i say u go buy yourself one of these rusty. you can never have more than one c8. maybe try the option with the smo reflector… might be brighter and outthrow your ke-5 now
I’m assuming this is the same as the Convoy C8 at Fasttech, FT says nothing about AK47. Isn’t the another light already called AK47, Trustfire I believe. Anyway, have a FT version Convoy C8 on the way.
AK47 is the name of the 3*7134 driver Nanjg Ak-47 (A or C). Like many thing in China someone decided to use a name that saw somewhere and in this case looks similar to the 8*7135 driver (visually)
Joe - how does it compare to the TangsFire C8 XM-L2 U3 - you just got 2 of those in?
Actually, this is a pretty good deal considering it's well regulated, nice modes w/memory, solid known host, and a XM-L2 U2 (or so claimed). Only downside would be the OP reflector, but only if you wanted max throw out of it - beam patterns with an OP are cleaner. Compared to prices of the TangsFire or FT Convoy C8 offering (only XML's), it's perhaps the best C8 deal around right now.
Nice Find Joe, glad you posted a new thread on it!
Well, I’m happy to be willing to “take one for the team,” all the nicer when it turns out to be a great find. lol Actually, this was an impulse purchase for a friend. He loves C8s and kept wanting something of better quality than the normal stuff. I took a chance…and scored! But I guess with Convoy, that wasn’t such a gamble after all, no?
I sold both Tangsfires, which I came to be mildly impressed with, but not as impressed with as this light. I never had them side-by-side, but I’m more impressed with this unit by quite a ways. Its light goes everywhere and, yes, seems brighter than both Tangsfires. Feels like it is “scorching the retinas” more. I could be wrong, but that is my impression.
The selling points of this Convoy, though, are: a much better (regulated) function, superb mode-memory that it takes some actual work to circumvent (no accidentally jumping into other modes when I use it), as well as the fine and bright beam quality. Just holding it manifests its quality.
The Tangsfires were pretty run-of-the-mill by comparison. The quality just isn’t the same. And though I loved the feel of them in my hand, one came brighter than the other. Plus, I’m not fond of lights that dim after an initial blast, and the idea of having to get a special type battery to make them really “sing” is even worse for me. I much prefer regulation—and at this level of output, that makes things all the better.
Thanks perhaps I should have worded my question more explicitly. I meant the difference in tint so sorry if that wasn’t clear
I ordered a couple of these with the XM-L 2 emitter. I wonder if there is a way to physically identify these emitters and thus confirm we are receiving the real deal.