Sold/Expired WTS: HDS 17670 Prototype Clicky 120 XP-G 3700K *SOLD*

This is the only 17670 ACME threaded HDS made as far as I know. It was a prototype and is in basically new condition. It is a clicky and has the sought after 120 XP-G 3700K emitter and orange peel reflector. As you can see it has the earlier black ano bezel that is able to be replaced by Henry if you want to but I liked it...comes with Prometheus Designs Clip (not shown) as well as the stock black clip shown.

$250 Shipped

SOLD

Re: WTS: HDS 17670 Prototype Clicky 120 XP-G 3700K

Wow nice! Do you know the history behind this? Was HDS going to make 18650 and 17670's

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Oh dear, my trigger finger is itching so badly. Do you know if 2 primary 123's are safe in this light? 6volts in?

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Cpl S said:

Oh dear, my trigger finger is itching so badly. Do you know if 2 primary 123's are safe in this light? 6volts in?

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No that will destroy it

Re: WTS: HDS 17670 Prototype Clicky 120 XP-G 3700K

Nice!

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thermal guy said:

Wow nice! Do you know the history behind this? Was HDS going to make 18650 and 17670's

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I don't remember the exact story. Some of the regular HDS guys will remember as well as Hogo. I believe I bought it from KidP. As I recall they made a 17670 for the Ra lights at one point and this proto was made maybe 3.5 years ago around the time they were working on the ACME threaded 18650 tubes. I believe the battery size was so close and 18650 was a more "typical" battery size so they went that way. Hence this was the only one of these made.

Cpl S said:

Oh dear, my trigger finger is itching so badly. Do you know if 2 primary 123's are safe in this light? 6volts in?

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As Arch said. NO goes poof....

mcbrat said:

Nice!

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Much thanks brother.

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PM sent. No self control. I'll take this.

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nmiller said:

PM sent. No self control. I'll take this.

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SOLD to nmiller.

PM sent. THX.

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nmiller said:

PM sent. No self control. I'll take this.

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Trip Miller said:

SPF to nmiller.

PM sent. THX.

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Having a 17670 "legacy" clicky, I think you will be very pleased ... congrats to both millers

One of my favorite HDS / Ra.

Re: WTS: HDS 17670 Prototype Clicky 120 XP-G 3700K

Thanks. I'm looking forward to this. I can't wait to see the tint on this one. Hopefully my 16650 cell fit. Any thoughts on using a primary cr123a with a dummy cell?

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I'm sure you can run a 16340 with a dummy cell with reduced runtime. That's what I use sometimes in my twisty. Not sure if 3 volts will give you full output.

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If it's like any other HDS it will run on a single Primary. You just need to do a soft reset, otherwise the LPV will kick in. Remove head for 60 secs or turn light on and remove head. The light will illuminate at a low level for about 10 seconds to indicate the reset.
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Perfect, thanks!

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Arrived as described. 16650 cell fit. I love it. For 120 lumens it's got surprisingly good throw. Tint is amazing too. This one will be getting a lot of use. Thanks!