120P or new tailcap for L1?

leon2245

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Assuming S.F. even offers a tail-standing replacement for the L1- between the price of that plus what I sell my L1 for, I could almost replace it with a 120P. The programmable aspect is not a huge advantage to me, but moon-mode definitely is (I am finding out even 3 lumens is a little bright for some of my E.D.C. purposes, much less 10).

Are current production 120P's just as ringy as L1's? Not a huge problem, but I wouldn't want it any more so. How about the tint of the beam? Anything else I might be forgetting to consider between these two? Similar warranties etc? I know both are made in the U.S.A. and of similiar build quality.

I do like being able to twist the surefires to low-constant-on, then press for momentary high.
 

1dash1

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Ringy? Not at all. The 120P's smooth beam is its greatest strength, IMO.

Tint? My 120P is basically a pure white, with maybe a hint of warmth.

The 120P's beam is possibly the best in my collection.

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leon2245

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120P sounds great, thanks for the F.B.

Alternatively, does anyone know if a tailstanding tail-cap is available for the L1?
 

jzmtl

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I recall there are some members here making a delrin replacement for the plastic ring that secure rubber cap, which extends all the way out so it can tailstand. Can't recall who makes it.
 

manoloco

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Nekomane and Oregon Shooter used to make ones, Nekomane in Al iirc and Oregon Shooter in delrin, but i think those arent made anymore, start a thread to buy one on the marketplace, you wont loose anything by doing that.
 
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