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Posted: 2/2/2020 2:33:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/2/2020 5:49:56 PM EDT
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Was out hunting last night and grabbed y'all a quick video of the 4 settings on the NU05 MI.
 Nitecore NU05 MI Settings |
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Posted: 2/3/2020 3:24:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ordered with "Nitemail" discount code. Hopefully my buddies will order something too. |
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Posted: 2/3/2020 3:45:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ordered with "Nitemail" discount code. Hopefully my buddies will order something too. Thanks for that  . I just used the code and ordered the red/white strobe to have another visible marker for my pooch. White is the brightest visible option at 35 lumens. Less than $18 bucks shipped is worth trying.
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Posted: 2/3/2020 4:09:33 PM EDT
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Dang for that price I'll give it a try. I wish they offered the Unity Spark in IR.
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Posted: 2/3/2020 4:20:02 PM EDT
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Ordered with "Nitemail" discount code. Hopefully my buddies will order something too. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Ordered with "Nitemail" discount code. Hopefully my buddies will order something too. |
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Posted: 2/3/2020 4:40:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks for the code. Ordered one for grins. |
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Posted: 2/3/2020 6:48:21 PM EDT
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Dang for that price I'll give it a try. I wish they offered the Unity Spark in IR. |
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Posted: 2/3/2020 7:30:18 PM EDT
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I have several of the ms2000’s. I bought a bunch of them like new off of the EE several years ago for me and my friends.
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Posted: 2/3/2020 9:31:54 PM EDT
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I have a 6 on one helmet and it is awesome but recently picked up a Helstar 4 and I'm pretty happy with it. It's not as fancy with it's functions but battery life is night and day different. Also have some Phoenix Jr's and a couple MS2000's as well.
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Posted: 2/4/2020 3:27:59 PM EDT
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I need to send them a message. My cap is broken and my helmet has never even been dropped.  Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The Helstar 6 is awesome. I have one of those and a Manta. Both are good, but the Manta is a little brighter. I used to like the Helstar a lot better because the plastic cap on the Mantas sucked, but it looks like they are coming with metal caps now. I actually contacted S&S Precision about it and they sent me a metal cap for free. TLDR: Helstar 6 and S&S Precision Manta are both great strobes. They’re sending a replacement. |
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Posted: 2/4/2020 3:43:32 PM EDT
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Sent them a message and got a reply within 20 min! They’re sending a replacement. Mine's cracked like everyone else's but still works. I was going to email them but didn't want to seem like a freeloader. However, seeing how they're still replacing them, I just contacted them as well. |
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Posted: 2/4/2020 3:47:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ordered with "Nitemail" discount code. Hopefully my buddies will order something too. |
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Posted: 2/4/2020 5:25:49 PM EDT
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i grabbed one of the nitecores as well. i also grabbed 3 of the CR123 batteries. so with the code and free shipping over $25, i paid $26.XX total. not bad.
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Posted: 2/7/2020 5:20:26 PM EDT
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Got them today. Very small. Charging now.
Very cool. Tempted to sell my “cool guy” strobes (1 Manta, one HelStar6) and just get a couple more of these. |
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Posted: 2/8/2020 12:12:19 PM EDT
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Got them today. Very small. Charging now. Very cool. Tempted to sell my “cool guy” strobes (1 Manta, one HelStar6) and just get a couple more of these. I need to get a couple more.
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Posted: 2/8/2020 12:30:28 PM EDT
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I have the VIP. Not the best looking thing out there but it’s indestructible and EASY. Four settings and all you do is rotate the top of it to turn it on and go through the different settings.
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Posted: 2/9/2020 10:46:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The little things a pretty freaken nice, huh? I need to get a couple more.Green lights up the freaking world and is unusable worn on the back. Maybe on the head it would be better if pointed more vertical. IR is perfect is the only way I can put it. |
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Posted: 2/9/2020 12:07:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We used them last night. Green lights up the freaking world and is unusable worn on the back. Maybe on the head it would be better if pointed more vertical. IR is perfect is the only way I can put it. |
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Posted: 2/9/2020 2:13:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Last night match I was at I notice the guys running the NU05 were really bright(green) |
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Posted: 2/9/2020 5:31:08 PM EDT
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Anybody have an opinion on the S&S V-lite? Looking at that and the Nitecore. Here’s what I can tell: V-lite: -appears to be more low profile -120 hour battery life. Not rechargeable and no batteries. Throw away once it dies Nitecore: -bulky -20 hour battery life but it is rechargeable I don't use it unless the MS2000 on the front of my carrier dies. I also stick 2 IR chemsticks in the webbing on my back. If someone is under nods, they could see from a 1/4 mile!! |
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Posted: 2/9/2020 7:00:51 PM EDT
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Quoted: Last night match I was at I notice the guys running the NU05 were really bright(green) I can see the value of bright IR and of bright green, but I'm not sure they would both need to run "bright" at the same time since green alone can be seen with or without NVG. |
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Posted: 2/9/2020 7:19:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are you guys saying the green was too bright for EYES, or too bright through the NVG? I can see the value of bright IR and of bright green, but I'm not sure they would both need to run "bright" at the same time since green alone can be seen with or without NVG. |
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Posted: 2/10/2020 1:54:06 AM EDT
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The green for nvgs. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Are you guys saying the green was too bright for EYES, or too bright through the NVG? I can see the value of bright IR and of bright green, but I'm not sure they would both need to run "bright" at the same time since green alone can be seen with or without NVG. |
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Posted: 2/10/2020 6:00:25 AM EDT
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A layer or two of that brown packing tape will dim the Green. They also make "Light Dims" on Amazon that may work, but haven't tried those.
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Posted: 2/10/2020 9:34:18 AM EDT
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Possibly stupid question, but if everyone is wearing NVGs, why would you be running visible green strobes? |
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Posted: 2/10/2020 12:01:16 PM EDT
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No one was using the green function while wearing night vision. We were just using the IR strobe function.
I'm so confused. Unless you were at the same match as @pumbaajk, @astro_wanabe wasn't asking you. You guys are talking all over each other. |
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Posted: 2/10/2020 12:51:23 PM EDT
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I'm so confused. Unless you were at the same match as @pumbaajk, @astro_wanabe wasn't asking you. You guys are talking all over each other. He was. Cool your jets. |
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Posted: 2/10/2020 12:54:34 PM EDT
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So to clear this now cluster fucked thread up.....
The green on the nitecore is to bright. Legit 20-30yds of illumination and blooms nods. We used the green chem sticks(or IR beacons for those who had them) and they were used for safety. Dudes walking around in the dark and safety was my number one concern. |
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Posted: 2/10/2020 1:05:48 PM EDT
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Anyone with an LIF probably wouldn't have an issue with the green led. I can barely see a super bright green laser with mine. I installed it after I lit up the green laser and the reflection made tracks on my tube (temporary, but I didn't want to risk longer term damage).
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Posted: 2/10/2020 1:42:07 PM EDT
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Anyone with an LIF probably wouldn't have an issue with the green led. I can barely see a super bright green laser with mine. I installed it after I lit up the green laser and the reflection made tracks on my tube (temporary, but I didn't want to risk longer term damage). |
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Posted: 2/10/2020 3:00:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Green also doesn’t affect Anvis objectives |
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Posted: 2/11/2020 12:12:53 PM EDT
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Crap! I missed the code!
I guess I'll have to order another one! 
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Posted: 2/11/2020 7:30:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’ve been using the Guardians for a long time for dog collars. They’re the perfect size IMO for a standard type web collar and they clip on secure. I bought one IR and several vis ones (the vis are cheap on amazon) and switch the heads out. I’ve been leaving the vis on the collar and mainly use a helmet strobe for IR on a Ray Allen harness. I find it works better on the dog’s back shining straight up. I just picked up my NU05. @KPog the Nitecore is smaller and fits a webbed dog collar better than the Guardian. It is indeed tiny and it's a nice light. After using it, I'd still choose the more expensive Hel-Star or Manta as a primary helmet mounted strobe/marking device due to the better one handed tactile switching/feedback. I just picked up my NU05. It is smaller and fits a webbed dog collar better than the Guardian. It is indeed tiny and it's a nice light. After using it, I'd still choose the more expensive Hel-Star or Manta as a primary helmet mounted strobe/marking device due to the better one handed tactile switching/feedback. But this is awesome if all you need is a cheap marker. |
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Posted: 2/11/2020 8:08:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The green for nvgs. 
The green is really bright, I use chemlights too, but saw that glotoob and had to have one. ETA: To the poster who asked what the green is for. Well in this case you need vis light for safety at dark ranges. |
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Posted: 2/11/2020 8:10:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @KPog I just picked up my NU05. It is smaller and fits a webbed dog collar better than the Guardian. It is indeed tiny and it's a nice light. After using it, I'd still choose the more expensive Hel-Star or Manta as a primary helmet mounted strobe/marking device due to the better one handed tactile switching/feedback. But this is awesome if all you need is a cheap marker. |
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Posted: 2/17/2020 10:21:28 AM EDT
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Mine has arrived.
Looks nice! Thank for the info! |
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Posted: 2/18/2020 10:43:50 PM EDT
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That video was great. Thanks!
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Posted: 2/18/2020 10:56:03 PM EDT
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Just Ordered the nitecore. Thanks for all the input
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Posted: 2/19/2020 11:32:12 AM EDT
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I ordered a couple, too. Nightcore is probably wondering what's causing the sudden influx of orders. Lol
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Posted: 2/24/2020 9:22:35 PM EDT
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Received my nitecore. Very happy with it. For $25shipped I don’t know what else you could want....
Thanks again for all the input. |
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Posted: 2/24/2020 9:58:15 PM EDT
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got a pair of them also today. looks neat. now I just need nods and a lid to mount it to.
 Wish Kota would restock. fucking corona virus 
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Posted: 3/23/2020 3:34:13 PM EDT
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Back in stock!
Black only. @slappomatt Link Quote HistoryQuoted: got a pair of them also today. looks neat. now I just need nods and a lid to mount it to. Wish Kota would restock. fucking corona virus |
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Posted: 3/23/2020 4:07:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI just ordered 2 units. I want to punch a few 9mm 115g ball rounds into one of them to see how it deforms. Kinda skeptical that a $200 Ops Core Maritime Chinesium clone can perform like the genuine article. If it doesn't offer legit ballistic protection, then no reason to carry the extra weight and heat retention -- IMHO -- unless it's just to look Tacticool. |
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Posted: 3/23/2020 4:35:44 PM EDT
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I was skeptical when mine arrived in a very simple
box with no documentation. I called the number on the invoice and it was the owner of Midwest (I can't remember his name, but I wish I did). He said they offloaded their paint blems through Kota & some other company. He said they were fully tested per NIJ standards. Post up what you discover. Thanks! Edit to add: I googled for the owner's name & came up with Troy Storch, which doesn't sound quite right, but it's been a few weeks now. And an article I found put him in close proximity to Steve Fisher, who a good friend of mine speaks very highly of. Small world indeed. Link to article about Troy @billpete Quote HistoryQuoted: I just ordered 2 units. I want to punch a few 9mm 115g ball rounds into one of them to see how it deforms. Kinda skeptical that a $200 Ops Core Maritime Chinesium clone can perform like the genuine article. If it doesn't offer legit ballistic protection, then no reason to carry the extra weight and heat retention -- IMHO -- unless it's just to look Tacticool. |
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Posted: 3/23/2020 11:28:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just ordered 2 units. I want to punch a few 9mm 115g ball rounds into one of them to see how it deforms. Kinda skeptical that a $200 Ops Core Maritime Chinesium clone can perform like the genuine article. If it doesn't offer legit ballistic protection, then no reason to carry the extra weight and heat retention -- IMHO -- unless it's just to look Tacticool. |
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