I use the two light concept, but in "primary+backup" roles. As I am loathe to spend the time and money to do a whole lot of experimentation and LEGO-ing, my off-the-shelf solution is currently a Streamlight PT 1L-1AA as the primary, with a PT1L as backup. They are programmed to the factory default, with HIGH coming first. If I need a lower output, I press through the strobe, which I agree is useless, except for getting someone's attention....which, actually, I have had to do on the job on more that one or two occasions.
I use the same grip. I find that it lets me do some manipulations, like a reload a magazine, without dropping the light. I works for me for <1" lights, but not for 1">. I do not like or use the cigar grip at all....just doesn't work for me.
Just experimenting right now... using the meat of the thumb rather than the tip, I cannot depress the button enough to click it into continuous mode, so thanks for that little tidbit!!
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Could I put an E2XTD on an MDC 18650 to E-Series body and essentially get a Bodyguard without the 10-second stepdown?
This head is essentially the Bodyguard without a step down - https://malkoffdevices.com/products/...gh-output-head
The head you linked to is a physically larger, high-candela head (very different beam pattern). Like the E2 Super Scout I linked to above, the Bodyguard produces 12,000 candela.
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