Surefire KL1 head question

[shpshooter]

I have a KL1 head on my E1E-HA, but I noticed it looks different from the KL1 head on the Surefire website. I'm guessing mine is an older model? It has ridges instead of the teardrop shaped(?) cutouts. I like the ridges for grip, so I wouldn't get rid of mine, but what are the differences between the two?

 

[GarageBoy]

The new one has a spot beam and longer runtime, due to a Lux III and TIROS optics. The old one with fins uses an NX05. ask the guys at www.candlepowerforums.com !

 

[Jazzman]

GB covered it. Personally, I like the looks of the old model much better. However, the newer version is superior in a number of ways.
Matt

 

[rycen]

I fairly sure the new one has shorter runtime.Also I dont think the KL1 uses the TIROS optics jus Inova.

 

[GarageBoy]

rycen, SF is using the same concept as Inova on the KL1

 

[rycen]

Just to be clear the optic on the KL1 has nothing to do with Inova.The TIROS optic is big and would not fit in the KL1 head.