OT : Flashlights

[DonL]

Nothing to be forgiven for. New toy categories all have different learning curves. Hell, I still don't know what a good number of the newer Busse acronyms mean.

Generally, Hotwires are semi home-brew incandescent lights. Essentially, a factory flashlight shell, typically a Mag, is gutted, aftermarket high-amp rechargable battery packs are installed, the plastic lens is replaced with a high-temp boron silicate lens, the plastic reflector replaced by an aluminum version, and the whole setup is capped with a high-output high-pressure incandescent bi-pin bulb.

For example, a Surefire M6 with its highest output bulb cranks out 500 lumens for only 20 minutes. One of the best written-up Hotwire conversions crank out 500 lumens on low power for almost 2 hours, or 1150 lumens on high for just over 45 minutes.

It's supposed to be a great way to dip your toes into the modified incandescent pool, and it's written up here: http://lights.lightrefineries.org/?page_id=9

 

[Raden]

Well since I started the thread I was gonna go out today and take some nice pic's.... but the rain had other plans for me I guess. Here's a pic of what I have in my home office... minus several weapon mounted lights.

There are 2 G2's, 9Z with Clicky, M4-CB, 8AX Turbo, 3P with detanator extension and turbo head, E2E, and a Surefire Hurricane light.

 

[Schuey2002]

Sooooooo-weeeeeeet setup, Raden!! :thumbup:

 

[knifecoop]

those are great i have a surefire 6p

 

[Briggz]

Raden,

What size and where did you get that pelican box that holds the G2?

Thanks

 

[Schuey2002]

While I may not be Raden, I would venture to say that he got it here >>

http://www.batterystation.com/cpf.htm

(The Blue CR123a's are the giveaway... )

 

[Raden]

Yuppers that's where I got it... it's a 1040 pelican case with custom cut foam. They cut them for 12 123a's but I recut 2 holes for spare bulbs.

 

[westllen]

very nice and great site:thumbup:

 

[Briggz]

Had to get one to stick in the wiffey's car.

 

[Doberman_Dave]

I'm liking the Fenix P1.
http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme gear/flashlights main/fenix_p1.htm

 

[J_Curd]

While I may not be Raden, I would venture to say that he got it here >>

http://www.batterystation.com/cpf.htm

(The Blue CR123a's are the giveaway... )

The $15 XP5 at the bottom is a comparable knockoff of the Inova X5, and less than half the price...good cheap pocket light.

 

[Raden]

I'm liking the Fenix P1.
http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme gear/flashlights main/fenix_p1.htm

I just ordered a Fenix P1 from Lighthound.com for less than $40 shipped.... Tad's prices are to high on everything.

 

[JGarrison Knives]

I wish the P1 had multiple brightness settings, Id buy one for sure then.

 

[jrozes]

Count me as another satisfied HDS user:

 

[grnamin]

Duracoat'ed Surefire U2:

 

[clone7]

I want to get this one. it has really good reivews.

Microfire Warrior K500R HID searchlight

 

[Doberman_Dave]

Ooooooh! This is starting to become troublesome. I've got a few Surefires (C3, G2, G2, E2e, Aviator), a couple of Fenixes, converted my son's Maglite to LED, ..., but I now have a powerful desire to start fires with a flashlight. I'll start prowling the light forums, but does anybody have a good bet on a starting point. The ROP looks easy and fun.

Thanks,
Dave

PS - Thanks Raden for the Lighthound tip.

 

[xaman]

Lighthound is awesome -- highly recommended :thumbup:

They tell me they are openning a retail site soon. It'll be REAL nice for those in the Houston area

 

[roppda]

OK, you guys are evil. I just ordered an HDS EDC U60 from Battery Station on the closeout special. Seems like a great light and a good deal. Unfortunately I missed the $125 sale but still got a good price.

How do you compare Battery Station to Lighthound as far as service and reliability? What are some other recommendations for where to buy lights?

I have one basic Surefire and have been looking for another for quite some time, but decided to try this instead because of the closeout price. Hopefully I won't be starting down the slippery slope with flashlights the same as knives...

 

[clone7]

Lighthound is awesome -- highly recommended :thumbup:

They tell me they are openning a retail site soon. It'll be REAL nice for those in the Houston area

lighthound it great. They are super nice and great 2 deal with