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I use my sentinels so often that I can't justify taking out the batteries. I'm probably out with 'em every night, along with my SBR with a dbal. So the batteries stay in those guys.
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Originally Posted By mhbaker81:
You are in the same boat as me. Leave them in. Just ensure they are lithium batteries. You could also do what I do, and have spares in a grip core, if you are willing to make that investment. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By mhbaker81:
Originally Posted By 871JZ:
Originally Posted By awptickes:
Originally Posted By lilMAC25:
Originally Posted By 871JZ:
Still curious if anybody removes their DBAL battery when not in use or if they leave them in. Is it just because the device will drain the battery quickly, or is it because it may cause some kind of damage to the DBAL? I could care less how often I need to replace the battery, I just don't want it to damage it in some way if I do end up leaving it installed 24/7. BTW, I use nothing but Streamlight or Surefire branded lithium CR123 batteries. Only exception is I did install the Rayovac that was supplied with the unit. It seems unlikely that Steiner says to remove the battery when not in use because they're worried it could damage the device, but anything's possible, I guess. I don't remove the batteries from any of my weapon mounted devices when I'm not using them. Trijicon's, Aimpoint's, Surefire's, etc., all have batteries in them at all times and I've never seen this cause any problems or damage, except in rare instances where I've seen guys that used el cheapo Chinese batteries that overheated and exploded or leaked and caused corrosion or some odd circumstance like that. I can't imagine that would be an issue when using high quality batteries like the Streamlight's/Surefire's that I use. I should contact LDI and inquire about their reasoning behind this recommendation, but I have a feeling I'll end up with some kind of generic response. Anyone else with further input please chime in. |
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Conversely:
I accidentally left the DBAL on my routine-use carbine, and the battery was dead when I went to use it. Had I removed the battery, it would have just been a mistake. Not a $1.25 mistake. |
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Originally Posted By 871JZ:
It seems unlikely that Steiner says to remove the battery when not in use because they're worried it could damage... View Quote 2017-07-14 18.23.14 by , 2017-07-14 18.23.49 by , |
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Originally Posted By awptickes:
Conversely: I accidentally left the DBAL on my routine-use carbine, and the battery was dead when I went to use it. Had I removed the battery, it would have just been a mistake. Not a $1.25 mistake. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By 871JZ:
True, but again, I'm not really concerned with battery life. The only thing that would have me removing and reinstalling the battery each time would be the possibility of some type of damage to the device from leaving it installed. I buy 123's in bulk, so lifespan is pretty much a non-consideration for me. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By iwouldntknow:
Hope you keep spares on you, or you'll be laserless when your battery goes dead when you need it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By iwouldntknow:
Originally Posted By 871JZ:
True, but again, I'm not really concerned with battery life. The only thing that would have me removing and reinstalling the battery each time would be the possibility of some type of damage to the device from leaving it installed. I buy 123's in bulk, so lifespan is pretty much a non-consideration for me. |
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Originally Posted By FiveToOne:
I always figured this was the case, a cover-your-ass type statement in all product manuals/warranties. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4302/35925850745_1ce50b7153_h.jpg2017-07-14 18.23.14 by , https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4303/35794027491_0660d9c9bc_h.jpg2017-07-14 18.23.49 by , View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By FiveToOne:
Originally Posted By 871JZ:
It seems unlikely that Steiner says to remove the battery when not in use because they're worried it could damage... https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4302/35925850745_1ce50b7153_h.jpg2017-07-14 18.23.14 by , https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4303/35794027491_0660d9c9bc_h.jpg2017-07-14 18.23.49 by , |
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Originally Posted By 871JZ:
True, but again, I'm not really concerned with battery life. The only thing that would have me removing and reinstalling the battery with each use would be the possibility of some type of damage to the device from leaving it installed. I buy 123's in bulk and at cost, so lifespan is pretty much a non-consideration for me. Even at an extreme of going through one or two batteries a month really isn't anything to mention considering they're less than $1/per. View Quote They say it because of the battery drain issue. |
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Originally Posted By FullAutoHound:
Obviously damage could occur because even lithiums can "leak" but it really rare. They say it because of the battery drain issue. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By eodinert:
I fent on that deal too. I even got the leaf sight. It would seem I'm a follower. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By eodinert:
Originally Posted By 871JZ:
I ordered a DBAL i2 last Friday from DSG since they had them on sale for $705 shipped. Also ordered the LEAF sight at the same time. Ordered both last Friday around dinner time and had them both delivered on Wednesday morning. I'm digging both pieces so far. The i2 really has a ridiculously impressive range on the green visible laser, especially on the high setting. The furthest I can see in a straight line from my front porch is about 3/8 of a mile and that's just over the advertised visible range of 750 meters or 2,461 feet. The i2 will spit it's beam that distance with no problem, so I know it'll reach 1/2 mile. One of these nights when its pitch black out I'll take it somewhere that I can see much further and find it's maximum range. Its really impressive. |
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Originally Posted By FullAutoHound:
Obviously damage could occur because even lithiums can "leak" but it really rare. They say it because of the battery drain issue. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By awptickes:
Conversely: I accidentally left the DBAL on my routine-use carbine, and the battery was dead when I went to use it. Had I removed the battery, it would have just been a mistake. Not a $1.25 mistake. View Quote |
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Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy shit we don't need.
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Originally Posted By DallasLooterShooter:
You don't have to remove the battery, just turn the rotating switch to "off". The DBAL will drain the battery if left in any other switch position. I've experienced this, as have a number of other users. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By DallasLooterShooter:
Originally Posted By awptickes:
Conversely: I accidentally left the DBAL on my routine-use carbine, and the battery was dead when I went to use it. Had I removed the battery, it would have just been a mistake. Not a $1.25 mistake. |
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I'm just glad my Crimson Trace laser grips don't have this problem;)
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Night Vision El Presidente. Shooting the El Prez drill under Nods with my B.E. Meyers MAWL in Slow-mo. |
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Originally Posted By TNVC_Sam:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxL1_60pgOo Shooting the El Prez drill under Nods with my B.E. Meyers MAWL in Slow-mo. View Quote Me with the envies! |
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Here I am, Here I remain
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Nullius In Verba
Habe Mut, dich deines eigenen Verstandes zu bedienen. I spend my money on dogs, hunting, racing, women, and whiskey - the rest I waste. OdDuMet -> "SkyFlirPimpPup" |
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Originally Posted By dmjerrywest44:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4295/35921915451_736b81befd_k.jpgDBAL D2 by J M, on Flickr View Quote |
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Originally Posted By dmjerrywest44:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4295/35921915451_736b81befd_k.jpgDBAL D2 by J M, on Flickr View Quote |
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Cola Warriors are best warriors!
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Originally Posted By OperatorX:
ATPIAL-C on LWRC 11.5 inch carbine. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/358471/image-271914.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/358471/image-271915.jpg This set-up really works well for my needs. View Quote NICE!! |
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Originally Posted By TNVC:
Just popped in to say GO CUBS!! NICE!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Clutch99/TAPS_TAN_zpsp7o52hua.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TNVC:
Originally Posted By OperatorX:
ATPIAL-C on LWRC 11.5 inch carbine. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/358471/image-271914.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/358471/image-271915.jpg This set-up really works well for my needs. NICE!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Clutch99/TAPS_TAN_zpsp7o52hua.jpg |
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Originally Posted By OperatorX:
ATPIAL-C on LWRC 11.5 inch carbine. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/358471/2017-08-04_23-32-28_221-272080.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/358471/image-271914.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/358471/image-271915.jpg This set-up really works well for my needs. View Quote |
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^^^^Diggin' the FDE TAPS.
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I thought that is classified as a lightsaber by itself and no need to be weapon mounted
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Originally Posted By Smooth_Oper8or:
Although not currently weapon mounted, I thought this (B.E. Meyers IZLID 200p) might be appreciated in this thread. http://i.imgur.com/B23Cscm.jpg View Quote |
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Nullius In Verba
Habe Mut, dich deines eigenen Verstandes zu bedienen. I spend my money on dogs, hunting, racing, women, and whiskey - the rest I waste. OdDuMet -> "SkyFlirPimpPup" |
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"Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue."~Barry Goldwater.
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Originally Posted By Couch-Commando:
Finally got a real job. Decided to upgrade my SBR. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/74831/sbr_done_small-287736.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/74831/20170822_181704-287733.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By TannerB:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4428/36711365622_7a5a1538ef_z.jpg20170815_204222-01 by T B, on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4393/36882303515_0cf9cd34a9_z.jpg20170815_204416-01 by T B, on Flickr View Quote |
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Originally Posted By OperatorX:
Tell us about the ladder your aimpoint is mounted on. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By OperatorX:
Originally Posted By emtothedee:
https://vgy.me/vACLOb.jpeghttps://vgy.me/vACLOb.jpeghttps://vgy.me/vACLOb.jpeg @OperatorX |
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Originally Posted By OperatorX:
Originally Posted By emtothedee:
https://vgy.me/vACLOb.jpeghttps://vgy.me/vACLOb.jpeghttps://vgy.me/vACLOb.jpeg @OperatorX Would like to hear reports on the application from use in the field. |
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Originally Posted By emtothedee:
https://vgy.me/vACLOb.jpeg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By 871JZ:
I can't imagine trying to use this mount without NODS. It's tall as hell. Should get a nice chin weld. View Quote |
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Tactical Night Vision Corporation - TNVC, INC.
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May the blessings of KEK continue your winning and the MAGA flow from the heavens!" Madcap72 WTB -Knights MRE Model A or B -DD MK18 RIS II with FSP cutout |
Originally Posted By 871JZ:
If anyone's looking for a deal on a DBAL I2 or D2, I just got another email from DSG Arms. They're on sale again. $699 for the tan I2 with green visible laser, and $999 for the black D2 with green visible laser. Both are free shipping, too. Smoking deal on a new piece. I just bought an I2 about a month or so ago through them for the same price. https://s2.postimg.org/imhklvy3t/Screenshot_20170822-184939.png View Quote |
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