KevinL
Flashlight Enthusiast
Ahh, choices 
I am mulling yet another choice for EDC. Need at least 70 lumens brightness, preferably 80. Traditionally, I carry an E1e with KL1, recently that became TW4 (E1e + KL4) for more light. I definitely want a click switch, the traditional Z52 twist switch as inconvenient to fumble with.
Now I'm considering the E1B, 80 lumens high, 5 low, in a package that won't catch on keys or clothing, that sounds good. The E1B is essentially an upgraded TW4 package to me, it changes very little, and delivers all that I want. How do you E1B owners find yours?
I know I just said I want a click switch, but if the T1A's twist switch doesn't require too much pressure, I am interested. What I like about it is the infinitely variable power - I'm a big U2 fan (the light, that is), and the dial is the best part about it. What are your experiences with the T1A? How much force does it take to operate it one handed? What do you like about it, and what don't you like about it? The bad part is the price tag - $90 more is pretty hefty. I would always wonder about scratching this one up amongst the keys. Yeah yeah I paid more for the U2, but the U2 has been fantastic to me all these years, and even as new lights emerge the U2 still has no replacement - there is nothing better. Will the T1A be able to fill the gigantic shoes the U2 leaves behind?
Also, the T1A's beam - how's it like compared to the L4? I am currently using a L4 head and that level of flood beam is fine with me. I hear the T1A is too floody for some, but if it is L4-ish that's good for my use.
Slightly off topic question: is the Fenix LD10 a forward clickie or still that annoying reverse clickie, and if so, are there any solutions to cure that?
Slightly off topic question that is still relevant to me actually being able to use the information provided: how do international folk get their Surefires now? Does SF ship international for direct orders placed on their website? I am aware that SupremeCo no longer takes Internet orders for the Asia region (thanks.....NOT!)
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts !
I am mulling yet another choice for EDC. Need at least 70 lumens brightness, preferably 80. Traditionally, I carry an E1e with KL1, recently that became TW4 (E1e + KL4) for more light. I definitely want a click switch, the traditional Z52 twist switch as inconvenient to fumble with.
Now I'm considering the E1B, 80 lumens high, 5 low, in a package that won't catch on keys or clothing, that sounds good. The E1B is essentially an upgraded TW4 package to me, it changes very little, and delivers all that I want. How do you E1B owners find yours?
I know I just said I want a click switch, but if the T1A's twist switch doesn't require too much pressure, I am interested. What I like about it is the infinitely variable power - I'm a big U2 fan (the light, that is), and the dial is the best part about it. What are your experiences with the T1A? How much force does it take to operate it one handed? What do you like about it, and what don't you like about it? The bad part is the price tag - $90 more is pretty hefty. I would always wonder about scratching this one up amongst the keys. Yeah yeah I paid more for the U2, but the U2 has been fantastic to me all these years, and even as new lights emerge the U2 still has no replacement - there is nothing better. Will the T1A be able to fill the gigantic shoes the U2 leaves behind?
Also, the T1A's beam - how's it like compared to the L4? I am currently using a L4 head and that level of flood beam is fine with me. I hear the T1A is too floody for some, but if it is L4-ish that's good for my use.
Slightly off topic question: is the Fenix LD10 a forward clickie or still that annoying reverse clickie, and if so, are there any solutions to cure that?
Slightly off topic question that is still relevant to me actually being able to use the information provided: how do international folk get their Surefires now? Does SF ship international for direct orders placed on their website? I am aware that SupremeCo no longer takes Internet orders for the Asia region (thanks.....NOT!)
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts !