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    How many brightness levels would you like?

    Although I like having more than one brightness level, I want a dead-simple UI. Six levels work great with the Surefire U2 selector ring, but I'm not crazy about the Morse-code interface on the HDS EDC. I did the Easter-egg trick with my Basic to set the primary and secondary modes to the same...
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    Looking for knife with a "high placed clip" for discrete carry

    The SOG Flash comes to mind. The clip on my Buck Rush, by contrast, leaves a bit of the handle above the pocket or waist band.
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    improving Mag 2C beam?

    I'd like to smooth out the beam of a Mag 2C. I read about diffuse lenses at flashlightreviews.com, but it seems like they hurt the output, and really hurt the throw. I've also read about variously textured reflectors for the ROP, and other mods. I may try a five- or six-cell bulb with three...
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    Who has the best deal on SF 123A batteries?

    I have an L.L. Bean credit card.
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    Which would you buy A2 OR L4?

    If you're concerned about run time, consider the L2. On high, it should be similar to the L4. On low, it should run for about ten hours, but still be brighter than, e.g., an Inova X1. Tint is more likely to be a concern with the white LEDs of an A2 than with the Luxeon V of an L2 or L4...
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    Who has the best deal on SF 123A batteries?

    The best price I've seen is $1.60 each at opticshq.com with the member discount. However, since I get free shipping from L.L. Bean, 12 for $20 was a better total price for me. Battery Station and Titanium, which both seem to be pretty popular around here, are available for $1 each.
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    Fenix E0 at Fenix-store: $19.95 shipped!

    I believe there's a $30 minimum on the CPF5 discount code.
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    SureFire batteries at L.L. Bean

    I was checking out the selection of flashlights at some of the outdoor apparel stores; namely, rei.com, ems.com, and campmor.com. Then I took a look at llbean.com. Sure enough, they had some SureFire flashlights, as well as SureFire 123A batteries, at $20 for a dozen. I gather that they used...
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    duplicate lights?

    One of the fun things about flashlights is that there is such a variety: incandescent or LED, alkaline or lithium, primary or rechargeable, one or two cell, etc. Even within a single category, you have one or two stage, spot or flood, click or twist, etc. (to say nothing of aesthetics). So...
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    **U2 OWNERS - Register here :)

    A09655 in MA, USA: new-style with three sides; distinct donut; good tint (better than P1, but not quite as white as B42XRGT).
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    Flashlights for self defense, the flipside..........

    Thanks for sharing. I'm no expert, but my number one rule is awareness; number two is to not provoke. Unless the lighting was really bad, and I had that bad feeling, I don't think I would flash a lot in an urban environment. I was out walking the dog one night. Across the street I saw...
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    How many use an Apple / Mac ?

    It's always a good idea to use a router, which will include a NAT firewall. I use an Apple Airport, because it's not a bad deal with the print server. You can just as well use a $50 Linksys or Netgear. It's also a good idea to enable OS X's built-in firewall, especially if you're on another...
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    How many use an Apple / Mac ?

    Several years ago I chose Windows 3.1 on a 486 instead of a Mac LC II. I later discovered Unix at work, and liked it enough that I played with Linux at home. Linux distributions have come a long way from the days when I downloaded a dozen floppies to get to something that looked an awful lot...
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    Buck, the Mag light of pocket knives?

    I just picked up the ATS-34 version of the Rush, the Tempest's little brother. I hadn't looked at knives in years, so I had to do a little research. It's my first spring assist, my first liner lock, and my first blade harder than 420. I'm pleased with the purchase. The spring assist works...
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    Which Surefire for EMS work?

    You trimmed the part of the post in which he mentioned holding an E1L in his mouth. The U2 is a bit big for that.
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