Having never owned any NVG gear... what is the life expectancy of these types of units based on low stress, occasional usage?
1064840
A long time. They are built really good. Now the problem you will have is the battery. For long storage take the battery out of the housing. Keep it Dry and you should be able to use many times. I suggest you buy some extras batteries.
1064841
After three years of occasional usage, mine is still going strong. You can tell that they are built quite well. I dropped it on concrete and cringed one night; it fired right up again. I have yet to replace the battery. However, I do not recommend dropping the thing. A little pricey to drop. But still, when you want them, they are great to have. Even -- I shouldn't admit this -- drove my car a few miles with my lights out. Nah. I didn't do that. Did I?
1105107
I've had this scope for a few years now. I have had no problems with it. I honestly don't know about the warranty, but I do know that this is a well made scope that shouldn't give you problems unless you physically damage it. This is not the type of thing that looks like it will start failing with continued use. It is a well made scope that I am very satisfied with... With or without a "limited" lifetime warranty.
320641
As others have already said...Lifetime Warranty, no matter what. I Finally took mine to the range to dial it in. Amazing performance, zero drift, stayed zeroed after over 500 Rounds through my S&W; M&P15; Sport. A no-brainer purchase...especially if you can't afford the High-end Optics.
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I am a long-time beginner (I've wanted to learn to weld for years) and I think the Hobart is an excellent unit. I am not familiar with Longevity and Eastwood units but I do have a Sears Craftsman unit, which is like a soldering gun. I know of other no-name manufacturers of units sold by the likes of Harbor Freight. I'm no welding expert but I do know and study quality equipment. If I didn't buy the Hobart my other choices would have been Miller and Lincoln. I think both have comparable units that are more expensive than the Hobart with no or maybe a few more features.
1765596
Go to GE site. Order another and look for the warranty info. Have never had one die that early. I would say maybe the elements of being outdoor may adversely affect the life. Just guessing.
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Per Amazon Review page: Battery life: what to expect, January 15, 2011 By James Savage This review is from: Ryobi P100 ONE+ 18V 1.5m-Ah NiCd Battery (130224028) (Misc.) I've had the 18v Ryobi stuff for 3 - 4 years. 3 batteries, flashlight, drill/driver, reciprocating saw and circle saw. Heavy use of the drill/driver, probably 15 pounds of deck screws (built 2 decks). The batteries have served well but now need replacement. The circle saw is the one exception; not a good application because the battery drain is too heavy except in very light wood. Note that the batteries should not be left in the charger indefinitely, take them out when the green light comes on or they will deteriorate. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? Report abuse | Permalink Ryobi P100 ONE+ 18V 1.5m-Ah NiCd Battery (130224028) B00285KCGM Ryobi Ryobi P100 ONE+ 18V 1.5m-Ah NiCd Battery (130224028) Home Improvement Battery life: what to expect I've had the 18v Ryobi stuff for 3 - 4 years. 3 batteries, flashlight, drill/driver, reciprocating saw and circle saw. Heavy use of the drill/driver, probably 15 pounds of deck screws (built 2 decks). The batteries have served well but now need replacement. The circle saw is the one exception; not a good application because the battery drain is too heavy except in very light wood. Note that the batteries should not be left in the charger indefinitely, take them out when the green light comes on or they will deteriorate. James Savage January 15, 2011 Overall: 5
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I have a Beretta Nano, no external, manual safeties, and I carry it in a versacarry quite often without any issue at all. I have yet to see any reports of NDs using this product, as well.
425812
I actually don't know. If I am still using it in 25 years I am going to be very unhappy anyway! I am an EMT and my brother is a firefighter. We both carry them. Better than anything we have used. My brother took a pair of jeans off a victim like a hot knife through butter.
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P.S. I selected the NV300 just in case I got an extra gun. It's not that much bigger but it gives me room for some valuables. BTW I got another gun.
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I do not know, but I haven't had one that didn't last at least 3 years through heavy loading and daily use.
2157013
I wondered the same thing. After checking out some other reviewers I think the ball bearing units overall were in better quality I think. Also someone mentioned something about sleeve bearings being mounted a certain way that would cause early failure or something of that nature. Either way i don't think it was a huge price difference extra for ball bearings. I'd get these again. They are good.
901699
If the manufacturer doesn't post the ga. then I'm assuming it's just another thin gauge that you'll get 1-2 years out of. There is a good one made from a boiler pressure tank end (commercial) for ~$300 woodlanddirect.com (The Patriot).
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I also carry a Kahr that has no safety and always +1. The safety is in the hand of the user. Never had a problem. The bodyguard has a very long trigger pull unless you got the trigger kit. That should be enough safety. Then you have the redundancy of the mechanical safety if you want to use that. That's a safety overkill if you ask me.
198015
I have not used it for ay hunting yet, but plan too. I did zero the scope with a lazer bore sight at .308 cal. I did research this scope as well as many others before buying it. In my opinion it was and is the best NV scope for the money. Reason? Rugged, black, long battery life (AA) battery's and water resistant. I also bought a doublar to extend the range of the scope. In my opinion one of the best Gen. 1 scopes made.
100213
Only owed unit for about three months and battery indicator says I still have a lot of strength left. If you use range finder 40 times each round your battery should last about 250 rounds but I would think a third of that would probably be more realistic. Just put a second battery in your bag and you will be good to go.
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as far as i can tell by my packaging i rec'd maglite equipment, and even if it is not maglite original equipment, it is performing as well if not better than what was used before. that reviewer made a comment about voiding the maglite warranty. i have had my maglite for about 20 years without any problems and it was used nightly on a police midnight shift for many of those years. i ain't worried about no stinkin warranty, if it breaks and they don't cover it i'll buy another one. the battery pack i rec'd was fine and i would count on it in an emergency. i have used my light almost every night for a few months now with the new battery pack and it performs flawlessly and holds a charge. as far as i can tell by my packaging i rec'd maglite equipment, and even if it is not maglite original equipment, it is performing as well if not better than what was used before. that reviewer made a comment about voiding the maglite warranty. i have had my maglite for about 20 years without any problems and it was used nightly on a police midnight shift for many of those years. i ain't worried about no stinkin warranty, if it breaks and they don't cover it i'll buy another one. the battery pack i rec'd was fine and i would count on it in an emergency. i have used my light almost every... » Read More as far as i can tell by my packaging i rec'd maglite equipment, and even if it is not maglite original equipment, it is performing as well if not better than what was used before. that reviewer made a comment about voiding the maglite warranty. i have had my maglite for about 20 years without any problems and it was used nightly on a police midnight shift for many of those years. i ain't worried about no stinkin warranty, if it breaks and they don't cover it i'll buy another one. the battery pack i rec'd was fine and i would count on it in an emergency. i have used my light almost every night for a few months now with the new battery pack and it performs flawlessly and holds a charge. « Show Less
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Your guess is as good as mine. I've never own the non-premium tenergy batteries so I don't know how to answer your question properly. I can say that the set of Tenergy Premium that I purchased a year ago is still going strong. No sign/symptom of failure (not holding charges) at all. I would really RECOMMEND BUYING A HIGH SPEED CHARGER.