L2p, L2m and L2m 2009

[Ron Gallant]

Hello there. First time poster here and just discovering I don't have to spend a fortune to but some great lights.

I was looking into getting one of these newly discovered brands and had a question.

I am on the SF site and he has these 3 lights. I want to go with the modular system like this but I am not 100% sure what the difference in these 3 bases are. I think the L2m vs L2 2009 is just hard anodizing? What about the L2p?

I am looking for a good platform with lots of options. I would like a 123 but want to also try out the 18650.

Whats up and whats your recommendations.

I will also be ordering a Solarforce L2-S4 Tailcap and Solarforce L2/L2m 2 Way Pocket Clip.

 

[bogeymachine]

:welcome:

L2m 2009 is bored out to accept 18650 batts (with an additional extension tube) unlike L2m. Neither are HA, both accomodate RCR123 and CR123

L2p is HA and is sized for 2x CR123/RCR123 or 18650

Jake @ sbcflashlights is my go-to guy for SolarForce, there a a couple others I like also.

on the forums, old4570, black rose, kosPap and the rest of the SolarForce fans are very knowledgable

bogey out

 

[Ron Gallant]

HA is?

 

[pounder]

HA is?

hard anodization..

 

[old4570]

L2M [ 18650 ] = Has 2 part body for CR123A or 18650
If you add a CR123A extension , and order the light with a low voltage pill you can run , CR123A - 18650 or 2xAA

I do like mine very much .

 

[Ron Gallant]

Awesome! Thanks guys!

So, let me get this straight. Would this be a good order? Anything you would add or remove? Should I go for the L2p instead?

Solarforce 2009 L2m
Color: Black
Crenelation: Color Coordinated Crenelation
3 - Mode Dropin: Solarforce LC-1 Cree R2 3 Mode .8-4.2V

Solarforce L2-ECR - CR123a extension tube
Solarforce L2/L2m 2 Way Pocket Clip
Solarforce L2-S4 Tailcap

 

[Ron Gallant]

hard anodization..

Makes so much sense AFTER I hear it. lol

Thanks

 

[bogeymachine]

great start, exact configuration that started my SolarForce huffing habit...

personally: I'd ditch the tailcap (kinda spendy) until you've had a chance to play around a bit. Put the money into a flat bezel (makes the light more pocketable - the stock one is aggressive and is a little pokey in the pocket) and a cheap DX drop-in to support 2xcr123 (6+ V) in case you want to punch out a few extra lumens/volts.

enjoy your new rig...

Awesome! Thanks guys!

So, let me get this straight. Would this be a good order? Anything you would add or remove? Should I go for the L2p instead?

Solarforce 2009 L2m
Color: Black
Crenelation: Color Coordinated Crenelation
3 - Mode Dropin: Solarforce LC-1 Cree R2 3 Mode .8-4.2V

Solarforce L2-ECR - CR123a extension tube
Solarforce L2/L2m 2 Way Pocket Clip
Solarforce L2-S4 Tailcap

 

[Ron Gallant]

Awesome.

I am getting the tail cap because it has momentary on. I will be using this in a "tactical" role. The bezel is also not a big deal. This will be much like my Fenix TK10 I am sure. Just want to have some fun. :naughty:

 

[pounder]

Makes so much sense AFTER I hear it. lol

Thanks

no problem..

I love my L2 with 18650 battery and an R2 drop-in..I don't think you could go wrong with any configuration, but the 18650 is better for runtimes..

 

[mn_doggie]

I just received the L2m 2009 version in the mail today. I used a Solarforce R2 3 mode droppin. Works fine with a CR123A.

I also tried the 2 AA and can't quite see how that works although it stated it should (the two AAs seem to be about 3/4" too long.) I don't have any other battery combinations yet. (It appears that I need to order an additional CR123A extension to fit the two AA based on a post up the chain. Thanks old4570!)

I have purchased from both sbflashlights and solarforce-usa. Todays order came from L2m came from solarforce-usa. Stuff gets to me faster from them cuz they are closer to me.

 

[old4570]

I just received the L2m 2009 version in the mail today. I used a Solarforce R2 3 mode droppin. Works fine with a CR123A. I also tried the 2 AA and can't quite see how that works although it stated it should (the two AAs seem to be about 3/4" too long.) I don't have any other battery combinations yet.

I have purchased from both sbflashlights and solarforce-usa. Todays order came from L2m came from solarforce-usa. Stuff gets to me faster from them cuz they are closer to me.

(It appears that I may need to order an additional CR123A extension to fit the two AA based on a post up the chain)

9P = 2xAA = 3xCR123A = 18650+CR123A

You need extra CR123A extension for 2xAA

2xAA on far left

2xAA

This shows my L2M and parts needed for 2XAA

 

[mn_doggie]

9P = 2xAA = 3xCR123A = 18650+CR123A

You need extra CR123A extension for 2xAA


2xAA on far left

2xAA

This shows my L2M and parts needed for 2XAA

Thanks, I editted my post after I went back and reread your post. I must have been having a "senior moment" when I first read it. When I ordered the L2M 2009, I must have assumed the the extention tube was the extra CR123A.

Still can't decide what dropin to use. So many choices.

 

[old4570]

If you go 2xAA make sure you get the 0.8v - 4.2v drop in , also called the low voltage drop in .

 

[yatsunil]

Hi! I'm a n**b here so apologies for asking something basic - What's the difference with the L2 Argentine model that I see on KD? Thanks!

 

[Ron Gallant]

OK, I went ahead and ordered everything but with the L2p. Excited!!!

 

[Ron Gallant]

If you go 2xAA make sure you get the 0.8v - 4.2v drop in , also called the low voltage drop in .

Done

 

[LV426]

Ron,

With just minor technical skills (like mine) the reverse switch can be replaced with a forward clicky, to enable momentary on - so no need to buy one of the bigger fwd tailcaps.

 

[Nameless]

Which forward clicky did you use? I'm looking for one but don't know which one to get.

 

[Ron Gallant]

Which forward clicky did you use? I'm looking for one but don't know which one to get.

I got the Solarforce L2-S4 Tailcap. I like the Surefire style flare.