Regarding the KX2C, KL4, TW4 and E1E

[N467RX]

Ok, so right now I have a pretty much brand new E1E, I don't use it a lot because it's an incan and I'd like to convert it to LED.

The KL4 is discontinued but some places still have a few of them, and it would be great if I could still get one.

It is my understanding that it won't run very well on a CR123 and that some type of rechargeable is required. Is this true? and if so, what kind of battery is needed?

The KX2C has 120 lumens, which I would assume are not reachable with a single battery. Would it provide at least the same amount of light as the E1B? or is it better to go with the regular KX2 60/3 lm head?

For those running the KX2 conversions, do you run on lithium batteries or rechargeables? are rechargeables really needed in this case?


Thanks for the input

 

[GarageBoy]

You need a single 3.7V rechargable 123 battery for the OLD Kl4 to work. Runs for about 20m. KX2C, if its anything like my KX2 (low output) lits up on a 3.7V. In both cases, you need a rechargeable

 

[Size15's]

What about trying to get hold of the new KX1A bezel used by the M300A ScoutLigyht? Give SureFire a call to see whether they're offering it individually yet.

 

[N467RX]

You need a single 3.7V rechargable 123 battery for the OLD Kl4 to work. Runs for about 20m. KX2C, if its anything like my KX2 (low output) lits up on a 3.7V. In both cases, you need a rechargeable

What's the runtime on the old KX2 at high (60lm?)?

I should write to SF and see if there's plans for the KX1A.

 

[Gatsby]

I have a few different configurations that I use with my E1 body and/or my FB1 body - and unfortunately you need to generally commit to the CR123 primary or a 3.7v RCR123 format depending on the head.

If you're willing to use a 3.7v RCR123 your options are broader, the L4 derivative heads, the KX2 and some of Milky's heads (Boxter, Seoulmator, Creemator I believe are all 3.7v RCR123 compatible).

If you want to use a primary I'd throw out the KX1 dual mode head. For all intents and purposes as bright as the KX2 and the low mode is quite useful - not to mention very good runtimes.

I've pondered adding an L4 head of some sort to get the higher lumens but I'd want a McE2S two level switch and those are nearly impossible to find - and my Creemator is twice as bright, at least, with more modes so I'm not sure it is worth it.

Personally - if I am going to recommend an upgrade head I'd heartily recommend a Milky Creemator. Mine is a wonderful light, bright and very useful and the current Acorn 1.3 driver and Califon software has as many bells or whistles in a useful package as you could want. And you can use it with an E2 body and a 17670, or two primaries for longer runtime and more output respectively. Current optics models can be focused as well - kind of neat (although mine is a reflector model). And of course you can have Milky customize it however you'd like, software or hardware wise within limits.

 

[GarageBoy]

What's the runtime on the old KX2 at high (60lm?)?

I should write to SF and see if there's plans for the KX1A.

The old KX2 is not 60, it's 45lm. It originally ran for 9-11 (i can't remember) hrs on 2x CR123.
What would you want out of the KX1A?