Calling all you HID experts, please!!!

[Pokerstud]

When my wife gets better, and I get back on my feet, I am going to get into the HID arena, but I am a novice in this field. I am looking at a couple of lights now to get my feet wet. My first purchase will be an entry level investment due to initial budget constraints.

The WE Boxer 10W/123X:

http://www.pts-flashlights.com/products/product.aspx?pid=1-17-74-6231&tb=1

I like the Wolf Eye products, and I really like dealing with Mike at PTS, he is a stand up guy.

I would appreciate your expert thoughts and advice.

Bob

 

[john2551]

The W-E 10W/123X is a great small 10W HID light at a great price: <$200 with CPF discount. The closest small 10W HID competitor is the M-F T500 @ $330, which is a lot more! http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=165344 It depends if you like the short, fat type with batteries next to each other (W-E) or the long, thin type with the batteries in row (M-F).

 

[LuxLuthor]

Bob, probably the next steps of good value/money would be the Amondo L30/35 HID, or the Acro X990, or the new AE Xenide. From those "affordable" HID's I think your next step is the XeRay 50W powerhouse, or for a more stylish (and expensive) one of the Polarions. Look at the shootouts in the Pinned thread....they are getting old now, but still gives some good comparisons.

 

[Pokerstud]

Thanks guys, I knew I could count on some sound advice. I appreciate you taking the time to respond. :twothumbs

 

[Patriot]

I'm not an expert either, but I can say that I prefer the AE-24/s over my WE-Boxer. It just seems to be better made. I'm also very happy with the X990 and it seems hard to beat considering the output vs. price. The Costco's and Sam's are nice too, but they don't get used as often because of their size. I'm definately a fan of portability.

 

[scott.cr]

I have a Wolf Eyes 123X that I purchased from PTS and found it to be a great light at a nice price. Warms up fast, easy on batteries, compact and extremely bright!

I also have a Microfire K2000R and it is slightly longer and heavier than the 123X. Bezel and body diameters are roughly the same.

 

[chakrawal]

N30 is not a bad idea.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Does anyone knows if the Boxer 10W/CR123 was also improved by Wolf-Eyes like its bigger brother, the 24W Boxer?

 

[Phaserburn]

Anyone know of or have any beamshots of a new Boxer or Shark? I'd like to see what the beam looks like when opened a little vs tight spot.