If I can really get this in metallic finish,
1 x 3D (my preferred tint & finish, truly close to a self-customized light).
- Also planning on the 18350 tubes, so…
I plan to get a 5A with anodizing to tell them apart (partly as an experimental tint), but that’s reportedly sold out. So, wanting Mankers, but no order yet :weary: Should I order the ano’d 5A anyway to ‘get in line’?
This is a nice feature, and nice of them to get these for us. Thanks. Even though it’s arguably less work for Manker (one less production step), it does take extra work to set this up for us in a limited run. I’ve never been a big fan of anodizing, and let’s face it, most coatings on budgets lights suck. I think sometimes it’s actually paint.
Thought process for those wavering, or just discussion:
- Shiny flashlights seem to be a natural choice for something you may be looking for in the dark! Never made sense to me for something designed to be used, and sometimes found, in the dark, for it to be colored black! Especially when camping and you’re rummaging around in a large pack or sack! I want to see that reflection!
- If you’re buying multiple tints, you’ll be able to tell the lights apart easier.
- You don’t want branding on the light (no ‘engraving’).
- This is a fully recessed clicky hard switch, so like ToyKeeper said, Lockout won’t be necessary for most people with this. Lockout is pretty important with soft switches, though (grrr).
- No chance of anodization interfering with your electrical conductivity (this is more of a LOL, but I have had it happen, including on a Convoy C8!).
- I’m not much about looks, but I really like the looks and feel of bare smooth metallic.
- Actually, though easier to scratch, if it’s scratched, it’s not as noticeable. There’s just no anodizing to wear out over time with pocket carry, like my keychain flashlights.
- This is a ‘rare’ option, though I don’t know why, considering budget Chinese manufacturers are always looking to save a half-cent on something.
I might even clear anodize it. Just for fun.
