EDC light reccommendations

[epfrank]

I use stream light micro. Nice everyday use light

[Kain]

Well, kind of bumping this on the off chance anyone is like me and wants a single output EDC light and was looking at the VTAC lights. Just ordered a L4U from Impact Weapon Components for $185 since it appears that the are on sale. I know some here have been hating on SF as of late, but.... well it was my first choice, and the price is right. Will still likely grab a malkoff though before the end of the year. Just thought I'd let others know who might be looking for a similar light.

[Straight Shooter]

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Just ordered this. Ill review it once I get it. Ive carried the 45 lumen version on my keychain for a long time now, its been used a lot. Also got washed in washer...no problems at all. Nitecore is making QUALITY stuff that is very affordable.

[Uprange41]

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Just ordered this. Ill review it once I get it. Ive carried the 45 lumen version on my keychain for a long time now, its been used a lot. Also got washed in washer...no problems at all. Nitecore is making QUALITY stuff that is very affordable.

Looks like a lot of great features for the price. I'm still carrying the SF Sidekick every day, and 300 lumens out of a light that small that costs nothing to power is... well, it spoils a guy. I look forward to the review!

Well, kind of bumping this on the off chance anyone is like me and wants a single output EDC light and was looking at the VTAC lights. Just ordered a L4U from Impact Weapon Components for $185 since it appears that the are on sale. I know some here have been hating on SF as of late, but.... well it was my first choice, and the price is right. Will still likely grab a malkoff though before the end of the year. Just thought I'd let others know who might be looking for a similar light.

I didn't know the L4U was a thing... NEED!

I knew of the L4 Mini, which I opted out of in favor of the 200 lumen EB1 Tactical that has been on clearance everywhere for the $135-$150 range. It's 5/200, and a progressive cap so no mode confusion. But the L4U looks like a killer value, considering how difficult EB2 Tactical's are to find.

[Kain]

I didn't know the L4U was a thing... NEED!

I knew of the L4 Mini, which I opted out of in favor of the 200 lumen EB1 Tactical that has been on clearance everywhere for the $135-$150 range. It's 5/200, and a progressive cap so no mode confusion. But the L4U looks like a killer value, considering how difficult EB2 Tactical's are to find.

Lol. I have known about it for sometime. I think it has been the better part of a year with me looking at it going $265 is pricey. Honestly at $185 it a steal if you are wanting to upgrade a M600C and get a 200 lumen light. Or if you just need 500 lumens of I hate your eye sockets. I have not seen the EB1s in the $150 range often, otherwise I may have given them a good consideration, I think the ones I had been seeing were more. That said, if I come across one around election time and everyone is panic buying everything else I might put funds towards that opposed to optics. My only complaint with the L4U, and I think I brought this up in my OP, was that replacement pocket clips cannot be readily ordered from SF, if they could I'd have pieced together a light to these specs some time ago. Then again I have "fixed" an Emerson folder's pocket clip with nothing more than a vice grip and some brute force.

Anyways, when I get the light I'll try to post some pics for everyone to drool....I mean see.

[Uprange41]

Lol. I have known about it for sometime. I think it has been the better part of a year with me looking at it going $265 is pricey. Honestly at $185 it a steal if you are wanting to upgrade a M600C and get a 200 lumen light. Or if you just need 500 lumens of I hate your eye sockets. I have not seen the EB1s in the $150 range often, otherwise I may have given them a good consideration, I think the ones I had been seeing were more. That said, if I come across one around election time and everyone is panic buying everything else I might put funds towards that opposed to optics. My only complaint with the L4U, and I think I brought this up in my OP, was that replacement pocket clips cannot be readily ordered from SF, if they could I'd have pieced together a light to these specs some time ago. Then again I have "fixed" an Emerson folder's pocket clip with nothing more than a vice grip and some brute force.

I'd be using it for a bedside light, so I've pared the options down to an EB2 (or L4U) and a P3X Fury. The prospect of carrying it when wardrobe allows has been enough to keep me looking for the EB2/L4U. And I'm with you on redirecting funding once everything kicks off... Sending money on stuff I don't need when November is around the corner feels silly.

But as it relates to EB1's; 200 lumen clicky for $86... $86!, and 200 lumen tactical for $135 (the silver). I have two of those.

Anyways, when I get the light I'll try to post some pics for everyone to drool....I mean see.

Dick.

[kenny256]

I have been carrying a fenix pd20 for 6 years now? Best little pocket light I have owned...it's been the only one though! Thing is a tank spent two weeks under 2 ft of snow and was ran over by a snow plow. Looks used but has been very dependable. To bad it's been discontinued....

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[Kain]

I'd be using it for a bedside light, so I've pared the options down to an EB2 (or L4U) and a P3X Fury. The prospect of carrying it when wardrobe allows has been enough to keep me looking for the EB2/L4U. And I'm with you on redirecting funding once everything kicks off... Sending money on stuff I don't need when November is around the corner feels silly.

But as it relates to EB1's; 200 lumen clicky for $86... $86!, and 200 lumen tactical for $135 (the silver). I have two of those.

I keep a G2X Tactical on my night stand, and in the kitchen, and on the work bench, and in the pack in my truck bag. The Fury is nice, but overkill for me. If you like clicky tailcaps the newest gen of the g2x actually had a pretty decent tailcap.

Well, I know what I'll be looking at down the road then. Actually may have to give them a consideration as a christmas gift for a friend of mine as well as another toy for myself if they are still around in a couple months. One light at a time though and well, I need to order more glock mags this coming week.

Dick.

It's Mr Richard to you
Lol. I've been called that an worse. Hey, at least I ain't showing off some uber nice 1911 in the pic thread. That shit like porn.

[Uprange41]

I keep a G2X Tactical on my night stand, and in the kitchen, and on the work bench, and in the pack in my truck bag. The Fury is nice, but overkill for me. If you like clicky tailcaps the newest gen of the g2x actually had a pretty decent tailcap.

Well, I know what I'll be looking at down the road then. Actually may have to give them a consideration as a christmas gift for a friend of mine as well as another toy for myself if they are still around in a couple months. One light at a time though and well, I need to order more glock mags this coming week.



It's Mr Richard to you
Lol. I've been called that an worse. Hey, at least I ain't showing off some uber nice 1911 in the pic thread. That shit like porn.

Yup, I've got G2X's falling out of cabinets myself. And even a couple of 6P's rolling around. My main interest in the Fury and the EB2/L4U is the throw. I've got space, and I've got black bears... The EB1, even though 200 lumens, is a remarkable thrower (better than the G2X), but obviously you lose a lot of spill. The X300/M600/EB2/L4U's throw better and spill better, and that makes life a lot easier when trying to see into a tree-line 60 yards away. The P3X makes sense to me as a bedside light, it's just the prospect of carrying it keeps me from buying. I'll end up with both. Always do.

And no worries, Mr. Richard, at least posting photos of a light will only cost me $200... Every Wilson Combat photo I see makes me question things.

[Adrenaline_6]

The Klarus XT line is another light to look at. The UI is one of if not the best IMHO...simple and easy to use. The light is very durable and the quality is top notch. Good price for what you are getting.