thanks for the reply, and the clarification.

to be honest, its $7… so “disappointed” is relative, haha.

so i did a bit of research on TIR lenses. i think im going to go that route… because a wider more even beam would make this thing usable. i can baby the threads a bit, then my only real hang up is the strap. not sure how ill address that one. i plan on contacting banggood and doing a little complaining about the strap not being as shown. ill try to remember to get a photo tonight and show you all what i mean.

so what is the difference between the 3 linked tir lenses? and would i need anything else, like an o-ring?

do you think i should move this conversation to that thread, or even get the mods to merge the 2? i feel bad that my review thread is now turning into an advice thread.