FW3A, a TLF/BLF EDC flashlight - SST-20 available, coupon codes public

This body size and clip style is popular enough that somebody probably makes a loopover clip that will fit if you want it to carry deeper. Personally, I don’t love really deep carry; half the point of a clip is so that I don’t have to reach deep into my pocket and fish it out.

Only if your idea of “a little wear” includes bead blasting. Lol

Great!
Put me down for one!

I completely agree. I like the bead blasted look with the taper much more than the original shiny with right angles.

Looks good! Count me in

In for one, please put me on the list!

Can I be added to the list?

I have not checked this thread for a long time, too busy with modding S2+’es, and playing with my Q8 and reading about the GT

Now it seems the whole idea of beauty of craftsmanship is just thrown away, it is tapered and beadblasted and glued together?

I liked the original design very much
Since i still dont have an Emisar D4, i think i have to buy one, why would the FW3A be better? It seems they all gave in and made compromises at every part besides the firmware from TK, which is (as always) great.

Please convince me why the FW3A would be better

Better? Maybe not. Different and totally unique? Heck yes.

As an aside. I really want to know how a tapered tube is viewed as such a downgrade to this light by some. Yes, the prototype was a parallel/square design, but what is special about that otherwise?

The blasted finish though I can see takes away from the raw look.

If you get right down to it, the tapered tube is much better for pocket carry…. nothing to hang up when taking out of pocket.

I’d like to be put on the list for 1

Please put me on the list for one as well, thanks!

Why is the FW3A better? Slightly smaller, lighter, nicer clip, metal tail switch, higher regulated modes, cheaper (probably), much fancier firmware.

Why is the D4 better? Sturdier, more emitter/optic/host choices, rubber side switch, higher turbo modes, available today, also comes in throwy D1/D1S flavors.

Thank you for pointing that out TK, i find it difficult making choices, it seems the grass is always greener somewhere else :person_facepalming:

:smiley: :+1:

Just buy both and you’ll be fine :stuck_out_tongue:

The original design is more of a fresh off the lathe custom look, this new one is more of an artsy matte bead blasted look.
To be honest, I’m not sure if I’ll go for this light when it is released with the current design.

I guess to each his own.
I’m in for either one… but would not be dissapointed one bit with the latest design. Personally…… I think it looks great.

I really like them both too. I’m not sure which I like better to be honest. I think the original may be prettier and the new may be more practical. I can think of positives to both, but not negatives. I’d really get both, but I’m 100% in for either. Merry Christmas all!

I’d like to have one of these lights too please.

Merry Christmas all !