..Before I go mad ! For weeks now I've been through the BLF search/Flashlight Wiki etc trying to suss the SF system. Result: more confused than ever (SF's website doesn't help in this respect). Just when I think I'm getting on top of it, I come across a thread like this one: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/4643 and I'm back to square 1 again
I was set to buy the 5 mode version of the L2 till I read that it won't tailstand out the box. Then I read that you can get a tailstanding version of it (not found on SF site, btw), but that this was dearer. Now I read that all switches are forward clicky (deal breaker, see above link) Also they've hiked the price of the L2 so now there's less advantage over the L2P. But THIS model now seems to have only forward clicky, and at $35 + shipping is a bit pricey if I need to customize it. TBH, I'm still wondering if it's a truly worthwhile upgrade for the $ over my £8 UF 504b from DD, or if I should just buy another of those instead..
Basically, to be as brief as poss, what I want is: L2/L2P shape with anti-roll. 5 mode, although pref a lower low than the default XM-L dropin. Tailstand reverse clicky (both these functions essential) Crenellated bezel, pref modest, though even L2 style better than smooth. Mode memory (I believe this is standard). Also basic LED recomendations for all round use (XM-L?). Do I need to buy seperate parts to make my own flashlight? And if so, is this way much more expensive than ready made?
Any advice greatly appreciated, as always.