The bolt-action switch is a real turn-off for me (no pun intended). By all appearances it seems as though the switch will catch on clothing, be felt in a pocket, susceptible to accidental activation and too exposed for debris to easily collect. If that weren't enough, I have no interest in a light that alone needs a special size battery. Keeping an open mind, I suppose that a positive review based on actual use over a period of time might sway me on the switch, but I already have a variety of battery sizes and types, all of which can be used in more than one light. I'm reluctant to add yet another type of batteries to the collection for which I would only have one light to use them in. I'm staying away for now.
Foursevens Bolt Action light - early opinions?
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SuLyMaN
Enlightened
I dont like it at all but this is my opinion. Others may like it.
I think it is for "gadgety" people.
In flashlights, some folks are fans of something new to fiddle with, such as the recent fad of electronic side switches with umpteen selections, so people can say "WOW!" when they are shown all the "clicks" you can do. So this is a different kind of toy. Some will want it because it's a new and different twist on the basic penlight theme.
Nothing wrong with that, if you like it.
In flashlights, some folks are fans of something new to fiddle with, such as the recent fad of electronic side switches with umpteen selections, so people can say "WOW!" when they are shown all the "clicks" you can do. So this is a different kind of toy. Some will want it because it's a new and different twist on the basic penlight theme.
Nothing wrong with that, if you like it.
AnAppleSnail
Flashlight Enthusiast
I made a comment, (Imgur photo of it) #22, in that thread. I won't cross-link here, but maybe y'all will help to keep an eye on it. In it, I asked about accidental de-activation of the lovely bolt-action slide, and battery sizing questions.
To me, it looks like it's meant to belong with the pen, not alone. But I haven't handled a bolt-action pen yet, and all the reviews online seem to rave about them.
Edit: I added a note about this: The 2xCR2 will have a bit more runtime than a 14500... 800 mAh@6v vs 750 [email protected].
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treek13
Flashlight Enthusiast
The 2 CR2 cells are a deal-breaker for me & I don't really see any advantage to the bolt action over a rear or side switch.
The video is worth watching to see the benefit of the switch but I think I would have to try it to see if the switch would work for me.I don't have an issue with the CR2 batteries, in fact that is a selling point for me.The only way to get the power/size combo without going to rechargeables is CR2.I wasn't a fan of CR2 lights until I tried one but now I am hooked on the single cell lights and the idea of a 2-cell companion light for EDC has some appeal.CR2 batteries are available at reasonable prices online from at least one other source than 4Sevens as well if you are in the U.S. I purchase them in bulk the same way that I buy CR123s. On the downside the length is more than I would like,many 2-cell CR123 lights are shorter.I am guessing the length is related to the bolt-action design but the appeal of CR2 batteries to me is making a smaller size light.At $100 the light is also a little above my price point for the casual EDC use that I have in mind and of course it is unlikely to be offered in the neutral tint I prefer.
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Launch Mini
Flashlight Enthusiast
Two things turned me off
1 - The batteries
2 - The bolt is at the wrong end of the light. If it were at the front end, it might be easier to use. But when it's at the back, you need to fiddle with the light position in your hand to turn it on or off while using it. Seems like a 2 hand operation.
1 - The batteries
2 - The bolt is at the wrong end of the light. If it were at the front end, it might be easier to use. But when it's at the back, you need to fiddle with the light position in your hand to turn it on or off while using it. Seems like a 2 hand operation.
kj2
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WalkIntoTheLight
Flashlight Enthusiast
4sevens is in need of some innovation, given that their product line hasn't changed much in quite awhile. But this???? If I had to come up with a dumber interface, I'm not sure I could. When I got the product notice email about this, at first I thought the date was April 1st.
And, as others have said, what's with the CR2 batteries?
I like 4sevens other stuff (especially the Quarks), but I have to wonder about the future of the company if this is the stuff they're coming up with.
And, as others have said, what's with the CR2 batteries?
I like 4sevens other stuff (especially the Quarks), but I have to wonder about the future of the company if this is the stuff they're coming up with.
Danielsan
Enlightened
I would have bought the light because of the bolt action, i like unique lights. the problem is i will never buy non rechargeable flashlights again. Since you cant have protected CR2s its not suited for EDC. I will not buy new batteries every week
Newguy2012
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You can buy a whole pack and not have buy it every week.
WalkIntoTheLight
Flashlight Enthusiast
Do you know how expensive a single CR2 battery is in Canada? $22.99 each, at the store, plus 13% sales tax. That means wasting $50 every time I need to change batteries. I may as well just throw out the flashlight when the batteries die!
Total insanity. Worst product release, ever!
Total insanity. Worst product release, ever!
I's not supposed to make sens to flashaholics or rationnaly motivated consumer, it's a gimmicky product marketed toward the EDC and Knife tacticool bling crowd hence the collab with Fellhoelter and Tuff-Writer.
People will buy it.
Make a titanium version people will beg to buy it for hundreds of $ more.
People will buy it.
Make a titanium version people will beg to buy it for hundreds of $ more.
gunga
Flashaholic
While this is true, I thought 4sevens was about practicality.
Cr2s are a no - no for me too
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Cr2s are a no - no for me too
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Capolini
Banned
Don't like the batteries[have to be rechargeable] and don't like the price! $100 for that?!
$100 for that?!
MSRP
Capolini
Banned
I understand that young man!
lol! That[MSRP] is most certainly what it is When the manufacturer lists a price next to its light! With those batteries it could be $40 and i would not want it!
p.s. Have a HAPPY B'DAY on Sunday!
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WalkIntoTheLight
Flashlight Enthusiast
FREE and I wouldn't want it. It would cost me $50 in batteries every time I changed them! Free + a lifetime supply of batteries, sure I'd take it and give it to the kids to play with until they lost it. The bolt-action just sounds ridiculous. On/off buttons were invented for a reason... THEY MAKE SENSE!
Their product announcement says "almost a year in the making". Is it possible to stay stoned for an entire year?
Capolini
Banned
YES, I saw that in your previous post. that is CRAZY! Why do they cost so much?? You can get them from Battery Junction here in USA for $1! I still do not like them. ALL my torches take rechargeable L. Ion. 18650 being my favorite!
lol!! YES,It is possible to stay stoned for an entire year!!! :laughing:
