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Hey guys,
I haven't been posting on LPF for a while now because i've been busy increasing my flashlight collection at CPF.
I've been saving up for a high-end optotronics for a long time now such as a 425 Green RPL.
I have been thinking of different alternatives and from my knowledge, the laserglow hercules is its closest substitute.
What I don't like about the hercules is its size, the fact that it uses 3 D cell batteries and the high price.
On the other hand, i love the continuous duty cycle and the fact that it can be powered by an external power supply.
I do however prefer the look and size of the RPL. I think they are both similar in terms of divergence, beam diameter etc...
I will definitely be using the laser with a 10X beam expander which I will need to purchase along with the laser.
Could anyone point me in the right direction? Spending thousands of dollars on a handheld is hard to swallow, but having been on this forum for years and having experienced cheap products in that past, I now feel compelled to treat myself to a quality product.
If you do have any other suggestion then please post them. I am not aware of all the good laser manufacturers out there, so their might be a product that would compete with the above in terms of power and quality.
Thanks!
I haven't been posting on LPF for a while now because i've been busy increasing my flashlight collection at CPF.
I've been saving up for a high-end optotronics for a long time now such as a 425 Green RPL.
I have been thinking of different alternatives and from my knowledge, the laserglow hercules is its closest substitute.
What I don't like about the hercules is its size, the fact that it uses 3 D cell batteries and the high price.
On the other hand, i love the continuous duty cycle and the fact that it can be powered by an external power supply.
I do however prefer the look and size of the RPL. I think they are both similar in terms of divergence, beam diameter etc...
I will definitely be using the laser with a 10X beam expander which I will need to purchase along with the laser.
Could anyone point me in the right direction? Spending thousands of dollars on a handheld is hard to swallow, but having been on this forum for years and having experienced cheap products in that past, I now feel compelled to treat myself to a quality product.
If you do have any other suggestion then please post them. I am not aware of all the good laser manufacturers out there, so their might be a product that would compete with the above in terms of power and quality.
Thanks!