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View Poll Results: When I first read the description and price of the lights I thought:

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  • Wiljen is full of it, there is no way.

    1 2.56%
  • Wiljen has overstated the quality of it and while it might be bright, it will be junk

    1 2.56%
  • Great Price, might actually meet the specs

    16 41.03%
  • Always knew it would be exactly as advertised

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    LED Lights

    Ok, now that most of you have or will have the LEDs within the next day, I have to ask. How many of you thought I was full of crap when I posted the specs and the price?
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    First I'd like to say, It's a great Light. Bright as the Sun
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    to answer your question:
    I didn't understand your spec's ... I took your word that this
    was a state-of-the-Art LED light that'd kick a$$
    on a giant Mag-light...Per your photo's
    and Your word is good in my book.

    thanks,
    Jon
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    From everything I read, I knew it would be good. Hey this is "CASTBOOLITS" no junk here.

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    Can I use this to melt lead???? Maybe keep the molds warm????

    This is an awesome light, Will!

    From my chats with you on-line, it was very OBVIOUS that you know what the heck you are doing, and I felt very comfortable that we'd be getting MORE than our money's worth. That has truly shown to be accurate.

    A couple of small tweaks, and this could become the LEO gold standard for a service light!

    I would encourage you to go further than this group buy with this product. And, I hope that it does well for you!

    Thank you for the fine work that you did on my light. It's very special.


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    Never had any doubt Will, don't understand a thing you describe about LED. But, know you as an upstanding person. Thanks again. CR

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    I've always been under the assumption that if something sounds like it's too good to be true, then it probably is. I didn't think you exaggerated the specs, but for the price I figured it would be a limited lifetime flashlight. I had no idea it was going to be this kind of quality. When you run the next group buy I need to get another one.
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    I'm kinda new to the site, but I have seen and used your work before wiljen, reloaders reference, anyone who would put that out for the general public, I would think put their heart into their work. In short I trusted ya, but I was still surprised when I saw the results

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    Wiljen,

    I never doubt or it ever came to my mind that you're "full of crap"!

    My goodness, this is CASTBOOLITS! Every one is honorable!

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    Survey needs another choice.

    Knew it would be good, Still beat my expectations.

    Thanks again Wil
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    I voted "Great Price, might actually meet the specs" above.

    It far exceeded expectations. I'll be in for a second with the silent momentary on / click stay on cap.

    Thanks Will.
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    wiljen,
    I posted before how good your lights are but I just had to post again and relay an experience I just had.
    The dog was going nuts outside so I went to investigate(w/a 12 gauge). There was a small mountain lion (I'm guessing 60-70 lbs) about 40 yds. from the house. Using the high setting I put your LED light on him, I still can't believe how much light that little flashlight puts out. He went around the yard and into my horse pasture. With the aid from your light I was able to follow his movements at 50 yds. and keep a bead on him with no problems at all.
    Thanks again, jmsj

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    exactly
    Quote Originally Posted by rays308 View Post
    Survey needs another choice.

    Knew it would be good, Still beat my expectations.

    Thanks again Wil

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lloyd Smale View Post
    exactly
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    Talking LED light

    Great value for all the items received. The light is very powerful, lights up a whole room. My Surefire 9P that has a Cree 220 lumen led has a smaller area of beam and room coverage. I am very happy with my purchase. Thank You WILJEN for this great light. This will replace my surefires as my EDC lights.

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    I was unsure what to expect but when I saw who was running the buy, I jumped in for a couple of the lights anyway. Now that it is in hand, I am quite pleased with my new toys. I am sorry I did not get the special lens for the tighter focus. I think I would have enjoyed that.

    If you see fit to do it again, I am sure I will order again. This is a great light for an even better price.

    I'm giving one to my son in law as he likes toys just about as much as me. I'll be getting another son in law fairly soon so I am sure I am going to need at least a couple more lights.

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    I voted "I always knew it would be exactly as advertised". I just didn't know what to expect since I had never seen an LED light much less used one. I just knew who we were dealing with and who I had dealt with before. Never any question.
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    Ya pays yor money and ya takes yor chances!!! I felt like Will would come through for us and boy, did he ever! Thanks Will for a great light and a good experience.
    Wayne
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    I've put off buying something like a Surefire for years due to the price. When I saw this I thought "here's my chance to get a Surefire clone", Boy was I wrong. This is a much better light than the Surefires I've seen!
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    Great light, put it up against my brothers serviced issued $185 LED light (firefighter) and kicked it's butt. Now I have to keep them under lock and key so they don't disappear. Thanks for the great work on these lights! gunnysack
    Last edited by gunnysack; 07-22-2011 at 04:18 PM. Reason: posted prematurly

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    If it had been someone else I may have voted less than I did. I trust you at your word Will and see no reason to change. My wife however, as a cave guide, loves the one I gave to her and is happy with the "more shooting stuff" purchase.
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