Greetings!

Welcome!

PL47 Group Buy ends 15 November.

Thanks, that’s good to know! Guess I’ll drop by the group buy thread soon.

Heyyyyy!!! No convoy L6! You also need a headlamp like the Armytek elf c2 warm :crown:

Hi and welcome pinecone.

Welcome to BLF.

Convoys are interesting, I just don’t know enough about them to make an informed decision. The L6 seems like an interesting one, and I see plenty of Convoy lights modded heavily. The Armytek does sound tempting, as well. :+1:

Thanks, MRsDNF & FireHawk007 :beer:

Thanks for joining the party, pinecone!

Thanks, rc! :slight_smile:

Welcome! Convoys are high quality lights at budget prices…. :laughing:

Thanks, Anton! :slight_smile: The copper S2+ looks pretty special and I’m sure it won’t last forever, but AFAIK the BLF A6 is basically a modded version of the S2 that performs better. The Convoy L6 is definitely on my list, I just need to wait for a sale on the 7A or 5C on Simon’s Ali store, all the lights on the way other than the Emisars from Hank have been on discounts I’ve found through BLF. :smiley:

The A6 has slightly better workmanship than a standard S2. There are some internal differences too. Biggest difference is the driver. A6 driver swap is an easy inexpensive upgrade to any S2.

With the S2+ you can get some interesting colours and that beautiful copper. Finish, fit and feel on my copper S2+ is very good.

I’ve noticed small differences in quality between my various S2 lights.

The well under $10 3/5 mode coupon deals came in a thin box and the anodising is good but nothing special. The retaining ring was soldering to the head of the light which was a bit annoying.

Ones like the ~$20 violet S2+ above with stock XPL-HI and biscotti, ordered direct from Convoy are step higher. The finish is better and it came in a nice sturdy box with a foam insert.

The Copper S2+ host is a big step up from the other S2s. TBH stock output is disappointing for a $45 flashlight. On the plus side the retaining ring is NOT soldered in on this one. I’ve got an A6 driver ready to drop in. After that I’m going to try a few different combinations of emitters, lenses and reflectors until I get one that matches the character of the light.

A link would have made it easier for Pinecone, and me. Just saying.

Pinecone, welcome aboard!

LMGTFY —> [♛ FreemeGB] Fireflies PL47 Gen II 4*XP-L/ Nichia/ SST20 Hi CRI 21700 Right Angle Flashlight - ENDED

Thanks.

Wow, thanks for all the S2/S2+ info! I didn’t know the differences between the copper host and the anodized aluminum ones, the copper S2+’s mod-readiness is definitely a plus down the line. I am thinking of picking one up just due to the fit and finish you mentioned, along with the form. I just hope they’re still in stock in a week or two. :smiley:

Thanks, AI! :beer: I went ahead and threw my name into the PL47 request hat, looks like they’re starting shipment after the GB is finished. :+1:

I looked at it and passed, because I am not a big fan of L-shaped flashlights. Take care!

That makes sense, I’ve read that some like the right-angled lights and some don’t. I took my chances at my first right-angled one with the PL47, hopefully I end up liking it. :slight_smile:

Welcome to BLF. Reading the OP I guess it’s about time to prepare an empty shelf in your (work)room.

Uh oh, I don’t like the sound of that. :person_facepalming:

Thanks, Henk! :smiley: