Longeye
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There is a evolving discussion going over at Lightfighter about this.
I see a need for an integrated White light/Green Visible laser unit for both LE patrol and citizen use. The background is that the VIS laser has a lot of uses- just like the white light on a carbine. The problem is that there are few that are viable for hard duty use, and fewer still that are easily matched up with a white light in terms of switchability and ergonomics.
There are dedicated IR units that have IR flood capabilities as well as IR/VIS laser modules. The trouble with these for the aforementioned user groups is two fold:
-The IR side is worthless without NODS and it takes several thousand dollars to get properly equipped with quality NOD's.
-The housing still does not play well with white lights.
For the dedicated user, a mix and match solution can sometimes be found at the expense of several more hundred dollars.
This still leaves the user with unused capability that is paid for.
The question: Is there interest in a high quality white light combined with a VIS laser in one unit for use on a carbine?
Some things to narrow this up:
White light would be 500-1000 lumens.
Batteries would be CR-123A.
Laser would be green.
Switching would likely be at the 12 o'clock.
Variables:
QD or semi-permanent mount?
Should the laser emit at true 12 o'clock or be offset enough to clear a fixed A2 front sight base?
What would you pay for this ideal unit?
I see a need for an integrated White light/Green Visible laser unit for both LE patrol and citizen use. The background is that the VIS laser has a lot of uses- just like the white light on a carbine. The problem is that there are few that are viable for hard duty use, and fewer still that are easily matched up with a white light in terms of switchability and ergonomics.
There are dedicated IR units that have IR flood capabilities as well as IR/VIS laser modules. The trouble with these for the aforementioned user groups is two fold:
-The IR side is worthless without NODS and it takes several thousand dollars to get properly equipped with quality NOD's.
-The housing still does not play well with white lights.
For the dedicated user, a mix and match solution can sometimes be found at the expense of several more hundred dollars.
This still leaves the user with unused capability that is paid for.
The question: Is there interest in a high quality white light combined with a VIS laser in one unit for use on a carbine?
Some things to narrow this up:
White light would be 500-1000 lumens.
Batteries would be CR-123A.
Laser would be green.
Switching would likely be at the 12 o'clock.
Variables:
QD or semi-permanent mount?
Should the laser emit at true 12 o'clock or be offset enough to clear a fixed A2 front sight base?
What would you pay for this ideal unit?