Hi, I’ve been using a Convoy C8 for a few years now, but now I’m looking something with more power.
I need to be able to mount it on an M4 Carbine, and I would like for it to be able to accept a pressure switch.
What would be a good step up from the C8, and preferably under $70?
I have seen this (JETBeam BC40 ) listed as a good option, as well as the Convoy L6, are there any better out there?
the L6 would make your rifle REALLY front heavy and would require a big offset mount due to bezel size.
that would look really odd.
thoughts on upgrading driver/LED if your just looking for more throw?
First question that is the bigest question.
How far do you need to light up things and for how long?
An L6 is a sawed-off shotgun, an L2 is a rifle.
The L2 has a thinner pencil-beam, concentrates way more light onto what you’re shining at, vs lighting up the whole area.
You can use a 1-cell tube with the L2 to lighten it up, too.
Nice of the OP to introduce himself
C8+ XPL-Hi.
Will fit. and decent upgrade to what he has.
Yes, the L6 would probably make it feel like I have a 203 mounted. I will look into upgrades and other lights. Thanks.
I see that there is a pressure switch for my Acebeam T27. A one (21700) cell light with 1180 meters (over 3800 Feet!) throw could be hard to beat. It only weighs 8 ounces.
I added an Olight PL-2 Valkyrie to an AR pistol build that I just finished (some pix here) and it is a great light with a ton of lumens and a great beam shape and ergos. It was part of a buying spree for me around Black Friday timeframe. Picked up a ton of 18650s from Lion Wholesale and some good gear for the AR at Spicetac.
I don't know if it is pressure switch capable though.
I think C8+ is almost the best at the moment what you can get for a rifle light. At least that price.
It is very easily moddable. And it have very good remote compared to many other.
I had Fenix TK32 for a long time it’s good. Red light is usable when you have to keep your own night vision.
But C8+ have better throw and better remote. Fenix remotes breaks very easily.