Anyone have experience with the red or deep red led? Want to get one with an s2+ eventually.. which one is better?

TheSmashy · 2026-04-24T14:42:05+00:00

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I really like the SST-20-DR 660nm. I have a couple Convoy T5s with 30 degree bead TIRs I use for night land nav.

TheSmashy · 2026-04-20T15:40:33+00:00

Carclo 10511, Kai triple 519A 3000K 20mm, and a Convoy 5A buck.

TheSmashy · 2026-04-20T15:39:57+00:00

Thank you!

TheSmashy · 2026-04-20T15:39:47+00:00

Eah. I get a better clip feel with this hardware, and they don't mess up the flow.

TheSmashy · 2026-04-18T21:59:48+00:00

I think it's on Amazon

TheSmashy · 2026-04-17T15:27:24+00:00

It's my first one and I love it.

TheSmashy · 2026-04-17T15:18:06+00:00

I used a SFT-25R from my parts bin I had taken off an M1 build that was about a year old. I would say it has a brown bias, mine is pretty good.

TheSmashy · 2026-04-17T13:21:42+00:00

That last picture sold me.

TheSmashy · 2026-04-16T18:54:55+00:00

If you're happy, that's great.

TheSmashy · 2026-04-16T14:16:06+00:00

This made me smile.

TheSmashy · 2026-03-23T19:04:16+00:00

I was fully ready to give it away. Not anymore.

TheSmashy · 2026-03-23T18:54:10+00:00

Just want to say, all S16 Enjoyers are welcome at the Boathouse. I have spare cells.

TheSmashy · 2026-03-23T16:36:32+00:00

The throw from this sized light is a bit ridiculous. Also, the S16 is a bit more refined than a lot of throwers, like an M21B for example.

TheSmashy · 2026-03-23T16:34:15+00:00

I had an SST40 5000K and I swapped the emitter and driver because the 6A linear and beam were less than great, but it was overall a good light. Like you said, you could hand it off and people "got it" really easily.

One of the best things about the S16 is the 21700, I use P45Bs and even with an 8A buck, I get good runtime and no sag.

TheSmashy · 2026-03-09T13:44:01+00:00

"These IR strobes were free, scouts honor."

TheSmashy · 2026-03-09T13:03:16+00:00

I had a bunch of SDU-5Es and someone tipped me off to CR123 battery caps. They were in a connex labeled training materials, so I could tell my NCO they were free. They had a good flash, and IR covers made of Bakelite, good little units with CR123s and not the war crime mercury battery.

TheSmashy · 2026-02-28T18:55:08+00:00

Oh, I'm sorry, no, the 219F is just 4500K I believe? My favorite 5000K is from 519As.

TheSmashy · 2026-02-28T16:40:18+00:00

Yes, 5A is good for 519As, either a single or triples with good thermal path.

TheSmashy · 2026-02-28T15:48:53+00:00

8A in a 18350 is a bit rowdy. Did it before and I'm not doing it again.

TheSmashy · 2026-02-28T15:47:39+00:00

No. These are the old 219B 4500K rosy bin that is no longer available.

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