HDS Systems #23

[scalpel_ninja]

Thanks, the NB45 seems to be the sweet spot for the color of light I like.
I appreciate the response, very helpful.
For edc the 123 size seems like the only viable option. The others are quite big especially for summers in shorts.

Just my two cents and purely anecdotal experience: I have the NB45 (tint is awesome) with an 18650 body and it’s been superior in carry and handling over the CR123 body, at least for me. I’m a taller guy with larger hands (6’ 2” and large to X-large gloves). The CR123 body was a tad too small for me, especially when swiveling it in hand to point in different angles, felt like it was going to drop at times. The heftier 18650 body has remedied that.

Maybe get a winter body (18650) and a summer body?

 

[Lights and Guns]

Just my two cents and purely anecdotal experience: I have the NB45 (tint is awesome) with an 18650 body and it’s been superior in carry and handling over the CR123 body, at least for me. I’m a taller guy with larger hands (6’ 2” and large to X-large gloves). The CR123 body was a tad too small for me, especially when swiveling it in hand to point in different angles, felt like it was going to drop at times. The heftier 18650 body has remedied that.

Maybe get a winter body (18650) and a summer body?

Thanks for this.
I am about your size 6'1" same glove size as well.

Where do you carry the light? Jeans front pocket?

Also, what exactly do you have, NB45 + 18650 body and rotary?

I'm quite interested in grabbing one, after many years of holding off...

 

[scalpel_ninja]

Thanks for this.
I am about your size 6'1" same glove size as well.

Where do you carry the light? Jeans front pocket?

Also, what exactly do you have, NB45 + 18650 body and rotary?

I'm quite interested in grabbing one, after many years of holding off...

I carry it in my left front jeans/scrubs pocket. Sometimes in right rear. However, my configuration has modifications.

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Can you get all levels with that setup?

 

[scalpel_ninja]

Can you get all levels with that setup?

Yes, I tape fit the clip over the existing hole to figure out where levels 1 and 24 start/stop. I fine tune the correct location. Then I punch, drill, and tap. Interestingly, for the two I’ve done, both have clips favoring the same side and are not perfectly centered over the original stop screw. If it was centered, level 1 would be lost.

 

[Mr. LED]

Yes, I tape fit the clip over the existing hole to figure out where levels 1 and 24 start/stop. I fine tune the correct location. Then I punch, drill, and tap. Interestingly, for the two I’ve done, both have clips favoring the same side and are not perfectly centered over the original stop screw. If it was centered, level 1 would be lost.

Would be nice if you could post a tutorial with pictures and possibly video

 

[jon_slider]

This is the first time Ive seen that clip on a Rotary.

Congratulations on your awesome upgrade!

 

[scalpel_ninja]

This is the first time Ive seen that clip on a Rotary.

Congratulations on your awesome upgrade!

Thanks Jon! It’s a Reylight Dawn titanium clip I ordered with screws direct from Rey. I did the heat treatment with MAPP gas and WD40 to blacken it.

 

[jon_slider]

Thanks Jon! It’s a Reylight Dawn titanium clip I ordered with screws direct from Rey. I did the heat treatment with MAPP gas and WD40 to blacken it.

you had me at Titanium!
doesnt get much better.. except maybe with a McGizmo clip.. ;-)

Im guessing there are people who would love to pay you to Tap and Screw their Rotary Tails..

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Be careful, I have seen those Dawn clips break.

 

[kaichu dento]

I want 2700k for the next HDS....Next time I want to play with warm colors like light bulbs. Or dare Amber? It's fun to have time to get lost in various things.

The one I'm carrying right now had a 2700k LED swap and looks totally incandescent; pure joy to use. My original Boss 35 had the amber option and it was great. I've never liked using red LEDs but amber is much more user friendly.

 

[Modernflame]

Finally arrived: NB45 Executive. So nice

This has been my favorite flashlight since I got mine in 2018. I can't imagine anything bumping it from my pocket.

 

[ilikeguns40]

This has been my favorite flashlight since I got mine in 2018. I can't imagine anything bumping it from my pocket.

It is truly a perfect light. I feel the same way

 

[muichimon]

The one I'm carrying right now had a 2700k LED swap and looks totally incandescent; pure joy to use. My original Boss 35 had the amber option and it was great. I've never liked using red LEDs but amber is much more user friendly.

Amber seems to be even lower than 2700k, so I'm interested. It's an expensive light, so it's difficult to keep buying it in quick succession, but it's also a candidate I'd like to get someday.

 

[muichimon]

Thanks, the NB45 seems to be the sweet spot for the color of light I like.
I appreciate the response, very helpful.
For edc the 123 size seems like the only viable option. The others are quite big especially for summers in shorts.

NB45 is very easy to use and has a good color, so I would like to recommend it.

 

[Lights and Guns]

This has been my favorite flashlight since I got mine in 2018. I can't imagine anything bumping it from my pocket.

What made you go with that instead of rotary? - About to pull the trigger on an HDS here shortly. - But might need to get 1 rot and 1 clicky haha

 

[jon_slider]

might need to get 1 rot and 1 clicky haha

theres a nice clicky for sale here: https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/hds-executive-price-reduced.482125/#post-5529771

 

[desert.snake]

What made you go with that instead of rotary? - About to pull the trigger on an HDS here shortly. - But might need to get 1 rot and 1 clicky haha

It is the best option if possible :)

I have 1 rot and 1 click, the most interesting thing is that I use the rotor more, but I use it as clicky)) That is, in mode B it is level 16, in C it is a turn, in D it is a strobe, A is the maximum. I mostly sit at level 16, only at night I use the rotor on the lower levels

 

[gravelrash]

I bought this Hi-CRI Clicky circa 2012, carried for 6 years, then started carrying an Oveready BOSS. I went back to carrying this Clicky again last week and the BOSS is now in a drawer. I've got newer Clickies and Rotaries and other EDC lights but this one is my perennial favorite. I use primaries and it works. Every time. No charger, no voltage checks, no lumens envy and it is a beautiful spring day in the South. Have a good Thursday everyone!

 

[jonathannnc]

I bought this Hi-CRI Clicky circa 2012, carried for 6 years, then started carrying an Oveready BOSS. I went back to carrying this Clicky again last week and the BOSS is now in a drawer. I've got newer Clickies and Rotaries and other EDC lights but this one is my perennial favorite. I use primaries and it works. Every time. No charger, no voltage checks, no lumens envy and it is a beautiful spring day in the South. Have a good Thursday everyone!


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Awesome clip!!