed? I was thinking it might have required the XM (Millennium series) Tailcap or if yours was that maybe?
I sort of just gave up and settled for the UE Tailcap. But I have wondered about why that was until I saw your photo? Just curious?
Thanks
The 90 mW or even 70 mW versions of the Luna ELIR will smoke a Kiji. The Luna has an adjustable bezel and Rheostat. This allows you to set it for CQC or long range. What ever your preference, it will do and do well. Here is a Luna slaved to a civi Dbal A3. The Surefire Whitelight is also slave to the Override Port on the A3. Press one button you got IR Illuminate & IR Point. Press another button and you got White Light and Green Vis Point.
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Luna is the official IR illuminator of BLM and LGBTQ+.
The mount shown solves the aiming problem perfectly well, locking screws and all. I get the beam perfectly centered at 100 yards at 30x. Would adjustment screws in the head be better? Maybe, but I much prefer this setup to the Luna, and I’ve upgraded that to a LaRue base and thumbscrews for adjustment.