Surefire L4 has ruined me

computernut · Dec 22, 2009

I just got a Surefire L4 120 lumen and it's quite bright compared to my other lights which are all 50-65 lumens. Now when I fire up my other lights it feels like they are dimmer than they used to be. Those damn chip weevils! I've never seen the orignal L4 to compare the beams but I'm quite happy with the hotspot. Outdoors it has more throw than I thought it would and it really lights up the area on the trail. I'm carrying it with an F04 on it since I'm having a problem with bezels wearing a hole in my side pocket. The F04 actually works quite well even though it's not totally necessary with this light.

jhc37013 · Dec 22, 2009

And I bet you may already be looking at a LX2?

waddup · Dec 22, 2009

sometimes less light is better, doing somethings a very bright light is blinding, your dimmer lights will still be very useful. :poke:

computernut · Dec 22, 2009

I agree, I haven't bought anything brighter than 65L until now as I prefer lights I can use closeup and not blind myself.

waddup said:
sometimes less light is better, doing somethings a very bright light is blinding, your dimmer lights will still be very useful.

glockboy · Dec 22, 2009

If you put the MC-E in the KL4, you'll love it more.

nbp · Dec 22, 2009

glockboy said:
glockboy said:

If you put the MC-E in the KL4, you'll love it more.

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And a new driver so you can have looooow modes and hiiiiiigh modes :twothumbs

Have your cake and eat it too! :popcorn:

Err, popcorn.

Monocrom · Dec 23, 2009

Get a 6P, then put a Malkoff M60W MC-E Warm into it.

I guarantee your L4 will not look brighter by comparison. That little brass beauty from Gene is going to put out about 470 lumens of flood from 2xCR123 cells. :twothumbs

strinq · Dec 23, 2009

Monocrom said:
Get a 6P, then put a Malkoff M60W MC-E Warm into it.

I guarantee your L4 will not look brighter by comparison. That little brass beauty from Gene is going to put out about 470 lumens of flood from 2xCR123 cells. :twothumbs

Oh my...just reading this gives me a high...

Black Rose · Dec 23, 2009

computernut said:
I just got a Surefire L4 120 lumen and it's quite bright compared to my other lights which are all 50-65 lumens. Now when I fire up my other lights it feels like they are dimmer than they used to be.

Dibs on your L1

computernut · Dec 23, 2009

Black Rose said:
Dibs on your L1

You've started down a slippery slope buying that G2 :devil: Unfortunately the L1 would be one of the last lights I get rid of. The L1 is always the most handled light of mine at our local meets :thumbsup:

Outdoors Fanatic · Dec 23, 2009

Monocrom said:
Get a 6P, then put a Malkoff M60W MC-E Warm into it.

I guarantee your L4 will not look brighter by comparison. That little brass beauty from Gene is going to put out about 470 lumens of flood from 2xCR123 cells. :twothumbs

That's my favorite 2xCR123 P60 Drop-in, hands down. But I run it in a C2-HA...

Outdoors Fanatic · Dec 23, 2009

computernut said:
I just got a Surefire L4 120 lumen and it's quite bright compared to my other lights which are all 50-65 lumens. Now when I fire up my other lights it feels like they are dimmer than they used to be. Those damn chip weevils! I've never seen the orignal L4 to compare the beams but I'm quite happy with the hotspot. Outdoors it has more throw than I thought it would and it really lights up the area on the trail. I'm carrying it with an F04 on it since I'm having a problem with bezels wearing a hole in my side pocket. The F04 actually works quite well even though it's not totally necessary with this light.

Now you need the new E2DL to compliment your L4. It makes a great hiking pair, a powerful thrower and a mid-range flooder. Just perfect!

MarNav1 · Dec 23, 2009

Very nice light, as has been said already brightness isn't everything.

Black Rose · Dec 24, 2009

computernut said:
You've started down a slippery slope buying that G2 :devil:

So long as Surefire does not make any 18650 capable lights, or AW does not make any IMR 17670s, I should be able to control he urge somewhat.

Although I have been checking to see what used L1's are worth

The L1 is always the most handled light of mine at our local meets :thumbsup:

Seems that way doesn't it? It's a sweet light.

Monocrom · Dec 24, 2009

Black Rose said:
Although I have been checking to see what used L1's are worth

In really good condition, about $100 on the MarketPlace. I got mine for less. :grin2:

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