i have 980L already and X9 on the way. what i learned from forums 980L is better than C8 and X9 is better than 980L as a thrower. 980 may have more lumens but, X9 is a better thrower. no idea about STL-V3... if you have x9 already and want a thrower then no need to buy another what i believe. Some guy said its almost even with TK41 :)
Thanks for the info, I have not yet received the X9 and excited to receive it, still thinking if it is the best light for me so i'm looking for more options. As of now my best thrower is the Skyline 1 and RQ moded with XM-L.
The Skyline still throws farther but the RQ has bigger spot and bright Spill, brighter and throws farther than my Fenix LD40. The replaced driver is driving it 2.5, but I did not really tested it. I just replaced the driver from my XM-L KD 5 mode P60 dropin.
Ian, I think you ought to check out the KEYGOS KE5 off ebay. Cost me $25 shipped to my door. Super bright and throws a good beam. https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/3320
Thanks ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS, actually I bought one in ebay after reading your thread, I have both the Keygos and X9 on the way. I'm really excited and will post beamshots once I receive them.
Thanks for the link, Looks like a real good thrower. I'm getting broke so I'll just have to wait for the 2 new lights before deciding what to get next. I'm already full of anticipation.