Hey there CPF,
I have an original Surefire A2 Aviator, it has a red LED ring. Compared to my other smattering of flashlights it just has no power. I did find the Lumens Factory high output bulb since the bulb I have in there still is probably the one that came with it. Even with a fresh pair of CR123As and the new bulb I still feel like it lacks intensity to my other lights. I've seen the threads about the enhanced LED rings and some CPF member custom updated bulbs. I do love the soft press for a ring of red LEDs, but wish it had some more oomph with the white throw with the deeper press. I love the feel of the light, the form and the tailcap feel. My question to you as a few parts:
1. Are there other mods, upgrades or bulbs I have not found still available?
2. Are there mods that I could maybe do myself without the need for someone else to solder together components?
3. Is it worth upgrading? Or should I just thank it for it's service and leave it on my shelf of obsolete gear?
Lights I have for comparison:
Streamlight Stinger DS LED HL
Streamlight Polytac X
Streamlight Protac 2L
Streamlight Sidewinder Compact II
Surefire G2X Pro
Olight M1T Raider
Olight i3T EOS
Olight i1R EOS
All of which seem to have more illumination power.
Lastly should I spend the money for a current Surefire Aviator to replace my old one? (assuming I'm made of $$:laughing
(also hoping I posted this in the right thread)
I have an original Surefire A2 Aviator, it has a red LED ring. Compared to my other smattering of flashlights it just has no power. I did find the Lumens Factory high output bulb since the bulb I have in there still is probably the one that came with it. Even with a fresh pair of CR123As and the new bulb I still feel like it lacks intensity to my other lights. I've seen the threads about the enhanced LED rings and some CPF member custom updated bulbs. I do love the soft press for a ring of red LEDs, but wish it had some more oomph with the white throw with the deeper press. I love the feel of the light, the form and the tailcap feel. My question to you as a few parts:
1. Are there other mods, upgrades or bulbs I have not found still available?
2. Are there mods that I could maybe do myself without the need for someone else to solder together components?
3. Is it worth upgrading? Or should I just thank it for it's service and leave it on my shelf of obsolete gear?
Lights I have for comparison:
Streamlight Stinger DS LED HL
Streamlight Polytac X
Streamlight Protac 2L
Streamlight Sidewinder Compact II
Surefire G2X Pro
Olight M1T Raider
Olight i3T EOS
Olight i1R EOS
All of which seem to have more illumination power.
Lastly should I spend the money for a current Surefire Aviator to replace my old one? (assuming I'm made of $$:laughing
(also hoping I posted this in the right thread)