Solarforce is closing?

[texas_shooter]

@bibihang

I am searching for the stainless steel bezel for my Solarforce L2T, and only come to know that it has gone out of business.

Does anyone know what’s the reason? Business was bad, or moving on to different products?

The only reason I own Solarforce light is because I appreciate the protruded switch design. I am a big fan or protruded switch because I almost never use my flashlight in tailstand, and if I need to do so I already have bunch of other lights which are capable to do so. Can’t really think of any other budget alternative to this requirement other than Solarforce, I need your recommendation if you know of any.

Lumens Factory still makes bezels for Surefire and Solarforce. They used the same thread sizes.

[lumenzilla]

If I recall correctly, bezels for Surefire can’t be used for Solarforce and vice versa. They’re different in thread size.
I could be wrong though.

@bibihang
Go try contact lumensfactory.com and ask if their bezel can be used on L2T.
Lumens Factory

[texas_shooter]

It seems they are not, sorry. However the heads are and we also have these guys how bezels do fit. Bezels - EDC Plus

[bibihang]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I was lucky that there is one local seller who still carry the last 2pcs of Solarforce stainless steel bezel and I just bought one of them immediately. He is clearing his Solarforce stock now.

Any idea is there still any budget host with protruded forward clicky switch? Thanks!

[Boaz]

@bibihang

I am searching for the stainless steel bezel for my Solarforce L2T, and only come to know that it has gone out of business. Does anyone know what’s the reason? Business was bad, or moving on to different products? y.

I think Foy bought them out .. the factory couldn’t keep up with production .. the machines blew up and took out the whole plant ... No more Solarforce.

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.!

[bibihang]

Where is Foy now?

[raccoon]

@bibihang

Where is Foy now?

Good question.

He hasn't logged in for almost six years.

[2A1 (2A)]

Foy was one of the reviewers that I found way before signing up on BLF or any other forum. I was quite impressed with the quality of the reviews and the pictures. Without his reviews I would have never heard of Solarforce before, have an entire collection now, including the stainless steel version with serial number.

[Superstocker]

@bibihang

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I was lucky that there is one local seller who still carry the last 2pcs of Solarforce stainless steel bezel and I just bought one of them immediately. He is clearing his Solarforce stock now.

Any idea is there still any budget host with protruded forward clicky switch? Thanks!

I just saw this the other day. Can’t speak to the quality or the company in general. I might try one of those short tubes, though I wish it was 18350.

[bibihang]

Foy is definitely one of the pioneers on BLF! Just realized that it has been almost 10 years since I started this hobby and reading Foy’s review lol.

[bibihang]

@Superstocker

@bibihang

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I was lucky that there is one local seller who still carry the last 2pcs of Solarforce stainless steel bezel and I just bought one of them immediately. He is clearing his Solarforce stock now.

Any idea is there still any budget host with protruded forward clicky switch? Thanks!

I just saw this the other day. Can’t speak to the quality or the company in general. I might try one of those short tubes, though I wish it was 18350.

Wow that’s an interesting finding indeed, could be a good alternative to Solarforce “tacticool” lights lol. I am interested to try one of these too, found “Surefire 6PX” replica as well after browsing for some similar products.

[lumenzilla]

^
Please note that the Surefire 6PX replica might have different thread size compared to genuine one.
Once I purchased a tail cap replica from AE (forgot the store name) and it can’t be used in genuine 6P.

[2A1 (2A)]

I emailed their customer service team a while ago and no reason was given. Have had so many Solarforce over the years and they were my go-to P60 light brand. Not sure what to do now.

[lumenzilla]

@2A

Kaidomain.com and LumensFactory.com has several hosts for your P60 needs.

[2A1 (2A)]

Thanks! I might grab the 21700 variant at Kaidomain.