Not a light decision...

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Hi all,

I've been pouring over endless posts, opinions, beamshots, etc., for the last few days.

I'm in the market for a fresh light, & will be buying something tonight after I've had a few drinks :)

As well as a few hot P60's & C8's, I also have the Solarforce MPP-1 & MPP-2.

I'm really looking for something that can blow the MPP's out of the weeds.

From what I've seen here, I think I'm looking at something like a TR-3T6 or TR-J12, probably with a mod/driver replacement. I'm not sure if a large reflector single LED will do the trick, but I could be wrong (I don't want a laser-like thin beam).

- 18650 is preferable (don't have any 26650 gear)

- Modding is always an option.

- I don't really want to spend more that a pineapple ($50), but a little more won't hurt.

- Runtime on 'high' is not a particularly big issue, but I wouldn't want it throttling down after just a min. or so.

Am I on the right track here looking at the TR-3T6 or TR-J12?

Thanks.

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I think you are - if you’re ok with the length

Otherwise you might want to look at the king or its clones

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The SRK is still on the short-list, but with it’s form-factor, I’m not sure it’s as ‘mod-friendly’ as the conventional ‘plunger’ design, in regards to switches & drivers.

on the topic of the ‘king’, can anyone point out any important differences between these three;

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1601/10003058/1228800-sky-ray-king-3-cree-xm-l-u2-3-mode-2500-lumen-led-

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1601/10003058/1239700-sky-ray-king-3cree-xm-l-u2-3-mode-2500-lumen-led-f

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1601/10000620/1057203-fandyfire-uv-s5-cree-xm-l-t6-1800lm-flashlight-4-x

The $45 dollar one has T6’s, the others have U2’s.

Thanks.

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I was playing around with a TR-3T6 just last week and I have to admit, it’s a very impressive light indeed, especially for it’s size.

When I compared it to a TN30, it really gave it (the TN30) a good run for it’s money.

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Hi, does your TN30 not work very well. I have both the TR 3T6 and the old and new TN30, and the Old TN30 i have beats the TR 3T6 convincingly.

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Stock 3T6… Lots of light for the money and good runtime, but not super bright.
Resistor modded 3T6… Real nice! Cant be beaten for about 30$
3T6 with new high output driver (3x3A amp) … Holy shit,this turned into a bright light! :smiley:

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I had a TR-J12, I loved it except for the CW tint, got a NW TN30 so I sold the TR-J12, but I would not hesitate to recommend one at all.

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With there being some apparent differences with drivers with the SRK, can anyone confirm if the cheaper one ($37.90);

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1601/10003058/1228800-sky-ray-king-3-cree-xm-l-u2-3-mode-2500-lumen-led-

is any lesser than these other two?; ($48.64 & $45.00 respectively).

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1601/10003058/1239700-sky-ray-king-3cree-xm-l-u2-3-mode-2500-lumen-led-f

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1601/10000620/1057203-fandyfire-uv-s5-cree-xm-l-t6-1800lm-flashlight-4-x

Thanks.

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Ok, I’ve moved on from beer to home made liquor, & have made the decision to purchase the TR-3T6

Seems that the combination of price, modd-ability, & compatible spares can’t really be beat.

…now to wait a couple of weeks for it….

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I'd start with a Convoy L2 body from FastTech if you want some crazy throw.

Reflector and supported board sizes here.

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Yeah, I was looking for some more info on the new L2, but there was not much out there. @ over $40 bucks just for the host, it’s too much of an unknown…. I didn’t want to end up with a slightly better MPP-1….

I’m sure the TR-3T6 will make me happy, & in the mean-time, some of us will have posted more info on the L2.

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+1 will probably b my next light

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Yes it works fine, but bear in mind the stock TR-3T6 I was comparing it to was pulling approx 5 amps. I thought they all did this or perhaps it’s another pick ‘n’ mix light, much like the SRK ?

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Hi Spazmod, your 3T6 is a definate Keeper then. Mine doesn’t come close to the TN30’s i have, wish my 3T6 came from the same batch as yours. I do like the 3T6 though, it is a great workhorse.