A2 compatible batteries

[blackjoe]

After some research I decided for an A2 instead of the E2E, thanks to Doug P. of www.flashlightreviews.com for his thorough review of this. So I bought it last 13Dec. It is a good flashlight. However the batteries are almost emptied. I went to where I bought this but Surefire batteries out of stock. Pls help me what is the best substitute battery for my A2, Energizer? Sanyo? or anything?
thanks,
jose

 

[Carpenter]

In my experience, the SureFire CR123 batteries is about the only thing that will work with the A2 with its regulation. I've tried other name brands and had so-so results.

You can order 12 batteries online at Surefire.com. I think it's $21 which is $1.75 each.

 

[Daniel_sk]

You can order SureFire cells online, directly from surefire.com, I think they cost $1.75/battery. Energizer, Panasonic and Sanyo are all very good batteries, same runtime as on Surefire cells. I am using Energizer batteries in my Aviator. The price is usally $1.4 - $2, it depends on where you buy them. They cost much more in real stores...

 

[Hawkeye62]

Duracell Ultra's work well but are pricey. You can find them in Wal-mart and Target stores , so they are easy to find. You can order them from Lighthound for 2.25 each.

 

[DM51]

Moving this thread to 'Batteries Included'.

 

[WildChild]

In my experience, the SureFire CR123 batteries is about the only thing that will work with the A2 with its regulation. I've tried other name brands and had so-so results.

You can order 12 batteries online at Surefire.com. I think it's $21 which is $1.75 each.

SureFire, Energizer, Duracell, Rayovac, Panasonic (any american made CR123As). They are all made by Panasonic! I currently have old Energizer with expiration date of 2012 in my A2 and they work very well!

 

[blackjoe]

Thanks a lot guys. Im really a newbie on this thing even though I have some MAGs in the past but they were already neglected. This is my first Surefire.
again thanks,
jose

 

[eshishlo]

I just picked up an A2 myself. Great light!! I guess I was lucky to get the batterystation special during Christmas on Energizer cr123. $50 for 50 cells including shipping. I think that batterystation batteries are now made in USA so should be good as well!

Never try to save a few pennies and ruin a good light with cheap Chinese batteries!! Use American made and you will be good.


If you want to go farther, get a battery tester and test the batteries before you put them in so that you will have matching voltages.

 

[Hitthespot]

Besides the Surefires and Panasonics, I have had very good results with the Streamlight CR123.

Bill

 

[WildChild]

Besides the Surefires and Panasonics, I have had very good results with the Streamlight CR123.

Bill

I think they are also made by Panasonic!