I used to be one of the most virulent NC haters there were.
Wow!! What a response! Wasn't quite expecting that!! Just when I was beginning to think this forum wasn't that helpful....
Thanks for your detailed reply!
I will start at the beginning... I am very new to this hobby, I have to this point no lights in my possession. I have just ordered a small AAA UltraTac K18 as an EDC... I don't know what im supposed to be aiming for but at the moment I seem to be obsessed by High Lumens and Bright Light!
My reason for coming here was to find a light bright enough to shine at a would be attacker/burglar and instantly blind them, making them very uncomfortable - hence my reason behind finding maximum brightness and lumens!
However this is the point that I become unstuck.. I have absolutely No idea about Tints or Light colours or Specs! I was in the mindset that to cause the most discomfort to an intruder that Cool White would be the best light to shine at someone? Maybe im wrong.. I don't have a clue!
What I have noticed on this Forum is that everyone is raving about Neutral Light... I don't really know what this means other than from pics Ive seen looks more yellow.. I was trying to get away from this as it reminds me of the old bulb type flashlights that used to be around. I owned a maglight D type battery rechargeable thing and it was yellow and horrible!
Anyway I did come across a post about a different type of tint which I liked the sound of that made colours appear brighter, that sounded nice.
At this point in time im getting suckered into all these lights and im not sure which one I want! My UltraTac K18 will be here tomorrow but that is just a play light! EDC for messing about with!
I want something to carry at night when im out with a strike bezel with easy access to strobe and turbo. The more I look the more I want to buy them all!
I was dead set on something small but the more I look I see a bigger better light and fall for it. I wanted the EC11 then I wanted the MT10C then thought for the extra size I may aswell get the MH20GT which I almost purchased last week!
Although now im thinking maybe I want a strike bezel and something with more direct access to Strobe & Turbo!
Ive looked at other light companys but NC seem to be my favourite so far in terms of choice! Easy to read website and online reviews!
Here is where im at!
I found this Klarus XT11S which is an upgraded XT11 its 1100 Lumens and almost identical in looks to the MH27, I like the XT11S alot as its bright and has instant access to Strobe and Turbo from the End Tail cap Lever type Double Switch!
I the discovered the MH27 which is similar in looks but no Tail Lever switch and probably not as good modes, although Ive got to say the 3 different coloured LEDS are drawing me in more and more and now you've just told me about the UV light which sounds awesome!!
I am going to have to check this UV light out now! So what id like to know is what are the different coloured LED's for I know red is for night vision but not sure on the blue, green or UV
This could determine weather I pick the MH27 or the Klarus XT11S
How useful are those coloured LED's?
Are they useable in real life situations?
Also the Tint thing has got me confused?
At this rate I can see me buying a few lights!!
I do want to try the Tint that makes the Colours pop!
Also what are Klarus like for Quality, Customer Service Etc.... How do they compare to Nitecore...
Which would you go for out the 2?
Really tough decision!!