Night Vision Laser Devices DBAL D2 & SPIR - Civilian Legal IR l

[TexasGunTrustLawyer]

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I had the opportunity to evaluate the performance of the new, pre-production LDI DBAL D2 Civilian Legal Class 1 IR laser. LDI sent it to me for a NV Shoot that was rained out last week.

We have gone form too little water to too much water.

I use the IR lasers for night time hog hunting with a PVS-14 on a melmet and a D-740 on my rifle. The IR aiming laser allows me to walk drive and shoot without removing my PVS-14 and re-acquiring the target through the weapon mounted sight.

The DBAL D2 aiming laser also allows me to get my NV unit OFF my weapon so I can use a caliber larger than the 5.56mm that most ITT and L3 tubes are ated for. i.e. I can carry my 6.8SPC, 6.5grendel, 9mm or a 308 caliber rifle for night time hog and varmint hunting.

I took it to the Impact Zone and observed it on the 100 yard and 200 yard known distance ranges and around the property. The DBAL D2 has a LED illuminator in addition to its Class 1 aiming laser. This illuminator is the equal of the onboard illuminators that the PEQ-2a and PEQ-15 (both the insight and DBAL I2 units) have built into the units. The illuminator can be focused in to a narrow IR beam for illuminating targets at 200-300 yards (this was the limit of the range) and focused out to a flood to illuminate a wide area without blooming your PVS-14.

The eyesafe aiming laser is easily and clearly visible at 200 yards on most any surface. This equals the usable range of the PEQ-2 and 15. While the DBAL D2 doesn't have the high output laser function of the PEQ-2a and the PEQ-15s, this function is not something that is overly useful in the civilian, hog hunting world.

The DBAL D2 is perfect for most civilian, LEO and military uses. The aiming laser is powerful enough to be usefull out to 200 yards and the illuminator is powerful enough to light the darkest corners and illuminate the area under the tree canopy as you are moving around the lease at night looking for pigs

I'll post the next video when I get it put together.

I filmed this with my PVS-14 atached to my Sony HD camera

 

[Victor-TNVC]

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Good vid. I was hoping to see some cigar smoke. Could have made the beam more pronounced!

We have lot's of pre-orders with this unit to date!

Vic

 

[Asm1]

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The Video is much better than Picks thanks for sharing it. I look forward to the other Videos!

I dont know if you have used it enough in the limited time but How do you feel the Bloom is for aiming at small targets at face to 25 yards, 25-50 yards and 100-200 yards ? Looking for feedback in this aria vs the other T&E guys we talk with. We feel the pointer is very strong and more than enough for any amount of ambient light conditions and to bright up close and that easy to remedy and not a bad thing at all it helps with 200+ useing the Pointer.

We have used the D2 on various weapons and 500 rounds minimum fired and 100 of those where on a 300win.
I asume it to be weapons mounted unless you had hand held it for the video? If weapons mounted What weapon was it mounted on and zero to in yards? in the VIDEO the Pointer is off to the left side relative to the Illuminator I have extensive testing the D2 with many railed weapons using point blank with 50/300 yard zero and dope out to 600 yards and the Illuminator is always within the Field of view with the pointers close to center of the Illuminator or Pointer a little hi of POA at 600 when doped at distance unless there is a Rail issue that not aligned or a barreld action that is crooked.

I am glad you have the chance to see one in your hands The D2 is One hell of a device and I still cant believes they pulled this off. THANK YOU ALL THAT MADE THIS HAPPEN !

 

[shooter6.5]

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this post is for any of you with hands on experience to answer. Will the d2 hold up on either a 6.8 or 6.5. I know the answer for PVS-14, and is the guarantee good for those weapons also. Written anywhere.

 

[Asm1]

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Absalutly

We have over 500 rounds with the D2 most from 300 blackout SONIC 100 from a 300WIN No issue at all.There ARE no weapons Recoil limited warrantys the D2 warranty is 12 months.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hogrider</div><div class="ubbcode-body">this post is for any of you with hands on experience to answer. Will the d2 hold up on either a 6.8 or 6.5. I know the answer for PVS-14, and is the guarantee good for those weapons also. Written anywhere. </div></div>

 

[TexasGunTrustLawyer]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hogrider</div><div class="ubbcode-body">this post is for any of you with hands on experience to answer. Will the d2 hold up on either a 6.8 or 6.5. I know the answer for PVS-14, and is the guarantee good for those weapons also. Written anywhere. </div></div>

I don't think it is written, but yes, the D2 will handle 308, 7.62 x 51, 300 win mag, etc. Certainly the 6.8SPC and 6.5 Grendel are well within the D2's specifications.

The D2 allows you to keep your PVS-14 on your helmet and use your 7.62 x 51 or 6.8 or 6.5.

 

[TexasGunTrustLawyer]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ASM1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The Video is much better than Picks thanks for sharing it. I look forward to the other Videos!</div></div>
Thnaks. It takes a lot of time to put a demo video.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I dont know if you have used it enough in the limited time but How do you feel the Bloom is for aiming at small targets at face to 25 yards, 25-50 yards and 100-200 yards ? Looking for feedback in this aria vs the other T&E guys we talk with. We feel the pointer is very strong and more than enough for any amount of ambient light conditions and to bright up close and that easy to remedy and not a bad thing at all it helps with 200+ useing the Pointer. </div></div>
I'll check this out next time I am at the range. I have the unit for another week. I didn't notice any blooming issues with the pointer, but I was concerened about the 100+ yard ranges.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I asume it to be weapons mounted unless you had hand held it for the video? If weapons mounted What weapon was it mounted on and zero to in yards? </div></div>

I was hand holding for this video and the next video that I am working on.

I intendd to get it to the range this weekend and give it a try at short and longer ranges while mounted on a weapon.

 

[Asm1]

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Your awsome thanks for your time !

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TexasGunTrustLawer</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ASM1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The Video is much better than Picks thanks for sharing it. I look forward to the other Videos!</div></div>
Thnaks. It takes a lot of time to put a demo video.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I dont know if you have used it enough in the limited time but How do you feel the Bloom is for aiming at small targets at face to 25 yards, 25-50 yards and 100-200 yards ? Looking for feedback in this aria vs the other T&E guys we talk with. We feel the pointer is very strong and more than enough for any amount of ambient light conditions and to bright up close and that easy to remedy and not a bad thing at all it helps with 200+ useing the Pointer. </div></div>
I'll check this out next time I am at the range. I have the unit for another week. I didn't notice any blooming issues with the pointer, but I was concerened about the 100+ yard ranges.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I asume it to be weapons mounted unless you had hand held it for the video? If weapons mounted What weapon was it mounted on and zero to in yards? </div></div>

I was hand holding for this video and the next video that I am working on.

I intendd to get it to the range this weekend and give it a try at short and longer ranges while mounted on a weapon.







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