There is (unfortunately) no get both option as we are in the middle of selling and purchasing a home.


I've got the funding to do either one.  I want a weapon mounted laser with slaved dual spectrum lasers for ease of sighting-in. Intended use is hog hunting and killing paper and steel at night for fun!

I like the size, cost and dual spectrum ability of the CQBL-1 + Fusion plus SF. I'd really only be buying the CQBL-1 ($829), the Fusion mount + ring ($100) and the IR filter  ($45), so I'd be at about $1K del). Negative is that I'd have to mount it in front of my BUIS. I could actually get away with delaying the purchase of the fusion mount and ring for a while, reducing initial outlay of funds. Here

I like the fact that the ATPIAL-C is an "all-in-one" package as far as IR Illuminator, IR laser and Visible laser go. ($1300). Can mount anywhere on the top rail.
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A distant 3rd option (for now) is the Triad Class I Here If it was $800 and had a build in IR illuminator, it would be an utter no brainer.  The only negatives I see are lack of customer review and the height of the system.


A DBAL-D2 would be my first choice, if only $$ wasn't a consideration. Unfortunately, it is.


I'm a lefty if that affects anyone's thought process. ETA: I have a VITAL II (that I have paperwork for) that I like. Being a lefty, the standard switch is a no go, but the tape switch works.

I didnt think the A3 was slaved. If it is, that's exactly what I'll do., it will be in the running.

Thanks, I was unaware of that and I'll keep it in mind.



This is a good point as well.




Might be a stupid question, but how is RTZ on the DBALI2?  The forward facing battery compartment means either my BUIS or the laser is coming off to replace the battery.

Another thing that makes me cringe is that the D2 is a good chunk of the way to another NOD.


I'm not addicted like Horta, I've only had one hit! I can stop ANY TIME I WANT TO!

I have the two set ups that you have in your title.  Don't screw around. Buy the ATPIAL.

Heh, sometimes I miss the easy fix....

I've got a scout with a bigger head on it (vampire?) and an IR laser. That set up is currently paired up on my SBR with the VITAL2.  It's workable, but I think I'd like to move it to my 18" AR.  Not sure exactly which set up I'd end up with on which gun. I might even put the next laser I purchase on my Sig556R.

appreciate it, I will keep that in mind.

Just got in on a $229 del Eotech XPS3 (NVG Compatible) deal.


Looks like I'll be going with the Dbal-I2 Single Spectrum.

I am not sure when the single spec I2 is supposed to be out (maybe it already is)  but that will be my choice. I am of the opinion that a visible laser is not needed at all and is just more settings on the device that make for clutter.

+1
maybe the Surefire X400V-IRC is another good choice
You can find it for 650$

The ARFCOM Horde ordered 1,000 or so (I believe I was in first 25-30), who knows how many the MyFace Horde ordered. No clue if I'll even get one.

At that price though? I'll take the chance.

I really like it for ease of zero.

If I want to switch it to another firearm? Easy zero.

How is the DBAL A3 screwing around?

After using a homemade ir laser, to laser-max-uni, to CT rail-master, to DBAL-i2, to CQBL...I am confident that a slaved laser is very desirable feature.

Helps to zero and it helps to practice.

Ya, I'm back to leaning this way... Even with cost being a factor.

Same here, I'm usually first to try and save money but after starting with the UNI-IR and then buying a CQBL I will never buy another laser that isn't slaved.