Waiting for the SureFire LX1...

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I have all but given up on the LX1. I am tired of waiting......

My next 1-CR123 light is going to be the readily available (and cheaper!) Ra Clicky instead. :twothumbs
 
At least make the runtime on high run longer? 65 (lets say its underrated and its actually 80) lumens for 1.5 hours isn't exactly impressive
 
I don't see how it couldn't be at least what the E1B is, considering everything else got bumped up, hopefully more :thumbsup:
 
As I posted in the GX/6X thread, I had the good fortune to speak with a SF employee about several lights and in particular the release date for the LX1.

According to my source, the LX1 project has not been shelved. It's being worked on and I'm lead to believe that it's being tweaked and refined however there only so many qualified people to work on projects. When asked about release date, I was told that it likely will not be in a consumer ready form until after the first of the year and most likely the SHOT Show. There is no intention to delay the release until then however good people are working on other good light designs. No slight is intended and it's not vaporware as some seem to think.

A little more patience will be necessary.
 
While some of you have been impatiently awaiting the LX1, the L1 is in my pocket and I still don't get "what the big deal is?" over a seemingly minor update.
 
houtex said:
even the fakes are out before the real thing. Try searching for firekylin vl1. they even have a red E1B.
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That is outright plagiarizing of Surefire's designs! Why should we support a company that steals other's ideas? Could that be the cause of Surefire's delay in getting the LX1 into fruition? Fighting lawsuits and stuff like that?
 
carrot said:
While some of you have been impatiently awaiting the LX1, the L1 is in my pocket and I still don't get "what the big deal is?" over a seemingly minor update.
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I agree, other than the looks and a bit more output..is there a huge difference? I wonder if the latest TIR optic's beam profile is different?
 
Abso-freaking-lutely. The current L1 is still one of the best lights out there and SureFire knows an upgrade will be minor.
carrot said:
While some of you have been impatiently awaiting the LX1, the L1 is in my pocket and I still don't get "what the big deal is?" over a seemingly minor update.
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Owning an HDS Clicky, I don't see any appeal to the LX1. The HDS is superior in every way, and will probably be cheaper.
 
As soon as Scott gets back to me, I'm sending out my L1 Cree for an upgrade. And unlike the LX1, it won't be a minor one either.
 
Well, i too was a bit confused what the deal around LX1 was all about. Haven't we had E1B around with exact the same performance? But, after a few months with my LX2 now i know where's the catch🙂

I fell in love with TIR optics and two-stage push switch! I can't wait for LX1 to come out to replace my trusty NEX. Push switch is genious, natural and easy way to change modes and i can't imagine my future lights without it. Plus, i love that throwy TIR optic (some members here actually prefer more floody beams, that's ok, to each his own) which gives me ability to see further and to check some distant trees/bushes even in urban areas at night.

How well does L1 compares to E1b in terms of output (some reviewers said that it L1's might be just a bit higher than output of 80 lumens version of E1B!) since i don't know how long i'll be able to resist the urge of buying yet another Surefire's TIR light.
 
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