Hey everybody,
I'm new to the forums, am in need of a light for EDC, and have been looking around CPF for information about the best lights available for EDC. I thought I was set on a SureFire, but since reading about the new Ra series of lights from HDS (and the lower prices), I am reconsidering. The size, features, and UI seem to fit my needs.
What I'd like to know is if the Ra Clicky (or Twisty for that matter) are reliable choices for EDC? I know that they are fairly new lights, but I've found people commenting about the lights suddenly not working, for no apparent reason, and having to send them back for service or reprogramming. Are these problems so common that I should not consider the Ra lights for EDC? Also, in terms of build quality, how do they compare to other brands (namely SureFire since that is the only other "high-quality" light I actually have had my hands on)?
I know this is a long list of questions (and perhaps I long-winded thread), but I'd really appreciate any help you guys can provide. For me, ~$150 is a lot of money and I want to make sure that I'm getting a good value.
Thanks in advance,
Michael
I'm new to the forums, am in need of a light for EDC, and have been looking around CPF for information about the best lights available for EDC. I thought I was set on a SureFire, but since reading about the new Ra series of lights from HDS (and the lower prices), I am reconsidering. The size, features, and UI seem to fit my needs.
What I'd like to know is if the Ra Clicky (or Twisty for that matter) are reliable choices for EDC? I know that they are fairly new lights, but I've found people commenting about the lights suddenly not working, for no apparent reason, and having to send them back for service or reprogramming. Are these problems so common that I should not consider the Ra lights for EDC? Also, in terms of build quality, how do they compare to other brands (namely SureFire since that is the only other "high-quality" light I actually have had my hands on)?
I know this is a long list of questions (and perhaps I long-winded thread), but I'd really appreciate any help you guys can provide. For me, ~$150 is a lot of money and I want to make sure that I'm getting a good value.
Thanks in advance,
Michael