How comparable is the KT-1 to the P61 LA

[abarth_1200]

Hello everyone, thinking about getting a KT-1 Turbohead to put on my C2, is it worth it, will it make a drastic difference? I usually use my malkolf and RA 170T

I have searched for beamshots tec but didnt find what I was looking for.

How about bulb options, I would rather run it with 2 CR123 so is the N1 bulb my only choice, how mauch voltage does the N2 use I take it its the 9V option. WHat are my other choices, MN15? does it run on 6Volts?

Can you tell im a bit less clued up on incans, any info is great even a link to some informative threads, I have read the stickys too.

 

[abarth_1200]

I think ill stick with LEDs then.

 

[bigchelis]

The KT-1 on your C2 is an excellent choice if you want more throw.

I have these DX 3V CR123 cells that fully charged are 3.3~3.4V and two of them produce some serious throw on the stock N1 lamp. 20K lux at 1m and I get way more with a little more overdriving.

NOTE: AT 6.5V~7V input these N1 lamps might not survive, but you can get the 9V counterpart and use 2 IMR 16340's for similar performance.


bigC

 

[abarth_1200]

Thanks for the info, I only have one big incan light, my 2D ROP which is nice but the beam could look better, I know Surefire do a great job at getting there beams spot on

 

[Chrontius]

The KT-1 on your C2 is an excellent choice if you want more throw.

I have these DX 3V CR123 cells that fully charged are 3.3~3.4V and two of them produce some serious throw on the stock N1 lamp. 20K lux at 1m and I get way more with a little more overdriving.

NOTE: AT 6.5V~7V input these N1 lamps might not survive, but you can get the 9V counterpart and use 2 IMR 16340's for similar performance.


bigC

Bigchelis, are you using lithium iron phosphate to overdrive an N1?

And where did my big long informative post go?

 

[angelofwar]

I had the KT1-HA w/N1 running on my C2...didn't like it...then I moved it to my C3 w/ MN15 for a few days...didn't like it. On either of these, it makes the light too front-heavy, especially if your used to using it in the cigar-grip fashion. The BEAM of the N1 is very nice though...I Loved it! So, I sold my KT1-HA, got a few other lights over the next few years, and got a KT1-BK.

Nothing wrong with the KT1-HA...just, it makes the light all wonkie/off-balance...the P61 put's out a nice, white beam, but I never did like the 20 minute runtime. It's fine for a dedicated "defense light" though.

If you want a good incan thrower, I'd try for a KT1-BK on a G2/6P body with an N1 for starters. Then, you can either go rechargeable with the A14/AN14 or go to a 9V turbohead by adding an A19 with a MN15/16, or , even further, get a 9P + A19 and run the 12V Turbohead lamps from the M4.

As far as the lamps go, from my experience, the 9V lamps (M3/M6) all put out oblong beams (which you will either love or hate), while the 6 and 12V models put out very tight hot-spots, which is what I prefer. The N1 is a nice thrower in a small package, while the MN60 (12V/M4) will typically out throw the M6 one's just due to the tighter hot spot.

Lot's of info, but it'll stick with ya eventually. Hope this helps Arbath.

 

[leukos]

There's a couple of pictures in this old thread comparing the M3T head to the M3 head, which should look similar to a comparison between the KT1 with N1 and a P60 module: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=109511

 

[abarth_1200]

Thanks AOW, that did help. I saw a good deal over at the MP so I thought I would get some more info before I bought it, Ill keep my eye out for the KT1-BK to go on my 6P first.