Looking for a picture - 9P + A19....

[KDOG3]

I'm trying to decide if I want to get a 9P + A19 from the Custom BST section for a poor mans M4 but I would like to see if it would seem too "unwieldy" and if I should just stick to a 9P instead. I'm searching as we speak but I was wondering if anyone had some really good pics available. Thanks....

 

[tsmccull]

You'll also need some sort of turbohead if you want to replicate the M4. It's about 2.5" in dia.

 

[ElectronGuru]

I'm not happy with the photo, but it looks something like this:

 

[angelofwar]

Any 4-Cell SF will appear un-weildy, but the MN60 puts out the best incan beam of any hand held SF. I can see further with it than I can with my M6 as the beam is more laser beam like on the MN60 than the MN20. To offset the "unwieldiness" of it, I use the finger loop combat ring. Hope this was able to help you decide.

 

[KDOG3]

Thanks thats a great pic! I think that just might be a tad too big....

 

[Paladin]

I ran a defacto "12P" (9P + A19) back when Digilight was around. The lamp is now in a Leef 2x18650 body running on 4 primary cells. It's a sock drawer light so the length is not an issue.

Using the head from a SF M2 results in much better balance than when a Turbo head is used.

Paladin

 

[Kestrel]

I would like to see if it would seem too "unwieldy" and if I should just stick to a 9P instead.

I have been wondering the same thing.

I wonder if the 'combat ring' of a SF C3 would reduce the 'unwieldiness' of a C3 + A19 combo. When I get my C3 bored for 18mm's, I like the idea of being able to run 2x 18650's if necessary - a capacity gain of ~75% over 2x 18500 (2600 mAh vs 1500 mAh) for only ~35mm extra length.

 

[kelmo]

Yo KDOG3,

I use a poorman's M4 every once in a while. The measured length of that setup is roughly equivilent to the M4's. The big difference is no cooling fins and the 9P battery tube is much thicker. It is a well proportioned light IMHO. Plus you can scale it down to a poorman's M3 sans combat rings.

My PMM4 cost me $200 to build and that includes a SF diffuser and a extra MN15 LA. I love the Marketplace.

Using the C3 body with the A19 is ugly. I have tried it too.

If the price is right get it and don't regret it!

 

[KDOG3]

I'm still debating on which setup to go with. Its such a hard decision. Decisions, decisions...

One one hand I want a 4 cell ( 2x18650, 4x123s' ) for ultimate power and flexibilty. I could use the 2x18650s until I needed to fall back on primaries. I carry one of those 4 CR123a spares' carriers - 1 spare for my Ra clicky and the other 3 spares for the 9P when I take off the A19. However thats' my issue - should I bother with the trouble with removing the A19 everytime I want to use my 3 primary back ups. So I'm kinda thinking of just getting the 9P by itself, 2x18500s' and the 3 back-up primaries when I need them.

I'm probably over-thinking this by a truckload.....

 

[kosPap]

how about 2x17500 or 18500? (the column is as long a 3 CR123s) VERY convenient and versatile setup in both LED AND high power incandescent!

 

[kelmo]

...I carry one of those 4 CR123a spares' carriers...
I'm probably over-thinking this by a truckload.....

Get a SC2, then you will have a spare MN60 with a reload and 2 reloads for your single celled light.