E2D has a serious bite!

[Lightguy27]

Hi all! Well I picked up an E2D this morning at my local Basspro and it was love at first shine. This thing is like an L4, only black, with teeth and incan! So my freinds and I decided to take the quads out and knowing we would probably not be leaving till 9 or so I took my new E2D, my L4, an SC1 and a G3 equipped with a P91 with the P90 and fresh batts sitting in the carrier. So we get there, take the quads off the trucks and head out on some new trails exploring when we come accross this old abandoned car with brush, swamp water and bullet holse riddled in the side.(My cheeks tightened a little if you know what I mean) Well being the destructive person I am, I decided to give my new toy's teeth some trial by fire. I put some gloves on, held it firmly and drove the bezel right into the windshield. This particular windshield was lamanated so it did't shatter and was a bit tougher. But it might have well been a tough steak because I let my E2D go and it's teeth were fully sunken into the glass, with the light firmly sticking out. I looked at it for a minute and finally ripped it out. Not one scratch on the light or window! So with it having proved itself I let my buddies smash out the unlamanated side windows. Needless to say the light performed flawlessly. Oh, and after all of this the E2D was a big help in loading the quads up on the trucks.


-Evan

 

[SureAddicted]

WOW...lol...i wasnt expecting that kind of a test, but its a real world test. Your brave putting your new E2D through that kind of a test. Great to hear that theres not a scratch on it. Nice to see you can rely on it in case of an emergency.

How does it compare to your L4? Now I have to sit and wait for mine.

Steve

 

[DaFABRICATA]

I opened up someones skull with mine and ate their brains!!!:naughty:

 

[Lightguy27]

Well the L4 is definetly brighter, but it's also hard to compare because the L4 has a HUGE flood beam while the E2D has a tight smaller hot spot with some dimmer spill. A little less bright than a P60. And as for me being brave, I guess it was because it was brand new but I was confident in SF and their quality and ruggedness. I did it because why have a strike bezel and never strike anything with it? And it was loads of fun!! Well the E2D is a real winner and you will definetly like it.

-Evan

 

[Lightguy27]

I opened up someones skull with mine and ate their brains!!!:naughty:

Yummy...

-Evan

 

[DaFABRICATA]

I have a black KL4 on an E2D body and swaped the strike bezel onto my L4.....The LED is a bit more shock resistant.

It looks really cool!:thumbsup:

Nice story by the way! I too am one that actually uses my lights and don't mind scratches, dings, scuffs, & wear. :devil:

I still have skull and brain matter on the bezel....I figured I'll just eat it later on, kind like beef jerky!:duh2:

 

[Lightguy27]

I think I am going to buy a black KL4 and stick it on the E2D. Can you swap the Bezel on an E2D with the KL4? Than you would have a black L4D.

-Evan

 

[Lightguy27]

I still have skull and brain matter on the bezel....I figured I'll just eat it later on, kind like beef jerky!:duh2:

Mmmmmmm..... Just like Momma used to make.

-Evan

 

[DaFABRICATA]

I think I am going to buy a black KL4 and stick it on the E2D. Can you swap the Bezel on an E2D with the KL4? Than you would have a black L4D.

-Evan

Yes you can! the threads are the same and it screws right on.

 

[SureAddicted]

To use the KL4, im pretty sure you need a E2C adaptor, im not 100%..but there are people here who would know more.

Steve

 

[Grox]

To use the KL4, im pretty sure you need a E2C adaptor, im not 100%..but there are people here who would know more.

Steve

The KL4 fits straight onto E series bodies No need for an adapter.

 

[SureAddicted]

Damn, didn't realise how much the KL4 costs. SF has it on their site for $129, while they advertised the E1B Backup for $110 not that long ago. Ill think ill be picking up the E1B and leave my E2D incan.

Great, more waiting for the E1B.

Steve

 

[Lightguy27]

No no adapter is needed because they are both executive series. I was asking if the front bezel on the E2D's head would fit on a KL with its front bezel removed. I was pretty sure it would work but their could have been variations in thread type or something. But if it will fit, Ill buy a Black KL:4, take the strike bezel off the E2D and put it on the L4. Creating a L4D. It would look like this:

This is AzGb's avatar. I think he is the first to come up with the L4D.

-Evan

 

[Lightguy27]

Damn, didn't realise how much the KL4 costs. SF has it on their site for $129, while they advertised the E1B Backup for $110 not that long ago. Ill think ill be picking up the E1B and leave my E2D incan.

Great, more waiting for the E1B.

Steve

Is the E1B back on their site? If it is'nt I don't think it will be for sale for a while. I say get the E2D now and save for the E1B. Although, as soon as the E1B's come out Im gettin one!

-Evan

 

[SureAddicted]

The E1B isn't back on their site. I doubt we'll see it for months. I'm definitely getting the E2D, I also wouldn't mind a LED. I'll just wait till they release the E1B and pounce on it.

Was considering the L4, and I probably would choose it over the E1B. I'm a bit put off about color rendition associated with LEDs. Are you happy with your L4, and how does it compare with the P90?

Steve

 

[DaFABRICATA]

The L4 has a very floody beam and the throw is ok.
The P90 will throw much further and incandecents give better color rendering.

The KL4 and P90 are completely different beams.

The KL4 will illuminate damn near everything in a 25'-40 area
The P90 will throw a LOT farther and has a very useful spill beam.

Another option would be to purchase a G&P tactical head that fits the 6P & 9P and buy one of the LED drop-ins as well as a E-C adaptor. You will have a larger strike bezel and a great LED option as well as incandecent bulbs. That will help to keep costs down. You can find the G&P bezels at Lighthound.com and the LED drop-ins here on CPF B/S/T in the Marketplace.
Black KL4's are kinda hard to come by and usually sell for a premium price to to rarity. They usually come on the Scoutlight Weaponlights.

Hope this helps......Surefire Legos are fun!!! SO MANY OPTIONS!!!

 

[DaFABRICATA]

The KX2 head is also available in Black. Add a McE2S 2-stage switch from the Shoppe and you will have a great light with to levels of brightness and awesome runtime.

 

[SureAddicted]

Another option would be to purchase a G&P tactical head that fits the 6P & 9P and buy one of the LED drop-ins as well as a E-C adaptor. You will have a larger strike bezel and a great LED option as well as incandecent bulbs. That will help to keep costs down.

I was going to go that route using incan, didn't really think much of the LED dropin, but as you said its a much cheaper option. The KL4 also costs as much as another SF.

Steve

 

[Hoghead]

Deleted, question was already answered.

 

[rtt]

You can get the new cree KX2 in black HA. I think the cost is around $66.00.