TK16vn - Best Tactical Light

[Bigwilly]

Beam tuning often involves adjusting LED position into or out of a reflector. Things have to be shaves or prop up accordingly.

Thanks for the explanation.

 

[MikeB.]

Compared to the XML2 PDT would the XPL HI work in this light?

 

[Skylumen]

Compared to the XML2 PDT would the XPL HI work in this light?

XPL HI would be too hard to center. I think XML2 PDT is brighter too.

 

[markr6]

I think I noticed un-annodized threads on the tail end after seeing a review. Isn't that odd for Fenix? Everything I had in the past was anodized.

 

[Skylumen]

I think I noticed un-annodized threads on the tail end after seeing a review. Isn't that odd for Fenix? Everything I had in the past was anodized.

They do that so the tail cap dual button design would work.

 

[markr6]

They do that so the tail cap dual button design would work.

I never thought of that, thanks!

 

[Skylumen]

What a great light and I only sold 2 LOL

I guess the price is kinda high. Oh well...If Fenix didn't put so much glue the price wouldn't have been so bad.

 

[Jeff LeCompte]

How much estimated throw on this light after modifications?

 

[Skylumen]

How much estimated throw on this light after modifications?

Will measure tonight

 

[Jeff LeCompte]

Will measure tonight

Thanks!!!!!

 

[a199578]

Will measure tonight

I am also very interested in throw. Hopefully you do get a chance to measure tonight.

 

[Skylumen]

Going to do numbers for this light first thing after I answer emails. keep on forgetting

 

[Skylumen]

I just finsihed a S54 for a TK16vn


Please take a look and let me know if you guys want me to add any other info. This will be the template for the future




Birth Certificate
Date & Time: August 27, 2015 at 12:30PM PT
Make & Model: TK16vn + Current Boost + XML2 U3 PDT
Light Description: Tactical thrower with dual switch tail cap and neutral 5500K tint
ANSI/30Sec Lumen & Lux
Level 1: 15 / 1.24K Lux
Level 2: 300 / 12K Lux
Level 3: 725 / 29K Lux
Level 4: 1030 / 45K Lux (Max/Fresh Start = 1100/46K)
Note*1: Lux numbers might be low but relatively correct among my lights.
Note*2: Lumen numbers are relatively correct compared to reputable manufacturers.
Email [email protected] for all inquiries.

 

[scs]

46,000 CD is mighty impressive considering that's more than 3x (compared to approx. 2x going to XPL HI) the advertised 14,480 CD, with what, about 25% (if Fenix lumens are not OTF) and only 10% (if Fenix lumens are OTF) increase in max output? Either Fenix substantially understated the light's performance or they didn't fully focus the beam.

 

[Skylumen]

46,000 CD is mighty impressive considering that's more than 3x (compared to approx. 2x going to XPL HI) the advertised 14,480 CD, with what, about 25% (if Fenix lumens are not OTF) and only 10% (if Fenix lumens are OTF) increase in max output? Either Fenix substantially understated the light's performance or they didn't fully focus the beam.

Opps i read the numbers wrong. let me recheck

 

[Skylumen]

NM its right

 

[a199578]

Numbers look good. Now I really wish i would have bought the one from charity sale

 

[Skylumen]

 

[b8llzblue]

is it possible to get more lumens and sacrifice some throw with another led? if a single 18650 won't work.....maybe run 2x18350.

 

[ven]

Love the birth cert vinh,very nice touch with all the info.

Do you do a triple mod for the tk16vn, maybe 5000k?

Cheers ven