Still no U2 size P7 with twist ring?

I keep waiting for a small (U2 size) P7/MC-E with a brightness twist ring on the outside. Why are they not making this?

If your a manufacturer reading this PLEASE dont put strobe and SOS on the new light. Just 5 levels from low to high would be perfect.

I hope Jetbeam will release a Raptor 2 with a Cree MC-E in the near future.

And if possible without strobe!!!!:twothumbs

blitzlicht65 said:

I hope Jetbeam will release a Raptor 2 with a Cree MC-E in the near future.

And if possible without strobe!!!!:twothumbs

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That is not exactly U2's size, though... The Raptors are big SOBs.

Outdoors Fanatic said:

That is not exactly U2's size, though... The Raptors are big SOBs.

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The raptor 2 is U2 size but not a P7.

The stock U2 reflector works nice for a P7.. I'm surprised i haven't seen more P7's swapped into them.

Its physically impossible to run a multi-die emitter at high currents, and thermally cool it enough for reliable operation in a U2 sized light.

Companies like Surefire (I mention them merely because you mention the U2) design for reliability, longevity and durability... as a priority over max brightness.

There are still the DX branded lights, Aurora, MTE, Ultrafire...etc... if you want max lumen output as a top priority over reliability and product longevity. Gary measured a P7 MTE at ~450 Lumens (initial turn on) using an IMR 18650.

Its nice to have choices... but due to the current thermal performance of LEDs you can't have it all

Outdoors Fanatic said:

That is not exactly U2's size, though... The Raptors are big SOBs.

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:thinking: - There aren't big differences between the U2 and the Raptor2.








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problemchild200 said:

I keep waiting for a small (U2 size) P7 with a brightness twist ring on the outside. Why are they not making this?

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Details!?