souptree
Flashlight Enthusiast
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I have owned all 3 -- PD-S, LS-27, LS-20. I sold both LS-20s. IMO, the compromises were too great and the overall result was inferior (for me) to both the PD-S and the LS-27. Because the center reflector on the LS-27 is much closer in size to the PD-S reflector, the high on the LS-27 and the high on the PD-S are very similar (although the LS-27 does add extra flood). The LS-20's compromised high is not worth the benefit of the smaller package -- my opinion only. The reduced size eats up too much of the throw for what I want in an EDC light. It's a cool light, no doubt, but it doesn't hold a candle to the LS-27. That said, I can (and do) EDC a 27 and the size doesn't bother me. Other people have different preferences. I also greatly preferred the warmer tint on the LS-27s I handled vs. the decidedly cool tint on my two LS-20s.
The PD-S is the last light I would ever sell. The LS-27 is the second last. My HDS U60XRGT is the third last (and will never be modded).
Really, the only way to do this right is to get your hands on all of them and then decide which is best FOR YOU. The nice thing about finding YOUR McGizmo is that the market will indulge your moving from one to another via the BST board without taking much, if any, financial loss. Eventually you will hit the one (or 5.... :devil: or, uh (Coach) 30.... :bow that you know you aren't going to let go. It's a fun journey. Don't shortchange yourself by trying to figure it all out from pictures and other people's reviews. Get those lights in your hands!! :thumbsup:
Edit to add: Regarding your question about how often I use the piston, in normal city EDC, about 90% of the time I use either my PD-S or LS-27 it is with the piston, not the twisty. Out on a trail, I use the twisty more frequently. I am able to operate the twisty action on all of my PDs one handed, with either hand.
The PD-S is the last light I would ever sell. The LS-27 is the second last. My HDS U60XRGT is the third last (and will never be modded).
Really, the only way to do this right is to get your hands on all of them and then decide which is best FOR YOU. The nice thing about finding YOUR McGizmo is that the market will indulge your moving from one to another via the BST board without taking much, if any, financial loss. Eventually you will hit the one (or 5.... :devil: or, uh (Coach) 30.... :bow that you know you aren't going to let go. It's a fun journey. Don't shortchange yourself by trying to figure it all out from pictures and other people's reviews. Get those lights in your hands!! :thumbsup:
Edit to add: Regarding your question about how often I use the piston, in normal city EDC, about 90% of the time I use either my PD-S or LS-27 it is with the piston, not the twisty. Out on a trail, I use the twisty more frequently. I am able to operate the twisty action on all of my PDs one handed, with either hand.
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