Nice review, good information :nerd_face:
Did anyone try to mod your c1 with a custom driver? I love mine and wish to have better modes.
Likewise, I found the low mode too high. Fortunately the driver comes right out and is easily replaced. The narrow shelf is a bit too large for our beloved 17mm drivers. I fashioned a ring from 14 gauge wire which worked OK, but then I found these adaptor rings from Kaidomain which work perfectly. I used a single sided Nanjg . I’m betting that a double sided driver will cause battery fitment problems.
I liked the result so much I bought a few more from illum’s firesale. As of this moment there is one C1 left for $20.
FWIW, replacing the emitters isn’t too much work either. I like the TIR well enough, but this reflector does a nice job with XP-L, XP-G and Nichia emitters. I can’t remember it sits down over an XM-L — I can check.