One of my favorite lights has long been a Surefire Ultra2 with the variable control ring. In a recent quest to update many of my lights to smaller size with greater lumens, I've discovered the joy of pocket size single cells that pack 500+ lumens, but I've yet to find a variable control that sounded right to me.
I'm aware of the Sunwayman V11r, but I've heard reports of the control dial deteriorating over time. I'm seriously considering spending the bucks on an HDS Rotary, but 250lm seems like a step down from the the power I've gotten used to (even though thats about where I run my brighter lights.)
So, are there any durable, pocketable, variable control, 500lm, lights out there, preferably for under $150?
I'm aware of the Sunwayman V11r, but I've heard reports of the control dial deteriorating over time. I'm seriously considering spending the bucks on an HDS Rotary, but 250lm seems like a step down from the the power I've gotten used to (even though thats about where I run my brighter lights.)
So, are there any durable, pocketable, variable control, 500lm, lights out there, preferably for under $150?