Mine is bright. I would guess it is slightly more than 1000 lumens, and it has good throw with the same beam pattern as white SST-20.
By the way, the difference between 1500 lumens and 4000 lumens is noticeable, but small. Likewise for the difference between 4000 lumens and 10000 lumens. If you ceiling bounce 2 identical flashlights at the same time, you can see how much difference doubling output makes in practice with your own eyes without any measuring equipment.
For anyone still worried about getting their order shipped. I just got a shipping notification from Hank on Nov 28th, order went in on Nov 16th. Given I ordered after the huge rush of Reddit orders I think that’s perfectly reasonable. The shipment notification came in at 9:00pm on Saturday China time, so Hank is really working hard to get all these orders out to us!
Good to hear! I ordered a KR1 on the 20th and the K1 with the flash kit on the 21st. It still says processing but I know he’s been busy so I’m just being patient. Hopefully I’ll hear that mine shipped soon!
Pretty much the same here, he’s working into the night hours.
Everything prior to that Reddit post has been spot on, he’s just a busier man these days.
I’m out of the proverbial loop with this reddit post, could someone link it? I’m just really curious at this point. Thanks.
The original post received over 100,000 upvotes and made the main page of reddit. It was removed due to some personal info visible in the post. The link above is a repost with personal info removed. The /r/flashlight mods briefly put up a sticky explaining what the light was for all the first time visitors.
I ordered new clips and they showed up 5 days later. I must’ve done something right
I ordered 2 lights from him and he shipped them 2 weeks from when I ordered them. Not a huge deal. I emailed him asking about tritium and he threw in that they’d be shipping the following week. He sure is a nice fella.
I’m having a problem with my KR1 W2. If everything is tightened down and a battery installed the LED is always on emitting the faintest light possible (much lower than level 1, only visible if looking for it in the dark). I’ve tried cleaning all contacts with alcohol and I don’t feel any burrs on the signal tube or anything. I can usually troubleshoot my own lights but this one has me stumped. Any ideas?
18350 tube? If so, don’t use the strap ring. I made that mistake with similar results.
No, this is with the 18650 tube. I do have an 18350 tube, I can try and see if it happens with the 18350 tube as well.
EDIT: Can confirm, problem persists with 18350 tube as well.
Has anyone received a copper D4V2 yet?
Would you possibly share some photos?
I have had the simlar issues with my KR1 w2. I have noticed that the tightening of the tail cap / head is pretty temperamental as compared to say the KR4. I still have to Untighten and retighten the the head and tail when changing my battery on the KR1 almost everytime.
Yes, please.
I finally pull trigger on the brass, my first d4v2, and the copper came out a week after I received it… damn…
Possibly a short in the driver or somewhere else.
I’ve been lurking as a guest for months, but signed up to chip in on the delays. I ordered late November 13th, and just today (Dec. 1st, 8:56 am EST) received the notification email of my order shipping - about 17 days in processing.
Good things come to those who wait - as others have mentioned, there might be shortages of specific components or other reasons for the variance. Considering all the activity after the Reddit post, I’m impressed with how well Hank is managing this.
In case anyone’s wanting to correlate components: KR4 with E21A in 2700K, cyan, stainless steel bezel, matte black 18350 tube, plus a firmware reflashing kit.
Hank, when sand body d4v2 will be back in stock?
Order update for those waiting. I ordered a D4v2 Titanium on Nov 10 and received it today. Fedex shipping. About 3 weeks. Neutral White - XP-L HI V2 5D, 4000K. Also got a clip, a KR4 deep carry clip, 18350 tube. I did not receive the floody optic. Maybe I’ll ask about the optic on my next order.
You can buy 10621 or frosted 10623 optic from LEDSupply for $2.38 with free shipping.
Good info. Thanks.