Thanks for the kind words all, I’m enjoying this build. At the same current the output seems comparable, but the E21a + DC Fix setup is much floodier so its kinda hard to judge. A triple behind either a 10507 or 10511 has much more candela for sure. Its also worth noting that 219b or c is capable of handling more current, so you can get a lot more output from those builds if you push them harder.
As for optics, I’ve already placed an order with Convoy for some of the single optics he stocks, just to experiment. I needed some other things anyway, so I’ll follow up in a couple of weeks when those arrive.
Personally, if I could choose a Convoy light in copper and get heavy anyway, it would not be the rather boring looking S2+ but it would be the S8 :sunglasses:
From personal experience, the Traditional Crush (pressure) knurling is very tough to do on very soft alloy’s like real copper, the soft material starts to build up on the roller blades. Turning and side broaching to produce the square knurling is a tad bit easier…
That graph comparing the XM-L2 to the XP-L is misleading, it uses an old outdated XM-L2 against the highest binned XP-L. If a newer high binned XM-L2 U4 were shown against it the graph wouldn’t show like it does. Just saying.
I don’t know anything about machining so I can’t speak to the reasoning, but I really like the new look. That “grenade grip” is very popular for good reason, and I really dig the cooling fins on the head. Gotta have a new one too I guess…
Of course, you are right. That’s why I wrote to treat it roughly. The author of the question does not give specific diodes. In fact, the author of the question referred to XML and XPL which have successors. Maybe it’s better to ignore this chart.