The Surefire L1 Evolution

[DHart]

Yes... seems to make a lot of sense to get your colors from an attachable filter, rather than have to replace the entire head, then you can have whatever you need at the moment without buying expensive heads. I guess some applications may require a single color full time, though.

I agree on the flat sided versions having a better look and feel. And if you're going to mod the heck out of the head anyway, probably doesn't matter that the early versions had such low output.

Any idea what SF is going to do for the upcoming L1 iteration?

 

[milkyspit]

Any idea what SF is going to do for the upcoming L1 iteration?

In what sense?

 

[DaFABRICATA]

Any idea what SF is going to do for the upcoming L1 iteration?

It will be replaced by the LX1.

Details can be found at Surefires website.

 

[DHart]

Yes, thanks... I asked the question just as I was heading to SF's 2009 catalog... which answered my question... the LX1. A tiny bit shorter (negligible) and a modest bump in output. Perhaps I was too hasty buying my L1. Oh well, with a TLS head and 4v rechargeable cell, the L1 instantly turns into a little bit of a scorcher, if desired. Or I could send it to you, Milky, for something really special!

 

[JNewell]

+1 on the original being my favorite too... I know the body is a little longer than the more recent couple revisions, but there's something really ergonomic about those four flat sides; they just feel really natural in one's fingers.

And the best of the best is my old ML-1 !:thumbsup:

 

[DHart]

In what sense?

Milky... (or anyone with knowledge on mods) can you help answer a question for me? DO you see any reason that the L1's controller or electronics board in the new L1 would be damaged by my putting a TLS head on the light and using a 4v rechargeable cell?

 

[saabgoblin]

:bow:For the love of the Black L1!!

They sometimes hang out with other HA-BK items...

 

[Ny0ng1]

Have someone tried an old Gen1/2 short head on Gen6 short body? if it works, it would be the shortest L1 , maybe even shorter than LX1

 

[milkyspit]

Have someone tried an old Gen1/2 short head on Gen6 short body? if it works, it would be the shortest L1 , maybe even shorter than LX1

Yes, that combination does work although the old head really needs an upgrade to bring the performance in line with current technology. I've done some custom variants of my Milky L1 builds in exactly that configuration.
:thumbsup:

 

[Team Member]

DM, is the E1e with the L1 head in direct drive?

No mods or something? Or...

They sometimes hang out with other HA-BK items...

 

[DaFABRICATA]

DM, is the E1e with the L1 head in direct drive?

No mods or something? Or...

If its the one McGizmo modded, I own it now.

It has a LUX V and a driver in the head with a reflector.
The E2D tailcap has its guts ripped out and replaced with a McE2S 2-stage switch.:wave:

 

[Team Member]

As I thought then...looked to good to be true..


Nice snag DaFab :thumbsup:

 

[DM51]

DM, is the E1e with the L1 head in direct drive?

LOL, I'm afraid I have no idea!

 

[Ny0ng1]

Yes, that combination does work although the old head really needs an upgrade to bring the performance in line with current technology. I've done some custom variants of my Milky L1 builds in exactly that configuration.
:thumbsup:

nice! pictures please.........................

 

[saabgoblin]

Has anyone used a Surefire Diffuser and or filter on a 1st or second generation L1? Since mine is at home, I am assuming that it has a 1" bezel and the E1E, E2e...(SF#F03) filters say they fit 1" but there are also SF Filters for the Cree L1(SF#FM55) and I was wondering if any of you have any direct experience on an older L1.

Thank You

 

[gswitter]

I use F04's on both a first gen L1 and a Cree L1. They work fine on both.

 

[saabgoblin]

Thank You Gswitter, looking to grab a F05-Red for a Bug Out Bag. long live the 1st and 2nd Gen L1's.:thumbsup:

 

[Vox Clamatis in Deserto]

The originals (still my favorite) and the second major variation were, IIRC, available also in red, green and blue.

Anybody know how late, revision-wise, the colored LED's were made? I've got an early red L1 (and a couple of whites) and see some NIB blue and green L1's popping up online recently.

Anyone? Bueller? Al?

 

[Size15's]

I think there were two types of colour L1 bezel. The old style and the new style.

 

[Vox Clamatis in Deserto]

Thanks as always Al. I'll try to snag a couple of the online deals and seewhat I get. I didn't follow the L1 that closely in recent years but at some point it seemed that the color models were discontinued, perhaps prior to the introduction of the Cree emitters. There seems to be a lot of NOS - New Old Stock hitting the market recently, perhaps earlier SF closeouts that were sold to distributors and other stuff from retailers that have shut down during the recession.