HD2010 - where to buy ?

I have two HD2010's. The first one was a TangsFire that would not pull 3 amps at the tailcap and the latest one from Tmart USA is an UltraFire that pulls over 4.5 amps at the tailcap. The drivers appear identical. The only real difference looking at the two is that the UltraFire is more of a gloss black and the reflector while looking at it appears shiny, when the flashlight is on the reflector appears misty. I have tried washing it gently with detergent and hot water but did not clean up at all.

I purchased a Lightmalls Ultrafire HD2010, and boy does it perform. It pulls 4.6A at the tail on high (King Kong 26650), and does not have a single scratch on the body or the reflector. Nice threads also.

I highly recommend the lightmalls HD2010. It says it is rated at 600lm, but it actually puts out a lot more!

On one slat it kinda sez….‘HWA/HX(K?)S, UltraFire, HD2010”. I can’t tell for sure. Thing is the lettering looks like a restrike or something because you’re definitely seeing ’double’. lol

Other slat sez, ‘CREE XM-LT6’. This slat’s lettering is ok. Besides the funky print it works aces so far. Had to clean real good though with CRC 2-26 before it would function right. Else this sucka would’ve gone RMA.

Drawing more current in direct drive (emitter hooked straight up to cell) is not necessarily better.

Try to post pics of those “strange” HDs.

i can tell just by eye that mine is pulling way more than 3a on high, i would guess comparing to some of my other lights my hd2010 is putting out over 1000otf lumens

Mine arrived today, usual crapwrap, thin bubblewrap inside a thin cardboard box, (which looked like it had been stamped on) inside a plastic bag.
Luckily the finish looks perfect, grey in colour, led well centered, reflector flawless, but like others no name on it.
Seems to be nice and bright, I’ll try it out later.

PS, knurling is sharp and VERY grippable.

Nice! Where did you order it from?

T mart.

I see, thanks for your reply. How long did it take to ship?

Tmart today, 4 business days to MA, gray finish, immaculate finish and threads. this thing is a throwing tank! very impressive with the 26650. very pleased.

ken

http://www.lightscastle.com/product/fandyfire-hd2010-cree-xm-l-t6-600lm-5-mode-white-led-flashlight-1-x-18650-130025

27$ ??

With direct drive, is it possible to actually damage the driver or the emitter if I use a very high current cell like a LiFePO4? Apologies if this question is stupid. :)

Yes, but not with a LiFePO4 since it’s lower voltage.

Does anyone know about postage on the above?

If you’re talking about LightsCastle, it’s “whole world free shipping” on everything they sell.

Thanks.

9 days ryan, airmail, VERY good for a chinese vendor!!

Thanks for your info. I just ordered an HD2010 from them, and it left China in 2-3 days and was in Korea 5 days after the purchase.

Certainly not bad at all!

I’m from MA too, I assume nqcken got his from the US warehouse and not China, thus 4 days?