I keep thinking about it, they are 30 bucks at the link I posted. That's pretty darn cheap.
If I hadn't gotten a Natural yesterday and didn't have a ccts arriving today, I'd definitely pick up one of those 30 dollar tec telescopes. Aside from being better-looking than most, the bottom switch looks well protected from fall damage.
I just saw you recommended/asked about the xcalibur thing/tec mod in another reply...actually ran across it looking at the squire but I think I'm gonna grab one cuz I love the looks...could not tell where the button even was lol, apparently it's on the bottom..what do I know eh? Did I tell you I love ur name lol - GNR's version rocks!
Thanks, darkhood. it's kinda ironic for me nowadays, because I quite like the farm.
FWIW, the tec mod/xcaliber looks like far more than twice the mod that the squire is, so I'd say it's good value. Will probably get one myself as the switch on the Natural is bit stiffer than I'd like. So far, I prefer my ccts, but I've only had them a day or so.
Cool...that vote of confidence just pushed me over the edge...gonna go grab one now for sure
Here's an 18350 device...not quite a pure mechanical and perhaps not real sturdy. Nice price.
Joye EGO-T 2 MOD
Thx I've actually decided on this - Tec Mod Telescope
Let me know how it is...that store is also a brick and mortar about an hour from me. I have only ordered online from them so far though I should probably drop by and say hi. Maybe buying one of them would be my excuse.
If I hadn't gotten a Natural yesterday and didn't have a ccts arriving today, I'd definitely pick up one of those 30 dollar tec telescopes. Aside from being better-looking than most, the bottom switch looks well protected from fall damage.
Got a CCTS, Natural, and a gripper this week.
So far, I like the CCTS over the Natural. With my preferred carto tank, the gripper looks weird but weighs next to nothing--the button is nice, too. Though not a mechanical, it is light, cheap, and, with xl cartos, super-compact for an 18350.
The tec mod telescope/xcaliber seems to have a better protected switch than the gg-ish mods and a sharper appearance.
ETA: Natural is stainless. CCTS is chrome over brass.