L2X vs L2X extended - viva la difference?

I've had an L2X for some time now and contrary to my initial impression of this superb flashlight, it is one of my favorites. So much so in fact, I piggybacked an extended version for myself onto a customer's order.

It arrived today (10 days shipping time - not too bad) and I thought the extended version was simply a longer L2X.

Nope . . . but first, the meat tenderizer at its iconic best.

Here's what surprised me . . .

Extended version on the left, single 18650 at right. Is that "Golden Grade milspec . . ." on the tail cap threads? Inside the tail cap?

Same great box. More flashlight. Less foam.

Foy rollin' wid gangsta gold in da tail cap. When I said the tube on the Masterpiece Pro 2 was like an L2X sans livery . . . Foy stands corrected. It seems the L2X extended version is special light, indeed.

whatupFoy

I just got a regular L2x today that was gold inside. The one I got last week was not. I was just searching for the thread about this gold coating.

Interesting.

Seems the gold inside consistency is about the same as the L2P. My black L2Ps are gold inside and my blue/grey are not. None however, have gold threads and/or gold inside the tailcap.

I suppose if I had a life, I would not be typing about this.

mysocalledlifeFoy

I have an early L2X extended, purchased over a year ago.

No happy golden love here.

What a cool looking light, it reminds me of a hand grip on a dirt bike.

The problem is; the only drop-in I have that can handle 8 volts is a 5-mode XP-G. (4.2 - 8.4 volts)

With 2 x Panasonic 18650/2350 it pulls .46 on high.

Foy

My L2X shorty is gold and my L2P has a very light gold coating both brought about 4 months ago i think.

Thebigquestionisfoyhowmanysquaresdoesthisonehave?

Does the gold provide any other advantages other than looking nicer? It's strange that the black L2P is gold inside but the grey and blue are not.

Regular size L2X is out of stock from solarforce-sales.com. I was intended to order other accessories as well! Just emailed them if they will back in stock otherwise I'll pull trigger on L2T!

It's not only out off stock. It is discontinued. Jo offer me the L2x tailcap and head, with a tube of the black l2p for a special price, but this was more than $19,99 (the endprice of a complete L2x regular) and if I want a L2x, I want a 100% one. not L2x lego.

If you go into the host section of the website and look at collectors corner tab, they offer the L2X extended tube with the A001 head and S11 tailcap. I am not sure if it is still in stock?

solarforce-sales.com $39.99

Still available in their website but I don't like extension tube. I'll go for L2T or pay more from eBay.

Just talked with solarforce-sales.com on the phone & they confirmed the regular L2X has been discounted & they totally out of stock not even one piece left. I then pulled the trigger on L2T Ace & they gave me bonuses. Details as under:

Dear good friend,

Nice to talk to you~ ^^

Here is the invoice:

Solarforce Ace L2T Stainless Steel set DIY flashlight body

USD 34.99

NEW!!! High Volt 3-8.4v!!! Solarforce 820 Lumens XM-L led 3 mode 100%->60%->10%(High Med Low) with Memory IC Bulb for L2 series & Surefire 6P G2 (can run up to 2 pc 18650 3.7v or CR123A 3.7v)

USD 17.5


Reg air mail fee is USD 2

Total price is USD 54.49

Free items~

Premium lens and O ring set x 1 pc worth USD 4.99

Pouch x 1 pc worth USD 4.5

Invoice sent

WE will ship today after your payemnt

Thank you very much

Regards

JO