Surefire L2 vs. L4 w/ 2stage tail

How would an L4 modded with a 2 stage tailcap compare to an L2? I like the smaller form of the L4, and the ability to swap resistors to change the lower brightness level depending on my needs. However, I assume that the L4 on low would be unregulated since it is just a resistor? Thanks in advance for the help

Dan

L4 modded with a 2 stage tailcap is a twisty. It will no longer click on/off. You can click for high beam.

This thread has a runtime graph.

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/74728&page=2&pp=30

Hi Dan,

You are correct in your comments.

I opted for the L4 with a 22 ohm Two Stage switch, mainly due to size. Plus I like that the L4 will run on my Pila Rechargeable system.

Regards,
John

DanMan4142 said:

How would an L4 modded with a 2 stage tailcap compare to an L2? I like the smaller form of the L4, and the ability to swap resistors to change the lower brightness level depending on my needs. However, I assume that the L4 on low would be unregulated since it is just a resistor? Thanks in advance for the help

Dan

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Newbi here. Which tailcap do you use? I checked the ones on SF's site and none of them say they fit the L4.

It's McGizmo two stage tail-cap. Check out the McGizmo forum for more info. I have an L4 with a 22 ohm two stage and a L2. Let's just say the L2 feels very very lonly and bored.

I also have a 22ohm 2 stage cam L4 and an L2. The L2 is a tad brighter but thats just the nature of that light compared to the L4's
With that said..............I am giving my L2 to my son for his birthday.

There both nice but I liek the smaller L4 and an HDS for low levels

SRacer2000 said:

It's McGizmo two stage tail-cap. Check out the McGizmo forum for more info. I have an L4 with a 22 ohm two stage and a L2. Let's just say the L2 feels very very lonly and bored.

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Can you use any of them pictured? Does it take any modification or do you just switch them? How does the low level compare to the low on the L2 in terms of brightness (@15 lumens) and run time (@18 hours)? Thanks in advance.

All of the McGizmo Aleph Series tail-caps fit the L4 and other E-Series SF lights

You can do it two ways, Order the internals and install it into your Z57 tail-cap or Order a full new Aleph Series tail-cap. (I did the full tail-cap)

To my eyes the 22 ohm level is about the same as the low level on the L2, run time, I dunno?

pretty much the same

Thanks for all of the help guys, I appreciate it. Im still doing some looking around before I decide what I want to do but i'll let you know

Which McE2S two stage switch Resistor Value is the best:

10 ohms or 15 ohms or 22 ohms?

Here's the link to the kit:

http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/product_info.php?products_id=398&osCsid=fcaeecee4055832bf0b778b00e46be1c


Does the spring in the McE2S LOTC two stage switch DIY Kit work for a Surefire L4?

I had both and sold off my L4 to keep the L2...I like the tighter beam pattern.

OpticalSerenity, how did the L4 with McE2S two stage switch compare to the L2 switch?

I've read that the L4 modded with a 2 stage tailcap has a problem: the button is too stiff to go from low to high. It's a twisty to go to low and high but you can click for momentary hi when you're in low. The problem is the too stiff Z52/Z57 rubber boot. Is there a replacement less stiff rubber boot you can buy?