"...but the light is not rated at 493 lumens. Candlepowerforums maybe?"
No, the light is rated at 493 lumens.
From their own website:
Specifications:
CREE XP-G S2 LED (Cool White)
Max Output: 493 LED lumen, 343 ANSI OTF lumen
http://www.eagletac-usa.com/products....aspx?pid=7009
By the way, no offense taken. And save the grade school remarks for your grade school forums.