I dont think using unprotected cells in this light is a big deal, i been using double unprotected in my l6 for almost a year and never any issues. as long as using a good quality cell it will work just fine.
Yes, you are right, not just anodizing but also different color.
My bezel ring and body are both darker than the head and the tailcap. (The two latter is much more shiny.)
BTW: I did not need a bourbon nor a cigar to see that…
Thank you very much. Very helpful information. Now I have to choose a 26650 cell . Shockli seems to be the highest capacity. Not many American sources though.
NKON (nkon.nl) is going to have the Keeppower 6000mAh (same cells as Shockli uses) back in stock as of August 23, 2018. I‘m not sure how much shipping (plus customs) will be to the US.
The first was Brown HD NW so i can compare both tints and emitter version. From a couple beams outside and side by side, i can tell there is quite a difference between HD and HI. The former has a wider hot spot, more flood but still some throw. The HI has a tighter hot spot and does throw further. I do like the HD beam because it is more balanced (some flood and some throw) and more useful to me.
Apart from that, i noticed the 18650 (long) tube must have a smaller OD at the tail because the tail cap is not flush as it is with the 18350 tube…
ok but why use a cell type that is not advertised that u can use? i dont get it if u really want a light for e special type of cell then why not buy something else then?