Single Primary CR123A Pocket Thrower

[recDNA]

I was using an old 1 x CR123A host with an XP-G2 P60 last night and I found I really like the beam profile.

Nowadays some of the 1 x 18650 or even 2 X CR123A lights are smaller than my HDS rotary or new Surefire 1 x CR123A lights.

I wonder if there is anything small with XP-G3 and a reflector with a head of 1 inch or less with a nice hotspot? I don't won't a pencil beam. I do need usable spill but my sc64 (very floody) has taught me I like a hotspot.

I was thinking a neutral XP-G3 could really make a nice beam profile with a reflector at 300-400 lumens with 1 or 2 CR123A. I want pocket carry with a clip so was aiming at 1 x CR123A but I'm expanding to 2 x CR123A to get what I am looking for.

Surefire is too expensive for me and I prefer a reflector anyway.

 

[ArazelEternal]

I would look into the Nitecore SRT3. May not be as throwy as you would like on Primary CR123s, but I find that it has a nice hotspot with a decent amount of spill. Very nice size and is really easy to use.

 

[recDNA]

Thanks but only 4500 cd with li ion battery. Just typical for its class and size.

 

[recDNA]

I'm still on the lookout..

 

[vadimax]

Thrunite Neutron 2C: http://budgetlightforum.com/node/55250. Rated at 12700 cd in the review. Capable to run from 18650 and 18350 cells (with removed extension tube).

 

[Poppy]

Now that you are allowing yourself to go a little larger, you might consider the EagTac DX3B Mini.
Head 0.9 inches, body 0.85 inches.
Length 3.2 inches.
It runs on an 18350 LiIon, but it's output is amazing with a

• CREE XHP35 HI E2 Cool White LED
  • LED lumen: 1870
  • ANSI FL-14 lumen: 1380
• Center lux: 16,500 lux
• Beam distance: 280 yards / 257 meters

 

[RCS1300]

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[RCS1300]

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[RCS1300]

Get in touch with Malkoff devices.

https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.com/products/malkoff-mdx22-3-m61t-throw-head

 

[recDNA]

Now that you are allowing yourself to go a little larger, you might consider the EagTac DX3B Mini.
Head 0.9 inches, body 0.85 inches.
Length 3.2 inches.
It runs on an 18350 LiIon, but it's output is amazing with a

• CREE XHP35 HI E2 Cool White LED
  • LED lumen: 1870
  • ANSI FL-14 lumen: 1380
• Center lux: 16,500 lux
• Beam distance: 280 yards / 257 meters

XHP in a small head is always floody. I prefer XPL HI or XPG2

 

[cp2315]

Eagletac D25C modded by Vinh with a black flat or dedomed XPG2 should work for you. The driver is designed for 16340 but works with primary cell CR123 only less bright, which I just tried with mine.
It throws incredibly for its size.