Hi Everyone,
Long time lurker, first-time poster. I learnt a lot from reading BLF and I think I have found a set up that meets my needs, but I would appreciate people who are more knowledgeable providing some feedback.
I’m looking for a flashlight that will be mounted to a 12 gauge shotgun forend via Magpul hardware. I broke down my requirements into “must have” and “nice to have” and went to work.
Must have
- A high mode of of 200-300 lumens. 250 is ideal.
- A battery compartment diameter of 0.75” to 1.04”.
- A compatible remote switch with a momentary on feature.
- A cost less than or equal to $45 USD.
- Few modes or the option to hide the extra modes from operation. I’m looking for at most low/medium/high modes. I would except only 1 mode.
- Shouldn’t catastrophically fail due to recoil.
- Enough spill to illuminate as much of a room as possible.
- Nothing that requires special knowledge to put together. I have never even modded a light.
Nice to have
- Uses 18650, 16340, or 14500 batteries. These are types I already own.
- Has an easy way to activate normal on. This could be a second button on the remote or a tail switch.
- If there are multiple modes, a mode switch button that is easy to use with my off-hand.
- I prefer color temperatures on the lower side.
Here is what I selected
Flashlight
-A gray Convoy S2+
->7135x3
->Biscotti firmware
->4000K
-Gray Convoy S2+ with nichia 219C,Ra>90,DTP copper plate,ar-coated glass lens,7135 biscotti firmware
-Gray Convoy S2+ with luminus SST20,DTP copper plate,ar-coated glass lens,7135 biscotti firmware
Remote switch for S2+
-Based on a Youtube video for a similar Convoy switch this gives me momentary on, normal on/off, and mode select.
-https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000004992334.html
20x12mm orange peel reflector for S2+ S3
-Both of the models I linked above have smooth reflectors. I’m assuming I can easily swap this in and get more spill.
-aliexpress.com/item/32843696779.html
Flashlight clip
-The light will probably see some EDC and around the house use.
-https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2049685616.html
Comments
I think this hits everything on my “must have” and “nice to have” lists except being slightly brighter than I would like, I’m assuming this puts out about 400 lumens on high. I guess that wasn’t really a “must have” after-all . All in with a tracked shipping method this puts me at $34.02 USD. If you think I missed something, please let me know!
Open Question
Anything I should know about choosing between these emitters? I’m pretty ignorant here.
Edit: Based on some additional reading is sounds like the Nichia 219C will be a bit floodier. Should I be looking at lenses
Thanks for taking a look!