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[[File:solarforcex2.jpg|thumb|Solarforce L2 (gunmetal gray) and L2i (sand)]]All L2 series lights accommodate a P60 drop-in and are based on the [[SureFire]] 6P flashlight. Drop-ins are available with varying numbers of modes (1, 3, or 5) and voltage ranges allowing anywhere from 2 AA batteries to multiple CR123 batteries. The "High Output" drop-in has an input voltage of 0.8-4.2V allowing it to run from 1-3 NiMH cells or a single lithium ion cell. The regular drop-in has input voltage from 4.2V-18V allowing multiple lithium-ion or CR123A cells to be used. Lights can be further customized with various bezels, tail assemblies, and body tube extensions. The body, head, and tail of Solarforce lights are compatible with Surefire C and P series lights, but the Solarforce bezels are not. Many of the body-colored spare parts are available only in glossy black (L2) or matte black (HA III L2P). | [[File:solarforcex2.jpg|thumb|Solarforce L2 (gunmetal gray) and L2i (sand)]]All L2 series lights accommodate a P60 drop-in and are based on the [[SureFire]] 6P flashlight. Drop-ins are available with varying numbers of modes (1, 3, or 5) and voltage ranges allowing anywhere from 2 AA batteries to multiple CR123 batteries. The "High Output" drop-in has an input voltage of 0.8-4.2V allowing it to run from 1-3 NiMH cells or a single lithium ion cell. The regular drop-in has input voltage from 4.2V-18V allowing multiple lithium-ion or CR123A cells to be used. Lights can be further customized with various bezels, tail assemblies, and body tube extensions. The body, head, and tail of Solarforce lights are compatible with Surefire C and P series lights, but the Solarforce bezels are not. Many of the body-colored spare parts are available only in glossy black (L2) or matte black (HA III L2P). | ||
'''L2''' - The original light is a 1x18650 host. Available in matte black | '''L2''' - The original light is a 1x18650 host. Available in matte black or shiny titanium gray. The tail switch is exposed and this light does not tailstand. Prior to 2011, black was glossy, gunmetal gray had a greenish tint, and a matte sand color was available. | ||
'''L2P''' - Similar to the L2 but with better [[Materials#Anodizing|anodizing]] (Type III HA instead of Type II), a less aggressive bezel, milder knurling, and the ability to tailstand. | '''L2P''' - Similar to the L2 but with better [[Materials#Anodizing|anodizing]] (Type III HA instead of Type II), a less aggressive bezel, milder knurling, and the ability to tailstand. Available in matte black or gray. The 2011 edition, introduced in October 2011, has a 3 amp forward clicky, adds blue and desert yellow colors, and has a shorter battery tube for better battery fit. Previous versions had a longer tube that could cause connection problems with some 18650 batteries or with driver boards that had a short spring (like the NANJG 106). | ||
'''L2X''' - Similar to the L2 but with a knobby body and therefore lacks some of the finer details like the hex head. Introduced in September 2010. Also available in a 2x18650 extended version. | '''L2X''' - Similar to the L2 but with a knobby body and therefore lacks some of the finer details like the hex head. Introduced in September 2010. Also available in a 2x18650 extended version. | ||
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'''Masterpiece Pro-2''' 2x18650 light with Cree MC-E M bin LED and 1000 lumens maximum output. | '''Masterpiece Pro-2''' 2x18650 light with Cree MC-E M bin LED and 1000 lumens maximum output. | ||
==Accessories== | |||
Solarforce makes a lot of different bezels, clips, and tailcaps for their lights. Here is a [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/5108 guide] to tailcaps and a slight older look [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/1450 here]. | |||
==Popular Dealers== | ==Popular Dealers== | ||