I think most unprotected cells are going to fit. I have tried a few and all worked.
I have tried two types of protected and none work.
TF Flames would not go in, mostly due to a bump (18.77mm diameter) where the protection strip runs up the side. Length (69.24mm) may have prevented light-up anyway.
Panasonic NCR18650 (2900mAh grey) protected from FT will go in, but will not light up (69.58mm long).
Mods: I have copper braid on the spring, cleaned and lubed the threads, fixed the head O-ring, added a body O-ring.
Other than the slightly green ano tint on the head, I am now satisfied with the light. I have a hard time justifying a $30 price tag though, let-alone the $35 regular price.
I see this light as a solid $20-$25 light if delivered fully and properly assembled.
Wow that sure is not black. The difference with my titanium one is not nearly that dramatic. Actually looks kind of cool… But I understand your disappointment.
I agree with your overall critique relic. Forgot to mention mine did not have either body o-ring installed. I put on both, along with fixing the head arrangement. I can forgive these quibbles on a pre-order first run unit, but I think you have a point on pricing. $35 might be a tad high.
If the whole light was that colour, I think I would be OK with it. It’s a little less obvious in hand, The shot seems to bring it out a bit more.
In any case, I’m going to ask Ric for a replacement head that is black.
Got mine today, Ti color NW tint. Head ano is just a tiny tad lighter, tint is about on par with the neutral on my EagTacs. Did all the same o ring and lubing business as everyone.
For my first budget light, I’m impressed, would buy it again. Was a little worried that my protected 3100mah wouldn’t fit but they do
Ok, found a bad thing. That tail spring is bad, really bad, but luckily it was easy enough to remove and stretch out some, my longer cells smooshed it down so then the unprotected ones turned it into a DQG strobe…
Time to find a locally stocked feasible replacement, not waiting for another month of Sundays to get a spring…
Got mine today. Like it. Only "problem" is you need to turn head pretty much open to eliminate "push flash". And head is more glossy and lighter color.
Sorry to hear that then :(… I wonder if thicker O-rings might help/work.
My 2 lights were really loose before I added the 2 O-rings, but after that they’re good. I still keep them in the boxes, and the only time I see that push flash is if I’ve only unscrewed the head slightly.
Looks like it could be a winner, would be nifty if it would hold shape to use 123s or 16340s in a pinch. Just offset the shipping by ordering more stuff
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