Help Me Choose Setups For My Leef/Surefire Hosts!

[RichS]

I finally received my three Leef bodies and accompanying Surefire heads/tailcaps. There are multiple options I could go with on these and for the investment (and unfortunate light sales) I've made on these, I'd like your help with getting the nicest setups that are tried and true, or maybe not yet tried but that should be awesome...


I only have a few requirements for these setups:

• Rechargeable, using 18650 or 18500
• Incandescent except for the 1x18650 host
• Bright but safe

UPDATED:

Thanks for the great Ideas!! Here is the options I have so far:



1x18650 Leef/SF C2 Head

• 18650 w/ Malkoff M30
• 18650 w/ LF HO-4 (150 lumen) or LF EO-4 (190 Lumen)
• M3 Head (C-M adapter), EO-M3, 2 x AW IMR16340
• Dereelight 3SD dropin - Q3 5A (warm white) or R2

2x18500 Leef/SF C2 Head

• FM D26 socket+FM1794 w/ 2x18500
• SF P91 w/ 2x18500
• Any other good options??

2x18650 Leef/SF M3 Head

• MN-11 w/ 2x18650
• EO-M3 w/ 2x18650
• Add: FM14 beam diffuser, Custom tailcap by RPM, SF Z33 lanyard
• Where can I get an SW01 tailcap for this?

Here's a few pics of my soon to be favorite lights... :devil:

Thanks in advance for your help!!

-Rich

 

[Ray1968]

2x18650 Leef/SF M3 Head

• FM MN Bi-Pin socket+WA1111 w/ 2x18650

That socket and bulb will work in an M3 head (Z46)?

I have a Leef 2x18650 with an M3 head. I use either an MN11 or an EO-M3.

 

[RichS]

That socket and bulb will work in an M3 head (Z46)?

I have a Leef 2x18650 with an M3 head. I use either an MN11 or an EO-M3.

Whooops - I just looked and you're right! I just assumed since both the M6 head and M3 head fit that it would work..I almost ordered another FM MN bi-pin holder!! That's why I posted this..I need help..

I'll add the MN-11 and EO-M3 as options. Which do you like better with your Leef M3 setup?

 

[Ray1968]

The MN11 has a brighter hot-spot, but an odd beam shape. It looks like a rectangle (at least mine does). Not a game-breaker by any means, I've just never seen a beam with that shape.

The EO-M3 is a tad less bright and has more of an egg-shaped beam. I'll try to get some beam shots later tonight with my cheap little Cannon SD600.

 

[cl0123]

The M3 head or Z46 bezel will not accommodate the Fivemega Bi-Pin MN holder. The opening in the Z46 is narrower. The MN20, MN15, etc for the KT4 turboheads are just a little wider than the MN10 or MN11.

Did you buy the Z46 a la carte? That's my favorite "form" bezel. However, the KT4 turbo does push out more light and with a wider footprint. A Bi-Pin holder is a good accessory for the KT4 turbohead.

With Aloha,

Clarence

 

[shomie911]

Wow, I REALLY want 2x 18650 HA Leef body with an M3 head.

It looks amazing! :thumbsup:

An SW01/2 tailcap would make it look perfect though.

 

[shomie911]

Just thought of something cool.

M3 Head
Leef 18650 body
EO-M3
2 x AW IMR16340

The cells might not fit tightly inside but that would be a sleek little high-output setup.

I have a Surefire C2 with a KT2 Turbohead and a MN16 with the AW IMR16340.

It has ridiculous throw and a lot of brightness for the size.

The new LiMn cells are very cool. I'm just waiting for someone to make a Warm-White MC-E or P7 that runs off one AW IMR16340. :twothumbs

Now that would be impressive.

 

[bridgman]

For the 18650 + C2 head you could do a lot worse than a Lumens Factory 3.7V bulb. I'm running the 150 lumen one on a 17670, seems to work real nice.

 

[Daniel_sk]

Well, I have been buying parts for a Leef setup myself in the last few days.

I decided to build this setup:
SF Z46 head (M3 head) + Leef 2x18650 + SF Z41 tailcap + LF EO-M3 (+ SF Z33 lanyard)

This should provide nice bright incan light for about 60 minutes ( 280 - 188 lumens). Plus a possibility to upgrade to a LED when Surefire finally finishes the KL9 LED head (looks the same as a Z46 head).

I have all the parts on the way to me, except the AW 18650 batteries - which are currently out of stock :shakehead (he should get new stock within the next week).

 

[Ray1968]

I'm having trouble getting beam shots with my cheap little SD600 since it doesn't allow manual settings. I'll try again later.

Here's a couple pics of the light though. Z46 head, FM14 beam diffuser, Leef 2x18650, custom tailcap by CPFer RPM:

 

[shomie911]

I'm having trouble getting beam shots with my cheap little SD600 since it doesn't allow manual settings. I'll try again later.

Here's a couple pics of the light though. Z46 head, FM14 beam diffuser, Leef 2x18650, custom tailcap by CPFer RPM:

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Very sharp looking light.

I've got to get myself one of those M3 heads and a Leef body. :broke:

 

[^^Nova^^]

I have been toying with the idea of a Leef 1x18650 with C2 head and a Dereelight 3SD dropin with the Q3 5A warm white LED. Runs off a single lion cell, with 100% - 50% - 5%.

Might have to get a dropin and try it with a 6P and 17670 first...

Nova

 

[^^Nova^^]

I'm having trouble getting beam shots with my cheap little SD600 since it doesn't allow manual settings. I'll try again later.

Here's a couple pics of the light though. Z46 head, FM14 beam diffuser, Leef 2x18650, custom tailcap by CPFer RPM:

Sweet!!! Who needs a M@g when it is possible to build something like that? :candle:

Think I had better start saving...

Nova

 

[RichS]

The MN11 has a brighter hot-spot, but an odd beam shape. It looks like a rectangle (at least mine does). Not a game-breaker by any means, I've just never seen a beam with that shape.

The EO-M3 is a tad less bright and has more of an egg-shaped beam. I'll try to get some beam shots later tonight with my cheap little Cannon SD600.

Thanks for the info. I'm fine with an odd beam-shape if it's got good output and decent spill - I'm used to the odd beam my TL-3 hotwire created.

Beam shots would be great - thanks!!

The M3 head or Z46 bezel will not accommodate the Fivemega Bi-Pin MN holder.

Did you buy the Z46 a la carte? That's my favorite "form" bezel. However, the KT4 turbo does push out more light and with a wider footprint. A Bi-Pin holder is a good accessory for the KT4 turbohead.

Yep, fortunately Ray1968 clued me into that before I pulled the trigger on another $50 MN bi-pin holder...

Yep, I bought the Z46 on it's own - I really like it. I know the KT4 would have a wider footprint, but I already have the M6 rechargeable WA1111..

Wow, I REALLY want 2x 18650 HA Leef body with an M3 head.

It looks amazing! :thumbsup:

An SW01/2 tailcap would make it look perfect though.

Thanks - I can't wait to get it finished and get it outside!

I know - I've got to get an SW01 for this light! But where can I get one?? I added this question to the OP - hopefully someone has one they will sell me..

Just thought of something cool.

M3 Head
Leef 18650 body
EO-M3
2 x AW IMR16340

The cells might not fit tightly inside but that would be a sleek little high-output setup.

I have a Surefire C2 with a KT2 Turbohead and a MN16 with the AW IMR16340.

Awesome idea - just so happens that I have two of the IMR16340s on the way...:devil:

For the 18650 + C2 head you could do a lot worse than a Lumens Factory 3.7V bulb. I'm running the 150 lumen one on a 17670, seems to work real nice.

Yet another good idea for the 18650. Thanks!

Well, I have been buying parts for a Leef setup myself in the last few days.

I decided to build this setup:
SF Z46 head (M3 head) + Leef 2x18650 + SF Z41 tailcap + LF EO-M3 (+ SF Z33 lanyard)

I think I'll probably end up getting the LF EO-M3 and the MN 11. I really like the SF beam patterns, with larger spot and spill, but I will also want to use this light as a thrower, and the LF lamps definitely have the edge there.

Great suggestions!!

 

[RichS]

I'm having trouble getting beam shots with my cheap little SD600 since it doesn't allow manual settings. I'll try again later.

Here's a couple pics of the light though. Z46 head, FM14 beam diffuser, Leef 2x18650, custom tailcap by CPFer RPM:

Ok, now that is one sweet looking light! This to me is the ultimate setup for this light. I'm going to get that diffuser and I'd like to get an SW01 or a custom tailcap like that one. Does RPM still make these??

 

[Daniel_sk]

I'd recommend posting a WTB on the Marketplace, SW01 tailcaps are sold there from time to time (though a bit too expensive for my taste).

I considered a SW01 tailcap - but it's probably less reliable, adds more length to the flashlight and Mark from LF said that you better don't use clickies with the new IMR lamps (which I might try in the future).

EDIT: I mixed up the SW01 and SW02, the SW01 is actually a twisty.

 

[brighterisbetter]

:thumbsup: I've got that exact same light, only my RPM switch has trits installed, and it's not an incan. It's at present getting a little Milky surgery, but should be back in a few weeks. I probably won't use the beam shaper with mine though. Will post pics too.

Just thought of something cool.

M3 Head
Leef 18650 body
EO-M3
2 x AW IMR16340

The cells might not fit tightly inside but that would be a sleek little high-output setup.

This would indeed be a neat setup, but I don't think Leef offers a 1x18650 C-M tube though, could be wrong. You'd need to use a C-M Leef adapter, which Lighthound is out of stock at the moment. Feel free to correct me if I'm mistaken.

 

[Ray1968]

Hopefully B@rt mails my trits before he leaves for his exotic vacation

 

[brighterisbetter]

I considered a SW01 tailcap - but it's probably less reliable, adds more length to the flashlight and Mark from LF said that you better don't use clickies with the new IMR lamps (which I might try in the future).

:thinking: I thought an SW01 was a momentary twisty. Are you thinking of the SW02?

 

[Daniel_sk]

:thinking: I thought an SW01 was a momentary twisty. Are you thinking of the SW02?

Sorry, you are right - I was thinking about the SW02 when I was writing the message.