$100 Xmas Gift?

[Eagleout]

Ok, guys,

I got the spousal go ahead to pick a light up to $100 for a Xmas present. But I've been out of it for awhile and can use your advise on a good light in that price range that has excellent throw and decent spill. Any combinations would also be appreciated.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Jarl]

Any battery preferences?

 

[Eagleout]

Any battery preferences?

No battery preference.

 

[pipspeak]

any intended uses for said light? C'mon... give us something to go on

OK, I'll throw one out there... O-Light M20 Warrior R2. It intrigues me but so far I haven't splurged.

 

[Jarl]

Fenix TK11 R2 (more throw), jet III pro ST (more flood)


You'll struggle to get a quality light that can both throw and flood well for under $100 as 250 lumens can throw well OR flood well. The DX P7's would achieve what you want, but a quality P7 or MC-E based light costs significantly more than $100. Alternatively, you could go for 2 lights, but again, you'd struggle to get in under $100 for 2 quality lights.

 

[Eagleout]

We live in a rural area. A good throw would be most helpful when investigating noises in the night, but I'd also like to be able to carry it in my pocket, too. And of course, water resistant and durable.

 

[Eagleout]

Fenix TK11 R2 (more throw), jet III pro ST (more flood)


You'll struggle to get a quality light that can both throw and flood well for under $100 as 250 lumens can throw well OR flood well. The DX P7's would achieve what you want, but a quality P7 or MC-E based light costs significantly more than $100. Alternatively, you could go for 2 lights, but again, you'd struggle to get in under $100 for 2 quality lights.

The TK11 R2 looks good, and under $80 at Battery Junction. I'll check out the Jet III Pro ST. My Electrolumens Tri Star is a flood master so I'll concentrate on a good thrower.

 

[Toaster]

+1 for TK11 R2. Looks like it's still in stock at 4Sevens as well :thumbsup:

 

[metlarules]

Surefire 6p with Malkoff M60W.

 

[Magnus1959]

I don't have the R2 but am very happy with my TK11. I have also thought about getting the Olight but trying to come up with a valid reason as to why I need one.

 

[madi05]

i just bough the jet beam jet III pro military ,,from the review and what u want is what i was thinking i wanted and it may fit the bill for u ,, check out the review and replies from selfbilt

 

[Eagleout]

How does the EagleTac T10C2 compare to the TK11 and Jet Beam?

 

[curlyfry562]

Surefire 6p with Malkoff M60W.

+1 a 6P w/any malkoff works great. Buy the Surefire 6P or 9P on ebay to stay in budget. Here is Malkoff's web site

http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop2...ts_all&zenid=s82qsquoookaj2s4apu5m4q4962j2v8p

 

[Toaster]

How does the EagleTac T10C2 compare to the TK11 and Jet Beam?

According to http://www.light-reviews.com, T10C2 has peak lux of 6,930 versus TK11 which comes in at 11,240 lux. That equates to ~28% greater throw for the TK11. R2 version should come in a little bit higher. Throw on the Jet-III M comes in a tad under the regular TK11.

 

[Muddquez]

Surefire 6p with Malkoff M60W.

+1 :thumbsup:

 

[hyperloop]

Jetbeam Jet III Ultra : built for throw, durable and waterproof