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Posted: 9/2/2009 4:14:04 PM EDT
Help me! I'm an addict. I can't stop buying every cool ass flashlight I see! My bills are paid so its not like I am starving the kids I don't have or anything.
I just ordered a RA Clicky Executive. I ordered it with the black clip and the 170 lumen LED with the tighter beam. Looks like a great little light. The fact that its programmable is just too cool. I like having a really low level light available in the same package. This is what made my Fenix lights so nice. This light just looks like its on a differently level entirely. I chose not to buy the tactical since I like to throw my lights into my pocket. The flush button is just less trouble for me. Any personal experiences with this light? RA Executive I think a Nitcore or Novatac is next on the list, but that won't be for another day or two....... I mean a month or two. |
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I think you will like it
Very similar to the one I posted in your thread- http://www.cpfreviews.com/NovaTac-EDC120P.php Basically, HDS made the EDC lights, then Novatac bought them, and upgraded and is selling the new version (basically brighter, few more options) Then HDS/RA got together and whatever happened, happened, but a lot of similarites |
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I think you will like it Very similar to the one I posted in your thread- http://www.cpfreviews.com/NovaTac-EDC120P.php Basically, HDS made the EDC lights, then Novatac bought them, and upgraded and is selling the new version (basically brighter, few more options) Then HDS/RA got together and whatever happened, happened, but a lot of similarites Unfortunately, I think the Novatac will be my next light. Its just so cool! The RA executive is usually 140 lumens. The one I ordered will be 170 lumens. The Novatac is supposed to put out 120 lumens. It will be 2 weeks before they ship the semi custom RA. I am going to have the shakes until I get my fix about 3 weeks from now! |
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Oh! Hell! Being bored sucks. Just found another one I just have to have. Good thing I can't afford any more lights this month!
Aeon There goes my spending money next month. Don't tell me you guys don't get on a flash light buying spree once a year! |
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Oh! Hell! Being bored sucks. Just found another one I just have to have. Good thing I can't afford any more lights this month! http://www.4sevens.com/images/BlackLG.jpg Aeon There goes my spending money next month. Don't tell me you guys don't get on a flash light buying spree once a year! I bought one of the older style ones a while ago for a chick, she still has it and likes it, but I have no use for a cr2 flashlight built great tho, very, very tough I do however really like the lummi flashlights- rechargable "toys" can not get smaller and brighter http://web.mac.com/Lummii/Lummi/Raw_NS.html |
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You should have sprung for the limited edition RaClicky Titanium. Only $650...but oh so worth it
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You should have sprung for the limited edition RaClicky Titanium. Only $650...but oh so worth it I can't justify that in my mind. The non titanium works just as good. I am not into unobtanium as much as most. Just high quality stuff when I can afford it. |
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In no way a bash, just wondering what I'm missing.
Why not go for something like the Olight T10 the Olight is smaller, cheaper, brighter and cheaper. http://www.batteryjunction.com/specialedition-t10-olight.html Just curious. |
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In no way a bash, just wondering what I'm missing. Why not go for something like the Olight T10 the Olight is smaller, cheaper, brighter and cheaper. http://www.batteryjunction.com/specialedition-t10-olight.html Just curious. The Olight looks like a nice light. A slight improvement over my tried and true Fenix lights. Right now I have chinese lights coming out of my ass. Lots of Fenix, maratac, and other cheaper lights from name brand stores. I have three surefires left after selling and giving away a few. A few streamlights as well. Just bought a Quark on a recommendation and its a decent light. Not the big improvement on quality over my Fenix lights I was expecting. I wanted to spend some bucks and get a really nice, higher end EDC light. I like the features and the design. I seriously doubt that the Olight will be significantly brighter than the RA clicky. Fenix and several other mid range manufacturers use the LED manufacturer specs for the LED and not the real output of the light. I expect this light to be excellent in every possible way. There are a couple more lights that I have my eyes on for next month when I get paid again. |
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The Aeon came home with me today. A company in Willouby called Bright guys had it in stock. Couldn't help myself....... I got the natural. Its sweet and simple.
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I like flashlights.
The only thing that saves me is I like AA lights. That cuts down the choices.....fortunately. |
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In no way a bash, just wondering what I'm missing. Why not go for something like the Olight T10 the Olight is smaller, cheaper, brighter and cheaper. http://www.batteryjunction.com/specialedition-t10-olight.html Just curious. I've carried a T10 for over a year now; outside of some edge wear on the anodizing its good as new, and has been excessively handy to have around. I also picked up the T15 tube (to use an AA battery instead of the CR123) as a 'just in case'; it won't run as bright or as long on the AA, but still creditable. |
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Just got my RA clicky executive yesterday. Didn't bother to check the mail until today so I had a nice surprise in the mailbox.
This flashlight is easily the nicest light I own. I have not started to modify the settings because it is just about perfect the way it is. It has the smoothest transition from the hot center to the good quality flood of any light I have ever seen. Flawless. If there are any inclusions I would have to stare for hours to find them. This light is the real deal. My Fenix TK10 is slightly brighter but runs two batteries. It also has a brighter flood, but the quality of the beam is not even close. The RA is considerably larger than the Fenix P2D I have sitting on my shelf. Its a much more substantial light with a deeper reflector. The Fenix is a light weight compared to it. My only complaint. The pocket clip is butt assed ugly. Works great so it will do until I find something nicer. What a great light. Its going to need a holster some day. A better pocket clip, and lots of batteries because I am not going to be able to stop fiddling with it. I may have to pick up one of their twistys just for the hell of it. I am really happy I did not go with the Tactical version. The executive button sticks out just enough to make it user friendly. I would not like the bigger button for pocket carry. The interface is easy to get used to. Just play with it some and you will have it figured out quick. The programming may not be quite as easy. Not sure I want to mess with perfection. |
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care to post some beam shots?
curious if the beam pattern is different than the hds or novatac lights, but how you describe it, I dont think so, which means ill have to pick one up |
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The founder of HDS knows his shit. The old LED headlamp rocked in it's day, as did the old EDC series. I wonder if he's still working with NOVATAC?
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The founder of HDS knows his shit. The old LED headlamp rocked in it's day, as did the old EDC series. I wonder if he's still working with NOVATAC? I believe novatac bought the design/name, etc, but that was it kinda seems like he is working with ralights now |
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care to post some beam shots? curious if the beam pattern is different than the hds or novatac lights, but how you describe it, I dont think so, which means ill have to pick one up I am not so good at beam shots. This is the best I could do. I used -2 exposure to try and tame the light. It was just a white blob without underexposure. These pictures do nothing to show the nice spill light that is illuminating the entire hallway. High http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/DSCN0804.jpg Medium http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/DSCN0808.jpg ok, what is your camera make and model? i will try and help you with exposure settings eta: THANKS |
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care to post some beam shots? curious if the beam pattern is different than the hds or novatac lights, but how you describe it, I dont think so, which means ill have to pick one up I am not so good at beam shots. This is the best I could do. I used -2 exposure to try and tame the light. It was just a white blob without underexposure. These pictures do nothing to show the nice spill light that is illuminating the entire hallway. High http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/DSCN0804.jpg Medium http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/DSCN0808.jpg ok, what is your camera make and model? i will try and help you with exposure settings eta: THANKS Its a nikon digital. Unfortunately its now a 14 hour drive away. I really don't have a good spot for beam shots anyway. Wonder if there are beam shots over at candlepowerforums? |
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Tomorrow I am going to carry a bunch of different lights with me. Every time I use a light to look at the wood, I will pick a different light and see if the customer notices.
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based on that collection, i will consider you an expert and ask your opinion on your favorite "executive" size light... i keep looking at the surefire (grew up with them, owned nothing but them) but it seems like your newest toy is way better... thoughts for a super-compact size light, 2+ output settings is a plus for this size in my book for sure. thanks in advance
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Just to show you guys what kind of sick guy I am. Here is a picture of the lights I could grab in a few minutes. I missed several looking around. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/DSCN0820.jpg Left to right in the back: Streamlight stinger Surefire 9P Fenix TK10 Surefire U2 Mini Mag SF L4 SF L1 Fenix P2D Fenix L2D Fenix LD10 Fenix P2D RA Executive clicky Quark 123 tactical Muyshondt Aeon Fenix P1D Fenix LD01 Maratac AAA Front Energizer LED with florescent Streamlight stylus Streamlight stylus Pro Streamlight microstream Zebralight headlamp Holly shit that is a lot of lights! |
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based on that collection, i will consider you an expert and ask your opinion on your favorite "executive" size light... i keep looking at the surefire (grew up with them, owned nothing but them) but it seems like your newest toy is way better... thoughts for a super-compact size light, 2+ output settings is a plus for this size in my book for sure. thanks in advance Clicky or twisty? The RA light I just bought is the nicest light i have ever held in my hands. Surefire makes the E1B and Titan(twisty)that are both very nice lights. If you don't want to spend that kind of money, fenix makes the P2D or PD20. The Fenix P1D is a twisty light that has great output and very small size. The Muyshondt Aeon is a small light that really performs. Its a twisty as well. If you don't want to spend big bucks and get a dependable clicky light, the Fenix LD10 is a great little light. Not as much output, but very bright. I am looking at buying a Nitecore EX10 as I mentioned in another thread. Looks like a nice light. The Lummi Orb Raw is a very, very little light that puts out 20/200 lumens. I have to have one of those as well. |
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Just to show you guys what kind of sick guy I am. Here is a picture of the lights I could grab in a few minutes. I missed several looking around. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/DSCN0820.jpg Left to right in the back: Streamlight stinger Surefire 9P Fenix TK10 Surefire U2 Mini Mag SF L4 SF L1 Fenix P2D Fenix L2D Fenix LD10 Fenix P2D RA Executive clicky Quark 123 tactical Muyshondt Aeon Fenix P1D Fenix LD01 Maratac AAA Front Energizer LED with florescent Streamlight stylus Streamlight stylus Pro Streamlight microstream Zebralight headlamp Dude! You need help! And its not with finding you way!!! |
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Just to show you guys what kind of sick guy I am. Here is a picture of the lights I could grab in a few minutes. I missed several looking around. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/DSCN0820.jpg Left to right in the back: Streamlight stinger Surefire 9P Fenix TK10 Surefire U2 Mini Mag SF L4 SF L1 Fenix P2D Fenix L2D Fenix LD10 Fenix P2D RA Executive clicky Quark 123 tactical Muyshondt Aeon Fenix P1D Fenix LD01 Maratac AAA Front Energizer LED with florescent Streamlight stylus Streamlight stylus Pro Streamlight microstream Zebralight headlamp Dude! You need help! And its not with finding you way!!! Just because I can see does not mean I know the way! |
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Just to show you guys what kind of sick guy I am. Here is a picture of the lights I could grab in a few minutes. I missed several looking around. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/DSCN0820.jpg Left to right in the back: Streamlight stinger Surefire 9P Fenix TK10 Surefire U2 Mini Mag SF L4 SF L1 Fenix P2D Fenix L2D Fenix LD10 Fenix P2D RA Executive clicky Quark 123 tactical Muyshondt Aeon Fenix P1D Fenix LD01 Maratac AAA Front Energizer LED with florescent Streamlight stylus Streamlight stylus Pro Streamlight microstream Zebralight headlamp Dude! You need help! And its not with finding you way!!! Just because I can see does not mean I know the way! You wanna offload some of those that you are done with? Some nice lights you got there! Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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batmanacw, how come you didn't get THE TITANIUM ONE?
ETA I was all ready to buy a Ra Twisty, but they are out of stock |
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batmanacw, how come you didn't get THE TITANIUM ONE? http://ralights.com/Products/Clicky/ClickyTi.jpg ETA I was all ready to buy a Ra Twisty, but they are out of stock That's an easy answer! $$$$$$ |
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batmanacw, how come you didn't get THE TITANIUM ONE? http://ralights.com/Products/Clicky/ClickyTi.jpg ETA I was all ready to buy a Ra Twisty, but they are out of stock That's an easy answer! $$$$$$ LOL - "Custom Titanium Ra Clicky: $650.00 (Part number: CtcUFE)" I was expecting hundreds, but not six or seven hundred. I'm guessing you're also over on www.candlepowerforums.com. |
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batmanacw, how come you didn't get THE TITANIUM ONE? http://ralights.com/Products/Clicky/ClickyTi.jpg ETA I was all ready to buy a Ra Twisty, but they are out of stock That's an easy answer! $$$$$$ LOL - "Custom Titanium Ra Clicky: $650.00 (Part number: CtcUFE)" I was expecting hundreds, but not six or seven hundred. I'm guessing you're also over on www.candlepowerforums.com. Yep! Same screen name. |
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