I bought one of the last Nichia Preon's from illumination supply many months ago. By the time I got it and realized what an awesome light this is (my favorite EDC by far, beating out even my Malkoff EDC Nichia) I went to order another to have as a backup in case this one disappeared. Alas, they were all gone.
This light has it all... bright light, decent runtime, small form factor, sharp looks, and using readily-available batteries. I love it. I use it on every night flight I take (I'm a UH-60 Blackhawk Flight Instructor). It really fits the bill.
If I had to offer up some improvements for version 2.0 it would be very simple: gaskets and a rubber-booted forward-clicky switch, and maybe HAIII (although as of yet I haven't needed it). Literally, that's it. I actually really like forward-clickies and waterproofing this beauty should be a cinch, honestly. Also, maybe tighten up the battery tube a bit? It does kind of rattle. But for the price... I have nothing ill to say about the light. I would be way comfortable paying 150% of their retail price if those two things were added. But again, as it is (and at its price-point) I cannot think of a better EDC-slash-penlight on the market.
Many others on the forums, and I have to think at large, feel the same way. So here's my question for you, foursevens: When are you doing another batch, with or without any improvements? I'll take another one in black and one or two in Ti, thank you very much. Oh, maybe one or two in stainless steel if it's offered, as well. And no, I'm not playing. If you take pre-orders, I'll put the money on them tomorrow. I'll even front the money if a "minimum order" is required. The secondary market is always looking for NIB hotness, and if I end up with 5 of each? I'm sure I'll make the money back. That's how good these lights are.
This light has it all... bright light, decent runtime, small form factor, sharp looks, and using readily-available batteries. I love it. I use it on every night flight I take (I'm a UH-60 Blackhawk Flight Instructor). It really fits the bill.
If I had to offer up some improvements for version 2.0 it would be very simple: gaskets and a rubber-booted forward-clicky switch, and maybe HAIII (although as of yet I haven't needed it). Literally, that's it. I actually really like forward-clickies and waterproofing this beauty should be a cinch, honestly. Also, maybe tighten up the battery tube a bit? It does kind of rattle. But for the price... I have nothing ill to say about the light. I would be way comfortable paying 150% of their retail price if those two things were added. But again, as it is (and at its price-point) I cannot think of a better EDC-slash-penlight on the market.
Many others on the forums, and I have to think at large, feel the same way. So here's my question for you, foursevens: When are you doing another batch, with or without any improvements? I'll take another one in black and one or two in Ti, thank you very much. Oh, maybe one or two in stainless steel if it's offered, as well. And no, I'm not playing. If you take pre-orders, I'll put the money on them tomorrow. I'll even front the money if a "minimum order" is required. The secondary market is always looking for NIB hotness, and if I end up with 5 of each? I'm sure I'll make the money back. That's how good these lights are.
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