indigon
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Good to know, thanks.🤙
Wish I had found these sooner!
HDS Systems #23
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Wish I had found these sooner!
First time trying the SDR50 (LH351D 5000k) High CRI. Im actually impressed with the tint and I think it’s a fantastic LED. Becoming one of my favorites. Extra 100 lumens is a nice bonus as well.
SDR50 left- XHP35 HI 4500k Right
SDR50 Left- 519a 5000k Right
SDR50 left- XHP35 HI 4500k Right
SDR50 Left- 519a 5000k Right
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jon_slider
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great photos,
glad youre enjoying the LH351d,
wider hotspot and 50% more lumens cant be all bad ;-)
glad youre enjoying the LH351d,
wider hotspot and 50% more lumens cant be all bad ;-)
indigon
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Quick and dirty ceiling beam shots from about 6 feet away on lower level 13. Keep in mind my lights are shrouded with vinyl Novacaps so technically the beams don't cross. Completely unscientific comparison.
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NA52 is becoming my favorite led in my collection
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Same. Stellar emitter.
indigon
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Have been packing the NA52 around for a little while now. The subtle CRI detail improvement is growing on me, outstanding EDC light overall. 👍
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I know it’s been mentioned before but i can’t find it now, what exactly are the novacaps?
Pieces of rubber that are hard to find now
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I recall first seeing them a long time ago, but not owning a HDS back then i saw no use in getting them, now i'm kinda keen on getting something similar for both my HDS and MDC.Pieces of rubber that are hard to find now
indigon
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This is the old link for the Novatac Caps. As mentioned they haven't been available for a while. The tailcap is made for a raised button and doesn't stay on HDS lights well, tends to fall off without some type of stickum or something. Doesn't work on flush button HDS tailcaps.
My solution was to place the Novatac tailcap under the front cap. It stays on well and gives it a bulbous look to the front. Super comfortable in hand and you instantly know which is the business end when you grab the light in a hurry. Really great if you have big mitts.
Been using my HDS lights like this for years.
Not to mention the protection given to the light..
Don't know if they will ever be available again.
My solution was to place the Novatac tailcap under the front cap. It stays on well and gives it a bulbous look to the front. Super comfortable in hand and you instantly know which is the business end when you grab the light in a hurry. Really great if you have big mitts.
Been using my HDS lights like this for years.
Not to mention the protection given to the light..
Don't know if they will ever be available again.
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I’m having some thoughts about this with vinyl/PVC tubing. I’ll try to get hold of some and get back to you with the results.This is the old link for the Novatac Caps. As mentioned they haven't been available for a while. The tailcap is made for a raised button and doesn't stay on HDS lights well, tends to fall off without some type of stickum or something. Doesn't work on flush button HDS tailcaps.
My solution was to place the Novatac tailcap under the front cap. It stays on well and gives it a bulbous look to the front. Super comfortable in hand and you instantly know which is the business end when you grab the light in a hurry. Really great if you have big mitts.
Been using my HDS lights like this for years.
Not to mention the protection given to the light..
Don't know if they will ever be available again.
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Hi, I had a similar idea and bought some caps off ebay. I used a leather punch. The results are pretty good. I am out of town so can't share pictures. But this is very doable.
Here's what I used for the front:
1" Black Vinyl Rubber Flexible Round Tube Tubing Pipe End Cover Caps | eBay
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And for the tail:
1" Black Vinyl Rubber Flexible Round Tube Tubing Pipe End Cover Caps | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1" Black Vinyl Rubber Flexible Round Tube Tubing Pipe End Cover Caps at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
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WarriorOfLight
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Since the "holster Thread "(https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/hds-systems-edc-holsters-1.449018/) is now in the "Sold/Expired/Completed" section I post my finding here:
It is the "Tatonka Tool Pocket S". This holster does not have any plastic or metal, only a velcro to keep the holster closed
It is the "Tatonka Tool Pocket S". This holster does not have any plastic or metal, only a velcro to keep the holster closed
Nice holster. I like the simplicity of it. Sometimes I use my vintage Leatherman holster. Most minimum profile and ease of use holster I have found
tech25
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maybe that will even work with the 18500 body. I might have to get one.
Just wanted to say the shipping on my new NA52 Executive was extremely fast. Secondly, this 519a is very nice. The high CRI paired with 5200k is very pleasing to the eye. Definitely a win.
SDR50 left. NA52 right
NA52 left, SDR50 right
SDR50 left. NA52 right
NA52 left, SDR50 right
PoliceScannerMan
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Nice clickies 😎
I really enjoy using them. Perfection in hand without clips
