I bought a CQC-8 on impulse back in January. I really did not have much interest in the 8 before that, I thought it was kinda common. Now, I have to say, I understand why so many people love it. It has become my favorite and most carried. I also love my ETAK, but it is a close second to the 8. If I could only have one EKI, I would definitely keep the 8