Same. Well it would be FW1A, by then. I’ve been considering swapping to that sort of configuration but I don’t know if such a reflector exists
The battery swap from head-only is couterinuitive. I like the FW3A, except I have multiple lights that I swap batts via the tail. I understand the engineering, but that doesn’t make it natural.
FW3A is my first "sophisticated" light. Not that my C8S and C8F aren't, it's just that the FW3A is in a different class altogether. I ordered the WW version and truly like it. The learning curve on the UI was somewhat steep to begin with, but I'm getting used to it.
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it;s truly sophisticated. that’s for sure. usually i can think of ways to improve everything, here not so much… i get confused by the ui, but still i can;t complain about it.
good job tk!
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Interested.
Sorry, with so many functions on one button, the UI gets a bit … dense.
I hope at least the basics are easy to use and remember.
what are the basics anymore? 
Depends on who you ask, but I’d say the basics are: On, off, up, down, min, max, and battcheck.
Maybe also lockout, depending the specific light and how easy it is to activate by accident.
FW3A is a great light and I love it.
But I do think it would have been better to have a retaining ring in the tail. That would have solved a lot of the assembly issues purchasers have reported. And it would have made battery changes from the tail possible.
I really like my FW3A. It’s not a perfect light, but it does a lot right. Anduril is a major win factor. The form factor is one of the smallest single 18650 around. My Zebralight SC64c LE matches the length and has a better switch button, but at more than double the cost.
It has been unfortunate to learn that production units after the group buy have suffered spotty QC on the switches. I hope Lumintop works that out. It’s sad to see people get frustrated and driven away from the FW3A for that reason.
Where’s the (Waiting on the SST20 version) choice?
I love mine. My favourite light which I use for dog walking every night is the D4S. But I don’t consider that ‘true’ EDC, whereas the FW3A will fit in any bag or pocket.
Just got mine, 9 days from order from Neal to Oz, can’t complain. Love the Anduril.
I was in the GB but I ordered it a bit later, mid June. Got 3D tint, put a 30Q in. Not the brightest of my bunch but 1st Anduril so love playing with it. Needs a diffuser for candle and lightning.
The lockout is very well thought out. A bit confused about the optics and which version I received. Lens on top of the optics which look a bit cloudy…. Was there something about the color of clip denoting versions or did I dream it?
If there is a glass lens, there is a carclo optic under that (10511).
Lumintop has not manufactured the carclo clone yet.
The clip is probably going to become silver from black-ish but hasn’t happened yet. (only photo)
I’ve had my Nichea version for a couple weeks. I really do love it. The tint, the beam pattern, the quick access to ML, the size and yes - even the tail switch and clip. Only complaint is it gets way too hot way to quick, but turbo would be a very rare thing for me to use.
Love the light and can’t wait to get the SST20. Then maybe a purple or blue version in Xpl-hi.
I think this is a very futuristic light.
I really like my FW3A. 
I’m even getting used to the cigar grip. I can see why no knurling was added on the body tube. When I fish the light out of my pocket with index and middle fingers, not having knurling means my fingers slide up the body tube to the correct position for operation right below where the tail widens out.
I also just received a Nitecore P18 and it feels like a dinosaur compared to the FW3A. The P18 is twice the weight and much less bright.
You can get the Skylumen version with the White Flat. Throw goes from 16kcd with the XP-L HI to 45kcd with the White Flat
… Wonders never cease!! 
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You mean your not using the ’180 flip’ to activate anymore? 
That is correct. No more 180 flip with the FW3A. At least for short-duration operation (which is mostly how I use my lights). :sunglasses: 