Hello. I've been a long time reader of this forum, but I couldn't find what I was looking for today, so I decided to join and post a question.
I recently lost my Fenix P1D. I've had numerous Fenix lights over the years, and love the compact size and max brightness (180 lumens). I use the nylon belt holder for EDC, and until recently it always held the light well... However, when I reached for it recently, it wasn't there. :thumbsdow
What I've always wanted was an LED based light, that provided a red LED source, as well as a bright white LED source. The Surefire A2L looks nice (a bit longer than what I really want), but its max brightness isn't nearly as bright as the P1D was (at least in ratings). I tried a Pila G3 with a red LED tailcap, and was unimpressed in the UI. I'd much rather have a clicky tailcap, and both LEDs have a single bezel. Its also too large for EDC.
So, does such a beast exist? I like the P1D (P20D) size. I like the predefined brightness settings, and how it starts out relatively low (9 or 12 lumens), and is half-clicky to increase brightness. I also like the bezel turn to make it "turbo" right from the start, so you have a tactically bright light when it is first turned on if you want. I like all these things (and I like the CR123 batteries), but I wish I could find something with a red LED too, so I can preserve my night vision when needed.
I'd also prefer a belt holster that doesn't use velcro secure light.
Any suggestions?
And, if such a beast doesn't exist, would you buy the P20D knowing my requirements, or is there something better out there these days? I looked at the Quark 123 Tactical, and that looks decent too, but the belt holster is unappealing.
Thanks,
H.
I recently lost my Fenix P1D. I've had numerous Fenix lights over the years, and love the compact size and max brightness (180 lumens). I use the nylon belt holder for EDC, and until recently it always held the light well... However, when I reached for it recently, it wasn't there. :thumbsdow
What I've always wanted was an LED based light, that provided a red LED source, as well as a bright white LED source. The Surefire A2L looks nice (a bit longer than what I really want), but its max brightness isn't nearly as bright as the P1D was (at least in ratings). I tried a Pila G3 with a red LED tailcap, and was unimpressed in the UI. I'd much rather have a clicky tailcap, and both LEDs have a single bezel. Its also too large for EDC.
So, does such a beast exist? I like the P1D (P20D) size. I like the predefined brightness settings, and how it starts out relatively low (9 or 12 lumens), and is half-clicky to increase brightness. I also like the bezel turn to make it "turbo" right from the start, so you have a tactically bright light when it is first turned on if you want. I like all these things (and I like the CR123 batteries), but I wish I could find something with a red LED too, so I can preserve my night vision when needed.
I'd also prefer a belt holster that doesn't use velcro secure light.
Any suggestions?
And, if such a beast doesn't exist, would you buy the P20D knowing my requirements, or is there something better out there these days? I looked at the Quark 123 Tactical, and that looks decent too, but the belt holster is unappealing.
Thanks,
H.
