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Enlightened
A buddy offered to sell me a NIB Titan at about $500.
Should I buy it or should I wait for the aluminum version?
Should I buy it or should I wait for the aluminum version?
I'm not real big on the exclusivity factor.
I do like my Ti CR2 Ion, so if this is basically a variable power version of the Ion, I should probably go ahead.
I didn't realize that the Ti and Al versions used different batteries. Do they have different lumen outputs?
When did you get your Titan? And what was the defect?I would recommend getting one if you can easily afford it. I do not think it is a light that you would want to buy if you have to save for it. If in the saving category I would wait and see what the next version is before you spend on this one. Plus the headlamp version (same type of adjusting interface) is suppose to come out in November, I think. Not sure when the 123 Al is coming out.
That said, when comparing to the Ti Ion, I would say you should definately get it. It is bigger than the Ion but the low is lower and you have many levels. Very fun to play with and use.
I have a Titan but unfortunately I never got to use it because it had a defect right out of the box. I am still waiting on it to be fixed and returned.
If you are in to lights and enjoy checking out different user interfaces then I would recommend getting this light. It is a really neat interface.
Rob
A buddy offered to sell me a NIB Titan at about $500.
Should I buy it or should I wait for the aluminum version?
Are you sure you're in the right forum? :laughing:
(kidding)
Save your money. It's a flashlight. $60 flashlights light/work just as well.
IMHO of course. :naughty:
Save your money. It's a flashlight. $60 flashlights light/work just as well.
IMHO of course. :naughty:
Buy a Titan if you want a very low beam capability with a really smooth and wide flood. These posts about other lights being brighter make me wonder if every one here actually overlooks the functionality of a new vehicle in favor of the highest horsepower for the money when they're buying a new car.Buy a Titan only if you are a collector. If you are planning on buying for a great EDC you will be very disappointed with the output especially considering the price, Battery life is not so great either. Owner of #0117.
The reason to buy one is if it offers something that the buyer wants that isn't available elsewhere, which the Titan does. You're right about all the problems being had, but it appears that once Surefire took care of them everyone, even Yaesu, seems to be happy.I will never believe the Titan's value will increase. On top of that, hasn't it had a multitude of problems?
Geoff
Another post from someone who decides that any of us who actually like the Titan are rich snobs looking for a toy to show off because we like something for reasons beyond his own sphere of understanding. :ironic:If you have that kind of disposable income and want pride of ownership for something unique, YES. If you want to actually use it, I'd buy 2 of the aluminum versions, or a couple of Mcgizmos, or 9 Nitecores, or 8 Fenixs, or ..... You get the idea. But that's just me.