I'm based in Miri. Welcome to the Bright Side. Please show us your collection.

Definitely the M6.

There is some mention of customs and taxation in V1 of this thread by relfnulf. The search function is your best friend

It is always best to check on the specs whether the light is able to run on specific types of batteries. If it is not specified by the manufacturer, a check in CPF is your best bet. Those 'ang mohs' really ask all sorts of questions pertaining to power configurations for their lights.

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Added on August 17, 2009, 5:11 pmHey guys, if anyone is interested in a 18650-capable SF U2A, I have one for sale currently here : For Sale. Also some other small stuff. Please let me know if you are interested.

This post has been edited by alantch: Aug 17 2009, 05:11 PM

I also went thru the same problems in standardizing my lights based on battery size. That works, but only up to a certain point. Going for lights that can take both primaries and rechargeables is the way to go. That way, I can use them on rechargeables when I'm home and take the primaries with me when I go travelling in which case I don't have to bring the charger. My standard battery types now are CR123, RCR123, P17670 and (P)18650s. I try to avoid 3x123 lights and have none of those at the moment.

jwyj, what Surefires are you getting from the US?

Ooo ... that's a lot of Surefires

+1. You have to hold a SF to know their build quality. If you are able to, get yourself an M6 and you'll know what I mean. As for China-made lights, I've bought a few previously. I sold most of them and have only the Fenix E01 at the moment.

There are MANY rechargeable options for the M6 now, and that's what I'm using. There's the 3x17670 battery holder and the 3x18650 body from FM, LEDZep's LED heads etc etc. The M6 is now one very versatile lights with many options to choose from.

Part of the Surefire fun is their lego-bility. But I salute your purist treatment for your SF lights. Running an M6 on primaries is expensive. One long running option is to run the MN15 bulb for 2 hours on a set of primaries known as the X-LOLA setup.

I used to be able to claim warranties direct from the US, but recently they started using Tropical Equipment. So I had to send the part to TE and enclose a RM10 postal order for the shipping back to me. All in all, still very good for the 'no-questions-asked' warranty claims.

RD, is that green reflective tape you have there near the head of the G2/G3? Where did you get them and are there other colours available?

Thanks for the info. Will look for it the next time I in KL.

icaruz76, welcome to the bright side. Looks like we're both from the same parts. Are you from Land below the wind or Land of the Hornbills?

I'm in Miri but origin is Kuching. I see that you've bought quite a bit of stuff in CPF ... do show us your collection and tell us how the drop-ins perform when you get them.

Ooh ... looks like a growing family of lights. What do you use to drive the 2 3D P7s? Were they your own mods?

I believe member mdocod has done reviews of the Seraph light and turbohead in CPF. Look for his threads under the Review sub-forum. HTH.

Seraph modular system review

Seraph P7 M series compatible turbo head review

I have a U2A for sale at the moment.

Link here : http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=198180

Let me know if anyone here is interested.

No idea as I seldom use it.

No trades at the moment. Would prefer to be paid in USD since I can then use it as PP cash to purchase some more toys.
PM me if you're interested.

Wah, you guys really have all the powerful lights. As for the magnets, they can be harvested from konked or un-used hdisks that you may have laying around.

I buy ALL of my SFs from the USA from personal users, most of them in good to excellent /mint condition for a fraction of the price. Just have to keep an eye out for them in the CPFMP.