Hey everyone.
First real post here. I've been lurking and searching the forum for some answers, but so much has changed since the last time I looked at LED lights, that I am utterly confused. I've been trying to look for info, and the more I look, the more confused I get, because some of the older posts are (obviously) about older LED technology, so it's tough to sort out what's what.
I have a Streamlight Night Fighter TL-2 Xenon light that I like a lot, except for the run times. I've had the light a long time, and when I got it, LEDs didn't seem to have much going for them other than run time. They lacked throw, the lights weren't that bright, and the tint was awful. Seems like things have taken a 180 degree turn since then in the land of LEDs, so I figure I might as well give them a try.
Here's what I think I am looking for advice on:
I want a bright LED emitter with a good balance of throw and flood, with decent run times, in a neutral tint, that will run on either disposables or rechargeables. A low/med/high, or at least a low/high would be nice.
Would also like to have a host that is similar in size to my TL-2 (although a little bigger wouldn't bother me), that has a momentary on tailcap, and a clip (bezel down, preferably).
The uses will be for EDC; "bumps in the night", in conjunction with a handgun; going to and from the deer stand before/after dark; looking for blood in the dark (wounded game); and finding catfish yo-yo's and jugs on the lake after dark.
Can anyone help me out with advice on this?
Like I said, there's so much info here, it's tough to sort out what would be best for my needs.
TIA,
Jason
First real post here. I've been lurking and searching the forum for some answers, but so much has changed since the last time I looked at LED lights, that I am utterly confused. I've been trying to look for info, and the more I look, the more confused I get, because some of the older posts are (obviously) about older LED technology, so it's tough to sort out what's what.
I have a Streamlight Night Fighter TL-2 Xenon light that I like a lot, except for the run times. I've had the light a long time, and when I got it, LEDs didn't seem to have much going for them other than run time. They lacked throw, the lights weren't that bright, and the tint was awful. Seems like things have taken a 180 degree turn since then in the land of LEDs, so I figure I might as well give them a try.
Here's what I think I am looking for advice on:
I want a bright LED emitter with a good balance of throw and flood, with decent run times, in a neutral tint, that will run on either disposables or rechargeables. A low/med/high, or at least a low/high would be nice.
Would also like to have a host that is similar in size to my TL-2 (although a little bigger wouldn't bother me), that has a momentary on tailcap, and a clip (bezel down, preferably).
The uses will be for EDC; "bumps in the night", in conjunction with a handgun; going to and from the deer stand before/after dark; looking for blood in the dark (wounded game); and finding catfish yo-yo's and jugs on the lake after dark.
Can anyone help me out with advice on this?
Like I said, there's so much info here, it's tough to sort out what would be best for my needs.
TIA,
Jason