Laser Info

Ivan · 07-19-2008, 05:31 PM

Hey all,

I know laser sighting is useless in paintball, the paintball guns are not accurate enough to make use of it. But that aside, I'm looking into buying a laser pointer for my splatmaster. I'm trying to find one that would be as bright as possible. What's a good output power? Some I've seen range from 3 to 14 mW. And wavelength, should I try to get a green laser, or just stick with the typical red laser?

Thanks!

ehalcik · 07-19-2008, 05:43 PM

Are you aware that you may blind somebody with that idea??.. If i were to see one of those on you marker when I was reffing I'd ask you to leave the field until it was removed

PJ · 07-19-2008, 05:45 PM

If you absolutely have to have one, go with the lowest power you can get, otherwise you could hurt someone's eyes. I don't have my laser safety stuff handy or I could tell you the exact wattage to avoid.

Ivan · 07-19-2008, 05:54 PM

Hm that is a good point, maybe I'll look into a flashlight instead.

ehalcik · 07-19-2008, 06:01 PM

excellent idea Ivan... You'll get the same look

CamoDeafie · 07-19-2008, 10:03 PM

or a super bright red LED.....

HP_Lovecraft · 07-19-2008, 10:15 PM

I don't think they are useless.

I've used them at indoor fields where they were scare the heck out of newer players. They would see the "red dot", and often run away, or at least duck and hide.

But, there is a vision issue. I've always heard the weaker lasers are harmless, but many fields do not allow them for the liability reasons. So keep that in mind.

Far more usefull are dot-sites. Same concept, except not effected by light or range, and will not blind someone. Plus, I do think they help with rapid firing

Railgun · 07-19-2008, 10:21 PM

Someone at the last game I was at had one and it was damned bright in my face even from a good 100 yards away. I'd suggest you skip it and go for a red dot. The "virtual" laser is just as good for putting a mark onto your target.

I too am a fan of red dots. Not that I expect the balls to hit right on the dot. But if I can mark the center of the "Circle Of Probability" of where the balls will hit with the red dot then at least I'm that far ahead.

BenoitOWN · 07-19-2008, 10:35 PM

My field sell some laser with flashlight integrated in 1 module to go on rail. Guess it low laser intensity but high price around 90$ wich im sure better quality can be found.

DSA · 07-19-2008, 10:36 PM

Go Green not Red Green can be seen in the brightest daylight.

07-19-2008, 05:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ivan Geochronologist! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London, On. Posts: 412	Laser Info Hey all, I know laser sighting is useless in paintball, the paintball guns are not accurate enough to make use of it. But that aside, I'm looking into buying a laser pointer for my splatmaster. I'm trying to find one that would be as bright as possible. What's a good output power? Some I've seen range from 3 to 14 mW. And wavelength, should I try to get a green laser, or just stick with the typical red laser? Thanks! __________________ "Is heaven missing an angel, 'cause you got a nice can!" Geology, where we're grabben a dike by the cleavage! http://www.usc.uwo.ca/clubs/paintball/index.html Last edited by Ivan; 07-19-2008 at 05:36 PM.

07-19-2008, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
ehalcik grand pooh-bah of nothing Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 541	Are you aware that you may blind somebody with that idea??.. If i were to see one of those on you marker when I was reffing I'd ask you to leave the field until it was removed __________________ Rogue Cell #5

07-19-2008, 05:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
PJ Hawaiian-shirted hooligan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,717	If you absolutely have to have one, go with the lowest power you can get, otherwise you could hurt someone's eyes. I don't have my laser safety stuff handy or I could tell you the exact wattage to avoid. __________________ Paul AIM: PJDarknight CPPA #1145 / PPIG #496 / LPPC #103 / POG #1047 / Team Rogue Cell #7 PJ's Gallery on MCB Feedback on MCB

07-19-2008, 05:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ivan Geochronologist! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London, On. Posts: 412	Hm that is a good point, maybe I'll look into a flashlight instead. __________________ "Is heaven missing an angel, 'cause you got a nice can!" Geology, where we're grabben a dike by the cleavage! http://www.usc.uwo.ca/clubs/paintball/index.html

07-19-2008, 06:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
ehalcik grand pooh-bah of nothing Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 541	excellent idea Ivan... You'll get the same look __________________ Rogue Cell #5

07-19-2008, 10:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
CamoDeafie nelson fanboy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Monmouth, Oregon Posts: 1,449	or a super bright red LED..... __________________ nothing like the heft of steel nelspots

07-19-2008, 10:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
HP_Lovecraft MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 2,929	I don't think they are useless. I've used them at indoor fields where they were scare the heck out of newer players. They would see the "red dot", and often run away, or at least duck and hide. But, there is a vision issue. I've always heard the weaker lasers are harmless, but many fields do not allow them for the liability reasons. So keep that in mind. Far more usefull are dot-sites. Same concept, except not effected by light or range, and will not blind someone. Plus, I do think they help with rapid firing __________________ www.montneel.com My Myspace nonsense "the evidence strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam (Smart Parts) could have invented the electronic paintgun" -Garr M. King, U.S. Judge

07-19-2008, 10:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Railgun MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,302	Someone at the last game I was at had one and it was damned bright in my face even from a good 100 yards away. I'd suggest you skip it and go for a red dot. The "virtual" laser is just as good for putting a mark onto your target. I too am a fan of red dots. Not that I expect the balls to hit right on the dot. But if I can mark the center of the "Circle Of Probability" of where the balls will hit with the red dot then at least I'm that far ahead. __________________ Witty saying to be plagarized soon.....

07-19-2008, 10:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
BenoitOWN MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada, QC Posts: 638	My field sell some laser with flashlight integrated in 1 module to go on rail. Guess it low laser intensity but high price around 90$ wich im sure better quality can be found.

07-19-2008, 10:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
DSA REDUX FREAK w/PTSD Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,353	Go Green not Red Green can be seen in the brightest daylight.

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