this_is_nascar
Flashaholic
When you consider the cost of the P1, I'm really impressed with its performance. Outside of the L2P, the regulation of the other Fenix lights was poor in my opinion. In some instances, one could question whether the light was regulated at all. That's not the case with the P1. The P1 has nice regulation, a great tint, good beam and is lightweight. It's about the least complicated single CR123 cell light out there right now. You twist it on and twist it off. It doesn't get easier than that. Although I'd love to see a 2-stage switching mechanism in the P1, I don't consider it a requirement due to the long runtime coming from a small, bright, lightweight package. I'd like to thank 4sevens for making these lights available, as well as his quick shipping and customer support.
I may have received a ringer, but I'm not complaining. I have (2) more of these lights coming my way.
Additionally, I think I'm one of the few who actually like the included belt sheath. It's as small as it can possibly be and also follows the K.I.S.S. approach. The light is easily accessible, but firmly held within the sheath as well. Even more importantly, my FF-II and FF-III lights fit great in them.
For those of you looking for a great sheath for your FireFly, spend the $45 for this sheath.......... and oh, by the way, you'll get a pretty nice light inlcluded.
Update #1: Here's the runtime test using an AW R123 cell, fresh off the charger, as soon as the light turned green. Voltage, without load, was 4.05 volts. Initial brightness was off the scale. This light is extremely bright using an R123 cell. Note how the light just stopped, I'm assuming, due to the battery low-voltage protection circuit. Once I noticed the light turned off, I measured voltage and it was 0.00 volts. I have the cell charging in the Nano charger now and I'll check voltage once the green light comes back on.
Update #2: Because I'm really liking this P1, I thought it would interesting to post a runtime chart which compares it to some other popular 1x123 lights. All of these tests were performed using a SureFire CR123 cell. My 2nd P1 arrived earlier today and it's on the meter now.
Update #3: Here's the plot that has the 2nd P1 plotted. It was a bit brighter (not noticable to the eyes), with slightly less runtime as expected.
Update #4: I'm discovering the P1 doesn't need much juice to fire. So far, I've gotten (2) P1's to fire on as little at .97 volts. For me and the way I use a light, this is fantastic news. The ability to see some level of light, even though very dim, is good in an emergency situation. Try to do that on the more function/feature rich lights on the market.
Update #5: I'm now in the possesion of (4) P1's. Three of the are original/stock units and the the other has been modded with a U-Binned emitter. I thought I'd share the runtimes.
I may have received a ringer, but I'm not complaining. I have (2) more of these lights coming my way.
Additionally, I think I'm one of the few who actually like the included belt sheath. It's as small as it can possibly be and also follows the K.I.S.S. approach. The light is easily accessible, but firmly held within the sheath as well. Even more importantly, my FF-II and FF-III lights fit great in them.
For those of you looking for a great sheath for your FireFly, spend the $45 for this sheath.......... and oh, by the way, you'll get a pretty nice light inlcluded.
Update #1: Here's the runtime test using an AW R123 cell, fresh off the charger, as soon as the light turned green. Voltage, without load, was 4.05 volts. Initial brightness was off the scale. This light is extremely bright using an R123 cell. Note how the light just stopped, I'm assuming, due to the battery low-voltage protection circuit. Once I noticed the light turned off, I measured voltage and it was 0.00 volts. I have the cell charging in the Nano charger now and I'll check voltage once the green light comes back on.
Update #2: Because I'm really liking this P1, I thought it would interesting to post a runtime chart which compares it to some other popular 1x123 lights. All of these tests were performed using a SureFire CR123 cell. My 2nd P1 arrived earlier today and it's on the meter now.
Update #3: Here's the plot that has the 2nd P1 plotted. It was a bit brighter (not noticable to the eyes), with slightly less runtime as expected.
Update #4: I'm discovering the P1 doesn't need much juice to fire. So far, I've gotten (2) P1's to fire on as little at .97 volts. For me and the way I use a light, this is fantastic news. The ability to see some level of light, even though very dim, is good in an emergency situation. Try to do that on the more function/feature rich lights on the market.
Update #5: I'm now in the possesion of (4) P1's. Three of the are original/stock units and the the other has been modded with a U-Binned emitter. I thought I'd share the runtimes.
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