I do not want to hijack this awesome thread
Not much of a thread, you guys are the only ones here.
By all means continue on, I don't mind it going off topic, valuable information is always welcome. :thumbsup:
DarkZero,
How is the throw on this R2 E1b reflector vs. Surefire Tir Optic?
More throw?
Less Throw?
better beam?
Too be honest I don't remember much of the differences between the two, mainly the TIR. This is the first time I've ever had my hands on a E1B head & the first I've ever had a SF Cree TIR combo.
I do remember that I like the beam of the reflector much more as it was cleaner & more useful IMO. Even if the TIR had more throw (I assume it did) I would have prefered the reflector. I'm a fan of throw as well but I also like to have spill which is very useful. I'm not a fan of most optics including ones like the SF's TIR as there really isn't any useful sidespill.
It was the owner who choose to go with a reflector in this one & as noted above I would have agreed. The beam is pretty much the same as any Mcgizmo running a XR-E & McR-17XR.
I wish I was able to send this one to you for testing but I was not the owner & it is now back home in Japan. Maybe the next one I will send to you if you are up for it.