iwantaparker
Newly Enlightened
- Joined
- Mar 12, 2019
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- 8
Hello all, new member here! I'm fairly new to flashaholism, but like many, I'm an eager convert and a confessing cork sniffer who really enjoys finely crafted, premium items. With that in mind, I'm looking for the "perfect" edc torch. Ideally I'd prefer made in USA, slim, and as many nice-tint lumens as I can get, but beyond that I'm not too sure what would be best (i.e. clicky vs twisty, choice of metal, emitter type, etc.), so I'm looking to the experts.
I started at the top basically with the McGizmo Haiku w/Tana Super LE (little too large for EDC) or else the Muyshondt Aeon MkIII (beautiful but unsure of where it's made and max lumens are...lackluster by comparison). Then I found the TnC Micro Lux Dragon which boasts an insane 1000 lumens while still meeting all of my other requirements. What say ye? Anybody with experience with any or preferably all of the above? Any other recommendations I'm not aware of?
Again, my preferences in order of priority:
1. Made in USA
2. Premium feel in hand
3. Slim, easily pocketable form factor (business casual at work), ideally less than 3/4" diameter
4. Respectable max lumens
5a. Tint (not necessarily a snob here, and I actually prefer a neutral white over high CRI)
5b. Run time
5c. Battery availability
Don't really need a moonlight low; my main uses are walking at night with the wife and kids around the neighborhood and inspecting the backyard when things go bump in the night. Would probably prefer equal parts flood and throw if that's a thing. For reference, I carry a 3" XM18 and a steel Maxmadco, so I like a bit of heft. Again, the TnC really seems to answer the mail in all regards, just hoping some folks have some comparative experience. My biggest worries about the TnC are accidental engagement in-pocket, short runtimes, overheating, and having to use ONLY 10440's.
If you've stuck with me this far, thanks for taking the time! Looking forward to hearing people's opinions and I will value them highly. They will be an integral part of my decision making process as I don't have the option to buy everything and sell what I don't like.
I started at the top basically with the McGizmo Haiku w/Tana Super LE (little too large for EDC) or else the Muyshondt Aeon MkIII (beautiful but unsure of where it's made and max lumens are...lackluster by comparison). Then I found the TnC Micro Lux Dragon which boasts an insane 1000 lumens while still meeting all of my other requirements. What say ye? Anybody with experience with any or preferably all of the above? Any other recommendations I'm not aware of?
Again, my preferences in order of priority:
1. Made in USA
2. Premium feel in hand
3. Slim, easily pocketable form factor (business casual at work), ideally less than 3/4" diameter
4. Respectable max lumens
5a. Tint (not necessarily a snob here, and I actually prefer a neutral white over high CRI)
5b. Run time
5c. Battery availability
Don't really need a moonlight low; my main uses are walking at night with the wife and kids around the neighborhood and inspecting the backyard when things go bump in the night. Would probably prefer equal parts flood and throw if that's a thing. For reference, I carry a 3" XM18 and a steel Maxmadco, so I like a bit of heft. Again, the TnC really seems to answer the mail in all regards, just hoping some folks have some comparative experience. My biggest worries about the TnC are accidental engagement in-pocket, short runtimes, overheating, and having to use ONLY 10440's.
If you've stuck with me this far, thanks for taking the time! Looking forward to hearing people's opinions and I will value them highly. They will be an integral part of my decision making process as I don't have the option to buy everything and sell what I don't like.