Anyone have a TerraLUX LightStar 3?

I'm looking for a 2 x AA light with about the features and performance of a Surefire e2L. In other words, a well built light with one output level of about 50 lumens with long runtime. I've tried a Fenix L2DQ5 but it has too many modes. The Fenix L2Tv2 is too bright and doesn't run long enough. I found several sources selling this TerraLUX LightStar 3, but can't find any mention of it on CPF. I've been happy with the TerraLUX MiniMag conversions, but would like to know a little more about this light before buying one.

I'm a new user, but have read the forum for a while. It has been very helpful.

mbw_151

I agree with what Modern Major General has posted above.

+1



Also, read the following thread. Especially my post # 104.

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/170388



This is a very useful and rugged flashlight for 30 bucks.

It's my very first light which uses the Rebel emitter.


Hope this answers all yer' questions. :thumbsup:


Oh, and Welcome to CandlePowerForums !

:welcome:
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I was thinking of getting the TLE-5EX module upgrade for the MiniMag,
http://www.batteryjunction.com/tle-5k2.html
and happen to see these two lights for about the same price as the upgrade.
http://www.batteryjunction.com/tlf-3l2aa-.html
http://www.batteryjunction.com/tlf-3c2aaex.html

hmmm - choices - can't decide -

BTW - here's an eBay listing that has packaging for the TLE-5EX,
but the actual Terralux website does not indicate it's a CREE (but Battery Junction says it superceeds the K2)
http://www.terraluxcorp.com/terralux/Products/Portable/Upgrades/TLE5EX/tabid/82/Default.aspx
http://cgi.ebay.com/TERRALUX-EXTREM...ewItemQQptZUS_Flashlights?hash=item4ced04c3a2

Terralux has made upgrades to their LED upgrades like the TLE-5EX through the years. I don't think that they usually announce when those changes are made though. The current TLE-5EX uses Cree XRE LEDs. Previous generations used K2 LEDs, as shown in this older review:

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/terralux_ms2e.htm