Best floody light ?

[USACelt]

Ok..
I'm new, but I know everyone hates the "which is better question".
But after searching and reading many threads, I'm none the wiser.
I'm looking for the best floody light using regular batts, 123's mostly.
I was looking at the new Lumapower D-mini VX Ultra, but to get best output you need 18650's. Which leads me back into my worst nightmare, recharables.I've about resigned myself to the fact I will have to get 18650's and a charger, but I will make one more pass at getting what I want.
Thanks for any help

 

[ypsifly]

My best flooders are all Surefire:

C3 w/M60 MC E
C2 w/M60F
L4 (newest version) which isn't all "wall of light" like the two above it as it has some throw.

If run time isn't a big issue, go with the Malkoff M60 MC E. You'll get 45 mins from two primaries. I opted for a three cell format for that reason. Otherwise you could go with the M60F which has about half the output with about twice the run time from two primaries but is still impressive.

 

[parnass]

I like the current version 100 lumen Inova T1. It uses a K2 TFFC LED to produce a golden tinted wall of light for 4+ hours running on a pair of CR123A batteries.

 

[knightrider]

My best flooders are all Surefire:
C2 w/M60F

One of the best flood lights I've ever seen. I even have one. Great recommendation. Indoors it reigns supreme. That Milky Room Sweeper would be sweet too.

 

[leukos]

A lantern is one of the best floody lights...:rolleyes:

Just about any light can be made a flood light with a diffuser or some scotch tape on the lens.

 

[strinq]

A lantern is one of the best floody lights...:rolleyes:

Just about any light can be made a flood light with a diffuser or some scotch tape on the lens.

-1 on failed sarcasm and +1 on being dense...

 

[duboost]

+1 for Malkoff. I have an M30WF and i love it. Nice wide even flood beam and the warm tint rocks

 

[OfficerCamp]

Surefire C2 with a Nailbender SST50 (or SST90) drop-in, nuff said.

 

[carrot]

Mule PD

 

[jhc37013]

The Quark 123x2 R5 is about the floodiest light I have. I guess the 123x1 R5 would be about the same.

http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_306&products_id=1654

 

[KeyGrip]

Mule PD

Or if that's out of your range, an Aleph Mule head on any Aleph or SureFire E series body. The Mule design is the hight of flood technology.

Also, take a look at Zebralight

 

[js]

-1 on failed sarcasm and +1 on being dense...

string,

Please refrain from personal attacks and insults. You can not possibly know leukos's tone or intent from what he posted and you should have given him the benefit of the doubt. In fact, as I read it, leukos's post is neither sarcastic nor dense, but is actually just trying to be helpful.

Your post, on the other hand, is quite clearly inappropriate.

Please do not make such a post again. If you think that someone's post is inappropriate or a violation of the rules, just report it. Responding in kind is not advised.

 

[scout24]

Zebralight 501- all flood, 3 levels, and will run on any AA sized battery you can stuff into it. That said, love the McGizmo mule head in my E1L...

 

[Yucca Patrol]

Zebralight 501- all flood, 3 levels, and will run on any AA sized battery you can stuff into it. That said, love the McGizmo mule head in my E1L...

I'm surprised that it took 13 replies for someone to suggest a Zebralight. Easily the floodiest stock light on the market if the angle head/headlamp design doesn't bother you.

 

[USACelt]

Thanks for all the responses.
After looking at some of your suggestions, I see I can get a SST50, SST90 or MC E drop in that will do what I want. But it also appears to get max power or battery life, I will have to use a 18650. Oh well, it takes big toys to play with the big boys.

 

[Monocrom]

You can use primaries.

I've got one of Gene Malkoff's excellent M60W MC-E drop-ins in a Surefire 6P. As far as voltage goes, it runs just fine on two CR123 cells.

(Just fine? Who am I kidding! If it was candy, this set-up would rot your teeth in seconds! It's that SWEET!! Packing about 470 lumens out the front, in a light that in stock form puts out 65. You might want to wear a glove if you plan on running that set-up continuously though). :twothumbs

 

[ANDREAS FERRARI]

I'm looking for the best floody light using regular batts, 123's mostly.

Just about any light can be made a flood light with a diffuser or some scotch tape on the lens.

Like leukos pointed out you can take any high output light that runs on 123's and 'frost' the lens and get a light that has a lot of flood.Punch "diffuser" in to the search feature and you will find many ways of achieving this.