HDS 325 Lumen longer throw offering...

[nachricter]

I'm happy to say I placed an order for an edc tactical with the 325 nlt. This will be my first time with an HDS in person, and I can't wait to abuse it at work, walking the dog, and for every other task that comes up!

Thanks to everyone for the conversation in this thread and helping me make up my mind!

 

[bigfoot]

Congrats on the new light, you will enjoy it for sure!

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

You're gonna be a happy camper!!!

 

[usdiver]

I have just received my HDS NLT - I need to wait for the night to test . But first I want to ask if this is considered normal. The threads are gritty and have an uneven coat of anodizing on them. I think the grittiness is caused by the anodizing, but I can't quite tell - maybe it's also the aluminum threads. Should this anodizing be in better shape or is just a leftover from manufacturing and it doesn't have any impact on the functionality or thread wear resistance?

I've personally never seen that on any of mine and I ve had many.... literally a few grands worth when you count it up. Fwiw some may be ok with it but I personally would not be.

But then I am very critical, very picky and I like things to be smooth, even, and clean.

 

[RCS1300]

I've personally never seen that on any of mine and I ve had many.... literally a few grands worth when you count it up. Fwiw some may be ok with it but I personally would not be.

But then I am very critical, very picky and I like things to be smooth, even, and clean.

I would be perfectly fine with that light. Looks like it was anodized before the threads were cut. The threads look perfectly fine. Not a problem for me and I currently have five HDS lights including a HDS upgraded Titanium and the 325 Neutral Long Throw XPG3.

 

[peter yetman]

A few battery swaps and that'll be gone.
P

 

[usdiver]

A few battery swaps and that'll be gone.
P

Or a bit of tlc and some thousand grit paper. If it's just the ano that's in and out it s ok but if the threads are actually gritty and have a bit of shavings or not clean cut which (can happen) and therefore affecting functionality then I d have to get it fixed.
A lot of it comes from time on the flight deck, working in manufacturing and the lack of patience plus I ve had galling with another maker and though the acme threads are robust they can still be roughed up if one isn't careful.

 

[TheJLew85]

I just received a high noon and the threads are just like the photo above... I bought it second hand and wasn't sure what happened. It is the only one of the hds lights I have ever seen like this and I have bought and sold many. I took some sand paper to it and immediately noticed the coating is much harder than I thought... It doesn't sand off as easy as I thought it would. Maybe I need more elbow grease...

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

Don't be messing with the threads with sand paper.
If you want them cleaned off, you can use lye to remove the portions that are anodized... but if you get it anywhere else on the light, it will remove the anodizing there are well. The threads are not chipped. It is just there is anodizing on some from where they were masked when put in the ano tank.

If the looks of the threads bother you, keep the light screwed together! LOL!

 

[TheJLew85]

Don't be messing with the threads with sand paper.

I had to. She needed a bit of smoothing out. All better now. I'm not concerned. I just haven't seen one like that before. It made me wonder how it got that way is all.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

I had to. She needed a bit of smoothing out. All better now. I'm not concerned. I just haven't seen one like that before. It made me wonder how it got that way is all.

LOL! Trust me. I do understand.
There are a couple ways the threads can be done in production. One way is for them to be masked during the anodizing process. The second way is to have them go back to the machinist after anodizing and have them cut a second time. The former is far from perfect. The later is more time (especially with our machinist).

 

[TheJLew85]

LOL! Trust me. I do understand.
There are a couple ways the threads can be done in production. One way is for them to be masked during the anodizing process. The second way is to have them go back to the machinist after anodizing and have them cut a second time. The former is far from perfect. The later is more time (especially with our machinist).

Ill take the not quite perfect option over the Henry two weeks option any day!! And thanks for the explanation!

 

[Gaffle]

Christmas present is purchased. Oh yeah! So to bring the "pistol to rifle" idea here, I bought the HDS rifle. After 9 years of owning a HDS I've become hella spoiled. Very excited to pair this engine to my 18650 tube and put my high CRI back to cr123 tube.

I'll be honest, I really wanted the 300 warm but it was gone just before I ordered, hah. Though, I have no regrets.

 

[Gaffle]

Just blasted through rest of this thread and I'm surprised at all white wall shots and less outdoor shots.

Hogo, this emitter has been around for awhile even though it's "limited". You have a lot of these left? Just curious.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

Just blasted through rest of this thread and I'm surprised at all white wall shots and less outdoor shots.

Hogo, this emitter has been around for awhile even though it's "limited". You have a lot of these left? Just curious.

I bought about twice as many as these as I generally pick up for limited hiCRI options. I got some sideways looks from Henry... but I think this is a really good option to have for awhile... and we could actually get the bin code we wanted.

Edit: I would still say all the HDS lights are still pistols... though this one might be a .357 instead of .45 ACP.

 

[usdiver]

Well you know how demanding I am and I admit that I m impressed with the NLT. High noon and the NLT those are the best 2 in my opinion but it IS just my opinion

 

[Gaffle]

Edit: I would still say all the HDS lights are still pistols... though this one might be a .357 instead of .45 ACP.

Hah

I look forward to flashing this around. I find it impressive when I'm in northern MI at night and the 100lm nichia lights up, packs a punch at a useable distance. Look forward to outdoor beam shots for real comparison.

Only thing that brings me back to CPF is HDS. I'm spoiled...no shame.

 

[BugoutBoys]

I was initially hesitant to purchase this because I already had a 325 XP-L. I am very glad I did decide to try this one, because I like it much better and it has become my edc.

What do you think about the tint difference between the XP-L and the G3? I'm debating which one to get

 

[TomK85]

What do you think about the tint difference between the XP-L and the G3? I'm debating which one to get

For me personally, the G3 has more contrast. Had the regular 325 briefly but like the NLT more. Little less floody

 

[BugoutBoys]

Anyone here have an ElZetta? How does the tint of the 325 Throw compare to an ElZetta? If the 325 pee yellow I'm gonna cry