Here are some numbers. Turns out that if I use a meter probe instead of the switch I get 900 lux more at the top end, giving me just over 700 lumens which is more like it.
Im trying to put this into perspective. You mentioned in a prior post that, "440 lumens from an XM-L does not impress me when I've measured better than 850 from the same dropin". In the post above, you mentioned that you get around 700 lumens if you bypass the switch in the TF-R2. Has something changed or is this not a good reflector design? Im trying to account for the missing 150 lumens that were produced by the much smaller P60 reflector. Im not trying to put you one the spot sir. Just trying to figure out if this is a worthy upgrade over the standard p60 reflector.
Id also appreciate hearing your thoughts about beam quality and focus with the XML.
Id only advise it if youve already got several drop-ins for it. Otherwise, any good C8 (or similar) will do the same thing for a lot less money. But if you’ve got drop-ins, this cant be beat.
I got the one Pulsar modded and I can say that it rocks in tube sox. It’s a very nice host and with a T6 driven with 2800mA it has a great flood and decent throw.
I paid $30 for mine, which came with a CW XRE 1.2A at the tail. Of course, that silly thing was instantly replaced with an XML 3A. The pill screws into the lights head, which is made of very thick aluminum and does a good job of heat sinking (better than a quality C8). If youre thinking about one, and have pills to swap in and out, buy it. You’ll never use a regular P60 host again and wonder why you ever did. Finish 8/10, design 8/10.
Also, if Hrvoje posts a deal or suggestion, its always been an extremely good one worth taking note of.
I just ran across this thread. The TF-R2 sounds pretty good, so I was searching around, and it looks like it’s basically not available anymore? The only place I found it was on Amazon, from a seller, and it was $80+, from China:
Thanks for reminding me… my GF snagged mine because she can run it in high mode continuously without overheating (XML 3 mode @3A). Looks like I might need to buy another!
I just tried and got the same result… sorry about that. Perhaps you could email customer service at a few shops to see if they can get one for you. Of all the flashlights I own, Id rate this in my top 10 choices for its robust design, heavy construction and great heat sinking. They weigh a good amount more than other lights of similar size and the pill screws directly into the head, not part of the battery tube. :bigsmile: IMO, well worth tracking one down if possible… if you own P60’s to swap.