BLF X6-SE: accessories

[Rod911]

I thought I’d make a separate thread rather than post in the massive BLF X6-SE thread and discuss what kind of accessories can be used/fit with the BLF X6-SE. Feel free to add to it.

Below is a picture of what I’ve got in hand that works well with this light.

From left to right, with a slight detour to the top:

- Ultrafire C2/C8 holster from FT . I bought four more of these, but it probably wasn’t a great idea. It does look a bit too big for it. However, it does cover the whole lot

- Ultrafire C2-Series Nylon Flashlight holster from DX . Unfortunately it’s out of stock there (direct link). It might be called something else somewhere on the interwebs. Fits really well even with the stock lanyard installed

- Beam diffuser from FT . Turns your light into a lantern. Also makes your CW tinted light a little bit more neutral

• Nitecore NFD 40 40mm Beam Diffuser from FT . Fits snugly and get the job done. ’nuff said

If I can find any more of my holsters that fits this light, I’ll post it up here. Especially if I can find a store link of it.

[tristanxoxo]

Thank you for sharing. I am using this case from Fasttech. It’s a decent fit and it easily slides in and out of it, but the head is slightly wider than the flap of the case.

I still looking for a better case though…one that is a nice snug fit but offers a little more protection.

[Joat]

I’m planning on making a leather holster for this light, if it comes out good, I might even make extras for sale.

[chops728]

I use a Solar Force P60 Holster—The fit is really good and they are readily available at my house

[Rufusbduck]

This one from BangGood looks like it would cover the head well. Does anyone have one to try it out?

[tristanxoxo]

@chops728

I use a Solar Force P60 Holster—The fit is really good and they are readily available at my house

Could you possibly show us a picture with the light in it?

[chops728]

Here you go

[tristanxoxo]

Thanks chops728, it looks like a great fit.

[Fritz_t_Cat]

I have that diffuser and a couple similar. More light comes out forward than does in other directions, because not all the light is scattered. The light that is not scattered is slightly focused, apparently by the curved shape. The scattering is apparently by small particles with a different refractive index or metallic. These scatter short wavelength light more than long, like the sky or cigarette smoke. So the forward light is warmer. The sideways light might be cooler.

[MRsDNF]

RBD. I think that holster will be way to big. I have a similar one from IOS that is no longer stocked and it disappears in it.

[lionheart_2281]

@chops728

Here you go

Nice! How do I get one? PM if you like mate

[dangerous]

I ordered the cone diffuser, thanks

[Boaz]

@dangerous

I ordered the cone diffuser, thanks

Diffusers are very hard to use in my opinion .they are WAY too bright and impossible to look at .If you think you want one of these 2" or the 6" wand diffusers. Simply take a piece of paper towel wrap it around the head and fold over the top ..toilet paper will give you the same effect . ...impossible to use unless it's behind you ,above below or shaded .

I was given lots of these 6" wands a long time ago and there is only one way to use them imho and thats to after putting the difuser on then sticking the light under a normal lamp shade or further blocking the glare from your eyes . the diffuser then becomes like a light bulb .

how anyone uses a bad lantern is beyond me .

One of the best ways to diffuse led lights is still to put material onto the lens .

The head is same size as the olight I-6 but the reflector is deeper ..setting eagle eye reflector on the xml in the olight still doesn't cure the green tint of the olight light so it's not all about reflectors as some people have claimed . The sexy Eagle Eye head makes a pretty frankenstein light on top of the olight body but it would take a hack saw , lots guts and some JB weld to make it work.

Wonder if it fits in the large jetbeam case ?

[chops728]

@lionheart_2281

@chops728

Here you go

Nice! How do I get one? PM if you like mate

This is Solar Force Holster page solarforceflashlight-sales.com
I think this is the one I have/looks a little different solarforceflashlight-sales.com

[G0OSE]

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[blueb8llz]

I agree, these cone diffusers are still way to bright to look directly at. But I still do like using them. I jus usually hang the light above me or behind me.
But what I find best is simply wrapping the light with colored construction paper. I use a light tan cream color makes nice warm tiny

[keengeorge]

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[Rod911]

This is from selfbuilt’s very awesome, 3/4*AA Round-up Review he posted over in CPF. It is about using a Butler Creek Blizzard flip-open scope cover as a diffuser. This can be applied to the BLF X6-SE along with any other light that has a suitable sized head.

@selfbuilt

But another option is a DIY project using an inexpensive Butler Creek Blizzard flip-open scope cover (my thanks to SCEMan for the original suggestion).

The cover hinge is spring-loaded, so it flips up with ease. This allows you to access throw or flood quickly, literally at the flip of a finger (a la Eagletac GX25C2 style). It also stays closed petty well, as long as you fully seat it (by pressing down on the two protruding flanges to close).

Since these come with a clear plastic lens, so you would have to add your own diffuser film or change the lens. But there are plenty of adhesive-type frosted films to choose from (check out your local hardware stores for privacy films). For that matter, even things like Glad press’n seal or frosted Scotch tape will work (but I find privacy films work better). In addition to diffusion, you could even replace with your own color filter if you like. The possibilities are endless.

For adding a diffuser film or changing the plastic lens on these flip covers, there is a metal retaining ring holding the plastic lens in place. You just need to get the metal retaining ring unhooked from the first plastic restrainer, and then can easily proceed through all of them in sequence (start from the end that is jagged, as you can slip a fine jeweler’s screwdriver or tweezer in there). Once you get it out, the clear plastic lens falls out - which you can cover with your choice of material (or replace), and then reassemble. You could even sandpaper the clear lens, etc.

One advantage to this method is that there are a wide range of sizes that you can order for these flip covers, to fit various opening diameters. Of particular relevance to the lights compared here, you could consider the following Butler Creek Blizzard models that I have personally tested:

Size 4 (1.5-1.55 inch, 38.1-40.38mm) - suitable for the Eagletac GX25A3
Size 5 (1.6-1.69 inch, 40.64-42.92mm) - suitable for the Lumintop SD10, Nitecore EA4, EA41, Sunwayman D40A
Size 6 (1.7-1.79 inch, 43.18-45.46mm) - suitable for the IMALENT SA04, Sunwayman F40A
Size 7 (1.8-1.89 inch, 45.72—48.0mm) - suitable for the Fenix E41 (with a few layers of tape in-between, to shim the fit)
Size 8 (1.9-1.99 inch) - suitable for the Jetbeam SRA40

For other lights not listed here, keep in mind that the lower diameter for the Butler Creek spec size is really what you should focus on. The higher limit involves stretching the cover - which, while feasible, can prevent it from staying closed. If you are unsure about a size for a given light, it is always better to go one size up - you can always wrap a layer of electrical tape about the end of the light (or inside the cover) to enhance the snugness of the fit. This is why I recommend the size 7 for the Fenix E41 (with a shim of some sort) - technically, the size 6 can be forced on, but you will find it hard to keep the lid closed.

[apt323]

I just got a few of these headbands in last week and used them with this light and they worked great in my opinion

Link to headband FT

[The_Burgh]

Thanks for all of the above comments regarding a “perfect” holster for our X6 SEs.

I’m still looking for a link to an available “perfect fit” holster. Still no success, and don’t want to spend away the bargain of the light to do trial-and-error holster buying.

I’ll await and see.