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I recently order a Laser speed LS-FL5. It's currently being shipped but I'll do some testing and a review once received. If it holds zero and the specs are accurate I think it could be a great unit.
From their website: ?MAIN SPECIFICATIONS ? IR Laser :830nm,high mode: 22±2mw,low mode:1.5±0.5mw ? IR Light:830nm,high mode: 27±2mw,low mode:1.5±0.5mw ? Green Laser:520nm ,5±1mW ? Operating Temp.: -20? to +55? ? Dimensions: L:110mm/W:77mm/H:37mm ? Material: Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy, 6061-T6 ? Net Weight: 297g ? Battery Type: 18650 1pc. Link here if you want to check it out On a side note it appears to be nearly identical to the Newcon Optik Lam4G. Not sure if it's a clone or possibly the OEM for newcon. |
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[#3]
I’m sorry, I hate to be that guy, but this is a long thread. What’s the summary? Which one is the one to get(powerful illuminator) and what mods need to be done to it, if any?
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Quoted: I recently order a Laser speed LS-FL5. It's currently being shipped but I'll do some testing and a review once received. If it holds zero and the specs are accurate I think it could be a great unit. https://i.ibb.co/QvZjdmH/6379710831464887632011898-1.jpg From their website: ?MAIN SPECIFICATIONS ? IR Laser :830nm,high mode: 22±2mw,low mode:1.5±0.5mw ? IR Light:830nm,high mode: 27±2mw,low mode:1.5±0.5mw ? Green Laser:520nm ,5±1mW ? Operating Temp.: -20? to +55? ? Dimensions: L:110mm/W:77mm/H:37mm ? Material: Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy, 6061-T6 ? Net Weight: 297g ? Battery Type: 18650 1pc. Link here if you want to check it out On a side note it appears to be nearly identical to the Newcon Optik Lam4G. Not sure if it's a clone or possibly the OEM for newcon. View Quote How much was it? How do you even order it? |
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[#5]
Quoted: How much was it? How do you even order it? View Quote $550 shipped, I had to talk directly with the manufacturer via email. They do "samples" aka 1 unit, but they really want to do minimum orders of 10. If it's a good unit I'd be happy to organize a group buy if there's any interest. |
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imoQuoted: I'm sorry, I hate to be that guy, but this is a long thread. What's the summary? Which one is the one to get(powerful illuminator) and what mods need to be done to it, if any? View Quote any of the somogear have good IR lasers and mediocre (brighter than US made civilian models but not nearly FP levels) illuminators. illuminators don't go wide enough imo and if they did they wouldn't have enough power to be useable at outdoor ranges beyond 25-50 meters. also the alignment adjustments in the illuminator kinda suck. its useable toy grade stuff IMO. |
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[#7]
My somogear came apart today. Rifle took a waist height spill and one of the illuminator dials busted inwards + the battery housing got screwed up.
I took it apart and was actually able to get it back together but the absolutely terrible way they do the battery connections was causing me a bunch of hassle with poor connections and no easy way to solder it. The housing sort of disintegrated as I took it art and put it back together (particularly the screw mounts). I sort of glued it back together and it functions but its basically fucked. Gonna either sell it for parts on eBay or just keep it around for comparison filming. Dunno, pretty bummed. Certainly my fault, but just be aware the plastic housing isn't particularly sturdy. Think I'm gonna buy a ctf 2 to replace it. |
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[#8]
Wow. Those dudes have a 500mw illuminator. http://www.laserspeed.net/productsdetail.aspx?key=2&id=52&pid=12
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Quoted: Wow. Those dudes have a 500mw illuminator. http://www.laserspeed.net/productsdetail.aspx?key=2&id=52&pid=12 View Quote Damn, kinda reminds me of a Chinese version of a BE Meyers glare. |
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[#11]
Update on the CQBL-1 on a 22LR.
Put about 250 rds thru my AR22 SBR today. Sited in my vortex crossfire on a airsoft Unity riser (highly recommend) and then zeroed the CQBL-1 to it. It has no click adjustment feedback and the adjustments are extreme. Didn’t take but 2-3 degrees of rotation on the adjustment knob to move the Point of aim at 25yards 1-2’. Once zeroed held zero for duration of shooting session. Time will tell. I did notice the constant on would turn off due to recoil a 22SBR. But if holding down the tape switch it would stay on. So that kinda sucks. So far probably wouldn’t recommend this particular unit for 22lr use unless they have upgraded it since I purchased mine which was 4-5mo ago. |
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[#12]
IR test 22lr Video from tonight. Appears the IR and Vis laser are not co-aligned. IR laser is slightly higher than vis. |
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[#13]
Just received the ls5 today, so far I'm very impressed. The unit seems to be extremely well built, vero positive clicks on the adjustment and seems to be just as high quality as any Steiner or holosun I've owned. There is a slight delay between clicking the button and the unit activating.
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Quoted: Just received the ls5 today, so far I'm very impressed. The unit seems to be extremely well built, vero positive clicks on the adjustment and seems to be just as high quality as any Steiner or holosun I've owned. There is a slight delay between clicking the button and the unit activating. View Quote Can you weigh the thing? The website lists it as weighing something like 10.8 ounces if I remember correctly. Any comments on pressure pad integration? Does it come with one? Does it have a plug port or is it only button activated? Post some pics man! Super curious to see what this thing looks like. How's the mount that it comes with? |
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[#18]
The LS5 weight sounds like it's about the same as a DBAL plus separate vis light. So you aren't really paying a weight penalty.
Have you contacted them about the button delay? |
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I think the only qualms I’d have with that unit would be the inability to use aftermarket pressure pads.
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[#25]
Quoted: I think the only qualms I’d have with that unit would be the inability to use aftermarket pressure pads. View Quote The same can be said for the Perst series. I think people have made their way around that deficiency. I do very much like US pressure pads for certain applications so I hear ya. I think this unit/manufacturer needs its own thread. Very interesting. |
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Quoted: I think the only qualms I’d have with that unit would be the inability to use aftermarket pressure pads. View Quote I've been told the connector type is a M8 3 pin circular connector, and that you can modify a surefire switch to be compatible. I will say that the built-in button is in a good spot and the unit sits low enough it's comfortable to use IMO. |
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Quoted: Wow. Those dudes have a 500mw illuminator. http://www.laserspeed.net/productsdetail.aspx?key=2&id=52&pid=12 View Quote @spyhawk My contact at Laser speed quoted me at $260 for the IR500. I'll definitely be picking one up at some point. |
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Quoted: Video of the delay: https://www.veed.io/view/92c75480-2511-45dd-8b15-902b9442c034/7441e35d-155e-487f-9541-aa751f1bc728 Size comparison- https://i.ibb.co/LrwFCzH/PXL-20220920-143932072-2.jpg https://i.ibb.co/nLZjkS4/PXL-20220920-144058762.jpg https://i.ibb.co/JdsN0qJ/PXL-20220920-144117160.jpg The bottom of the unit- As you can see the battery and pressure pad port caps are tethered on. https://i.ibb.co/LPk3FFw/PXL-20220920-144237071.jpg The unit has a light on the rear that lets you know if you have it turned on/ standby https://i.ibb.co/kDp9gtf/PXL-20220920-144154177-3.jpg https://i.ibb.co/NrqYG95/PXL-20220920-144203090-3.jpg Pic of the pressure pad port and the included high power lockout screw https://i.ibb.co/Bcgmt3R/PXL-20220920-144700990-2.jpg Some weight comparisons - https://i.ibb.co/Q6GPn0K/PXL-20220920-145934984-2.jpg https://i.ibb.co/kK3T8H1/PXL-20220920-145945384-2.jpg https://i.ibb.co/PhV6fY2/PXL-20220920-150038880-2.jpg https://i.ibb.co/ssy2JFD/PXL-20220920-150047556-2.jpg https://i.ibb.co/XZSXFQp/PXL-20220920-150052741-2.jpg Behind an A2 fsp, you get some backsplash. I will check the ir to see if it's the same. https://i.ibb.co/chKg3jp/PXL-20220920-150410290.jpg It sits pretty low on the rail, which I like. https://i.ibb.co/zxPMQ6Y/PXL-20220920-150638223.jpg https://i.ibb.co/Lg1Wj7S/PXL-20220920-150719610.jpg That's all for now. Let me know if you want to see anything specific. Eta: so when I asked about the delay they didn't quite understand the question due to the language barrier, but they did send me this manual of sorts. https://i.ibb.co/LpnvTrk/LS-FL5-1.jpg View Quote The only thing stopping me now is the delay. Can you send him the video and ask if they are aware of the issue? |
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The Somogear PEQ 15 clone's issue is that the IR illuminator is very tight with very little spill, but I could definitely see someone making a diffuser replacement cap that would remedy that issue.
Has anyone tried the Villain Weapon Systems (VWS) Enhanced Narrow Diffuser for the real PEQ15 on the Somogear clone? I'd be highly interested to see if that works. |
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[#32]
Had it for a week so here are some initial impressions about my unit:
It feels like a 1:1 of the real UHPs I’ve had. It is in fact full power as advertised. It does have positive clicks for both the lasers and the illuminator however, there is some slip in between the clicks. It does use real crane plugs. Playing with the illuminator at night I did notice some fish eye effect in the Illuminator. Wiped the lense and it still persists. Here an image of the SG, and an image of a the last real UHP I had. As stated they feel identical. The anodizing is a bit off on the metal bits (it always is on China clones) but so far so good. Hopefully here in a few weeks I can get off to the range and see if it holds zero. Attached File Attached File |
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Quoted: Had it for a week so here are some initial impressions about my unit: It feels like a 1:1 of the real UHPs I’ve had. It is in fact full power as advertised. It does have positive clicks for both the lasers and the illuminator however, there is some slip in between the clicks. It does use real crane plugs. Playing with the illuminator at night I did notice some fish eye effect in the Illuminator. Wiped the lense and it still persists. Here an image of the SG, and an image of a the last real UHP I had. As stated they feel identical. The anodizing is a bit off on the metal bits (it always is on China clones) but so far so good. Hopefully here in a few weeks I can get off to the range and see if it holds zero. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/450004/9B840BC0-198E-4BF7-9A1C-5BA2E8DFDC83_png-2539971.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/450004/6ED79362-47C7-44EB-AAC6-CF9259EFC69F_png-2539973.JPG View Quote Did you pay for the potting service? |
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Nice, I'm excited to read your reports about it. I'm hoping these will be viable options and in particular their NGLS copy that is set to come out. |
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[#36]
About how bright is the vis laser on that LS-FL5 unit?? If you're able to get some night time shots....as bright as the vis on the somo? Brighter?
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[#37]
Quoted: About how bright is the vis laser on that LS-FL5 unit?? If you're able to get some night time shots....as bright as the vis on the somo? Brighter? View Quote If you're just using the vis laser it's about as bright as the somo, you can see a solid beam at night. If using the vis light + laser you can't see the beam, just the dot on target. |
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[#38]
Brassfacts has his somogear peq review up on YouTube for this interesred. Sounds like he's got about 2k rounds on his and no issues with the laser holding zero but did run into issues with the windage knob on the illuminator getting stuck.
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[#39]
I think his review was pretty fair and balanced. And the round count speaks for itself. There is an "immediate action" drill for the wind/elev drums on the website. You have to wind them a certain way to "un-stick" them sometimes. If you wind the two drums up a certain way it can bind up the springs, causing a "jam".
I think the upshot of it is they do work with 5.56, but might not be as durable as the original. I mean that's pretty much it. |
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When a Airsoft PEQ15 Beats A Real One : Somogear Peq15 |
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[#42]
Yes, I've seen friends use them all the time. These cheap weapon IR devices, and other accessories knockoffs are getting better every day. Most still won't hold zero after some rough use, but there are a few now that will hold zero even after several hundred rounds. QA is still hit or miss on these, but its only a matter of time before they are no longer "airsoft" IR devices.
ATM, for small stuff like 22LR, etc, they are a great alternative, IMO. Why buy an IR accessory that costs twice the cost of the gun? Same for scopes, etc... Also, they are great toys for getting kids to learn how the real thing works... without risk of damaging the real steel. Then there is the the fact that these places where they are made don't care/ignore ethics, copyright, patents, et. all, which allows them produce them in large volumes for dirt cheap, release them, then people will beta test them for them, for free, via Amazon reviews, or other sites (like this site), posting reviews about their bad, what they lack, etc, thus helping improve their IR accessories for free... This seems like it will eventually lead to the demise of the US manufactured IR devices. This already happened with radios and other electronic devices back in the 70s/80s with Japan... at first they were called "junk" but they quickly became "not junk" and then slowly became "good" until they are now called "high end" etc. G. |
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Quoted: I think his review was pretty fair and balanced. And the round count speaks for itself. There is an "immediate action" drill for the wind/elev drums on the website. You have to wind them a certain way to "un-stick" them sometimes. If you wind the two drums up a certain way it can bind up the springs, causing a "jam". I think the upshot of it is they do work with 5.56, but might not be as durable as the original. I mean that's pretty much it. View Quote Sucks that the visible laser wasn't coaligned with his unit. Hopefully that is something they can correct with their NGAL version. If these hold zero, can coalign the viz/ir, and accept a crane plug that's pure win. In terms of the diffuser, has anyone with one of these tried the Villain Weapon Systems' PEQ-15 Enhanced Narrow Diffuser on it? |
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Quoted: Sucks that the visible laser wasn't coaligned with his unit. Hopefully that is something they can correct with their NGAL version. If these hold zero, can coalign the viz/ir, and accept a crane plug that's pure win. In terms of the diffuser, has anyone with one of these tried the Villain Weapon Systems' PEQ-15 Enhanced Narrow Diffuser on it? View Quote |
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Laserspeed has also been around, and making IR devices for about a decade that I recall.
Their products vary from clone like toys, to slightly theoretically improved designs, to unique designs like the FL5. Years ago I purchased a $200 dbal like device from them, it lasted a very short time before the adjustment turrets (with clicks) launched themselves off of the device due to the spring tension under them. |
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Quoted: Well had a buddy order an IS NGAL so we shall see. It's like somebody was paying attention to the market and made what we've all been asking for, although they felt free to raise the price as well. Opinions vary widely, but I think SG and IS are really bringing out some decent, usable kit, as opposed to all the airsoft grade crap. I think there is much prejudice against "airsoft grade" equipment, as well as "made in China". Guys have seen "FMA", "Emerson", or "WADSN" equipment, and just decided it's all junk, no need to bother. I would submit that Somo Gear and Invisble Sight are different. SG was the first step, in that they kept an "airsoft" identity, but IS is making no bones about being 5.56 AND 7.62 recoil rated. And if you consider the recent price increases, IS is 1/2 the price of a PEQ-15/ATPIAL, and the NGAL is what, 1/5 the cost of a real NGAL, if you could get it at all. So maybe this is the intersect between quality and price. View Quote Your Buddy ever get his NGAL? |
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[#48]
For those who have purchased the somo gear PEQ-15, would you mind sharing some pics of it mounted?
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Quoted: $550 shipped, I had to talk directly with the manufacturer via email. They do "samples" aka 1 unit, but they really want to do minimum orders of 10. If it's a good unit I'd be happy to organize a group buy if there's any interest. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: How much was it? How do you even order it? $550 shipped, I had to talk directly with the manufacturer via email. They do "samples" aka 1 unit, but they really want to do minimum orders of 10. If it's a good unit I'd be happy to organize a group buy if there's any interest. I’m definitely interested and would put up the cash just to try it out. Can someone link a new video to the delay issue. The link seems dead and I want to see how bad that delay is. Thanks |
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