Convoys in many different configurations plus parts can be bought at the manufacturer’s site. The owner’s name is Simon.
Just don’t cheap out on the batteries and chargers. These Convoys are great lights, but don’t expect a Porsche when you pay for a Pinto.
Simon can knock 15% off the price, so do the math.
1 thing is for sure it is so little difference between Simon and others in case of a S2+ a lot here do not mind paying that little extra to support Simon.
With 25M maximum range, I’d go with the S2 for a more concentrated beam or the S2+ for a little more flood. The C8 is a thrower. Convoy direct from Simon should be your source. He makes these so you’re guaranteed to get the real thing from him. Convoy quality is nearly legendary and he stands behind them should there be any problems (which there very rarely is).
If you buy from any “mega-store” at cheaper prices you could get fakes, and if you need warranty service then having good luck will be your only hope. The only one of these I’d chance is FastTech- I’ve bought several C8’s there and they’ve all been the real thing so far. I haven’t needed service but if I did I know there would be delays at best. Forget the other sellers- too much risk no matter how much you might save with them.
It’s your reputation on the line- what’s that worth to you?
I love it when someone asks for one thing (flood) and people recommend the exact opposite (throw).
Convoy S2+ was the first thing that popped into my head as well but I don’t think the build quality is really anything special. It’s a good light but not designed to stand up to security guard type of work.
I was thinking about the Convoy M1 (rock solid build) with its OP reflector, but I discarded all my M1 reflectors for modding without ever trying them in their stock form, so I’m not sure what the beam is like, but since they’re shorter and narrower than C8 reflectors, I would assume a more pronounced flood.
