I've been lurking reading through the forums for a couple of weeks now, and figured it was time to join in on all the fun.
I caught the flashaholic bug a while back, but only recently have the voices in my head symptons manifested themselves.
I don't have much of a collection (yet), but thanks to all of the information posted in the forums I now have plenty on my wishlist.
I actually started out with a couple of the Costco LumenMaster/Techlite blister packed Cree lights (I have 10 now). I wanted to do something about the parasitic switch/drain issue. After a couple of days of googl'ing around, I quickly realized my $$ could be better spent. Since then, it's been a virtual cornucopia of information. I really wish I'd found this fountain of informational enlightment sooner.
Beyond the (now 10) LumenMaster lights, I have 2 of the HD/Husky branded 2D Cree lights. (the one with the silver attack bezel/black body) 1 of the HD/Husky branded 3W Cree 3xAAA (Looks to be a XP-E), 2 KD Solarforce L2m XM-L (clones) on the way, and ordering a couple true Solarforce L2i's with XP-G's. (to replace 2 of the LumenMaster lights I sacrificed dis-assembled to figure out if it would be worth upgrading). I also have 2 older black 2D Mags I'll be modding, but that is going to require some more "research" on my part before deciding which way I want to go with those. (Multi-emitter, DD'ing, etc)
Anyways, thanks for all the information! Hopefully I can return the favor/contribute to the fold.
They're good for the price. I wanted to replace the plastic lens (31.5mm) and plastic reflector, but was having a hard time finding the parts. They don't seem to be spec'ed for P60 hosting, but I'm sure a drop-in could be shoe-horned in.
Following that mod was actually what eventually got me here. I did it to the 6 XP-E's, but have yet to mod the other 4 XR-E versions. Now I need to buy more 18650's!
Thanks neighbor! I need to head over your way and check out that new Cabela's. I saw they were selling SF G2's on opening day for like $40 each. (Probably the 80 lumen version though)
