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Ok, been reading through countless threads, and been lurking around here for a while now. So, I got a couple questions that seem Newb-ish, but i really do have a hard time understanding.
I have been using green lasers for a while now, and feel its time to upgrade. So far, I have only used a 5mw from Feebay, that was definitely more powerful than others Ive seen used, but never got a chance to measure it. The problem with the laser was that it burned out after a few months of probably overuse.
So, now I am looking to buy 2 lasers and need advice.
1. Need a better, even more powerful green laser. Hoping you guys have some good recommendations that won't kill the wallet too bad. I am looking at handheld pointer type, but stronger than the 1-5mw ones that are everywhere on Fleebay. But id rather not go over 200 bucks. Any opinions welcome. I would rather stay off Ebay, but i don't want to buy a WL either, ya know. Just a good real powerful laser that also looks nice on the outside if possible, for my price range. And, I don't want to burn my eyes out either hitting a branch outside. Please however refrain from telling me I need a 1mw or something. I am a responsible adult, and have handled firearms all my life. I want a new toy, yes, but trust me I don't actually look at a laser as any sort of toy. Ok, thanks for listening to that disclaimer. Any good green complete nice looking lasers that cost more than 5 bucks but less than 200? Let me know please....
2. I now feel the need and comfortable enough to own a blue laser. But, couple questions about this one. Can I actually get a blue laser, either 445nm or 473(seems way more expensive in handheld pointer type unit), that the beam is visible to the naked eye at night, and without smoke? I won't be using this like a child, i do have experience with green ones and always take EXTRA precautions when using outside like star pointing and whatnot. And, if so, any good sites with affordable yet decent quality blue laser pointers that aren't over 2W?
There is another thread on the Orianth blue laser that looks nice. Is this visible you think without using smoke? I think its like rated at 1.6w if I remember seeing the link. I may be asking for the impossible, but if this one could be affordable too, that would be a dream. And, out of all the reading Ive been doing, it seems that you still need fog or smoke to see a blue beam at all? Or is t just that it needs to be dangerously powerful in order to see it? It seems that the info i have been reading is all over the place with that simple point. I am talking about the beam, of course. Thanks for any and all help. I don't want to spend over 200 if possible.
Again, I will be using these lasers mostly outside.
Im sick of reading now, I finally have the cash to buy a couple new "toys", but would rather stay on the affordable side of things for now. Thanks guys. I have been bit by the bug! I am in a rush, but will be back in a bit. Thanks again for your patience, and suggestions.
dave
I have been using green lasers for a while now, and feel its time to upgrade. So far, I have only used a 5mw from Feebay, that was definitely more powerful than others Ive seen used, but never got a chance to measure it. The problem with the laser was that it burned out after a few months of probably overuse.
So, now I am looking to buy 2 lasers and need advice.
1. Need a better, even more powerful green laser. Hoping you guys have some good recommendations that won't kill the wallet too bad. I am looking at handheld pointer type, but stronger than the 1-5mw ones that are everywhere on Fleebay. But id rather not go over 200 bucks. Any opinions welcome. I would rather stay off Ebay, but i don't want to buy a WL either, ya know. Just a good real powerful laser that also looks nice on the outside if possible, for my price range. And, I don't want to burn my eyes out either hitting a branch outside. Please however refrain from telling me I need a 1mw or something. I am a responsible adult, and have handled firearms all my life. I want a new toy, yes, but trust me I don't actually look at a laser as any sort of toy. Ok, thanks for listening to that disclaimer. Any good green complete nice looking lasers that cost more than 5 bucks but less than 200? Let me know please....
2. I now feel the need and comfortable enough to own a blue laser. But, couple questions about this one. Can I actually get a blue laser, either 445nm or 473(seems way more expensive in handheld pointer type unit), that the beam is visible to the naked eye at night, and without smoke? I won't be using this like a child, i do have experience with green ones and always take EXTRA precautions when using outside like star pointing and whatnot. And, if so, any good sites with affordable yet decent quality blue laser pointers that aren't over 2W?
There is another thread on the Orianth blue laser that looks nice. Is this visible you think without using smoke? I think its like rated at 1.6w if I remember seeing the link. I may be asking for the impossible, but if this one could be affordable too, that would be a dream. And, out of all the reading Ive been doing, it seems that you still need fog or smoke to see a blue beam at all? Or is t just that it needs to be dangerously powerful in order to see it? It seems that the info i have been reading is all over the place with that simple point. I am talking about the beam, of course. Thanks for any and all help. I don't want to spend over 200 if possible.
Again, I will be using these lasers mostly outside.
Im sick of reading now, I finally have the cash to buy a couple new "toys", but would rather stay on the affordable side of things for now. Thanks guys. I have been bit by the bug! I am in a rush, but will be back in a bit. Thanks again for your patience, and suggestions.
dave