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silly DBAL-I2 question
3/21/2012 3:52:59 PM
Why are the windage and elevation knobs of a different shape for each laser or am I looking at the pics wrong? For a tactile difference at night or for some other reason?
3/21/2012 4:28:03 PM
I don't know, but save your money for the D2
3/21/2012 4:34:09 PM
Originally Posted By CORNHOLIO1:
I don't know, but save your money for the D2
I don't know, but save your money for the D2
I actually meant the D2 version. (edited post title)
Dangit. You done confused me Cornholio.
3/21/2012 4:42:02 PM
Originally Posted By CORNHOLIO1:
I don't know, but save your money for the D2
I don't know, but save your money for the D2
I'm actually leaning toward a preference for the illuminator to be a separate device with a KM2 head so I have the capability to switch to white light and visible laser on occasion. With the D2 I'd be married to IR illumination only unless I added a flash light to gun as well. At that point I've increased both the cost and weight a considerable amount (to me anyway).
3/21/2012 5:45:41 PM
Originally Posted By cowman71:
I'm actually leaning toward a preference for the illuminator to be a separate device with a KM2 head so I have the capability to switch to white light and visible laser on occasion. With the D2 I'd be married to IR illumination only unless I added a flash light to gun as well. At that point I've increased both the cost and weight a considerable amount (to me anyway).
Originally Posted By CORNHOLIO1:
I don't know, but save your money for the D2
I don't know, but save your money for the D2
I'm actually leaning toward a preference for the illuminator to be a separate device with a KM2 head so I have the capability to switch to white light and visible laser on occasion. With the D2 I'd be married to IR illumination only unless I added a flash light to gun as well. At that point I've increased both the cost and weight a considerable amount (to me anyway).
I dont know about the knob question; but I ordered the CQBL-1. It has a visible red/IR laser slaved. Sight in the red during the day and the IR will have the same POI. Its smaller than the D2 and you could have the independent IR illuminator you wanted.
3/21/2012 8:29:39 PM
Originally Posted By cowman71:
Why are the windage and elevation knobs of a different shape for each laser or am I looking at the pics wrong? For a tactile difference at night or for some other reason?
Why are the windage and elevation knobs of a different shape for each laser or am I looking at the pics wrong? For a tactile difference at night or for some other reason?
Likely because they wanted to keep as much commonality with the dbal-a^2 as possible for ease of manufacturing. The a^2 model has the different knobs so the shooter could quickly adjust the beam in the illuminator, while the adjusters on the aimer module are recessed to prevent accidentally altering the zero. That would be my guess.
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ETA: Never mind, it doesn't look like that's what they were doing w/ the A^2 units, I could've sworn I read that a few months ago. Would make sense though.
3/25/2012 1:22:08 AM
A somewhat off topic question here. How much rail space do the I2 and D2 require? I've got a railed gas block that may be my only spot to put a laser. Is that enough or do I need to get a rail extender?
4/7/2012 11:50:45 PM
I just got done testing a D2 for the last month. The D2 does not have adjustment knobs on the IR illuminator only the lasers and those are recessed.
The I2 has recessed on the laser and standard adjustment knobs on the IR illuminator. When I asked LDI about it they said it was how the MIL wanted the Class III I2 models and this way they did not have to make a new housing. LDI has been adapting current products to the Class I line vs. making all new products. From a business position it makes a lot of sense.
The I2 has recessed on the laser and standard adjustment knobs on the IR illuminator. When I asked LDI about it they said it was how the MIL wanted the Class III I2 models and this way they did not have to make a new housing. LDI has been adapting current products to the Class I line vs. making all new products. From a business position it makes a lot of sense.
4/8/2012 11:08:18 AM
Originally Posted By LHD:
A somewhat off topic question here. How much rail space do the I2 and D2 require? I've got a railed gas block that may be my only spot to put a laser. Is that enough or do I need to get a rail extender?
A somewhat off topic question here. How much rail space do the I2 and D2 require? I've got a railed gas block that may be my only spot to put a laser. Is that enough or do I need to get a rail extender?
Gas blocks can get rather warm. It might not be the best idea to mount electronics housed in aluminum to such a location.
4/11/2012 2:08:53 AM
Originally Posted By murderman:
Gas blocks can get rather warm. It might not be the best idea to mount electronics housed in aluminum to such a location.
Originally Posted By LHD:
A somewhat off topic question here. How much rail space do the I2 and D2 require? I've got a railed gas block that may be my only spot to put a laser. Is that enough or do I need to get a rail extender?
A somewhat off topic question here. How much rail space do the I2 and D2 require? I've got a railed gas block that may be my only spot to put a laser. Is that enough or do I need to get a rail extender?
Gas blocks can get rather warm. It might not be the best idea to mount electronics housed in aluminum to such a location.
their may barely be enough room, but your gas block will likely cook your laser if you shoot more than a handful of rounds in a sitting.
