Awhitjr Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 I am running a Delta Point Pro on my Open pistol. This past weekend I shot a match and each time I pulled the trigger the intensity changed. It cycled through each setting, getting dim, dimmest and gone to brighter, brighter and brighter. Even when it got to the brightest doing the 5 flashes and then started getting dim again. Each trigger pull gave me a new brightness. Has anyone else seen this or heard of this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Try changing the battery but it’s probably toast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Awhitjr Posted October 12 Author Share Posted October 12 Replaced the battery twice now. Before the match was a brand new battery and replaced it mid match after it happened the first time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 4 minutes ago, Awhitjr said: Replaced the battery twice now. Before the match was a brand new battery and replaced it mid match after it happened the first time. Ugh... send it in for repair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NOSHMJ Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 (edited) I had mine die on me in the middle of a stage. Had to shoot poppers at 30 yards using "kentucky windage". I created a new division called open no sights this weekend! Edited October 12 by NOSHMJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shooterDrew Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 I had the same issue. Send it in. I got mine back within a few weeks I believe. Not helpful if you’ve got upcoming matches and no back up, but they did take care of me at least. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Awhitjr Posted October 12 Author Share Posted October 12 1 hour ago, Sarge said: Ugh... send it in for repair. Unfortunately I just got it back from them where they “repaired” it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Awhitjr Posted October 12 Author Share Posted October 12 1 hour ago, shooterDrew said: I had the same issue. Send it in. I got mine back within a few weeks I believe. Not helpful if you’ve got upcoming matches and no back up, but they did take care of me at least. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Thanks, I just got this unit back from being repaired for a different issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shooterDrew Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Thanks, I just got this unit back from being repaired for a different issue.Oh damn that sucks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
assaultthesalt Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 13 hours ago, Awhitjr said: Thanks, I just got this unit back from being repaired for a different issue. Pew Pew Muthafuka……….put that SRO on it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Awhitjr Posted October 12 Author Share Posted October 12 You are too much Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jnr88 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 The SRO has its own sets of problems and when I get mine back I’ll see if they are fixed. Meanwhile I have 3 guns with DPP and never a problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ClangClang Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 No pistol optic is immune. I have 4 DPPs, two have had to go back. I've had 3 RMRs, one had to go back. I have a Romeo 1 Pro, it works, but the "down" button no longer clicks and sometimes it fails to register the press. It's going back soon. The only pistol optic I own that hasn't had a problem (so far) is the Aimpoint Acro and I really beat the crap out of it. Very, very pleased with my purchase so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boomstick303 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 8 minutes ago, ClangClang said: No pistol optic is immune. I have 4 DPPs, two have had to go back. I've had 3 RMRs, one had to go back. Was the RMR a Type 1 or Type 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ClangClang Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 8 minutes ago, Boomstick303 said: Was the RMR a Type 1 or Type 2 Type 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpyOne Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 4 hours ago, assaultthesalt said: Pew Pew Muthafuka……….put that SRO on it Offensive MaterialPlease do not post offensive material. If you wouldn't want your 10 year-old to read it, please don't post it. This also applies to links in posts. If what's in a link (text or video) would not be appropriate if it was typed in a post, it is not acceptable. If in doubt about your post's content, please PM a Moderator before posting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Posvar Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 Yikes! I have had a couple DPP on open guns without issue. Hope you can get a good/repaired one back this time. What a weird way to fail too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
abb1 Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 (edited) I have had a Venom, two RTS2's, two DPP's (first one died, and the second one has scratched glass), and one FTP Alpha 3. The ONLY site that I have not had any issues with is the FTP Alpha 3. It has served me well for over a year and I love it. Both RTS2's died (never again, cost me two matches), first DPP had battery issues, and my second DPP seems to work ok, but the lens has scratches that are not visible to the eye, but makes the dot totally distorted when set on high settings. I use a soft cloth to clean it so that is not the cause because I use the same cloth for all my sights and they are all fine. DPP is just a poor made red dot, obviously with poor glass. Edited October 17 by abb1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cferree Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 1 hour ago, abb1 said: I have had a Venom, two RTS2's, two DPP's (first one died, and the second one has scratched glass), and one FTP Alpha 3. The ONLY site that I have not had any issues with is the FTP Alpha 3. It has served me well for over a year and I love it. Both RTS2's died (never again, cost me two matches), first DPP had battery issues, and my second DPP seems to work ok, but the lens has scratches that are not visible to the eye, but makes the dot totally distorted when set on high settings. I use a soft cloth to clean it so that is not the cause because I use the same cloth for all my sights and they are all fine. DPP is just a poor made red dot, obviously with poor glass. I scratched up the lens on a 7.5 DPP shooting SCSA loads in G17 CO gun. I called Leupold, told them what I did, and they gave me a return no. I sent it in and they replaced it under Warranty. The "roll cage' is dinged up, but the lens/dot is great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BoyGlock Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 (edited) Back in the days i was w/ micros, whenever i go to a range for practice or match, due to past experiences, it never ceases me worrying it would bog down . It was always at the back of my mind every time Im LAMARed. Went back to Cmore slideride and serendipity and boom! am a happy camper til now Edited October 17 by BoyGlock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwansikcjswo Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 2 things you should try. 1. Use thicker size battery. Duracell or Panasonic is thicker side I believe. Since DPP is not a screw down battery cap like SRO (DPP = a locking cap), when using thinner size 2032 battery can cause issues. 2. Use Dielectric Grease on the battery. You can just rub it around to thin coat the battery and it helps to have more consistent battery conductivity. This is what I use: https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81150-Dielectric-Tune-Up-Grease/dp/B000AL2RI2/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1DT8SXVBSUBWS&dchild=1&keywords=dielectric+grease&qid=1603418574&sprefix=dielect%2Caps%2C252&sr=8-5 If there is no improvement, gotta send the optic in to fix. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zombywoof Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 12 hours ago, hwansikcjswo said: 2 things you should try. 1. Use thicker size battery. Duracell or Panasonic is thicker side I believe. Since DPP is not a screw down battery cap like SRO (DPP = a locking cap), when using thinner size 2032 battery can cause issues. 2. Use Dielectric Grease on the battery. You can just rub it around to thin coat the battery and it helps to have more consistent battery conductivity. This is what I use: https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81150-Dielectric-Tune-Up-Grease/dp/B000AL2RI2/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1DT8SXVBSUBWS&dchild=1&keywords=dielectric+grease&qid=1603418574&sprefix=dielect%2Caps%2C252&sr=8-5 If there is no improvement, gotta send the optic in to fix. I've used the dielectric grease trick. However, it is not a conductive grease. It prevents against corrosion, which may be happening in our connections. I use it, it works. It is not conductive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
021411 Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 I got my DPP back from warranty in March of this year. I sent it in because it flickered on/off while shooting (slide mounted) and eventually shut itself off. The culprit was the way Leupold secured the battery contact to the circuit board. It was literally held into place by a piece of clear tape. The recoil caused the battery contact to shift over time and pull the tape away from the circuit board. Anyway the repair came back with the similar tape set up for the circuit board and battery contact. I hope the tape has better adhesive this time or eventually it'll happen again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DodgeNerd Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 We've put a piece of thin plastic around the metal star under the battery to help the tape hold it in place, works so far to keep it in place, difficult to press the on/off button thou. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gunjack Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Been using DP Pro since they first came out; Open pistols (3), 3G rifle (2), etc. Have several units (8 or 9) and what I've discovered, if you just leave the button alone, don't adjusted it, don't turn it off or on, just put a battery in it, run it and let sleep when not used, they all run perfect with zero issues. Plus the battery life has been great even when left on at high, 6 months plus or more on most units and even longer on my house guns. Let the dot sleep when not used. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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