Right-size is always better than too skinny or too fat, but I do see your point. I look at this as an opportunity to implement a custom strap or grab handle.From what I can tell, the SSK-33 uses better components. One of the major difference is the body diameter, magic fire body is fat. I find most 3x18650 type of HID body too fat to hold comfortably, The magic Fire has 4x18650, thus even fatter.
I think people with smaller hands will soon find out how uncomfortable it may be to hold it for a while.
SSK-33 is very slim for 3x18650 arrangement. They come in stock at 6x28650,
I had to cut it down to 3x18650. Lots of work, but in the end, it's both shorter & slimmer than magic fire.
I find it much more important to have a slim body than extra 5 watts,
that's why I have 3x18650 35W Firefox I, but not the 4x18650 40W Firefox II.
If CNQual comes up with a 3-cell unit at a similar price point, I'll be on it, too.
The SSK lights look great, but I'd never want a 6000K CCT HID. Too fatiguing and I don't like the color rendition. But if the SSK-20S came in 4500-5000K, that baby would be mine.
Wilkey