Freedom1955
Enlightened
Just curious if anybody has compared the beam of both with the QIII running a R123.
QIII running R123 vs HDS U 60
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powernoodle
Flashlight Enthusiast
Yes. I compared them yesterday in my basement. The Q-III was eating an R123 (Nano) and the HDS was on a Surefire. Not scientific, mind you. The lights have similar spill/flood , both in terms of output and size of the flood area (with the HDS on high). But the HDS has a hot spot in the center that adds throw, which is lacking in the Q-III. I can't quantify it, but the HDS will certainly reach out and touch something, whereas the Q-III will not.
best regards
best regards
Exchanging the Q-III stock reflector by an IMS SO20XA changes the soft spot to a well defined one and clearly adds throw.
I had doubts to do it, because some CPF members seem to prefer the stock one, but now that I have done it I am very happy with the result.
I had doubts to do it, because some CPF members seem to prefer the stock one, but now that I have done it I am very happy with the result.
THE_dAY
Flashlight Enthusiast
Merowin, here is the link to the hds light.
http://www.hdssystems.com/EdcUltimate.html
http://www.hdssystems.com/EdcUltimate.html
