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Convince me not to buy this Feb 11, 2014 23:48:31 GMT -8

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Post by Jeff on Feb 11, 2014 23:48:31 GMT -8

Now, I've got a bunch of L91s (Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA) knocking around and figured that I could throw another light into my rotation.
I did some research and found the L3 Illuminations L10 Nichia 219 for around $35 shipped.

I'd like to explore some alternatives that are similar in specs and similar in price.

Some others I looked at were:
Eagletac D25A Mini OR Clicky - A bit pricier and has a whole lot of modes I won't need
New Fenix E12 - Looks pretty promising
Thrunite T10 - Can be had for ~$22

Any thought, opinions, suggestions, etc?

MWDP Mike Wazowski Does Pot Straight up Carlton Posts: 4,285	Convince me not to buy this Feb 12, 2014 4:47:25 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MWDP on Feb 12, 2014 4:47:25 GMT -8 Not a bad looking light. 35 is not too much for a flashlight and if you don't like it you can always sell it... Or give it as a gift, which is what I always do when I stop using a flashlight

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Convince me not to buy this Feb 13, 2014 8:11:51 GMT -8 Jeff likes this

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Post by The BOOM on Feb 13, 2014 8:11:51 GMT -8

I have had my eye on the 4-mode version of that L3 for a while now. I would have bought it already if I wasn't so stuck on CR123 lights.

Go buy it, from what I gather it is an awesome light for the price.

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Convince me not to buy this Aug 3, 2015 13:49:40 GMT -8

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Post by david57strat on Aug 3, 2015 13:49:40 GMT -8

I know this is an older thread, but I'm going to post anyway, since I own a few of the T10 lights (original cool white twisty version, and 2014 edition - combination clicky/twisty version - in neutral), and since someone may have a question about it, today. The T10 is still a relevant light, and a true bargain for what you're getting. I own five Thrunite lights, and have been very pleased with all of them.

The T10 lights come with a diffuser, a screw-mountable pocket clip, the usual extra o-ring, and a spare switch, all in a nice little metal presentation box.

My 2014 edition is the neutral version, which is beautiful. I'm running this one and the original twisty cool white version on a 14500 battery, with great results (gotta watch for heat on this one, because of the higher voltage, but the output is amazing!

Firefly mode runs seemingly forever (for those of you interested in sub-lumen output, and preserving your adapted night vision)

I can post beam shots, comparing the two, if anyone is interested. :-)

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Convince me not to buy this Aug 3, 2015 13:55:12 GMT -8

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Post by david57strat on Aug 3, 2015 13:55:12 GMT -8

Feb 11, 2014 23:48:31 GMT -8 Jeff said:

Now, I've got a bunch of L91s (Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA) knocking around and figured that I could throw another light into my rotation.
I did some research and found the L3 Illuminations L10 Nichia 219 for around $35 shipped.

I'd like to explore some alternatives that are similar in specs and similar in price.

Some others I looked at were:
Eagletac D25A Mini OR Clicky - A bit pricier and has a whole lot of modes I won't need
New Fenix E12 - Looks pretty promising
Thrunite T10 - Can be had for ~$22

Any thought, opinions, suggestions, etc?

Chiming in, pretty late here, but...

I've heard good things about these L3 lights - and the Nichia 219 is a wonderful tint. Everyone should own at least one Nichia 219 light.

As for anyone convincing you not to buy something - let's face it, brother: you're in a forum full of flashaholics. It ain't gonna happen, my friend.

Buy it (if you haven't already); try it. The price of admission is small.

Shorttime Shitkicker Posts: 2,248	Convince me not to buy this Aug 3, 2015 13:58:36 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Shorttime on Aug 3, 2015 13:58:36 GMT -8 Well, now we have a flashlight expert! One step closer to EDC dominance.
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Convince me not to buy this Aug 3, 2015 15:56:32 GMT -8

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Post by david57strat on Aug 3, 2015 15:56:32 GMT -8

Aug 3, 2015 13:58:36 GMT -8 Shorttime said:

Well, now we have a flashlight expert!

One step closer to EDC dominance.

I don't know about expert lol

I visit places like Candle Power Forums, and I often feel like a complete moron, when it comes to the more technical aspects of the flashlight; seeing people in there who know how to build their own custom lights, from scratch (with custom user interfaces, component by component, and these aren't just on/off interfaces, either). Those are the experts lol

. They know all the math, and all of the finer points in interface design and implementation.

I just scratch my head, thinking, 'huhh...whaaaat', but it makes perfect sense, to them.

I am slowly learning, though

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Shorttime Shitkicker Posts: 2,248	Convince me not to buy this Aug 3, 2015 16:07:04 GMT -8 david57strat likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Shorttime on Aug 3, 2015 16:07:04 GMT -8 You sure don't have to worry about feeling like the only moron, around here. Just read.
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Convince me not to buy this Aug 5, 2015 14:28:59 GMT -8 Shorttime likes this

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Post by david57strat on Aug 5, 2015 14:28:59 GMT -8

Aug 3, 2015 16:07:04 GMT -8 Shorttime said:

You sure don't have to worry about feeling like the only moron, around here.

Just read.

During the past three years, I've gotten to learn quite a bit about EDC (especially about the often-overlooked, endlessly-useful flashlight; my drug of choice, in EDC goodies. Knives come in a distant second). Most of these bits of information are things I'd never have learned, had it not been for forums like these, where there was always someone, who would patiently, gladly, and (sometimes) thoroughly answer every one of my seemingly hundreds of questions; and if they didn't know, they'd point me towards someone who did. That helped me, big-time.

To me, that's what these forums are all about. That, and being around others who have similar mindsets about EDC, and don't think it's a completely freakish thing, to be prepared with basic tools that make life easier, from day to day - without having to hunt around for a tool box, or in the kitchen drawer.

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Post by Jeff on Feb 11, 2014 23:48:31 GMT -8

Post by MWDP on Feb 12, 2014 4:47:25 GMT -8

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Post by Tiller. on Aug 6, 2015 3:09:48 GMT -8