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[jtriron]

Hey man, if you're going to talk about SHTF scenarios, you have to include even the most far out ones

BTW, I think an EMP in the form of an attack is EXTREMELY unlikely. Our enemies don't really have that capability. It is possible from a massive solar storm however. Something similar has happened before: Solar storm of 1859

Okay, Like a pinch, in the movie "Oceans Eleven"

Gotta make a Target run,may as well stock up on some aluminum foil.

j/k - I suppose anythings possible, like finding a job in this fuc_ed up economy.

 

[matefrio]

Just bought 2 SureFire G-3s w/ batteries from Midway for $29.99 each.

They also had an aluminum model, don't remember which one, for $49.99.

Thought this was cool G3 X-ray.

 

[matefrio]

Ok, after going back and forward about this I've ordered everything.
Here's the damage with shipping:
1x Hugsby S3 flashlight with shotgun mount :$22.00
1x Cree XP-G R5 5-Mode 320-Lumen White Light LED Drop-in Module (26.5mm*29.3mm/18V Max) :$11.50
3x TrustFire Primary CR123A Batteries (2-Pack) (Six Batteries Total) :$7.23

Total: $40.73

Honestly I'm also going to order a Solar Force L2T body as well and try it out for $18.99 and I think that may be a better configuration.
The Drop-in Module will work with it as well.

I'll post a review.

 

[TheDan]

Gotta make a Target run,may as well stock up on some aluminum foil.

Yes, I suppose you could make a nested Faraday cage with aluminum foil

I'm hoping a structure built to TEMPEST standards would shield from an EMP as well because I plan to build my next house that way. Call me paranoid all you want, but I used to work with this shit and I know what I'm capable of... Wait, what?

 

[texasislandboy]

all I need to order is the led I have everything else in just havnt messed with it other than mounting it to my AR

 

[Fisherman777]

I'm curious to know if anyone has fired their shotgun with these lights mounted and how the light fared. Does it still function?

 

[Randman]

Ok, after going back and forward about this I've ordered everything.
Here's the damage with shipping:
1x Hugsby S3 flashlight with shotgun mount :$22.00
1x Cree XP-G R5 5-Mode 320-Lumen White Light LED Drop-in Module (26.5mm*29.3mm/18V Max) :$11.50
3x TrustFire Primary CR123A Batteries (2-Pack) (Six Batteries Total) :$7.23

Total: $40.73

Honestly I'm also going to order a Solar Force L2T body as well and try it out for $18.99 and I think that may be a better configuration.
The Drop-in Module will work with it as well.

I'll post a review.

Curious as to how the L2t works out as well..

 

[matefrio]

Curious as to how the L2t works out as well..

This shipping from China sucks. Next week I hope.

 

[shipwreck]

This shipping from China sucks. Next week I hope.

It has been a while since I ordered lights form china - 2010. But, I wanna say it takes about 10-14 days

 

[Randman]

Mine arrived, took 26 days...Hugsby S3.... I'm not gonna change it at all. Works great, and is damn bright.. Maybe just to screw around with something I'll order the Cree, just don't need it..

 

[shipwreck]

I ordered an XML Solarforce drop in. it took 2 weeks and I got it earlier this week.

 

[texasislandboy]

i have a sun light I think its the same I was going to mod it but to much other stuff if someone wants it 20$ shipped

 

[Tejano Scott]

Tag


Amazing thread. I need to start saving money on my flashlight addiction.

 

[matefrio]

Got my drop in and all I can say is that they're amazingly bright. The hugsby body is collecting dust though because it doesn't take the LiPo batteries, It's not thick enough and 3x123a batteries isn't as common as 2x. I'm using the SolarForce body and two dropins from dealextreme.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/cree-xp-g-r5-5-mode-320-lumen-white-light-led-drop-in-module-26-5mm-29-3mm-18v-max-32954

[URL="http://www.dealextreme.com/p/cree-xml-t6-5-mode-6700k-450-lumen-smooth-aluminum-drop-in-module-with-textured-reflector-900155026"]http://www.dealextreme.com/p/cree-xml-t6-5-mode-6700k-450-lumen-smooth-aluminum-drop-in-module-with-textured-reflector-900155026

I [/URL] like the XP-G R5 for the throw, really spot lighty and can light up far away objects with a tight beam.

The XML T6 is nice for the flood of light, is a bit brighter and has a more natural white light. The last mode memory is also nice.

 

[Tejano Scott]

Damn! Have you used the strobe feature on the XML T6 yet? If so, how is it? I am seriously about to build 10 of these MFs.

 

[Tejano Scott]

So excited I couldn't even wait for an answer... 2 SolarForce bodies and 2 CREE XML drop ins ordered. Will be fun to play around with these.

 

[matefrio]

Damn! Have you used the strobe feature on the XML T6 yet? If so, how is it? I am seriously about to build 10 of these MFs.

Yes, the strobe is impressive. What batteries are you getting?

 

[Fisherman777]

How about the torture test. Anybody have a stress test report for these various lights?

 

[Tejano Scott]

What batteries are you getting?

Which do you recommend? I'd preferably like to run the 18650. I'm not brand loyal, I usually shop for value. But if there is any battery has a distinct advantage, let me know. Since I saved so much money on the hardware, I am down to listen to all suggestions for batteries.

 

[matefrio]

How about the torture test. Anybody have a stress test report for these various lights?

What kind of test do you want to see?