Thanks for your helpful and promt reply. It seems like I would either get the 170 model or the 140 model. If I got the 140 I would likely get the GT just because I'm curious about it; unless of course many people agree that it is a waste. I would be using this flashlight as an EDC and think a wider beam pattern would be better for daily use and walking in the dark, do most users agree? Also at the bottom of the custom page it says about 2 weeks to get a custom light, is that what people have actually experienced?
While it took a feeled eternity for the Clicky to first come up, my 170Cn ordered in may was ready within two weeks. The first rush for the Clicky is over, the returned lights of the first batch should all be back to their owners since long, so I think the 2 weeks are realistic.
I first got a 140C, it's better for indoor use and general use too. Then I got the 170Cn, it's the light I have in my pocket when I go caching. Has slightly more throw and it's slightly brighter, in a dark forest it makes a difference. I would go with the wider beam for an EDC (as I did).
I didn't get the GT as there are no Ras with bad tints. Can't tell about it, the tint of my 140C is somewhat neutral, while the 170Cn has a purplish spill, that's the GDP, there's no GDP with guaranteed tint by the way.
And is there any difference the tactical and the exec model? From what I read it seems like the initial programing is different but that can be changed by the user and other than that both types are identical. I'm looking at the custom ra page from the link given above if that helps.
Have a look at the normal models, you'll find the explanation, it's the basic programmation. If you reprogram everything like I did, it doesn't make a difference. If not, take tactical if you want some kind of strobe and executive if you don't want that. I took 2 executive, no need for disco feeling. If you perform a reset, the basic programmation will show up again.
Another thing is the button. Normal tactical models have the raised button, executive ones have the flush button. Tailstanding isn't guaranteed with the flush button, my 140C stands flat, the 170Cn wobbles. As I carry my lights in the trouser's pocket, I chose the flush button, which doesn't activate by itself. But, you may lock the button as well (activates with 3 clicks then) and have the light shut down automatically after 10 minutes. I switched that feature on after I once got the the light out of my pocket turned un, because I didn't turn it off in daylight probably.
It seems like I'm leaning towards a 140GT with Ti bezel, exec model. How does that sound? I'm new to this bright world and would like your input.
I got the ti bezel on my 170Cn and immediately wondered why. The feeling is "rougher" than the ss bezel, the crenelations seem sharper. I wouldn't take it again, the ss bezel is just fine. I would perhaps get one without crenelations, my pockets seem not to like those while I thought they were inoffensive. Well, I can always get other bezels, which will be unmarked however.
I also plan to eventualy get a custom Ti clip from chip that is anodized tan, I'd also get my bezel anodized in tan. All my tac gear is. Black and tan. Thought?
I don't ever use clips and the one of the Clicky is highly discussed. While it is very safe and probably keeps your light where you want it to have, it is plain ugly...
Anodized in tan? What's that?
I'm very excited chances are that I will get this for my bday in august. But I need to know exactly what to ask for.
My bday was in june, guess why I ordered the 170Cn in early may?
You'll love your Clicky! :thumbsup:
A new Ra term is born!! 'Nipplage', love it.
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