Quote Originally Posted by ssgross View Post
I have the rigid one. 1000 times the quality of the Lyman, Although, it needs a smart phone or a laptop to work. When the gunshows start again, I may have to buy the flexible one to take with me. If it could be improved, I would suggest they add an adjustable brightness dial on it. The Lyman has a dial, but even at max setting the light is crap.
EDIT: looks like they have more expensive models now with their own screen if you don't have a phone or laptop - at $129 instead of $80.
Just had a look at that brand (Teslong) and their reviews on Amazon, seems like a good piece of kit. In you opinion, would a rigid or flexible one be more effective/easier to use? (provided both have their own screen and that the flexible one is out of stock at the moment...).

Quote Originally Posted by 30Three View Post
When buying any collector's item; be it a classic rifle, a classic car or whatever. It's better to pay a bit more for proper quality! If you are new to what you are searching for; go to a reputable dealer.
The quality will remain long after the price is forgotten.
Absolutely agree, and it seems like all the advice I've gotten in this thread is pointing towards just that maxim.

Quote Originally Posted by ssgross View Post
Inflation, scarcity, and just about every election drive up the price - value will catch up, although that doesn't help the gut punch when you first find out you paid a couple hundred too much. Know the range of quality vs/cost first. This forum has been great for asking about that!
Part of me is also kind of sad that elections drive up prices for even old guns like Lee-Enfields, this year has certainly discouraged me to same extent at certain times seeing rifles fly off the shelves. I figure patience rewards people in the stock market, so why wouldn't it here if patience means research and learning.