thanks for taking the time to post encouraging words
This is by far my fanciest light and the E21a 3500k is my new main squeeze, displacing my sw45k
To improve the beam I raised the LED board with 4 layers of 0.1mm thermal tape, added some kaptan tape to protect the solder joints, and deleted the stock centering ring. So atm I have no automatic centering, though the beam is still fantastic.
Thought the beam is really really good now, Im not yet satisfied with my centering of the LED, for cosmetic purposes when looking into the reflector. (does not affect actual function)
The E21a 3500k has the best red rendering of any LED I own, including 219b 3500k 9080, sw45k, and 219b 3000k 9050, and 219c 3000k 9050.
For me, no matter how nice a light is, ultimately the LED is what makes me choose what I carry.
This light has my first tritiums, they are fun, and very bright. The trits are easily visible when using the light on its lowest level of 0.01 lumens, but I can cover the tailcap with my thumb if I dont want to see the trits when using the light. The trits are also bright enough to spot the light easily on my nightstand, which is what I wanted. I think I would be just as happy with another color, of lower brightness, such as the Aqua.. Trits are a whole new way to spend money.. lol!
enjoy your lights!
