Hi All,
Long time lurker, first time poster.
=)
I've had a C3 (HA) for a while now, and only recently have decided to move my KL3 to a C2 and reconfigure my C3.
Hopped on to this thread looking for some tips.
I've used the C3 with a P91 in the past -- the specs for the KT2 TurboHead retrofit for the C3, using the N2, is an output of 105 lumens.
I understand the basics of "throw"/patterning as well as differences, objectively, in terms of the lighting output, but am wondering if anyone can (oh no, there's not a chance of avoiding a bad pun here) enlighten me or throw some light on the practical differences that I would receive between the KT2+N2 versus the standard+P91 combos.
Specifically, I'm looking to understand/clarify:
(1) Does the lower objective lumens output of the KT2+N2 combo compromise "tactical" use of the C3 as a force-alternate tool.
(2) Is the difference in throw going to make it "worth it" for me to spend the hundred-odd bucks to purchase the KT2-N2 combo and switch-out the use of the standard+P91 combo between, say, outdoor (field-use) versus indoor (CQB/CQC) use, respectively. In other words, will it be worth the expense for me to switch out the KT2/N2 and the P91 to "match the light to the task," or will the P91 be more than sufficient?
(3) Is there a sturdy flip-up lens protector/anti-accidental-discharge cap for the KT2? Is it just going to be a revised Butler-Creek scope cap or is it something better, like the units for the M-series lights?
and here comes the big one.....
(4) Is there a way to fit a higher-output lamp unit into the KT2 in a "drop-in" format? If not, is this an alteration/mod that a beginner like me can perform with a Dremel and some basic hand-tools? [Please note that this light will be used in a burst on-off fashion only, I'm not expecting it to be a constant-on light.]
Thanks!
=)
Allen
aka DumboRAT
BTW, yes, I did review and read the past threads cited above, as well as others that the search engine turned up for KT2. =)