Thanks davidt1 for the interesting, informative pics, and for everyone else's perspective.
haha... I don't know if you guys are making it easier, or harder for me to make up my mind. But please keep torturing me. :thinking:
I'm torn between the H51w and SC51w especially since I know I would like them both.
SC51w: I like the form factor for normal flashlight use, however to be honest having to lockout the tailcap to prevent accidental activations is a real turn off. I will be carrying it as my EDC light in my left front pocket, and I don't want to be having to twist the tailcap before activating the light every time I need to use it. Sometimes I only have one hand available.
H51w: I must admit that the versatility is very appealing to me, and I am drawn to this light for its different uses. I really like that you can clip it anywhere, and have the light aim outwards. I originally began looking at the H51w specifically so I wouldn't have to lock out the tailcap, and worry about accidental activation, because the button points down with this model. Is this true H51w owners if clipped to your front pocket?
Bottom line, the only reservation I really have with the H51w is... I'm not sure how I will like holding it for flashlight use. I wish I could handle both of them and use them some, but no stores here carry them. I will hardly ever use it with the headband, but I can see myself clipping it to my shirt, belt, necklace, etc. at times for hands free use.
I'd love to hear more from H51w owners about using it in-hand as a flashlight, how it feels using it that way, and from anyone else who owns the H51w and SC51w comparing them for conventional flashlight use.
Thanks