Dorcy Spyder

[MaxaBaker]

Was at Lowes tonight, saw a 2 x CR123 light I haven't seen before. I didn't have any cash on me so I didn't buy it. It was solid aluminum, rubber tail button, and rubber grip. Seemed like a very nice light, except, it claimed 119.5 lumens!!!!!!! I highly doubt it was even close to that. But, it was a very nice and solid little light so I am surly going to buy it if I ever make my way back to Lowes. For 20 bucks, it would be nice even if it wasn't that bright. Anybody have one of these?

 

[mossyoak]

yes they are pretty neat

 

[AnotherDaveH]

Got mine at Costco - 2 for $28! They are bright. ~120 lumens may be a little optimistic. Both of mine have a somewhat annoying shadow from the bulb pins in the beam. A great little light for the price.

 

[Turt]

nice light... I would imagine that the maxfire would have a better beam for the same price if you have access to them over there.

 

[MaxaBaker]

no, no maxfires. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

But, I really like the look of that little Spyder. I don't care much about the beam. It's not and wouldn't be my EDC, so it's unimportant to me. It's just a cool little light.

 

[StuU]

The Spyder uses the same bulb as the Brinkman LX which is rated at around 75 lumens. The reflector doesn't give a real good beam. And the switch is very very cheaply built and doesn't have momentary on. It turns on/off after pushing in and then releasing.

But not bad for some interesting mod projects. I wouldn't pay more than the Costco 2 for $28 deal.

 

[MaxaBaker]

Thanks for your responses everybody. Seems like a worthwhile buy, even if it does have a few flaws.

 

[cobb]

Wonder if you can put the p61 bulb in it?

 

[Turt]

no way that the p61 would fit. The bezel is too small. I just tried to fit one of those bugout gear ones. Not even close... would have been real cool though... It does have really nice output with the stock bulb though.

 

[StuU]

This light has plenty of modability. It has room enough for one of the Sandwich Shop converter boards + LuxIII + 17/20mm reflector. I was able to buy 10 of these lights on surplus sale and have modded 2 of them for various applications.