Originally Posted By: offroadxxI am a dealer for the BSA Laser Genetics, and used to carry the ND3 and the ND5. I personally had 3 defective units in a row that I removed a surefire light from the top of one of guns and replaced it with the ND3. I was highly upset at the fact it failed, not once, twice, but 3 times. You had to know being made by BSA, but I thought I would give it a try. I since then had a customer bring one back for failure, and had to send it off for repair. I have since pulled every one of them from the shelf, and will no longer carry them. To all of you thinking about one, RETHINK IT. Stick with what works and do not deviate, as your night out might become ruined from faulty equipment that is brand new and not proven.
I bought one for Xmas. I was impressed with it while trying it out indoor and in my backyard even though I had problem trying to center the green ligh circle to superimpose on scope reticle.
First try in the field, temperature was in the high 40 to low 50's, the ND3 failed. The green light circle disappeared after couple of minutes. I changed three batteries to ensure it was not defective batteries. No improvements there.
Once I took it back inside where room temperature was 70 degrees, it worked again. I still had the problem with the mount though.
I called Lasergenetics and sent it back to them for a full refund. So far, it has been ten days and have not heard back anything. The brochure says customer can return for full refund within 30 days.
I really like the light for its ability to focus and very minimal diffraction exists. Once the issue with temperature sensitivity is resolved, this light would be a great tool.