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

I asked neal 15 days ago in PM if he could arrange with Lumintop a small run of FW3A with the original design since it would just need a couple of changes to the external of the battery tube only…no answer. But if more people are asking for it, maybe with an interest list, Lumintop would willing to make it.
The one with both body reductions at a 90 degree angle with a tiny chamfer on angles like Fritz designed it.

Give it a try, all my orders from Neal were delivered within 2 weeks. My last order (FW3C) was delivered within 7 days. It’s much faster than Banggood for example.

I ordered an FW3A in bare aluminum and an FW3A Ti-Cu both with SST-20 4000K. I also paid for expedited shipping.

  • Ordered: August 8, 2019
  • Now: 20 days later, August 28, 2019.
  • Status according to Neal’s website: “Unfulfilled”

Everything I’ve ordered from Neal has arrived so I’m not worried. But I wouldn’t really rate his shipping as particularly fast either.

I placed a similar order. I suspect they are being held up by the raw aluminums as I haven’t really seen any in the wild yet.

I ordered two lights in separate orders the same day,
Both were marked shipped that night!
Both numbers track in China, which means just sit down and wait.

I would like to know too…mine broke! Anyone know?

Harbor Freight sells an assortment cheap.
https://www.harborfreight.com/225-piece-nitrile-o-ring-assortment-67677.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/382-piece-o-ring-assortment-67554.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/225-piece-metric-nitrile-o-ring-assortment-67609.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/397-piece-metric-o-ring-assortment-67580.html

Neal posted on FB that the FW1A will be available next month, in addition to 18350 and 18500 tubes for both it and the FW3A.

I’ll bite. What is the FW1A?

FW3A, but with a single emitter and reflector design instead of a TIR optic.

Thanks!

Does this mean they are lengthening the head to get the taller reflector to fit?

FW3 was my favorite light when I got it.
Then my Fire Flies E01 showed up.
I really love this light
only 1” longer, lit side switch, the throw on it is great. Rivals an L6. Not in total lumens of course, but the narrow beam penetrates like crazy. AND it can stay on turbo for a long time, handles heat very well.’
Too bad they stripped down the UI. Have an E07 on order, I know it does not throw that well, but smaller and 6900 Lumens.
I may have a new favorite light.

I’m not a facebook guy, can you link more info about the FW1A? It sounds like a must have.

There is no more information on the FW1A at this time.

You don’t have to go to facebook for info on this, i’m pretty sure all information will appear in this forum as soon as it is available.

Isn’t that light much larger? It’s 21700 sized.
The Lumintop EDC18 should be the side switch version of the FW3A. Same size, but can use protected cells, same UI, same Leds, lighted side switch, deep carry pocket clip, magnet in tail, etc…

I don’t pocket carry - pockets are full of guns, shield case and so on.
In a small belt holster, the difference in size is negligible, and the weight is about the same.
The E01 will run way longer on high, the FW3 quickly becomes too hot to hold.
The E01 has a narrow well focused beam, which has a throw that rivals an L6, while the FW3 is totally flood.
That being said, I have like 5 of the FW3 lights and they are great, the copper is stunning.
But I find the E01 more useful.

Are we sure it’s got a reflector and not a single TIR?

If it has a reflector, I really hope it’s the same size as easily available Yajiamei Optics. Iove playing with optics and different LED’s.

Don’t like the stupid ring around your LH351D beam in a reflector? Pop on a beaded optic. Enjoy the magic!

I would probably prefer a single TIR optic, but I’m excited about either.