HDS Systems EDC # 16

[Hogokansatsukan]

I also have a question. A few pages back, the possibility of a Ti version of the new Tactical light was mentioned. Now, I have always hoped for a Ti Rotary at some point. However, the new Tactical interface does not appear to be something I would use.

So, are the insides of both a Rotary and a Tactical similar enough, that, if/when a Ti Tactical is made, a standard Rotary one could easily be made as well?

The Tactical and Rotary are identical except for the programing. The Executives (Clicky's) utilize the same heads and electronics however the switches are obviously quite different.
There is a good chance of a Titanium coming out this year in both Rotary and Clicky. It may take 6 months or more, but it is being planned.

 

[Z-Tab]

Great news! I will prepare my Paypal account for a Ti Rotary. Six months should be plenty of time to get the $$$.

 

[the.Mtn.Man]

Yes, it will be compatible with the current Rotary lights.

Sweet! \o/

 

[pjandyho]

I'll take some pictures comparing an older model Rotary and the new cw Rotary 250 later today.
I think the emitter used is an xpg2 and the tint of the cool white is less blueish than on the older model.

That would be great! I kind of liked the XP-G2 on my Quark and was wondering if the new HDS would be the same. Of course I do understand that tint could vary depending on the binning as well.

 

[pjandyho]

There is a good chance of a Titanium coming out this year in both Rotary and Clicky. It may take 6 months or more, but it is being planned.

This is some fantastic news! I just hope that financially I would be adequate when the time comes.

 

[Snareman]

I was at Henry's yesterday picking up a new model to test and I totally spaced it. I know "bad CPFer! Bad! Bad!"
I will try to remember when I'm there on Tuesday.

OK. Great. Thanks. The rotary pocket clip is kind of like big foot and the Lochness monster. We have heard its out there but it seems to be very elusive in finding. ;-)

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

OK. Great. The rotary pocket clip has been seen about as much as big foot and the Lochness monster. ;-)

Ha ha, I just hope it doesn't look like the old deep MOLLE clip. :green:

 

[neutralwhite]

any picture of the 219B tint anyone please?.
BIG thanks.

 

[slumber]

any picture of the 219B tint anyone please?.
BIG thanks.

In Hogo's post, #4303 of this thread, the 219B is the one in the middle.

 

[marinemaster]

Hogo, when you refer to Executive clikcy are you referring to flush button as opposed to raised button ?

 

[Houdiny]

As promised, here are some pictures showing the differences between the old and the new Rotary. I really like the new tint!
Additionally, there's a picture of a Nichia 219A (not B) and a picture of a high CRI XPG emitter, all photos were made under the same circumstances.
As always, it's kinda hard to get the photos close to the subjective tint, and it's a matter of different monitor calibrations. To me and on my screen, my pictures are close to real life, although the Nichia is whiter and there's no hint of green visible in the new Rotary's tint.

 

[pjandyho]

Wow thank you for the beam shots! The cool white does indeed look better now on the new light. Might not be so afraid to get the cool white now if I were to ever get another rotary. Thanks once again for taking the time and effort to do this.

 

[Houdiny]

Yeah, the xpg2 is pretty nice. I haven't seen an xpg2 equipped light with a bad tint so far.
However, I always liked the tint of my old Rotary as well whereas I kinda dislike the hcri XPG. Too much of that brownish color...

 

[broonzbane]

The Tactical and Rotary are identical except for the programing. The Executives (Clicky's) utilize the same heads and electronics however the switches are obviously quite different.
There is a good chance of a Titanium coming out this year in both Rotary and Clicky. It may take 6 months or more, but it is being planned.

So what are the odds of Henry releasing Cerakoted versions of the new lights this year? If he plans on it, do you know what colors?

Thanks, Hogo!

broonzbane

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[erehwyrevekool]

Yes, the new 17670 will be acme thread. There is already a17670 tube that exist for the non-acme Clicky, but it's a rather rare animal...

There is a 17670 tube up for sale on Market Place WTS by flip!
:wave:

 

[Kid9P]

There is a 17670 tube up for sale on Market Place WTS by flip!
:wave:

Unfortunately that 17670 tube will only fit older HDS lights such as the B42, U60 and Novatac lights.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

OK. Great. Thanks. The rotary pocket clip is kind of like big foot and the Lochness monster. We have heard its out there but it seems to be very elusive in finding. ;-)

But Big Foot does exist. I've seen him! Didn't get a photo though. I've seen aliens as well... they are hiking through the southern border.
I will get a photo... of the clip that is.

Hogo, when you refer to Executive clikcy are you referring to flush button as opposed to raised button ?

The Executive series are also known as the "Clicky's". It does not matter if the tail has an extended button or flush.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

So what are the odds of Henry releasing Cerakoted versions of the new lights this year? If he plans on it, do you know what colors?

Thanks, Hogo!

broonzbane

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More than likely, they will be offered (I need one too!). If offered, I'm sure they will be the same colors as before. I don't have any idea when this may happen though. A lot will depend upon the reliability of the current shop producing the heads, battery tubes, and tails.

 

[broonzbane]

More than likely, they will be offered (I need one too!). If offered, I'm sure they will be the same colors as before. I don't have any idea when this may happen though. A lot will depend upon the reliability of the current shop producing the heads, battery tubes, and tails.

Thanks for giving me hope, Hogo!

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[plaguem]

a titanium rotary... ahh... i didn't need to know thaaaaattt!!!!