Originally Posted by
Throwmeabone
Is there a specific reason that the 8-mode is so often recommended here? It's out of stock so I was thinking about getting
this one that has 5 modes.
Probably because the 8-mode model has higher ratings at DX, it claims to be regulated unlike the 5 mode model, and has a copper heatsink. Though, both models are fine.
Also the mode sequence are different. For the 8 mode, it's "
Mid > Hi > Rapid Strobe > Low > 3Hz Strobe (Alert Mode) > 1Hz Strobe (Alert Mode) > SOS > Special Tactical Police Style Strobe". For the 5 mode, it's "Lo > Mid > Hi > Strobe > SOS". It might be preferable to start with the mid mode instead of the low mode (which may be too low).