Comparables to the Surefire A2 Aviator?
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thermal guy
Flashaholic
If you look there are some lights that have Comparable low/high like novatac,but if i were you I'd stick with what works.The A2 is one hell of a light.IMO
Rossymeister
Enlightened
Well,If You Are Looking For All Led,Then I Would Go With:
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Proton_LED_Flashlight.php
-or-
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Proton_Pro_LED_Flashlight.php
But As For Regulated Incandescent And Red LEDs,There Really Isnt Anything Out There Any Smaller.
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Proton_LED_Flashlight.php
-or-
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Proton_Pro_LED_Flashlight.php
But As For Regulated Incandescent And Red LEDs,There Really Isnt Anything Out There Any Smaller.
Marduke
Flashaholic
In terms of functions, the Photon Proton Pro (Cree version) sounds like what you're looking for.
You can generally find them for ~$50-55 new.
You can generally find them for ~$50-55 new.
I realize my suggestion will run counter to what you're looking for, but if you don't mind carrying slightly more bulk a Pila GL2 w/red LED tailcap is a great solution. It's very durable and can take many drops without hesitation.
Outdoors Fanatic
Flashlight Enthusiast
I'd say you should save some money to get the real deal later... The A2 is a must have for any Flashaholic.
Valpo Hawkeye
Flashlight Enthusiast
I agree with what's been said, there's no replacement for an A2. I have three and I each one has a useful purpose (dog walking, wife's car and the y/g is on the nightstand).
However, one light that has a (very) low-level red and a white high is the Ra Twisty TR85. Check it out at www.ralights.com . I have the 100-lumen version and it's a great light. This is the one you know won't let you down.
However, one light that has a (very) low-level red and a white high is the Ra Twisty TR85. Check it out at www.ralights.com . I have the 100-lumen version and it's a great light. This is the one you know won't let you down.
Brownstone
Enlightened
The LED-Lenser LL7736D may be close to what you are looking for. One red LED and five white LEDs.
They run from $25 to $35 depending on where you look.
The UI has two side-mounted reverse clickies, one for each color. Because they are 180 degrees apart I imagine it may be hard to tell them apart in the dark.
They run from $25 to $35 depending on where you look.
The UI has two side-mounted reverse clickies, one for each color. Because they are 180 degrees apart I imagine it may be hard to tell them apart in the dark.
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BabyDoc
Flashlight Enthusiast
As far as I know, there is no other regulated incadescent light made other than the A2. In that respect there is no comparable to the A2.
Brownstone
Enlightened
Another alternative: There are several flashlights sold under the "Smith & Wesson Galaxy" line that might work for you. Most (but not all) have some sort of UI that let's you tell the white button from the red button in the dark.
SW1300RW: 3 red LED + 10 white LED - Buttons are fore/aft so you can tell which is which.
SW320XRD: 3 red LED + Xenon - LED uses side clicky, Xenon uses tailcap.
SW1300RW: 3 red LED + 10 white LED - Buttons are fore/aft so you can tell which is which.
SW320XRD: 3 red LED + Xenon - LED uses side clicky, Xenon uses tailcap.
Tempest UK
Flashlight Enthusiast
The beauty of the A2 lies in the regulated incandescent mode. If all you are looking for is a light with low/high modes with white light then you have far more lights to choose from.
If you wanted a SureFire then you might be interested in the L1 - low/high modes of 10/65 lumens, or the E1L - low/high of 3/45. Both are considerably smaller than the A2, with the E1L being the smallest of the lot.
Regards,
Tempest
If you wanted a SureFire then you might be interested in the L1 - low/high modes of 10/65 lumens, or the E1L - low/high of 3/45. Both are considerably smaller than the A2, with the E1L being the smallest of the lot.
Regards,
Tempest
MacTech
Enlightened
the other *Big* advantage of the A2 is that it has two different beam profiles in one, the LEDs are nice and floody, the regulated incan is throwy
yes there are other multi-level lights out there, the two most popular choices being the SF L1 and the Novatac EDC series, however, these lights have the same beam pattern on all levels, the L1 leaning more towards throw, the NT leaning more towards a balance between throw and flood
the two different beam profiles of the A2 are just so incredibly useful, there's a reason the A2 hasn't left my side since I purchased it, it's just that good
the Streamlight TwinTasks are vaguely similar to the A2, but the incan just doesn't have the punch of the A2's incan, and the SL TT's are unregulated, so they'll get yellower as the batteries drain
yes there are other multi-level lights out there, the two most popular choices being the SF L1 and the Novatac EDC series, however, these lights have the same beam pattern on all levels, the L1 leaning more towards throw, the NT leaning more towards a balance between throw and flood
the two different beam profiles of the A2 are just so incredibly useful, there's a reason the A2 hasn't left my side since I purchased it, it's just that good
the Streamlight TwinTasks are vaguely similar to the A2, but the incan just doesn't have the punch of the A2's incan, and the SL TT's are unregulated, so they'll get yellower as the batteries drain
Brownstone
Enlightened
Maybe the original poster should add some clarification for what he is looking for. I saw a request for low output red and high output white, not a request for an A2 clone with a regulated Xenon bulb :shrug: .
It would also help to know what he needed as far as flood versus throw for the two modes.
It would also help to know what he needed as far as flood versus throw for the two modes.
I use a Fenix L1P as my EDC because of its size. Ideally I would have something with the same "white" throw with a red function (doesn't Radio Shack sell multi-color LEDs, a LED that can emit multiple colors?)
This is for the pilot cockpit but I also like to EDC my lights. I may have to relent and "have both" though lol
I suspect there are times that I will want the throw of the A2. I was playing with one at BassPro recently, very nice.
This does look interesting
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Brownstone
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This does look interesting
Just FYI - That LED Lenser is very floody in both red and white modes. Not much throw to speak of. I saw one on the shelf at a Home Depot this week and played with it a little.
Hitthespot
Flashlight Enthusiast
If your looking for smaller, brighter, less expensive, then +1 on Marduke's suggestion. It may not be as rugged as the A2 though. I'm not sure.
Bill
Actually, the UI is quite nice. The white button has checkering, while the red button is smooth. Quite easy to discern in the dark! This is a nice light. I got mine at Lowe's for under $30. Quite compact for a 3aaa light as well.
houtex
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Tomahawk by First-light? It's my most used light,mainly because of the low red.
