Official HDS Hyper Red 2nd Run

[westfork]

Mine just arrived. The cerakote looks good and boy is this thing brighter than I expected. I never knew the dark red beam would be so powerful. I think I also just learned something about my eyes and red lights. The pupil must stay fully dilated with this powerful red light on - but that is why red is used to preserve dark-adapted vision. After just a few seconds of "testing" in a dark room my eyes can sure feel it even though I never looked into the beam. Of course this won't be a problem in normal use outside or at lower setting indoors.
Thanks for all your work putting this buy together for us Dan! And Henry thanks for producing such awesome products!

 

[run4jc]

Mine just arrived also. It really is beautiful... and as westfork already stated, it is bright. As you can tell from my avatar info I am a 'Bama fan, so this light seemed perfect for a Crimson Tide fan.



Meanwhile, time to reprogram it then enjoy how it looks on the nightstand. (Oh, wait - I got a rotary - maybe I won't reprogram it!) I'm sure it'll see much night time duty.

Thanks again, Dan and Henry, for making this happen!

 

[d13avo]

Pictures please

 

[FroggyTaco]

Here ya go:

The other HDS is a Clicky 140 219a. Both lights were on their respective lowest output settings in a shaded outdoor shot.

 

[Str8stroke]

Hogo, the Eagle has landed. Thank you for all the hard work! It was well worth the wait.

 

[Kid9P]

My Red is sitting at home in my mailbox and I'm stuck at work.....LOL
A few more hours to go

GREAT PIC Froggy !!

 

[scout24]

Nice pic! The red cerakote looks great. Wow that die is tiny... Mine's waiting for me at work...

 

[westfork]

Here is a quick shot of mine. It is hard to get a good rendition of the color but here is an attempt on mine. At least on my computer screen froggytaco's came through a bit too orange/brown. Mine is a bit darker red than what my pic shows (at least on my computer). One of Dan's holsters in the background.


OK, my wife gave it a try with her cell phone. This may be the closest for color because no flash was used:

 

[Str8stroke]

Those look so nice!

 

[FroggyTaco]

Here is a quick shot of mine. It is hard to get a good rendition of the color but here is an attempt on mine. At least on my computer screen froggytaco's came through a bit too orange/brown. Mine is a bit darker red than what my pic shows (at least on my computer).

I agree it's off a bit. Maybe the spa cover background is throwing the color off.

 

[d13avo]

Nice! Thank you for pics, Can not wait to receive mine.

 

[sledhead]

My light and holster arrived also. Could not be happier. Cerakote is excellent quality. Color is a deep burgundy, very nice. Pics tomorrow!

I attepted some beamshots but failed miserably with my iPad. :shakehead

Thanks Dan!

 

[FroggyTaco]

Here's another one after sunset with gray background:
Definitely less orange but still not as dark as real life.

 

[FroggyTaco]

OMFG guys.. if you have a rotary hyper red you have GOT to try candle mode. It's adjustable output in red!!!!!!!

 

[RobertM]

OMFG guys.. if you have a rotary hyper red you have GOT to try candle mode. It's adjustable output in red!!!!!!!

I have to agree, it's pretty awesome! When I adjust the dial, the candle flickers change with it, but then seem to level back out to a predetermined level. Is that how yours is as well?

 

[FroggyTaco]

Yea mine does the same. I got a little excited there.

Oh well it's still better as a red flicker than a white flicker.

 

[Kid9P]

Finally got home and my Red was there waiting for me.

I am totally digging the new 18650 tubes. Fit and finish are perfect, love the new packaging!!
I did not opt for the cerakote, instead went with the extended tube.
I too was surprised at how bright it is on high.
Great beam, maintains night vision perfectly.

I am thrilled with everything about it.
Dan...thanks for making another run of these !!

Here are some pics for your enjoyment

From left to right:
Red 18650
200 lumen Hi Cri (Prototype 17670 Acme tube)
170 Golden Dragon (17670 Non Acme)
XML2 modded 140 (17670 Non Acme)

 

[Str8stroke]

Kid9P, that looks smooth! Plan on adding a clip? That is a fine collection you have amassed too!

 

[Kid9P]

I have a Prometheus titanium clip I'm going to add on.
I wish I knew someone that could anodize it red.

 

[sledhead]

Love this package....

Love those 4 long ones Ray!