LunaSol Review w/Pictures and Picture Comparison

[jeffb]

Received McGizmo's remarkable LunaSol, earlier this week. Have been focusing on keeping flashlights for use and daily carry. Was concerned that the LunaSol 27mm head was too large for carry, however the combination flood and Cree beam was too intriguing to pass up.

I have had the good fortune to handle many McGizmo offerings from the original McLux, Aleph's, PD's, Ti III, Mule and a few others

My preference is pocket carry and I have one of Matts' (Holester fame) "sleeves" that I slide a PD (or Aleph2, Ti III) and it resides in a front pants pocket.

The best beam has been the Ti III or Ti-PD-S and covers most of my needs for daily use. I "puppy walk" with a HD45 (Lux V)or Surefire U2 and use a Mule type or Spy 005 for inside and adjusted for nighttime use.

My carry rotation is Nautilus (123), Spy 007, or TnC AA Flu-Pic Seoul.

The Luna Sol has the best finish fit and workmanship of any Ti light I have owned. The "flood" low is an unbelievable artifact free flood beam for many normal tasks and illuminated a nice area (similar but seemingly more useful than the Mule "high"). The Cree that illuminated with the second level high is amazing, utilizing the Nichia flood ring low and adds a bright spot throw beam that is distinctive and unusual in my experience.....very useful for both indoor and outdoor nighttime use. (LunaSol may become a "dog walker", too). May add beam shots, later.

I believe that this light can be pocket carried.

Bernie has beamshots and runtimes listed in LunaSol FAQ, McGizmo forum.

 

[jeffb]

Comparison to perhaps some familiar lights :nana:

LunSol, Aleph 2 (Luxeon III Led)

Spy 005, LunaSol, Nautilus (bare proto)

Surefire U2 (Leef 18650 body and Tailcap w/McClicky),far left, Surfire E1e far right

jeffb

 

[Pumaman]

Nice pics!
looking forward to my short time with one.

 

[Daniel_sk]

Surefire U2 (Leef 18650 body and Tailcap w/McClicky),far left, Surfire E1e far right

jeffb

Wow, that's pretty small. I've always imagined the Lunasol as a much bigger flashlight.

 

[yaesumofo]

MIne has come.
I agree completly that even when compared to Don's "older" offerings which were very nice the :unasol pushes the TI finish envelope. It is even nicer...if that is possible. It is most visable in the details which are fine. No doubt the lunasol's beam is unusual. The combination of the wide beam and spot is very good outside at light. the illumnation area is very large...
Very unusual.
Cool light
Yaesumofo


Nice really nice.
When mine comes I will also make some comparson shots just for the fun of it.
Yaesumofo

 

[Thujone]

I just about freaked when i read you have a Spy 007 in your edc rotation already.... But I see in the pics it is a 005.. Not nice to tease that way!

 

[KingSmono]

Bump for my favorite light!

It's been a over a year since this review was posted... anybody else still love their LunaSol 27 as much as I do???

 

[Oddjob]

Just picked up a LS20 and I love it. Can't believe how smooth the twisting is. When I had a Ti PD It was quite gritty when twisting but the Lunasol is as smooth as my Al PD.