The old RRT01 also legos with a Convoy S2 tube, IIRC. But it requires sanding down the tube threads to make it short enough for a good fit. Or dealing with exposed threads and no waterproofing.
Now let’s find where to buy and old RRT01
and here is a replacement reflector for the Original RRT-01
http://kaidomain.com/S023424-19_3mm-D-x-13_4mm-H-Light-OP-Aluminum-Reflector?search=s023424
following info courtesy of Coppet:
a replacement lens that also fits 2019 RRT-01
and a black clip option that also fits 2019 RRT-01
Anthon:Now let’s find where to buy and old RRT01
Lol 138 bucks for an outdated product
Sounds better when you convert to USD. Don’t you feel sorry for us Aussies
Oh, those are AUD ? sorry I didn’t see it
ANyway, that’s still more or less the price for the 2019 version
Oh, those are AUD ? sorry I didn’t see it :person_facepalming:
ANyway, that’s still more or less the price for the 2019 version :weary:
But most of us do prefer the old model.
~~X3~~:Oh, those are AUD ? sorry I didn’t see it :person_facepalming:
ANyway, that’s still more or less the price for the 2019 version :weary:But most of us do prefer the old model.
I like the looks of the new model, the old model looks somewhat boring (except the Ti model, but then: the new model in Ti would look even better )
I find the new model to bulky for EDC and almost double the weight.
I find the new model to bulky for EDC and almost double the weight.
I agree
Yeah I agree with what you said about aesthetic…
That said, I got the 2019 for a review, so basically for free (is free time that free ?) so I’m not considering paying for an older model
With the help of BanL (Thanks BanL) I finally got a variety of reflectors. After trying several different reflectors from Fasttech that didn’t fit, I even cut one down on the lathe to fit but was worse than the stock reflector my KD shipment finally came in. I now have two reflectors here that drop right in to original RRT01 with no modifications.
The both produce a very nice beam compared to the original reflector. I have only tested them using a LH351D shaved dome led but I don’t expect them to be any different with a 3535 led. Nice hotspot with even spill and no visible rings.
Reflector #1 being slightly larger in diameter (19.4 mm in diameter).
http://kaidomain.com/S021514-19_4mm-D-x-13_4mm-H-OP-Aluminum-Reflector?search=s021514
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Reflector #2 slightly smaller in diameter (19.3 mm in diameter).
http://kaidomain.com/S023424-19_3mm-D-x-13_4mm-H-Light-OP-Aluminum-Reflector?search=s023424
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They look identically to my eye but when measured KD list the right dimensions, one is .1 mm bigger than the other.
They are OP reflectors but are very fine ripples, barely noticeable.
To me with the shaved LH351D the smaller #2 reflector has a slightly better beam but ever so lightly. It could be it just looks better with the shaved LH351D.
There not that expensive so it might help to order both and see which one works best for you.
The best thing is they drop right in with no rings… :+1:
I totally impulse bought these without reading “original” RRT01. Any chance you ran across some drop ins for the new model?
I never tried any in the new model. The reflector in it seemed decent. Its possible this same reflector may drop in the new model. I measured it at 18mm earlier in this thread.
unmodified optic
legs wont fit into the Original RRT-01
trimmed leg sides on non-carclo triple optic for RRT-01
the non-carclo brand narrow clear optic sold by kaidomain is modified to fit without any glass lens over the optic, because the optic has a smooth face
when using a carclo 10507 besides trimming the sides of the legs as pictured, it is necessary to install a glass lens over the optic, to cover the holes on the non smooth face of the carclo narrow clear optic.
the modification to the optic was extremely simple. All I did was file down about 1/4 to 1/3 of the outside of each of the 3 legs. Basically 5 minutes with a small handfile. None of the rest of the optic needed modification… just the legs.
Just how hard is it to open the head? I haven't tried real persuasion yet (my strap wrench must hate me by now) but I haven't budged it either.
I've got an original RRT-01, which I much prefer the aesthetics of.
Lots of tape and vice grips an finally a pipe wrench for me Turned out OK though
Soft wood jaws in my vise, and a leather belt plus big pliers
Thanks for the responses. I'll add this one to my list for whenever I next have time
trimmed leg sides on non-carclo triple optic for RRT-01
the non-carclo brand narrow clear optic sold by kaidomain is modified to fit without any glass lens over the optic, because the optic has a smooth face
Interesting, it seems that the external part of the 3 reflectors was also trimmed :