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Re: New Maratac AA $29

Patriot said:
Yes, good observation, and these were the two "feet" that I spoke of the fit into two machined grooves on the tail. It almost sounds as if tbenedict's ring was rotating despite this design but I can't imagine how. Even if it did rotate one, pulling the two "bends" out of the grooves, the next time that th ring moved it would seat back into position, at least eventually. I would enjoy seeing a video of a rotating ring because the idea almost seems to defy logic. Once those to bends pull out, the ring looses most of it's grip. In other words, there's hardly any friction left to hold it attached to the light. I would expect it to re-seat itself or come completely off, but I wouldn't expect it to rotate around. I guess anything is possible though, not having witnessed this myself.
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Yes, my AAA has the two feet, but the ring is not snug enough in the channel to keep the feet in the two small grooves. Due to the reports of them breaking, I did not want the try and bend them much. Glad to hear mine is more of a fluke than the norm.
 
Re: New Maratac AA $29

tbenedict said:
Due to the reports of them breaking, I did not want the try and bend them much. Glad to hear mine is more of a fluke than the norm.
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Reports? I've only seen ONE report and the ring broke while being replaced after having been removed from the light.

Anyone hear of any other 'breakage'?
 
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I love this light, it is a dream to mod, no locktite on the L.E. justs screws right out and has a nifty black centering ring to make sure the emitter is dead nuts center. Just installed a Q3- 5A for the hell of it. I hope this one makes it to titamium.

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Re: New Maratac AA $29

piper said:
Reports? I've only seen ONE report and the ring broke while being replaced after having been removed from the light.

Anyone hear of any other 'breakage'?
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That's what I meant, brittle/hard enough that they were breaking when removed. I've removed mine a few times with out incident. I can see where they would pull off the light if they were made too soft.
 
Re: New Maratac AA $29

piper said:
Reports? I've only seen ONE report and the ring broke while being replaced after having been removed from the light.

Anyone hear of any other 'breakage'?
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Yeah there have been a few over in the AAA thread. You'll have to sift through it.




Olrac, very cool. I like the centering device and I'm sure you didn't mind the lack of Gorilla glue / epoxy / red loctite. 🙂 Just a "heads-up" though, even the AAA light never made it to titanium.
 
Re: New Maratac AA $29

I just got mine in the mail this morning!!!!

These lights are awesome and I think that everyone needs one.

Way to go CountyComm and Patriot!!!!

Merry Christmas everyone 🙂
 
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Mine will be here the 5th. 😀

I will need a Q5 5B to swap ASAP, IF I can find one!
If anyone has a couple of spare R2 WH or Q5 5B XP-E's on tiny boards please let me know. Send a PM.
 
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Sgt. LED said:
Mine will be here the 5th. 😀

I will need a Q5 5B to swap ASAP, IF I can find one!
If anyone has a couple of spare R2 WH or Q5 5B XP-E's on tiny boards please let me know. Send a PM.
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I'm pretty sure right now the highest available 5A tint is Q4 and cutter has them. The R2 neutrals wan't be available until early next year or so I have read. CPF member eprom has Q3-5A XP-E's available now, that's what I put into mine. It is pretty easy to reflow old emitter off existing board and reflow on the new one using a soldering iron
 
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Re: New Maratac AA $29

olrac said:
It is pretty easy to reflow old emitter off existing board and reflow on the new one using a soldering iron
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Looking at your picture, the LED replacement looks like cake. I think it's so cool that they used a centering shim in there. It's really neat that CC listened to what we had to say and improved everything from the AAA version.
 
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Patriot, great response, I'm more of a fan of L-M-H but that was a great, gentlemanly response. Much appreciated.

guiri said:
Either that or find someone that will ship one to you.
I'd be happy to if no one offers.
George
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George, be careful what you offer or you may get more than just a few who would offer you some funds to purchase and send us one. :devil::grin2:
 
Re: New Maratac AA $29

Had the chance to use mine for real tonight during a short duration power outage (30mins) due to the winds we're having in the northeast.

I was outside in my yard lit fairly well in moonlight checking my car covers and perimeter patrol. The lowest level spill is just barely less than full moonlight with a good sized hotspot, plenty IMO to walk with and use in the house.
Def buying a cpl extras for gifts and in the truck. If only one came in ACU or grey parkerizing:thumbsup:
 
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Thx bansuri:poke: now i'm going to be forced to buy a cpl in tac black:devil:

Did you guys see the new Tactical lunch bag on countycomm? It's actually a good idea for alot of stuff with the insulated liner.

No more fanny paks now you can carry your Lunch and pack a S&W dessert incase of trouble at the lunch line:laughing:
 
Re: New Maratac AA $29

Wow.. how did I miss this thread!!

A new Maratac!

-That looks exactly like my beloved AAA!!

-With L-M-H interface!

-A strong ring retainer!

-FOR $29 !!

BUT THEY STILL DON'T SHIP OUTSIDE CONTINENTAL USA

NOOOO...

Not this again... :sick2:


To get my AAA I actually called them on the phone and 'almost'😗 got in an argument with the guy.

Had to get one through a group buy.

This sucks:sigh:
 
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