Review Solarforce L2T - latest in the L2 series

old4570

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The Solarforce L2T , the latest version in the L2 series offered by Solarforce . The L2 series has gained a following among-st flashaholics seeking value for money hosts , either for custom , self built or 3rd party P60 drop ins , allowing for semi custom lights to be assembled that better meet user requirements .

And the latest is the L2T , it is fully compatible with the other hosts in the L2 series and swapping parts should not be a problem , I was able to replace the bezel , tailcap , and head with those from a stock L2 , making the L2T fully LEGO compatible [ LEGO = Parts interchange allowing for customizing the host ]

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Pictured L2T body with stock L2 head and tailcap .

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L2T with stainless steel L2 bezel .

One of the greatest selling points of the L2 series has to be the LEGO-ability of the lights , allowing people to customize there lights to make them more personal , one should never under estimate the need of people to customize .

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L2T as it arrived .. Perhaps a little lightly packaged , but came relatively quickly - not waiting to long is nice .

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Very well machined threads .


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Left to Right = Stock L2 with SS bezel , L2P and then the L2T

The finish on the L2T is very mat , and it feels almost dry to the touch , and that seems to offer just a little bit more of a secure feel , as the stock L2 and even the L2P are more slick [ slippery feeling - if I can say that ] , this mat finish just feels warm and secure . The knurling and surface finish are just great , and the anodizing is just so well done , and the internal machining is really good as are the threads . The O rings are nice and tight giving one confidence to get this light wet , and thanks to the O rings , the tailcap and head screw on ever so smoothly and the light locks up drum tight .

The L2T tailcap continues to impress , the clicky is very mechanical and firm [ I like it ] and is of the forward clicky configuration , which should help to endear the L2T with all those who demand tactical features in there lights . I did put in a older XR-E single mode drop in to just test the clicky , and it worked really well , there are no glitches of any kind as the switch is clicked on [ some forward clickies have a small glitch that cause mode changes as you go from momentary on to being clicked on ] .

Overall I was very impressed with the L2T , and I'm very much looking forward to building a U2 XM-L drop in for it , should make for a very nice flashlight . Bottom line , for the money paid , this is an excellent P60 host , offering serious value for your money , I can find nothing to fault with this one , and if anything , it has simply impressed me all to heck !
If your looking for a P60 host , I can highly recommend the L2T from Solarforce .
 

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Re: Solarforce L2T - latest in the L2 series

I just saw this light this morning on solarforce-sales.com. I'm liking the non-crenelated bezel and the forward clicky. Thanks for the pics!
 

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Re: Solarforce L2T - latest in the L2 series

Tempting.....

Does the cigar ring come like that? Seems to be installed wrongly in the marketing pictures.
 

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Re: Solarforce L2T - latest in the L2 series

I think it just depends on who put it on ?
But this one is the same way as on the Solarforce web site [ not sales ]

I dare say it comes of easy enough if you want it the other way around .
 

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Re: Solarforce L2T - latest in the L2 series

How's the look without the rubber grip ring?

I'm waiting for their US distributors to have them in stock.
 

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Less rubber grip rings , there are two , the cigar ring and a spacer . But here is the naked body .
 

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Re: Solarforce L2T - latest in the L2 series

What about the anodizing? It was never clear to me if it was HA or not.
 

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The matte finish looks good. Too bad it's not HA. I'd love to see that head design on the L2P

Another job well done by Solarforce :thumbsup:
 
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Hmmm. I'm liking that. Had an L2P, but just couldn't warm up to that reverse clicky. And I'm a C2 fan, but have a SolarForce budget, at the moment. I think I see one of these in my future.

Thanks for the thread...I had no idea about this model coming out!
 

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Re: Solarforce L2T - latest in the L2 series

Tempting.....

Does the cigar ring come like that? Seems to be installed wrongly in the marketing pictures.

It looks correct to me.

This looks like a very nice Surefire C2 clone but maybe a bit shorter. Since Surefire is eventually stopping production of their incandescent lights like their C2, this L2T seems to be a good candidate for a P60 host.
 

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Does my "Solarforce XM-L T6 Cree 820 Lumens 3-6V Replacement bulb for Surefire 6P G2 & L2 series" fit this body?
Yes it does.
 

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Re: Solarforce L2T - latest in the L2 series

I want one of these and some spare cigar-grip rings. Soon...
 

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Re: Solarforce L2T - latest in the L2 series

It was only a matter of time - very nice.

-Trevor

ETA: Now, I'm just waiting for an E-series clone and maybe a host with a striking Z2 similarity. :huh:
 
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Great looking host.
Really want to see this in person before buying.

I have a L2p that is great!
 

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Re: Solarforce L2T - latest in the L2 series

Thanks for the review. Love the new host as well.

I managed to get both the L2T and a high CRI Linger Special delivered on the same day. The drop-in fits perfectly and I have no issues using it on this host.

I like the matte finish. It gives it a utilitarian look and despite the lack of knurling on the body, the type II anodizing is certainly grippy. I do like the fact that the lens sits on a piece of rubber to help reduce the chances of breaking from impact.
 
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