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Hello, I've been using the TLE-5 modules on all of my AA Mags. However, not being satisfied with the supplied TerraLux reflector, and not being able to sand down the original stock reflectors myself, I've decided to look for other alternatives and have so far narrowed down my choice to these candidates: the McR18, the Fraen LP and the Luxeon NX05.
Unfortunately, almost all members in the group have been discussing these optics WITH RESPECT TO SANDWICH MODULE SYSTEMS ONLY and that discussions regarding the optics' compatibities on a TLE-5 system are often ignored.
Given the design of the TLE-5 which results in a 12mm height protruded from the top of the battery tube (as opposed to only 6mm in a sandwich module system), a shorter reflector is necessary to ensure that the bezel can be effectively screwed down to the Mag body. The included TerraLux reflector is about 10mm high, while the original stock reflector is 12mm. The McR18, however, is 12mm high, the NX05 11.2mm and the Fraen LP of similar (but unknown) height. And this is what really bothers me, because if the resulting bezel (with any of these three optics installed) cannot be screwed in (past the battery tube's o-ring by a few millimeters) the whole flashlight weill be rendered useless.
If you're a dedicated TLE-5 user who have experienced with these third party optics with success, please drop in your feedback here. I need to determine if I should be ordering any of the aforementioned optics shortly.
Thanks again.
Unfortunately, almost all members in the group have been discussing these optics WITH RESPECT TO SANDWICH MODULE SYSTEMS ONLY and that discussions regarding the optics' compatibities on a TLE-5 system are often ignored.
Given the design of the TLE-5 which results in a 12mm height protruded from the top of the battery tube (as opposed to only 6mm in a sandwich module system), a shorter reflector is necessary to ensure that the bezel can be effectively screwed down to the Mag body. The included TerraLux reflector is about 10mm high, while the original stock reflector is 12mm. The McR18, however, is 12mm high, the NX05 11.2mm and the Fraen LP of similar (but unknown) height. And this is what really bothers me, because if the resulting bezel (with any of these three optics installed) cannot be screwed in (past the battery tube's o-ring by a few millimeters) the whole flashlight weill be rendered useless.
If you're a dedicated TLE-5 user who have experienced with these third party optics with success, please drop in your feedback here. I need to determine if I should be ordering any of the aforementioned optics shortly.
Thanks again.