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#Post#: 1757--------------------------------------------------
International Outdoor Store SL3/JM26 flashlight holster review.
By: MRsDNF Date: July 13, 2013, 12:55 am
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Not owning an SL3 or JM26 light, but owning several larger
lights in need of a holster I purchased
HTML http://intl-outdoor.com/sl3jm26-flashlight-holster-p-657.html
to
see if it would serve my purpose.
The holster itself appears to be made from a very sturdy nylon
material with a softer lining. Almost like a very thin layer of
wet suit material.
All the edges have a reinforcing piping around the edges. This
will also stop fraying. The plastic loop is made from a very
hard plastic material and should last the life of the holster.
All the seams are very neatly sewn with only a very few loose
threads. Nothing to worry about on my sample.
The name suggests that this is for 26650 sized lights but 18650
lights with a big head fit fine in this holster as well.
The velcro appears to grip very well and also should last a long
time. The only fault I have with the holster is that the flap
could be about 30mm longer with a longer piece of velcro to suit
so that lights with a taller a fatter head will also fit in this
holster. If you look at the first picture on the website you can
see what I mean. The velcro is only just gripping. A longer flap
would solve this and make it far more universal.
To sum up I'm giving this holster a 9 out of 10. If it had the
longer flap this would get a solid 10.
Front.
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Rear.
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Flap width.
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Side view.
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A 34mm diameter tailcap will fit through comfortable. Any bigger
than 37mm will be getting tight.
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Lights tested are from left to right. Defiant ArmorMax 3C
without the rubber buffers fitted, Trustfire TR-3T6, C8, HD2010,
and finally my all time favorite light name, Dream Trip.
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First up is the C8. Can you see it?
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Secondly the HD2010. 63mm bezel, 24mm tailcap. This fits real
nice.
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Thirdly. Wait for it, the Dream Trip. 58mm bezel, 35mm cigar
grip.
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Fourthly the Trustfire TR 3T6. 55mm head, 50mm heat sink. From
the end of the bezel to the opposite end of the heat sink is
65mm. The flap is to short to attach with this light. Tailcap
fits no problem.
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And finally the Defiant AmorMax 3C. This fits fine.
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Hank from IOS has just sent me a picture showing the XinTD X3
also fits comfortably in this holster.
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#Post#: 1761--------------------------------------------------
Re: International Outdoor Store SL3/JM26 flashlight holster revi
ew.
By: JohnnyMac Date: July 13, 2013, 9:38 am
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Very nice! I've been wanting a holster for my SL3. I'm going
to have to order one. Thanks, bud!
#Post#: 1762--------------------------------------------------
Re: International Outdoor Store SL3/JM26 flashlight holster revi
ew.
By: Spasmod Date: July 13, 2013, 9:57 am
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Looks like a real good holster Steve. Thanks very much for the
review
#Post#: 1765--------------------------------------------------
Re: International Outdoor Store SL3/JM26 flashlight holster revi
ew.
By: lightguy Date: July 13, 2013, 1:39 pm
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Thanks for the review. Do they make the same design in different
sizes?
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Re: International Outdoor Store SL3/JM26 flashlight holster revi
ew.
By: MRsDNF Date: July 13, 2013, 3:46 pm
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[quote author=lightguy link=topic=384.msg1765#msg1765
date=1373740750]
Thanks for the review. Do they make the same design in different
sizes?
Sent from my KFOT using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[/quote]
Theres this one.
HTML http://intl-outdoor.com/1680d2-flashlight-holster-p-260.html<br
/>Holsters are like insects. Theres a million different types ou
t
there. The problem is getting one that fits your light. I also
have this one which appears cheaply made but has worked very
well without failure so far.
HTML http://intl-outdoor.com/c8-flashlight-holster-p-258.html
Just a quick update. Maglite D cell and The larger Defiant 3c do
not fit in this holster.
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