Does anyone own this light? I’m just curious. I was kind of blown away by the output…
Yes, I have a “red” one (which is more like pink… so better get it in black) and the output is stunning with a 14500 battery. I wish they´d offer a NW variant, though… don´t like the cold white …
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Stated lumens are over rated. Compare reviews with Manker E11. I like the klarus for its styling but the Manker is probably the better light overall.
Forgot to add that the colored ones scratch very easily. Not sure if black is more robust.
Ha! 
Touché sir.
Though to be fair you’re not exactly playing fair there…
That is a work of art. I bet it doesn’t even remember that it was once a lowly 502B. 
I have a black Mi7. I have very mixed feelings about it to be honest. The output is very good for an easily pocketable light but the UI is very awkward and takes a lot of getting used to. I like the styling quite a lot visually and the build quality is very good, but it’s just missing the mark in a few places IMO. Cool white is just poo. The corners on the tail are too sharp for comfortable pocket carry. I have a hard time finding the switch in the dark without rolling it around for a minute as it blends right in with the body and for crying out loud why on earth did they not include a pocket clip? It screams for a pocket clip and even has the groove for it. It’s like they got near production and just forgot to finish a few things. The Manker clip might fit but Manker still can’t seem to figure out how to make a deep carry clip. They’re almost all smashed flat and won’t even fit over a pocket half the time. :person_facepalming:
It was turning on in my pocket all the time the first day I carried it. Then of course I broke down and read the manual and found out you can lock it out with a very long press… :person_facepalming: My bad there.
Overall it’s still pretty cool but those shortcomings keep it out of my pocket rotation unless I cant find anything else. Probably destined for shelf duty.
My latest hidden gem: Skywolfeye 6508 (Aliexpress). (Not my Youtube review).
Cons: Always starts on high, then low, strobe, off. Tint is on the cold side. No pill at all, just a small sheet of alu. The emitter board is sitting on the sheet with no connection.
Neutral: More throw than flood. Single 14500 only, will not work on AA.
Pro: Glass lens, side switch only, $2.54.
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Do not look inside. Just use it. External quality is impressive for the money.
Hmm, odd choice to not allow AA. Decent looking design for an incredible price. Might make a reasonable host. Is the side switch an e-switch? And it’s not mentioned on the listing, but do I see a cover for a USB charging port? If so and it’s not a separate board, that might also limit modding capabilities.
Cheap, that way they don’t need a driver to boost 1.2/1.5v up to where it will light up a LED, they can just use a resistor.
Be careful, use a protected cell so they don’t overdrain the li-ion.
Fasttech still have them in stock for 8.43$ or less https://www.fasttech.com/products/1601/10003894/1278200-c3-1-led-248lm-3-mode-white-led-flashlight
I did pencil mod and now always starts on high after few seconds. Its bright on 14500 and has good throw. I saw models with ss switch but I can’t remember where… Nice little light for gift…
I do not think so.
Yes, it should be. Same action cycles on/off and modes.
No, it is a 3mm plug. Not mentioned anywhere. There is only one tiny chip on the driver board so I will definitely not try to charge a battery in it. Maybe it can be used for an external power source.
Here is an oldie but a goody.
Some of the veterans here will remember this flashlight.
Wish they sold it cheaper without the crappy battery and charger though.
Anyway this thing flat out throws and has the nicest clean reflector.
Larger than a C8 but even stock it is impressive.
It is a clone of the Trustfire X9
If you shop Ali, here is the Trustfire with an XM-L2
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/TrustFire-X9-Cree-XM-L2-1000-Lumens-5-Mode-LED-Flashlight-Grey-1x18650/32674678662.html?spm=2114.40010208.4.12.EFX816
Good thread,
Later,
Keith
The last couple of these lights I bought would not take long batteries. Saying that I modded one to take an MTG-2 and was happy with the result.
That one looks interesting…cheap enough, so I’ve ordered. Thanks! 
Anyone interested in a hidden gem knife?
I bought this one used for $2 because I thought it would go well with something I inherited. I couldn’t believe how sturdy this thing is. The handle and opener stud are oddly shaped (at least for my hand) so I find that I never use the stud but the holes in the blade make it easy to open without the stud. The knife is all metal and the liner lock is part of the handle this makes it lock up very tightly when open. It’s so solid I find that it takes me both hands to release the liner lock.
This guy is selling them for about $10 so I went ahead and ordered 2 more. If they are as good as the other one it will be the best $20 I’ve spent in a long long time. I see them selling in the mid 20-30 dollar range and can say I’ve spent more and gotten less. This is easily a $50 knife so at $10 it’s practically stealing and I feel a little guilty about paying what I did for the first one. If you wait until I get the two new ones I’ll edit this post and confirm/refute the quality for the record.
Here’s the link ==> http://www.ebay.com/itm/172310413422?\_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Seeing as you are the first sale that listing has had, I am curious how fast these sell now that you recommended them. I am tempted to buy one but I am deep enough into flashlight at the moment, I promised myself that the Kershaw I got was the last one for a decade, I still have a few years left till that expires.
i recently very concerned about this angle light Rofis TR20 , i have never see this style flashlight before.
Dayum! An $80 hidden gem! 
I doubt this light is good to transfer heat to body
I was pleasantly surprised when I got a “Lixada” brand 1000 lumen single 18650 cell light for review awhile back. It is listed for $13.59 (was $14.59 at time of review) on the site. HERE
The light looks good to me and it is a much better quality than I had ever expected of a sub $15 light. I really had not expected much when I was asked to review it.
The light is easily modded , with NO glue or anything sealed off too tightly , so after the review was done , I put a Noctigon with a dedomed XM-L2 U4 1A in it and FET driver and springs bypassed on both ends. Another surprise after that was done , the light performs well and has great output and better than expected heat-sinking , even with the higher amps and everything.
The full review HERE
Or just a couple of beamshots of the stock vs “modded” version HERE