1.4 or 2.8 amps for a XML EDC is a great question.
Can anyone verify whether the 1.4 amp version would accept a primary CR123 in a pinch?
I have only recently started thinking about one of Mac's XML EDC lights. The 18350 has a lot of appeal but then again it would be introducing yet another cell format into my inventory. But at it's face I like idea of an 18350 much better than CR123 or 16340. If I can run a primary cell in a bind this adds to the appeal for me. A 2.8 amp driven XM-L looks like it is too much for a single primary.
As far as brightness goes. I have a few P60 dropins and have found in that format with all things equal except how hard it is driven - to my eye a 1.5 amp XML puts out about 80% or more of the output of a 3.1 amp. My conclusion was that having 80% brightness for twice the runtime is a good trade off because the XM-L is so efficient and bright to begin with. See
thread here if anyone is interested in a visual to support this - look at the Thrunite XML (1.5 amps) vs. Nailbender XML (3.1 amps). The second slideshow in post #2 shows it pretty well.
I am seeing the 4500K temp referred to in several threads in this subforum - is that what Mac uses for his "neutral" versions?
Last question is that if I decide to pull the trigger, a 1.4 amp version is not explicitly listed within his shopping cart system. What is the proper way to order a 1.4 amp version?