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I really like the F22 as well.
Are you sure that F25 has an Xp-G? Every where I've seen it, it has acutally been an Xp-E. I say go ahead and just go cheap and get the C3 SS from Lightake (since they for sure carry the 93mm version and you can get it for about $12.50 with discount code). Other than its unique appearance, I haven't seen any reason to spend that much extra on the F25 over the C3.
Don has (or had) all three of those. He compares the C3 and F25 here:
I don't like the GITD bands of the F25, otherwise I would definitely go with the XP-G LED. Plus there are a few versions of the C3 out there and I'm not sure what you will end up with. I guess in the end, for me, it would be the F25. You just missed a chance to (possibly) get a C3 for less than $6:
I have a C3 from DX and one of these on order from China Quality Goods
But my current favorite is still the partially-stainless Trustfire T2, which does use an XP-G
I saw it on ebay with an xp-g but everywhere else it has been xp-e.
I wouldn't trust those ebay sellers of an XP-G unless they provide a picture of the emitter to prove it. Its probably the same Xp-E light as everywhere else.
c3
I actually have two.
I have a C3 and I love it.
I love my C3 and i'm pretty sure that F25 don't have an XP-G on it, so my vote goes to C3
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C3 from LT for 12.55 with coupon, even when I am not especially fond of stainless lights, even more with glow in the dark parts. If you hate strobes, like I do, the Manafont 3-mode version with metal tailcap might be worth considering, too.
I have read pretty much all of the reviews and the two lights compair well. Don has some very good reviews on many lights.
I have the C3, the F22, the F25 and the Yezl S5 (I think) which is the same light as the F22 but with an XP-G. The Yezl gets way too hot to be useful - stick to an XR-E or XP-E in a stainless AA light.
The C3 is a better light than the F25 IMO, and the F22 is better than both by a long way (Other than size - it's huge)
Blasphemy!
They are also in out commercial forum along with Manafont.
I have no prior experience with them, I hope it goes well....
Picked up a C3 at LT for $12.55 and will be getting an F22 in the near future. Thanks everyone for all your input and suggestions.
TMart has been running a special on teh C3 for a bit over 10 bucks. I ordered another one just becaue of the price, hope it doesn't take 4 months to get here.