Surefire TIR Lens with XPL?

recDNA · Oct 1, 2014

Do any of the new 1 or 2 cell SF flashlights with TIR use the xml or xpl led? Does it increase throw? I would love to see a set of all the currently manufactured small surefire flashlights with tir lenses on a white wall shot from the same distance for comparison purposes. I sold my only SF flashlight that had a tir lens years ago but I'd like to give another one a chance. The question is which one?

phantom23 · Oct 1, 2014

XP-L won't increase throw over the XM-L2.

recDNA · Oct 1, 2014

OK, do any new small SF flashlights with TIR us3 XML?

880arm · Oct 1, 2014

recDNA said:
OK, do any new small SF flashlights with TIR us3 XML?

Not the small E series lights. The larger lights like the M3LT, M6LT, UNR Commander, etc. have used the XM-L and are moving to the XM-L2.

recDNA · Oct 1, 2014

How about xpg2?

880arm · Oct 1, 2014

I think Robin said the E1DL uses an XP-G2. My tired old eyes can't see through the TIR well enough to make any sort of conclusion.

recDNA · Oct 1, 2014

The e2dlu must be an xml. I wish they would build a new L1 or LX2. I prefer the 2 stage lx2 ui to the click on click off click on ui of 5he e2dlu...not to mention having to pay to detooth the damn thing.

880arm · Oct 1, 2014

The E2DL Ultra and EB2 use an Osram emitter that is very visibly different than an XM-L or XM-L2. The larger surface area of the XM-L/XM-L2 would only hurt the throw of the E2DL Ultra or EB2 unless the output was cranked up considerably.

The EB1-T and EB2-T have the same UI as the old L1 and LX2, along with no crenelations to remove.

recDNA · Oct 1, 2014

Thanks. I saw 500 lumens and thought xml.

recDNA · Oct 1, 2014

Is the EB1-T output increased with use of RCR123 like the L1 was?

880arm · Oct 1, 2014

recDNA said:
Is the EB1-T output increased with use of RCR123 like the L1 was?

I don't remember trying it with RCR123s. I do know it won't work very well on 2xCR123 (found out accidentally while swapping parts around).

recDNA · Oct 1, 2014

I'm intrigued by both. Hope I get the chance to try them. Is the EB2-T comfortable in the front pocket or too big?

880arm · Oct 1, 2014

recDNA said:
I'm intrigued by both. Hope I get the chance to try them. Is the EB2-T comfortable in the front pocket or too big?

I carry the EB2-T nearly every day in the front left pocket of my jeans with the Thyrm SwitchBack Backup on it. I don't have any issues with comfort but I don't think I could comfortably carry anything that sticks up any further out of the pocket. The only issue I had was with accidental activation sometimes when I would sit down but the Thyrm ring has solved that issue for me and I like the added grip it provides.

Everyone has their own preferences so YMMV.

recDNA · Oct 1, 2014

But that activation would only last while button depressed right? Now to choose a color...hmm

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