Okay, brand new to the forums, but I've been doing some reading/researching and trying to decide which lights to start off my collection with.
For better or worse, I usually try and jump head first into these things (my first EDC knife was a Sebenza wood inlay), so I am looking for an aweinspiring light that will last a long time, impress me and my friends, and work well whenever needed... much like my Sebenza, which I can't live without.
Just wondering what your guys opinions were for a good $100-$150 starter light. I've obviously seen a lot of posts about the ARC LS series, as well as the SureFire L4. These seem like they might be a good place to start. How does the FireFly compare to these? I've been reading about it and everyone seems to love it... and now that some new ones may be coming out... would that be a better route to go? Brightness/Size Ratio is very important. I realize that these won't give the throw that an incandescent will give, but i want a light that you look at, and just can't beleive that that much light is coming out of such a small thing.
I'm also planning on getting a small/cheap Dorcy to play around with, as well as an ARC AAA. In addition, I am thinking of retrofitting an old minimag with BadBoy, MadMAx or Newbeam, any recommendations on one of those three?
Thanks in advance for all your help... I'm really looking forward to hearing your opinions.
For better or worse, I usually try and jump head first into these things (my first EDC knife was a Sebenza wood inlay), so I am looking for an aweinspiring light that will last a long time, impress me and my friends, and work well whenever needed... much like my Sebenza, which I can't live without.
Just wondering what your guys opinions were for a good $100-$150 starter light. I've obviously seen a lot of posts about the ARC LS series, as well as the SureFire L4. These seem like they might be a good place to start. How does the FireFly compare to these? I've been reading about it and everyone seems to love it... and now that some new ones may be coming out... would that be a better route to go? Brightness/Size Ratio is very important. I realize that these won't give the throw that an incandescent will give, but i want a light that you look at, and just can't beleive that that much light is coming out of such a small thing.
I'm also planning on getting a small/cheap Dorcy to play around with, as well as an ARC AAA. In addition, I am thinking of retrofitting an old minimag with BadBoy, MadMAx or Newbeam, any recommendations on one of those three?
Thanks in advance for all your help... I'm really looking forward to hearing your opinions.