Vital Gear FB1 suggestions for head
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This pic is from TRUEBLUE:
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You need to know that all surefires use the same anodizing process, and the color can vary, so I dont think that there would be a best buy based on color. The best for runtime would be KL1. I have a question, does the FB1 have a lock mode?
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You need to know that all surefires use the same anodizing process, and the color can vary, so I dont think that there would be a best buy based on color. The best for runtime would be KL1. I have a question, does the FB1 have a lock mode?
-David
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If you turn the tailcap of the vital gear body left, will the clicky work?
-David
-David
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It does not work, or it doesnt have a lock-out mode?
-David
-David
TrueBlue
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Along with the KL4 Lux 5 head you could take apart a KL4 head and replace the insides. It's been done.
I have a KL4 head with a Badboy 600 and a Lux 1 with a R2H emitter. The beam on the Badboy head is moderately strong, has a long run time and the beam is has a nice white tint to it.
If you open your options up using the mix and match Aleph heads and Aleph drop-in options you could different heads, Sandwiches and emitters. It would take a little work to get the electronics in the Aleph head but it is nothing very hard. A couple of hours work would reward you with an Aleph head and drop-in. Drop in electronics options include Downboy, Nexgen, Madmax, Wiz and Wiz2. A MiniPro and others I can't mention now could also be used.
There really are a lot of options using the modular Surefire/Vital Gear platform.
Below is another variation on the VG1. It is a silly but working at full power VG1, Downboy 917 and Aleph 3 head safely powered by a 3.6V RCR123A cell.
I have a KL4 head with a Badboy 600 and a Lux 1 with a R2H emitter. The beam on the Badboy head is moderately strong, has a long run time and the beam is has a nice white tint to it.
If you open your options up using the mix and match Aleph heads and Aleph drop-in options you could different heads, Sandwiches and emitters. It would take a little work to get the electronics in the Aleph head but it is nothing very hard. A couple of hours work would reward you with an Aleph head and drop-in. Drop in electronics options include Downboy, Nexgen, Madmax, Wiz and Wiz2. A MiniPro and others I can't mention now could also be used.
There really are a lot of options using the modular Surefire/Vital Gear platform.
Below is another variation on the VG1. It is a silly but working at full power VG1, Downboy 917 and Aleph 3 head safely powered by a 3.6V RCR123A cell.
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cheapo said:
If you turn the tailcap of the vital gear body left, will the clicky work?
-David
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I found that the most convenient and reliable way to lock out the KL1 and many other heads on a vital gear body is via a slight (approx. 1/3 - 180 degree) cc bezel twist. This is also the preferred method of locking out the ASP Taclite/Triad and the Alephs or any light with Don's (McGizmo's) E2C switch. It's a good idea to lube the head o-rings of your "bezel lock-out" lights a little more often than you normally would.
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cheapo said:
If you turn the tailcap of the vital gear body left, will the clicky work?
-David
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I found that the most convenient and reliable way to lock out the KL1 and many other heads on a vital gear body is via a slight (approx. 1/3 - 180 degree) cc bezel twist. This is also the preferred method of locking out the ASP Taclite/Triad and the Alephs or any light with Don's (McGizmo's) E2C switch. It's a good idea to lube the head o-rings of your "bezel lock-out" lights a little more often than you normally would.
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I'm using a stock E1e head with my VG FB-1 and am quite happy with it. I got the head from CPF member jcciv at a very reasonable price. Drop him a line if that is what you choose. I hope to someday get the Chop mod done, but for know the little incan works quite well.
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Why E1E head over KL1 head? Oh yeah, TRUEBLUE, how much would that head on the pics set you back?
-David
-David
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NICE PICS! Hmm, the aleph kinda looks like a 3p.
-David
-David
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cheapo said:
...Oh yeah, TRUEBLUE, how much would that head on the pics set you back?
-David
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Aleph 3 head = $60
Light engine kit = $16
Downboy = $13
Labor = Free!
Total = $89
But it doesn't have to get that expensive. Use a smaller, cheaper and more practical Aleph head to save a good chunk of dough. Stick with the Downboy; it is quite a bargain for what it does. Downboy will work with any voltage from 16V and below. So you can shave prices except for one. The labor is always free!
I think an outrageous yet practical combination would be a VG body, Aleph 1 head and a Downboy converter. Don't forget the Light Engine Kit. The great part about this set up is that if you don't like your combination of body and head then simply use the head on a better Surefire/VG combination.
cheapo said:
...Oh yeah, TRUEBLUE, how much would that head on the pics set you back?
-David
[/ QUOTE ]
Aleph 3 head = $60
Light engine kit = $16
Downboy = $13
Labor = Free!
Total = $89
But it doesn't have to get that expensive. Use a smaller, cheaper and more practical Aleph head to save a good chunk of dough. Stick with the Downboy; it is quite a bargain for what it does. Downboy will work with any voltage from 16V and below. So you can shave prices except for one. The labor is always free!
I think an outrageous yet practical combination would be a VG body, Aleph 1 head and a Downboy converter. Don't forget the Light Engine Kit. The great part about this set up is that if you don't like your combination of body and head then simply use the head on a better Surefire/VG combination.
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wow, how good is the battery life?
-David
-David
TrueBlue
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I haven't run the light to empty yet. I've run it about 10 minutes so far and it stayed bright. Estimated time would be 30 to 35 minutes.
How about another option for a head on the VG body? VG makes an aggressive looking head with an incandescent bulb. I tossed the bulb off to the side and simply added a BugOutGear LED module to the VG head. So a Vital Gear head with a BugOutGear Surefire drop-in module works too.
How about another option for a head on the VG body? VG makes an aggressive looking head with an incandescent bulb. I tossed the bulb off to the side and simply added a BugOutGear LED module to the VG head. So a Vital Gear head with a BugOutGear Surefire drop-in module works too.
