the reputation of SFs comes from the incan-age,
what I have seen so far - in regard to led models - cant stand up to the competition
(imho the Led models are built this low output to not compete with the incan models)
in "normal" sized and powered lights, they are in no way up to Fenix and competitors --> thats 3P, 6P, 8X, 9N
that said, I dont have newer Fenix, but a Cree+18650 modded 6P (modded by me, no crappy insert that cookes the led) and I love it.
As long as there is no good competitor, this stays my main light
(NO, that crappy TK11 is no competitor. All these "tactical" lights are not built to be withdrawn with ease, kick them.
(PS: imho Fenix was a very quick reacting and forwarding maker.
Now they diversify too much and in the wrong direction. Wish them that the tactical crowd overcomes us staring buyers, who helped Fenix to stomp the market, in numbers. We are no longer interested in that fancy actual makes.
... to be honest: the 6P were not the powerhorse of SFs sellers, if the tactical breed liked sharp edges, crownes and such useless parts, so beware Fenix)
