I'm not sorry I sold my EDC Basic 42 XRGT, I'm not sure how I would cope with comparatively short runtime and low output compared to the more modern offerings we have to chose from today.
I think the runtime was 20 minutes on high, that sounds awfully short by today's standard. Although it certainly was a wonderful light when it was first released.
Norm
An XR version, with an XP-G mod will easily reach somwhere between 160 and 200 lumens (guesstimate...) and can run on high for a good 50 minutes (on a primary), not bad at all. Let's not forget the ultra-low might be one of the most efficient that has ever been created...
I'm not sorry I sold my EDC Basic 42 XRGT, I'm not sure how I would cope with comparatively short runtime and low output compared to the more modern offerings we have to chose from today.
I think the runtime was 20 minutes on high, that sounds awfully short by today's standard. Although it certainly was a wonderful light when it was first released.
Norm
Then I agree completely. The stock version was either 42 or 60 lumens. With these ''yesterday'' emitters, any light would be rather boring. The original HDS driver is still however great, it's really just a question of LED. I like the inductor noise on high, makes me think of a diesel driven light...My answer relates to the light as sold by HDS not a modified version of it. Which I guess is a totally different animal.
Norm
I actually sold all my HDS lights over a year ago and I don't miss them at all. I obviously know Henry has a very loyal following and they are a well built light. For some they are the pinnacle of flashlights in both build and price. For me McGizmo ruined how I perceive HDS for EDC and in the marketplace. I know I am certainly in the minority though.
I miss my old u60xrgt-s that milky popped a ssc into. Great light
Sorry. I wasn't trying to start a comparison. I was just adding my humble and meaningless opinion to the thread. HDS at one time for quite some time to me was the coolest for sure.
Isn't "original HDS" known as action lights?
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