The incan TL-3 had so much potential. I feel like a little more QC would have put it on a pedestal. The larger than average reflector for the light size was really nice as well.
Streamlight TL3 is pretty awesome
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thermal guy
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Absolutely. As I say it's very close to output and throw as my M4. The M4 is brighter with longer reach but not by much. It shocked me when I compared the two.
The TL-3 with the stock xenon bulb is supposed to be about 200 lumens, so the M4 should be twice as bright.
I happily ran my Scorpion with a TL-3 bulb and two RCR123s until I remembered that the lens is plastic LOL. Luckily it survived, and it was only slightly warped. This is why I wish I had a TL-2 with a glass lens, but they are so rare these days and I can't possibly justify paying $80 to $150 for one of the few that sometimes pop up on eBay. I guess I'll try to get a Strion bulb for the Scorpion, while also seeing if it's possible to get my hands on a 17670 battery -- difficult these days since li-ion batteries can't be shipped via airmail anymore.
thermal guy
Flashaholic
It aint. Trust me. Side by side the M4 is brighter but it's not that much of a difference.I know it's crazy but that's what I'm seeing.
thermal guy
Flashaholic
Yes stock bulb in the TL3. 400 lumen in the M4. Yes double the output will not look twice as bright I get that what I'm saying is there's just not enough difference to really matter. The M4 is a great light more then likely much better quality etc but honestly I was a little disappointed that it didn't blow my TL3 away.
These days, single 18650 can run Strion bulb twice longer time per charge than 17670 18650 Scorpion.
Run time of RCR123s are too short. What about 2x17670
Like these with pair of 18500 cells?
