The sad thing is if they made it in both styles I would probably get one of each. lol
Yep… I feel the same way. I would too…… 
Same here. Give me one of each!
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IF…. I were forced to choose only one, all else being equal; I’d go with the tapered one.
But there is no ‘deal breaker’ in that statement at all. Either one, or whatever else may emerge; works for me. :+1:
My thought exactly teacher.
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As others mentioned I do like both, that being said if the original design wins out I do prefer the raw finish to the matte whereas the matte looks great on the tapered prototype.
I would like to be on the list please.
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I prefer the tapered version personally but would buy either one. I’d especially love to see it with a few different knurling patterns/proportions. And I really liked that medium light gray with a matte satin finish on the protos tailcap.
interested to be on the list
I would have to agree with teacher. They Both Look Good! I would have to order One of each, if Not 2 of each, if I had to choose between the two versions! This is the Perfect minimally Designed Flashlight that I have ever seen Wrapped Tightly around a Battery that’s Capible of So Much More than it’s purpose as an EDC, with a Perfect pocket clip too boot! I sure would like to have 1 Now to use and tryout & order 3 more when they are manufactured. 
! Oops I believe I was Dreaming.
What I see is a light that requires a new clip. I want it setup for deep pocket carry. I could care less whether or not it has the 45 edges or sharp 90 edges. I’m not even so sure I really want this light anymore. I’m at the point in my flashoholism where I don’t want lights that don’t suit a practical purpose in some way.
-Garry
Sounds good, saves a lot of money. I’m not there yet though 
Do I need the light? No.
Do I want the light? Yes.
Reason enough. (But my rate of acquisition is slowing down.)
Goodness that looks nice. Even if the light started with a raw it would wind up looking matte after a little wear so might as well start with matte.
And the taper is very nicely done on the FW3; much better than “Concept.”
This body size and clip style is popular enough that somebody probably makes a loopover clip that will fit if you want it to carry deeper. Personally, I don’t love really deep carry; half the point of a clip is so that I don’t have to reach deep into my pocket and fish it out.
Only if your idea of “a little wear” includes bead blasting. Lol
Great!
Put me down for one!
I completely agree. I like the bead blasted look with the taper much more than the original shiny with right angles.