I am thinking of building the ultimate SRK that would give any torch a run for its money. Starting with 3 Luminus SST-90 big emitters, then a custom machined 4-26650 cell body or a longer 8-18650 body mod. J)
Just got my first SRK from Fasttech for $36 delivered 7 days from placing the order. I got the C3PO gold version. It came in a sturdy white box very similar to the one pictured from the OP except it had an extra sticker that had the “SKY RAY” logo. Same foam insert in the box. Spare O-ring, slightly darker lanyard. It is definitely brighter and more floody than my Shadow SL3, although it might not be a fair test since the battery in my SL3 was not topped off before the rough comparison. Also, I was running the SRK on only two cells. But if it holds, it is the brightest in my collection so far.
Anyway, the only real complaint I have so far is that the edges on the bezel are a bit sharp. Instant turn-off for my wife as she is sensitive to things like that. If you put it in a coat pocket it could snag. Anyone try smoothing down the edges? At least I won’t have to worry about the wife claiming this as her own!
Hi guys. I’ve just pulled the trigger on one of these lights, and not wanting to sound stupid, but would it be best to run it on protected cells or would it be ok on unprotected?
I don’t own a king (yet) but i smooth down the edges on some of my lights.
Especially ss/aluminum (single alloy) bezels smooth down, almost without any visible difference still having a HUGE difference on how sharp they feel.
The original king has a stainless steel bezel, i have heard of coated bezels on mimics but i’m not sure if that would reveal a different color metal beneath (if i had to guess, i would say it wouldn’t).
What I would do is find a piece of fine sandpaper 1000 grit or so, wrap if around my finger and work on the sharp edges, with increasing pressure, checking every few passes.
Try not to touch anything but the edge when working with the sandpaper.
If you want even smoother edges you have to start with lower grit sandpaper first.
I have yet to regret sanding down something sharp on my flashlights, even painted portions, as this makes me use them more. (i guess i hate sharp edges as well)
For the black XM-L U2 version they claim: “Fasttech is now shipping the version that’s reported to be of the best quality and seemingly the most genuine”.
For the gold XM-L U2 version they claim: “This golden version is recommended over the black version for better build quality and output”. Someone posted a review 4/15/13 for the item saying the one they received was a mimic and not like what was pictured.
Metalophile, you posted above that you just received one from Fasttech for $36 delivered. Does it have the same cord and is it genuine?