I had no problems purchasing from the link in my thread (fast delivery as well) & I know another member purchased a couple from that link with no problems :+1:
Prices are cheaper than from DX as well I think.
I must admit though that although the UF”s are nice for what they are (genuine Cree leds as well not fake Latticebrights & just over 3000 lumens on start up measured in my light tube which seems fairly accurate) they are not a patch on the Q8”s
The Q8”s totally blow them away in every respect :+1:
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Everybody who likes the UI of the Q8 should look at this Lamp: FW3A
As the Q8 is a bit big for EDC and you know how compact a SK68 is?
This 18650 light is within millimetres the same size. Has a tail switch (not lighted), triple LED AND based on the same UI as the Q8. I expect a newer version of NarsilM
It is another Group Buy here on BLF, lamps should happen next year.
Thank you for reply
I do not seem to be able to purchase Q8 right now, I read the thread, but is the quality okay?
Because I want to get on the car, the size is best for UF and Q8.
There are several ways the Q8 goes beyond what big-name companies offer, but I think Tom’s firmware is probably the part which should embarrass them the most.
All the quality issues we've pointed out are pretty minor - always that ~1% with more serious issues like a scratch or gouge, etc., but the quality issues we are pointing out for the screw, glue, etc. have only a limited effect on power, resulting in at most, roughly a 10% difference between the best and worse, which in the grand scheme of things, is pretty darn good for such a high performance, custom spec'd light.
You gotta look at these things in relative terms, and of 9 Q8's I've gotten in my hands, all 9 worked out of the box, seem to be perfect in exterior condition, no finger prints on the glass, reflectors look perfect, beam tint between all 9 seem to match perfectly. Yes, they have had a share of over tightened somewhat damaged screws, and some glue where it shouldn't be, but those issues do not effect the operation/reliability, and only a limited effect on performance. Again, roughly 10% difference between the best and worse.
I am interested in FW3A
I do not mind if it is high, I think that it would so cool if the material was titanium and 219C.
Light satisfied with all people is difficult.
Silicoon if you want an SRK/SODA can type light then the Q8 is the one to have at this price.
The few little niggles that have been found on a very few of the first production run (my 2 are fine however) will be ironed out quickly & before you get a light so if I were you I would PM The Miller & get in on the group buy for the Q8
Got two Q8 today. Really nice toys, thanks a lot to the team!
But - Thorfire should definitely improve packaging for the next batch. I got the lights in a thin bag, the cardboard box only wrapped with a foam sheet. The two small sides of the box were free of protection. Box and tailcap of one light have a big dent, the bag probably fell down on a solid edge during transport. The tailcap is also somewhat bent, you notice it when screwing.
And threads need more lube - there was an awful squeaking when screwing battery tube and tailcap on both lights.
Mine have been mixed - some dry, some well lubed threads - clearly an attempt was made on both ends of the battery tube, but if you wipe/clean it off, it's pretty dirty...
Also noticed some minor small nicks/bare alum showing on the square threading. Not sure if even a good HAII will hold up under all that contact. HAIII is way better for square threads.
SRK clones with pointy threads are impossible to keep anodized though - got a few and all shoe bare spots to some extent, many make electrical contact.