Greetings,
In the fall of this year, I desired another Solarforce host and wanted a 3 mode drop in. At the time I was not aware of the Ultrafire XM-L T6 three mode but I am quite happy with a good XP-G R5. I ordered a Lumens Factory D26 XP-G R5 300 Lumen 3 mode memory module and made some observations.
- The LF 3 mode is regulated to a maximum of 1000 mA for longevity, durability and reliability.
- The LF 3 mode is 3.6 - 13 volt and allows CR123, 16340 and 18650 batteries.
- The LF 3 mode has a warmer tint than most cooler XP-G R5’s
- The LF 3 mode comes with a textured OP reflector and the texture is smoother and less orange peel than a Solarforce OP reflector. Beautiful beam pattern.
- The 3 modes are in order of Low, Medium, High.
- The 3 modes have a PERFECT light level spacing of 5% - 30% - 100%.
- The LF 3 mode is a bit expensive at $ 27.00 USD but the construction and packaging is high quality as well as unique mode spacing….well worth it.
Overall I am very happy with the D26 module, but due to the 1 amp regulation and warmer tint it is less bright and appears more at 250 – 275 lumens than 300. I’m fine with that and find the well spaced Low and medium modes are very useful for closer in work as they are not too bright. I like the differences between the Lumens Factory warm tint 3 mode and the Solarforce very cool tint, very bright 5 mode modules.
The Black unit specs:
- Solarforce 2011 Black L2P Body host in HA level III.
- Lumens Factory Cree XP-G R5.
300 Lumen 3 mode Premium LED and OP reflector. (3.6 - 13 volt).
- Solarforce S11 Tailcap switch.
- Solarforce B5 Medium crenellated Bezel.
- 14mm Glow in the Dark switch Boot.
- Uses 2 x CR123 or 2 x 16340 or 1 x 18650.
The Natural unit specs:
- Solarforce 2010 L2P Body host in Natural finish in HA Level III.
- Solarforce Cree XP-G R5.
300 Lumen 5 mode LED and OP reflector. (4.2 - 8.4 volt).
- Solarforce B3 Low crenellated Bezel.
- Uses 2 x CR123 or 2 x 16340 or 1 x 18650.
