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    HDS 42 XR GT vs CR2 Ion vs Orb Raw vs P1

    If I used a flashlight as part of my work, or spent a lot of time outdoors at night or in caves or other dark places, I would EDC my HDS Basic 42. But in an urban environment, I find the Basic 42 way too large to have on me all the time. If I'm out at night and think I'll use a light, it's...
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    what's the difference between an HDS 42 XR GT and Ultimate 42?

    With the basic model, you can't set any of the four brightness levels. They are preset. You also can't set the brightness level the light goes to when you first turn it on. That is also preset. Here are the four levels: Maximum Primary Secondary Minimum The basic will always turn on to...
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    HDS EDC.... worth it?

    Based on the B42XRGT I got from Lighthound, I would be interested in any light Henry produces. :rock: Especially something thinner/smaller but with HDS's fantastic engineering and quality.
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    Initial Reactions to new PhotonLight.com Proton AA

    Great post, CESDewar! :candle: Good info and very enjoyable to read. And great follow-up tomL.
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    HDS EDC.... worth it?

    Same here, with the exception of a Photon on my keyring. I would carry something in my pocket up to the size of a 1 AA light, but definitely not the HDS EDC, as that's substantially larger (i.e. thicker). But I have no problem at all with the EDC in a jacket pocket.
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    HDS EDC.... worth it?

    I agree with meeshu about the size of the EDC. It's not the light you want to carry in your pants pocket every day. But if you have another way to carry it, or you're going camping or doing another outdoor activity, then it's not very big at all. It's very small for its power. It's nothing...
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    HDS EDC.... worth it?

    It won't go back up because once the Basic 42's sell out, no more will be made. They'll be replaced by new models. That's the reason why they're on sale - it's a close-out. If you have $99 and can find an EDC Basic 42 XRGT anywhere, definitely buy it! I love mine. It would be nice to have...
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    I just orded a HDS B42XRGT!

    Wow, that's definitely worth the upgrade! Originally it was $20, so it would take several batteries for it to be worth it, but at the $5 sale price, it's a no brainer. Thanks for the info, Hondo. :)
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    I just orded a HDS B42XRGT!

    I don't understand how the extended runtime (XR) model works. How does it get more juice out of the battery? Is there any downside to it, or do the XR lights run for longer on every setting than the non-XR models?
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    Buy now, or wait for something better?

    What about creating a budget for your flashlight hobby, then buying a new light periodically? For example, let's say you budgeted $25 a month to this hobby. That's $300 a year. Then, set the minimum period during which you will wait to buy a new light. Let's say that was every two months...
  11. J

    TID for fenix lights???........

    The pressure-used-for-strong-encouragement technique and the strike-with-all-your-force technique are two very different applications of a flashlight used for self-defense. I wonder how much a TID would help the pressure techniques if one used the techniques correctly. The bottom end of a...
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    FREE!! LED Tint adjustment.

    Thanks Beamhead and roguesw. That's very nice of you to say. I like this place. :)
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    TID for fenix lights???........

    A TID could be subject to some pretty strong forces if actually used in an emergency. Could one that uses set screws to attach to the light be strong enough to withstand such forces without falling off? Also, are they so sharp that they can catch on clothing or tear the inside of a pocket...
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    FREE!! LED Tint adjustment.

    Well, I was definitely wrong. I'm sorry I got so bent out of shape over something that turned out to be nothing. :ohgeez: Sometimes there are things that look like a duck and quack like a duck, but that turn out to be anything but a duck. I'm very sorry to Beamhead, yaesumofo, and anyone...
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    hds42 quickie

    My new B42XRGT has a noticeable, high-pitched whine on the Primary setting (default setting when turned-on), a lower-pitched and lower-volume whine on the Secondary setting, and no noise at all on Maximum and Minimum. It bothered me a little at first, then I decided I was never going to use...
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    FREE!! LED Tint adjustment.

    Regardless of what I did imply, Beamhead, I wasn't implying you were doing anything illegal. But I stand by what I said about your intent in ordering the samples. Whether it's right or wrong is something only you can decide. You're obviously a good citizen because you have a forum support...
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    FREE!! LED Tint adjustment.

    Well, I'll leave it up to you guys to decide if it's right or wrong. I'm sure it costs them at least five bucks to send out one of these sample books. Are flashlight enthusiasts really going to end up increasing the revenues of this business by getting these samples? It's not like you're...
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    FREE!! LED Tint adjustment.

    With all respect, I think you know what you're doing. In my mind, that's deliberate. I actually think this is *worse* than pirating, because they're spending money out of their pockets on you. You can justify it however you want, but you still know. :thumbsdow
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    FREE!! LED Tint adjustment.

    They are not "free." :rolleyes: Of course they cost something. They cost to the business that thinks by sending out the samples you will become their customer. How would you like to own that business and spend $500 sending out swatch books to flashlight enthusiasts who will never buy one of...
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    I just orded a HDS B42XRGT!

    Thanks a lot for the additional info! Can't wait to get it. :)

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