GP680 G&P

[The-David]

I tried searching the forums but did not get any return on GP680. Can anyone tell me if this light is worth the $$$ or not? I am looking for something similar to this, The N30 is an amazing light for the money but so ugly. I am willing to go about $500 on my first HID and just kind of shopping around for now, but wont conceder anything that CPF doesn't say is good. WCG Shop has it for $403 and some nice photos to.

So what do you think of that light and if its not good than what else?

 

[mtbkndad]

Look at the link below-
You need to know that the photos were taken with a 5000K bulb in the Scorpion that was sent to Flavio for the test. The normal Scorpion comes with a 6000K bulb and does not perform as well as the photos you see.
Even with the 5000K bulb, the performance and other issues(poor handle design, significantly lower then stated run time, etc.), were enough for Flavio to stop the group buy.

http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=166736&page=4

I am going to write a review proper of the three lights soon, but since my post in the link was added to an existing thread in the marketplace and many of the photo's will be the same I will need to put the review in the HID section of Illumination Forums so I will not be double posting in CPF.

The G & P Scorpion has potential, but really does not completely deliver in it's current form.
The N30 is a better light in every way in terms of performance.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Getting an HID with the power of the N30 and under 4lbs for under $150+ shipping is beautiful to me.
Am I biased because I helped create the N30?
No not really.
Function and economy were the goal of this light from the beginning.
It was the most functional of the three designs that were presented to me.
I do wish the Green would have come out darker, but such is life.

If you want to spend under $500 and don't mind the extra weight over an N30, then take a serious look at the X990.

http://www.brightguy.com/products/X990_HID_Light.php

If you look at the N30 announcement thread you will see beam shots of the X990 and the N30.

If you want something really good looking, then save your $ and get something like the Polarion X1.

Three really nice looking lights would be the.
Polarion Helios, Polarion X1, Surefire Beast 2.
Now those lights have WOW factor whether on or off.
My completely biased opinion regarding those three is that the X1 is the best looking because I like it's compact design and uniform shape.

Take Care,
mtbkndad :wave:

 

[MikeLip]

If you want wow for relatively cheap, you could also look at the Streamlight HID lightbox. Woof, that thing cranks out light. It's get more of a throw than the 990 but less flood, good color temp, and it's very rugged. If you can carry it, you can't beat it. $405 at Brightguy and worth every penny. At that price it's a tossup between the Acro 990 and the Streamlight. Personally I'd go with the 990 because is a great area light and more compact.

 

[Patriot]

Ditto on staying away from the G&P....bad news with that light.


I'm a big fan of the X990. It's the brightest HID that I own and it's been very reliable. Just keep in mind that the batteries only last about 90 days after charging. At almost 7 pounds it's no lightweight but it's very useful for any task where a bunch nicely colored lumens in needed or wanted.

 

[Dr Jekell]

Re: G&P GP680

I was looking @ getting one & putting a new D shape handle on the Rail mount & then getting someone to rip the HID internals out & turn it into a MutiCree Light Monster.

Does any1 think that this is doable?

 

[Patriot]

Re: G&P GP680

I was looking @ getting one & putting a new D shape handle on the Rail mount & then getting someone to rip the HID internals out & turn it into a MutiCree Light Monster.

Does any1 think that this is doable?

Of course it's possible with enough time and money. My take on it is that it would be at least a $1000 project wrapped in a clumsy package. As an HID, I can tolerate a certain amount of bulk or oddity of shape, but as an LED, no way. Too many other elegant, powerful, multi-LED lights like the WiseLED 1500 and others already exist and I couldn't see spending twice the amount of money to mod something into a Chinese shell.

 

[The-David]

WOW glad I asked befor ourdering one, Gess Ile just have to paint the N30 and go with it. Thanks for the amazing amout of info offered.