Thread: Feedback needed concerning Convoy torches

The Convoy brand has quality control issues from the factory, so I carry out a quality control check and mods for the best product possible. One very time consuming mod is correcting the focus on some models by making a custom gasket. I would like to know whether getting max range is worth paying a premium to correct or would you rather cheaper prices?

The L21B model requires a custom gasket to fix the focus on the osram LED versions. The L21B PM1 version in stock form measures at around 1,240m range, with a thicker gasket it measures 1,350m+. How many would care about the range loss if you saved $40? If you prefer cheaper prices then I'd probably just ditch everything that requires mods. The L21B SFT40 achieves 1,200m, so the L21B PM1 would be pointless at 1,240m without the mod. Same thing with the L21B NM1 Green at roughly 1,400m vs 1,700m with the mod.

In the next week or two I'll be dropping the Sofirn and Wurkkos models down to bare minimum prices. I'd also like to do it for Convoy as well, but I can't if I have to keep correcting the focus, among other things. Ideally, I'd like the cheapest prices possible so everyone can afford something. I'm considering to do away with sales and just offer the lowest prices year round. It's not really viewed as a good business practice when everyone enjoys sales with lower prices, but I have always viewed things a bit differently. It's never been about the money, I just enjoy providing decent gear for cheap and hearing how happy everyone is.

I've recently imported some IR illuminators using the VCSEL chips for very good range. I'll get these in after I've finished testing various models. I hear people have been importing from the UK for $400 ish, so maybe $130 locally would be nice. The 850nm gets me around 1,000m using my Pard NV008 S. I'll get in some adjustable windage/elevation mounts too.