Do I want a P60 head???

[Hiker]

I was looking at the Dereelight Javelin with a P60 head. I get that it is a standardized head (based on Surefire) permitting drop ins but don't understand the implications.

Is this an advantage for future, inexpensive upgrades as leds evolve?

Are there other advantages?

Any disadvantages?

 

[Sgt. LED]

It's a big advantage to me.
Incan, UV, IR, neutral, cool, smooth reflector, OP, optic(Malkoff)! XR-E, XP-E, XP-G, SST-50, Seoul, Rebel, K2 TFFC! Single mode, dual mode, triple mode, heck I've seen 5 mode drop-ins and there might be more out there. I have a small arsenal of drop-ins to fit my runtime and output needs. I switch out the module and go, very easy stuff.

When a new bin or LED comes out I just buy a new drop-in instead of a whole new light. Saves money!

Disadvantage? I guess it's not optimal heatsinking wise but that's about all I can think of. It's not bad at heatsinking but isn't perfect.
The only real downside is it's a little addicting buying drop-ins!

 

[Paul_in_Maryland]

The only real downside is it's a little addicting buying drop-ins!

Yep. That's exactly why I've resisted buying a P60 host like a 3AA body from FiveMega or Dereelight. It's also why, when I turned to digital photography, I stayed away from a dslr body: There's always be one more lens to try.

 

[Billy Berue]

The P60 standard offers you excellent versatility. And it's a great (and usually somewhat inexpensive) means to try out new emitters, battery configurations, etc., which I have found to be indispensable in terms of teaching me about this great hobby of ours. :thumbsup: