Does Anyone Still Use the SureFire KL1?

this_is_nascar · Dec 9, 2003

If so, are you using it on 1-cell or 2-cells? Do you use it as a primary light or as a backup?

GeoffChan · Dec 9, 2003

I've got my KL1 on an E1e body which was my part of my winter edc.

Geoff

BradN · Dec 9, 2003

I EDC a KL1 on a E1 body...great little light.

this_is_nascar · Dec 9, 2003

Geoff, I thought I was the only one with a special "winter EDC". Since I wear an LL Bean 3-Seasons jacket in the winter, it allows me to stuff an additional light or two in the pockets.

Kiessling · Dec 9, 2003

don't use it anymore.
bigger than the Arc at the same brightness, the driver is less efficient thus loosing runtime, and on a two-cell light there is either better (McLux-PR at various power levels) or brighter (KL4 or McLux-PR).
gave it to my mother so that she could be equipped to the standards of a flashaholic's mother /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
did I say I really like the McLux-PR?
bernhard

Tombeis · Dec 9, 2003

The KL-1 on E1 is my backup for the L4 in the belt holster.

It is in my pocket all day every day and nights too.

oldgrandpajack · Dec 9, 2003

I like them on the UBH, for their ability to use AA batteries, in a pinch.
oldgrandpajack

milkyspit · Dec 9, 2003

Don't even have a KL1, but would like to get one. When they're modded with an R-binned emitter, they look great! I do use a "KL1 equivalent," an E1E modded by lambda to use a regulated low dome Q-binned emitter in place of the bulb. It's my favorite walk through the woods flashlight because it pumps out a great beam with just enough throw for comfort and just enough sidespill not to walk into an overhanging branch. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Stanley · Dec 9, 2003

E1e/KL1 as EDC here... and lovin' it!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Bullzeyebill · Dec 9, 2003

I would use mine if it was modded for a R2H binned led and optic changed out to a LP Fraen.

Bill

llvo · Dec 9, 2003

I use it on 2-cell(AA) every night.
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Beretta1526 · Dec 9, 2003

I keep a red, green, and blue KL1. They all reside on E1e's, but the red is the only one that gets any real use. I wish I had a red L1 for the two-stage brightness, but I have to use a mostly dead cell in the KL1 instead.

batterystation · Dec 9, 2003

E1E/KL1 has been my EDC for almost a year now. Upgrading now to the TW4.

jtivat · Dec 9, 2003

Yup, I EDC one on a E1e that CM modded with a Q something at 1 amp it is white and bright. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

LitFuse · Dec 9, 2003

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Bullzeyebill said:
I would use mine if it was modded for a R2H binned led and optic changed out to a LP Fraen.

Bill

[/ QUOTE ]

Just bump up the current to 750 mA and that's my KL1! I love it with the new Fraen!

Peter

Hoghead · Dec 9, 2003

I have 3 E1e/KL1s. I use one of them at work sometimes because I can clip it on a ball cap for use as a headlamp. I just got another KL1 for a McLux 3x123 for the long runtime and small size. This is for use at work also.

tsg68 · Dec 9, 2003

I scored in the luxeon lottery (on a second hand purchase no less) and mine is as white as an LS so I put it on an E1e and use it around the apartment.

TSG /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Roy · Dec 9, 2003

My KL1 is still mounted on the front of my E1. On a scale of 1 - 10, my modding skills are about 2. So, I suspect that my E1 and KL1 will stay stuck on each other for the forseeable future.

Unforgiven · Dec 9, 2003

My KL1 E2E combo is still my favorite light, as well as EDC /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

NeonLights · Dec 9, 2003

I use it on my UBH with three 123 lithium cells. It's definitely brighter than my ARC LSH-P (but a whole lot bigger).

-Keith

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