*sneak peak* Surefire R3IB & Aviator

Surefire posted a sneak peak on Snapchat.
No specs mentioned.




Soldier Systems: "the R3IB. It's a rechargeable handheld light with two separate LEDs and reflectors; one for flood and the other specifically for distance.
The light also incorprates the IntelliBeam technology. Look for the R3IB around SHOT Show."


*Pics from Soldier Systems*

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Am I going to regret just getting a y300 ultra?

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Soldier Systems has a brief write up of this light and the new Aviator from the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.

http://soldiersystems.net/2016/08/03/orsm-surefire/

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Interesting..Especially the new aviators

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helios123 said:

Interesting..Especially the new aviators

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Nice form factor, I've legoed a Z68 tailcap to various classic E series SureFires and they fit nicely in the hand and will tail stand.

I've got several of the A2L Aviators, nice lights but as discussed here in years past, not really bright enough to preflight a large aircraft in my experience.

SF pricing is traditionally somewhat of a taboo subject here but if those new Aviators put out over 200 lumens and are less than $200 street price, I'd be interested. :huh:

Hopefully the R3IB will have a better indication of charging status than that train wreck flashing emitter on the Sidekick.

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Those new Aviators look really good. Interested in the white/red and white/amber version.

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Hmmm doesn't this look familiar? Whats that custom work of art that looks just like this except its in titanium ? Hmmmmm buttons instead of a dial but strikingly familiar

SF going from innovation to copying perhaps?

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Love the new Aviators! I'm gonna be all over a White/Red when they come out (if they ever do...)

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BriteLite2 said:

Hmmm doesn't this look familiar? Whats that custom work of art that looks just like this except its in titanium ? Hmmmmm buttons instead of a dial but strikingly familiar

SF going from innovation to copying perhaps?

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i dont think Mr. Fantastic can even reach that far

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good news!

I think new Aviator's model name will be A1 or A1L due to this uses same shape with V1 (1*CR123).

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Are the new Aviators 5MM color leds and a primary led similar to the original ? I might be interested if the main led was neutral (4000 - 5000K) but knowing SF that seems unlikely.

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What will the rechargabe options be for the aviators. I'm a big fan of the Incan ones and have 3. They are pretty much the only lights I use regularly that run primaries. I'm guessing I d have to Lego it with a 2 cell body and run a 16650.
Edit: I just noticed something. Is it twist the head to select color? It doesn't use the two stage switch of the others I guess. Sorta defeats the purpose for me. I liked having that instant high by mashing the button. Oh well. Might still be ok.

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The little Aviators look cool. I already liked the V1 Vampire but since I have no use for IR I never bought one. If the Aviators end up with a reasonable price I might get one.... or maybe all variations

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Thanks for posting this heads up -- those new Aviators look sweet! Here's hoping they aren't vaporware, and come out sometime this year.

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Those new Avaitors look awesome. I definitely want a Y/G one and possibly a red one too! Hopefully they really make them and hopefully they don't have the problems the Vampires have had.

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RobertM said:

Those new Avaitors look awesome. I definitely want a Y/G one and possibly a red one too! Hopefully they really make them and hopefully they don't have the problems the Vampires have had.

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I too am interested in the Aviators with the red. I wonder if the older E1B tailcap will work for this.

What kind of problems did the V1 have?

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R31B........ For those who've wondered what a Black Spy would look like. LOL !!!

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JPA261 said:

I too am interested in the Aviators with the red. I wonder if the older E1B tailcap will work for this.

What kind of problems did the V1 have?

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Google "surefire vampire flicker"

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RobertM said:

Those new Avaitors look awesome. I definitely want a Y/G one and possibly a red one too! Hopefully they really make them and hopefully they don't have the problems the Vampires have had.

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JPA261 said:

I too am interested in the Aviators with the red. I wonder if the older E1B tailcap will work for this.

What kind of problems did the V1 have?

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From another recent thread here:

aleksfoxtrot said:

I have had more problems out of vampire series lights than any other light I've ever owned. I had to send my M952v in twice. Bought an X300v from Optics planet and sent it back immediately it wouldn't work in the cold (less than 40 degrees it stopped working).

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Wow thanks for the info! Also knowing Surefire, I bet it won't be released on time either.