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Kevin1322
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Thanks! I actually found that I prefer the L2 handle over the L2r because it is thicker, and you are right, much more options there as well as the L2r handle and tailcap are a different size then the other L2, Surefire, and so many other "C" parts. The rings did come seperate from the light but are also made by Solarforce, part #L2-LR2. All the L2s and L2ms can fit 2xAA simply by adding a CR123 or 18650 extension (basically, a tube that will fit 3xCR123 batts will fit 2xAA great). When it all comes down to it, I could simply have put the A001 bezel onto the L2r head, but I like the looks of it this way.:grin2:
Superorb
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Is the HA III coating on the L2p worth the increase over the standard L2? Have people noticed the coating wearing better than the standard L2?
Also, do the 3-mode dropins that are offered with the L2's have memory
Also, do the 3-mode dropins that are offered with the L2's have memory
Black Rose
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I prefer the L2P over the regular L2 more due to it's less agressive bezel styling and tailcap design than the coating.
If Solarforce made the L2P style tailcap and bezel rings available for the regular L2's, I'd be perfectly happy with buying a regular L2 with those instead.
As for the coating wearing off, I haven't had that happen to me.
I accidently dropped my L2P sortly after I got it :ohgeez: and it took a chunk out of the bezel ring.
The Solarforce drop-ins do have memory.
Superorb
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Hmm, I didn't realize there was a difference in the designs of the L2 vs. L2p. Is there a post in this thread that shows the differences?
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old4570
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Thanks Norm ...
Series = what ever the battery capacity is but multiply the voltage by the number of cells ..
Parallel = Multiply capacity by number of cells , but voltage remains constant .
old4570
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There isnt , only the bezel and tailcap are different ..
You can swap the parts over ...
I much prefer the L2 with flat heat [ recessed retainer ring ] and I also like the feel of the regular L2 over the L2p [ Personal ]
Both the L2p and L2 with aggressive bezel block output , way to much .. Look good butt , that all important output , the recessed retaining ring offers the highest output , and Im thinking of putting one on the L2p .. Ive already tested it with the recessed retaining ring and I like the output gain .
Black Rose
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Superorb
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Thanks. The crenelation on the l2p is slightly less pronounced, the knurling looks less aggressive, and the tailcap doesn't protrude as much. Is this it? I like the protruding tailcap b/c it's easier to activate.
Swedpat
Flashlight Enthusiast
Solarforce L2M looks like Surefire 6P, I guess they have copied the design.
Regards, Patric
Regards, Patric
Black Rose
Flashlight Enthusiast
In the grand scheme of things, yes, that's it.
Other differences.
The L2P body is slightly longer than the L2 body (106.25mm vs 105.15mm).
The L2P body is a one piece unit whereas legitimate L2 bodies are two piece units.
The switch inside the L2P tailcap is different than the one in the regular L2 tailcap.
The L2P is a limited edition and has a serial number printed on it.
I don't know how many thousands they produced of the two L2P colours.
The L2P has a special gold coloured lining applied to the inside of the body.
Kevin1322
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How much difference in output are we talking about?
old4570
Flashlight Enthusiast
With my L2p - XP-G R5 pill - 320 with bezel - 380 without ..
Thats with original bezel and with bezel removed ...
With aggressive L2 bezel , 320 ...
with flat SS bezel - 360
If ever I get that lathe , I will make some low profile lens rings that hopefully allow closer to full potential .
Thats with original bezel and with bezel removed ...
With aggressive L2 bezel , 320 ...
with flat SS bezel - 360
If ever I get that lathe , I will make some low profile lens rings that hopefully allow closer to full potential .
old4570
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L2p with flat SS bezel ring ...
Black Rose
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Looks good with the flat SS bezel ring.
Were your lumen numbers above using the SS ring or no bezel ring at all?
With the tests I have been doing (trying to figure out if I should buy some SS rings or not) I get an extra 10-12 inches of spill with the light 4.5 feet from the wall when I completely remove the aggressive bezel.
Were your lumen numbers above using the SS ring or no bezel ring at all?
With the tests I have been doing (trying to figure out if I should buy some SS rings or not) I get an extra 10-12 inches of spill with the light 4.5 feet from the wall when I completely remove the aggressive bezel.
Kevin1322
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That seems like a bunch. :sigh: Can you see the difference with just your eyes? It would seem to me that the lumens you loose with the crenelated bezel would equate to less flood, but you would still have the same amount of throw. Is this what you see or do you see a loss of lumens in both?
And as long as we are on the subject, what lenses have you found that allow more lumens to pass through and where can we find those? Thanks.
Black Rose
Flashlight Enthusiast
I use the 26.8mm x 1.85mm UCL lenses from flashlightlens in all of my L2s.
old4570
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No , not really noticeable ...
40 lumen , you dont really notice it when your talking 320 VS 360 ...
Yes light loss is from spill , again , you dont notice it .
Does not affect throw ..
Ok = L2p with bezel = 320
L2p with flat SS bezel = 360
L2p with no bezel but with lens in place 380
Lenses , = the multicoated lenses are best , I got two some time ago but I forget which of 12 L2's has what lens :grin2:
But yes you can increase output with a good lens that is multi-coated to improve light transmit-ion . From mem both KD and DX sell some [ probably the same one ] and yes it was better than the Solarforce L2 lens ..
But then I thought the L2p had a multicoated lens ?
40 lumen , you dont really notice it when your talking 320 VS 360 ...
Yes light loss is from spill , again , you dont notice it .
Does not affect throw ..
Ok = L2p with bezel = 320
L2p with flat SS bezel = 360
L2p with no bezel but with lens in place 380
Lenses , = the multicoated lenses are best , I got two some time ago but I forget which of 12 L2's has what lens :grin2:
But yes you can increase output with a good lens that is multi-coated to improve light transmit-ion . From mem both KD and DX sell some [ probably the same one ] and yes it was better than the Solarforce L2 lens ..
But then I thought the L2p had a multicoated lens ?
Superorb
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By aggressive do you mean the super long Klingon looking thing or the standard L2 crenelated bezel?
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