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    Baldr Mini vs BaldrVN Mini

    I just picked up a BaldrVN Mini (modified by Vinh Nguyen)

    I already own an original one. I bought one when they were just released and were 40% off on a flash sale. I picked this one up for a friend, but decided to pick up the modified version since it is now available.

    He replaced the XPL 6500K LED with a dedomed XPG2 in PDT (premium dedome tint - he handpicks them with the less green and yellow in it - when dedomed, many led's tint turn more greenish). You can also pick an XPL iLED in a 5000K or 4000K and also a diffused lens if you want but I wanted the most throw with is the dedomed XPG2 PDT.

    The candela goes from the stock 4225cd to 9Kcd. For reference, the TLR7/8 is rated at 5Kcd.

    I gotta say. Its pretty nice for such a tiny weaponlight.

    Here are some pics and beamshots. You can use the dogs for reference. They were chasing the green laser on the fence. It is a LOT more visible and really bright when seen with the eye then the camera shows. Enjoy!

    OG on left - VN on right (V54 engraving)


    OG LED


    VN LED


    OG Beamshot - @15'


    VN Beamshot - @15' - (weird artifacting in pic not so noticeable with eye, but can be seen)


    OG Beamshot - 100' to fence


    VN Beamshot - 100' to fence


    OG Beamshot - 135' to fence


    VN Beamshot - 135' to fence

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    Impressive upgrade.


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    Quote Originally Posted by mig1nc View Post
    Impressive upgrade.


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    Thanks. Not surprised that Vinh did it. Just impressed with the improvement in person. and it isn't all that much more than a stock Baldr Mini, so its a no brainer.

    https://skylumen.com/products/olight...36391457489056

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    This link is to the upgraded one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flint_Ironstag View Post
    This link is to the upgraded one?
    Correct.

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    Thanks for the beamshots and info. I have the OG Baldr Mini on top of a Sig Rattler. Might try the upgraded one since it obviously improves the throw.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snipe315 View Post
    Thanks for the beamshots and info. I have the OG Baldr Mini on top of a Sig Rattler. Might try the upgraded one since it obviously improves the throw.
    No problem. Let us know how you like it if you do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snipe315 View Post
    Thanks for the beamshots and info. I have the OG Baldr Mini on top of a Sig Rattler. Might try the upgraded one since it obviously improves the throw.
    Any chance we can see a pic of it on your Rattler? Not satisfied with my Inforce WML.

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