smcharchan
Newly Enlightened
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- May 1, 2007
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Folks,
I've been searching for several weeks for a multiple level red LED light to use for hunting and field (USMC) use. Though I have several lights that nearly fit the bill, such as Photon Freedom in red, Photon Proton, Inova, and a Terralux'd M-Mag with IQ switch, I'm seeking something better.
I see SF once made the L1 with a red LE, but it only has two outputs. My Terralux'd M-Mag is great, but I've grown very fond of the smaller lights in 123 and AA format. The highest output is great, but I do not like that the IQ switch starts out on high (or that it has no "last level" memory), as I find myself starting it buiried in my palm to get it to the low level prior to using it.
My ideal would be a 14500 and AA compatible multiple level light with a (very low) low, mid, and high output. I'm not bothered by additional options, but I prefer at least three levels.
At this point I've come to the conclusion that I will have to modify one of my current lights. Cree makes red LED's, and I have a new Dexlight that I would be willing to mod, but I don't think the red Cree's can take the current it puts out on high. Another option would be to mod my Seoulmated HDS B42 (thanks Milkyspit) to a red Luxeon once I land an appropriate Novatac/HDS replacement.
Your thoughts and assistance will be much appreciated, especially if they direct me toward a light that already meets what I'm looking for.
Thanks. -S
I've been searching for several weeks for a multiple level red LED light to use for hunting and field (USMC) use. Though I have several lights that nearly fit the bill, such as Photon Freedom in red, Photon Proton, Inova, and a Terralux'd M-Mag with IQ switch, I'm seeking something better.
I see SF once made the L1 with a red LE, but it only has two outputs. My Terralux'd M-Mag is great, but I've grown very fond of the smaller lights in 123 and AA format. The highest output is great, but I do not like that the IQ switch starts out on high (or that it has no "last level" memory), as I find myself starting it buiried in my palm to get it to the low level prior to using it.
My ideal would be a 14500 and AA compatible multiple level light with a (very low) low, mid, and high output. I'm not bothered by additional options, but I prefer at least three levels.
At this point I've come to the conclusion that I will have to modify one of my current lights. Cree makes red LED's, and I have a new Dexlight that I would be willing to mod, but I don't think the red Cree's can take the current it puts out on high. Another option would be to mod my Seoulmated HDS B42 (thanks Milkyspit) to a red Luxeon once I land an appropriate Novatac/HDS replacement.
Your thoughts and assistance will be much appreciated, especially if they direct me toward a light that already meets what I'm looking for.
Thanks. -S
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