Whitebrad25
Newly Enlightened
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- Jun 1, 2012
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Well, the title says it. I have been spending all day (literally), the past 4 days in a row trying to decide between all of the options and whatnot. Needless to say, it is exhausting.
I know I want an LED light that is RUGGED (will need to stand up to carbine classes and competition). I also like options on the light (I am not under the impression that simple is necessarily better, likewise, 100 features do not necessarily make a light better). Bright lumen rating with multiple (I.E. at least two) modes preferred. A reputation is something I considered as well, since google searches led me to some VERY bright and exotic seeming lights, but they seemed to be too new for my preference. Lastly, price....these lights are right around what I feel comfortable spending (since my quick detach mount is $80 itself).
With the above in mind, I considered form factor. I want a relatively small(er..I would consider in 5inches, preferably, in length) light. ALSO it will need to have a 1inch diameter to fit the mount I am looking at....finding the right mount was a search in and of itself that was difficult.
With those criterion in place, I limited my search to 3 Fenix lights.
EDITED TO ADD: I HAVE READ THE REVIEWS ON THIS FORUM FOR THESE THREE LIGHTS...I am just that tore up...
The problem I have is A) are the above a good option for my described use (I know they have springs on both the emitter head and the cap so that should limit shock) B) are there other options of similar specs I should consider (I REALLY don't intend on this thread to be a 'which one' kinda deal, but heck save me from myself if I am ignorant in my logic) and C) which of the above would you choose and why?
The size differences among them do not seem to be enough to deter me (since with each size there is a decent Lumen gain). I could be wrong here, but I also believe that all of these Fenix lights are within 1.040 inches in diameter (this is probably the most set in stone parameter).
Thank you guys/gals for any help and clarification. I am glad to finally be a part of this forum since so much great understanding and knowledge comes from here (I say this having googled so much and seeing this forum hit time after time).
I know I want an LED light that is RUGGED (will need to stand up to carbine classes and competition). I also like options on the light (I am not under the impression that simple is necessarily better, likewise, 100 features do not necessarily make a light better). Bright lumen rating with multiple (I.E. at least two) modes preferred. A reputation is something I considered as well, since google searches led me to some VERY bright and exotic seeming lights, but they seemed to be too new for my preference. Lastly, price....these lights are right around what I feel comfortable spending (since my quick detach mount is $80 itself).
With the above in mind, I considered form factor. I want a relatively small(er..I would consider in 5inches, preferably, in length) light. ALSO it will need to have a 1inch diameter to fit the mount I am looking at....finding the right mount was a search in and of itself that was difficult.
With those criterion in place, I limited my search to 3 Fenix lights.
- Fenix TK12 (the R2 I believe or if the R5 was on this version then the R5)...this is the least preferred of the 3
- Fenix TK15 R5
- Fenix TK21 U2
EDITED TO ADD: I HAVE READ THE REVIEWS ON THIS FORUM FOR THESE THREE LIGHTS...I am just that tore up...
The problem I have is A) are the above a good option for my described use (I know they have springs on both the emitter head and the cap so that should limit shock) B) are there other options of similar specs I should consider (I REALLY don't intend on this thread to be a 'which one' kinda deal, but heck save me from myself if I am ignorant in my logic) and C) which of the above would you choose and why?
The size differences among them do not seem to be enough to deter me (since with each size there is a decent Lumen gain). I could be wrong here, but I also believe that all of these Fenix lights are within 1.040 inches in diameter (this is probably the most set in stone parameter).
Thank you guys/gals for any help and clarification. I am glad to finally be a part of this forum since so much great understanding and knowledge comes from here (I say this having googled so much and seeing this forum hit time after time).
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