LumaPower Encore disappoints

My LumaPower Encore from BatteryJunction has arrived.
Ive been admiring it for a while and was hoping it would be a small reliable bright 18650 LED for EDC. I like the GITC end cap and the way the light feels in my hand.
I have greatly enjoyed my Connexions, yet had to return my Avenger, so I thought I'd try for another positive ownership experience.
The light is not that bright and mine is real tough to unscrew to add/remove cell. The killer is the O ring protruding from behind the lens. sure I tried to reseat the o ring but when I tighten the head it "pops out" again. Fortunately I bought it from BatteryJunction so I know they will make things right. Sad to say but I give it a C minus overall and an lower score with the O ring seal at lens.

BatJunc has the 18650 light of the hour, save your pennies for that one..

thanks, I decided to pay $8 more on the exchange and get the LP Trust 2 instead of the Encore. As much as I like my Incendio and Connexions, the Avenger and the Encore IMHO are 'duds'.