Best place to buy primary 123s

[Nitroz]

I want to know where the best place to buy primaries are.

Is Surefire the best?

I don't really want exploding cells. I will be using these in lights that use two at a time.

 

[Kraid]

Most are made by the same company and are the same battery with a different sticker. Go with any name brand for quality (IE Rayovac, SureFire, Energizer, Duracell...)
I recommend BatteryStation cells with the CPF discount.

 

[Lighthouse one]

I've had good success with the Panasonics from Battery Junction.

 

[Nitroz]

What about the Titanium brand?

 

[Wicho]

Stick with Energizer or SureFire and you won't go wrong.

SureFire are cheapset at LL Bean. They're running a deal right now were you get a $10 gift card with a $50 purchase. The shipping isn't free right now like it was over Christmas, but still a pretty good deal at $20 per box, considering you'll get the gift card. Search around and you might be able to find a free shipping coupon code.

 

[geek4christ]

Most are made by the same company and are the same battery with a different sticker. Go with any name brand for quality (IE Rayovac, SureFire, Energizer, Duracell...)
I recommend BatteryStation cells with the CPF discount.

+1

Also, this thread came up recently asking a very similar question: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=191889

There are some good responses there.

 

[Justin Case]

I would consider the data from SilverFox:

http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67078

and then keep in mind the current draw for the flashlight you are using to select the "best" 123A primaries for your application. For example, in a SureFire 6P with P60 lamp or a Deal Extreme 6090 LED drop-in, I would look at the top performers in SilverFox's 1.0A test.

 

[Justin Case]

I would consider the data from SilverFox:

http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67078

and then keep in mind the current draw for the flashlight you are using to select the "best" 123A primaries for your application. For example, in a SureFire 6P with P60 lamp or a Deal Extreme 6090 LED drop-in, I would look at the top performers in SilverFox's 1.0A test.

 

[Nobleman]

from what I understand most of the major brands are panasonic. find a good deal on those and you'll be all set.

I usually find energizer or duracell for just under $10 per 2 pack at Wal-mart, Lowes, or Home Depot.

I don't think there's too much difference between name brands, but if they explode, I want to sue someone with money.

 

[BigBluefish]

I usually find energizer or duracell for just under $10 per 2 pack at Wal-mart, Lowes, or Home Depot.

Order them online, and save $$$$. Lighthound sells Streamlight CR123a for $1.50/ea., Energizer CR123a for $1.75/ea. and Surefire CR123a for $1.99/ea. Prices are lower per battery the more you order.

 

[WildChild]

Don't forget Panasonic batteries at www.fenix-store.com with the CPF8 coupon code and free shipping!

 

[BigBluefish]

Don't forget Panasonic batteries at www.fenix-store.com with the CPF8 coupon code and free shipping!

Hmmm. I'll remember that when I order form them next. If I get 16, that's not a bad deal. Heck, with the dozen Surefires I have now, I'll never need to get CR123s again. Well, they'll die on the shelf before I use them all, so I guess in about 12 years or so, I'll have to. But by then, LEDs and lithium batteries will probably be obsolete.