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Surefire U2 is coming back in style with recent mods but also lego-bility with certain parts...



EDIT (30-Jun-2014):

After the threads are sanded down to proper height, the complete lego looks like this:

 
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Tana, what is that piece between the U2 body and the head. Some type of adapter,no doubt?

Bill
 
Bullzeyebill said:
Tana, what is that piece between the U2 body and the head. Some type of adapter,no doubt?

Bill
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That is a stock LM1 Forend WeaponLight on stock U2 body/tail... threads need to be cut for 2-3mm to leave no gap between head/body but that's after the LM1 is modded...

As for adapter, I'm negotiating with one company to try to make a run of brass adapters (18mm cell compatible) that would turn any U2 body into e-head/c-tail setup... then modded KL4 and KX2 heads can be combined for similarly slim black HA lego... like cland72 said in the other thread, bulletproof pocket clip, HA finish and a nice knurled body...

 
tobrien said:
tana if you get those adapters made I'll be up to buy one if the price is right
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As soon as I have more info I'll post either here or somewhere in my threads... really have no idea about pricing, I always do everything on my own (one man army) but threads are still above my league and my lathe...

RI Chevy said:
What battery are you using in there? Host looks small for 2 x CR123's.
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Hard to believe but both 2xCR123 and 1x18650 cell configuration fits (this is one of those 18650-friendly from the factory body)... the secret is in the modded head - there is a positive contact spring installed there which compensates for slightly shorter body... no battery crushing... Stock Surefire heads like KL4 and KX2 would deform the cells for sure...

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Oh wait, which pic are you referring to ??? The one with LM1 fits like a glove and even if threads get cut down to proper length there should be enough space for 2xCR123 w/o crushing...
 
The light in post 1006. The digital u2 ultra. Thank you for the description. You do very nice work! :thumbsup:
 
Tana said:
As soon as I have more info I'll post either here or somewhere in my threads... really have no idea about pricing, I always do everything on my own (one man army) but threads are still above my league and my lathe...



Hard to believe but both 2xCR123 and 1x18650 cell configuration fits (this is one of those 18650-friendly from the factory body)... the secret is in the modded head - there is a positive contact spring installed there which compensates for slightly shorter body... no battery crushing... Stock Surefire heads like KL4 and KX2 would deform the cells for sure...

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Oh wait, which pic are you referring to ??? The one with LM1 fits like a glove and even if threads get cut down to proper length there should be enough space for 2xCR123 w/o crushing...
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Tana,

If I were looking around, you know, just in case :whistle:

What other lights use the U2 body?

The bodies for the Korma and Vampire look the same, save for the switch. Am I correct in this?
 
46Alpha said:
Tana,

If I were looking around, you know, just in case :whistle:

What other lights use the U2 body?

The bodies for the Korma and Vampire look the same, save for the switch. Am I correct in this?
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I'll confirm the heads from the Kroma, U2, and Vampire are interchangeable (not sure on the tailcaps since the Kroma and Vamp are diff than the U2). As are LU60 adapters (typically used with the M951/M952) if you wish to use a Z44 bezel.
 
cland72 said:
I'll confirm the heads from the Kroma, U2, and Vampire are interchangeable (not sure on the tailcaps since the Kroma and Vamp are diff than the U2). As are LU60 adapters (typically used with the M951/M952) if you wish to use a Z44 bezel.
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Thanks Chris, that's what I thought.

If Tana gets a few of the adapters, I'm thinking a KL4 head modded to a T1000 triple on a U2 body with an 18650 cell.
 
I also believe U2, Vampire and Kroma bodies to be exactly the same - tailcaps differ but then we all have our own personal favorite to replace the stock; I'm rather emotionally tied to 6PX tailcap upgraded with OR McClicky kit... :)

KL4 head with TripLED T1000 on U2 body (already 18650-friendly) is also my goal here... plus - I can take the Reflector head from my single-cell EDC, use on that same body with 18650 for some extra runtime... gotta love lego... :)
 
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