Anyone else think SF should make smooth reflectors?

[jtivat]

I would really like to see SF make there P series lamps available in a smooth reflector version for better throw. I know I would buy one of each, anyone else?

 

[Sigman]

"YES!"

 

[snuffy]

I'd spring for some smooth P-91's.

 

[Monsters_Inc]

Smooth is the way to go!

 

[yclo]

The very old ones were smooth.

 

[kev1-1]

What is the advantage of the orange peel effect?

 

[B@rt]

Kev, the orange peel effect makes the beam smoother, giving up some throw...
Hope this helps,

 

[Sean]

It would be a nice option, as long as both are available. But personally I prefer a smoother beam.

 

[kev1-1]

Thanks Bart!

 

[Size15's]

The beam shape and light distribution of SureFires are carefully designed to increase your effectiveness in low light / no light "tactical" situations. My understanding is that research leads SureFire away from tight beams for shorter range illumination tools (such as two cell SF123A models) because they can disadvantage users.

Me myself personally don't need no tactical advantage so tight beams are a preference. However, I've found that when actually using light, for all but spot illumination at range, tigher beams are less useful to me.

What I want is a close range lower intensity flood beam and a high output intense narrow beam for longer range (from a single bezel rechargeable flashlight, built like a brick chickenhut and the size of an M2/M3 with a high quality pocketclip or various other carry methods.)

Al

 

[brightnorm]

I've often wished for this, but they would also have to reconfigure the reflector for tighter focus, and probably increase its diameter. The brightest, longest throw 2x123 lights are the ASP Taclite and the TACM III. They both have smooth reflectors that are larger than the Surefires.

Brightnorm