Yes the beam on my unit is also thick but bright. It comes out straight. There is a halo around the main dot, but no comet's tail or anything.
I measured mine on my Alpha Radiant LPM and it peaks at ~450mW, usually in the range of 350mW-450mW. At its 450mW peak, it also puts out about 130mW of...
Re: Special Edition Gold MXDL 1.8W 445
OMG a GOLD 1.8W MXDL?? So Shiny :drool:
Why do you always tempt me? Too bad I already bought a gray MXDL and a gray Guidesman from you or I would definitely buy this one! I like both of your builds very much.
My match head is red...easily lights it. I don't even have to make it a pinpoint focus to light it. I can light a match that's white in color but it just takes a couple of seconds longer and has to be pinpoint.
I may post a video later tonight. All you do is turn the focusing adjustment until you get to a pinpoint. Then it can easily light matches and cut through electrical tape.
It's still under warranty (6 months). Give them an email and RMA it.
My Spartan 1W never worked at all and I had to send it back to them. They gave me a refund of the laser but never refunded me their overpriced shipping.
I recommend buying from a trusted member here on the forums. I bought...