Looking for P60 18650 host

[Vermonter73]

I'm looking for a good P60 host. I'd go with a Surefire G2 w/ Malkoff, except it won't take an 18650. I buy USA-made whenever I can, but it doesn't seem possible here except for custom.

I have an Ultrafire C2 that's decent. And a Wolf Eyes M90, which is good quality, but I think I can get the same quality of body and switch from an Ultrafire for less money. I think Ultrafire makes a P60 compatible light, but I'm not sure. I want to be able to use 1x18650 or 2xCR123 or 2xRCR123.

Thanks for any help.

 

[leon-qcg]

:shrug::shrug::shrug::shrug::shrug: SO sorry for my poor English, I am not very clear what you do want.............so ......

 

[adamlau]

Currently in stock. These tend to go quick, so be quick : http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3304. Else, http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2619.

 

[Yenster]

I'm looking for a good P60 host.

This may do.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3371

 

[bspofford]

1. Dereelight CL1H HAIII + AR lens + Forward clicky *****
2. HuntLight FT01xSE LuxIII U-bin (recently under $25 on clearance at LightHound) HAIII + AR lens + Reverse clicky ****
3. Trustfire T1 at DX (knockoff blend of #1 & #2) HAIII? ?*
4. Ultrafire/Trustfire Alpha C-1 Type II + Plain glass lens + Reverse clicky **
5. Ultrafire 502-B Type II + Plain glass lens (clip screws loosen) + Reverse clicky *

 

[chanamasala]

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1315

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4314
(2x18650)

 

[qadsan]

If you want to stay with Surefire, you can buy a 6P / 6PD and have it bored out to accept the 18650 battery. You'll want to have the 6P tube bored out to 18.4mm so your light will accept most brands of 18650 batteries. There will be *plenty* of meat left in the tube so that you're not impacting its structural integrity by much if done properly on a lathe. I would not recommend grinding out the tube yourself or sanding it out with sand paper wrapped around a wooden dowel, etc. I know some people have done it, but none of these methods will give you the precision uniform factory looking results that you can achieve with a lathe.

Too maintain the versatility of your 6P so that it can still use the factory P60 lamps and many other modules that require the use of a large negative contact spring, the 6P tube should only be bored out at 18.4mm up to about ~77mm from the end of the tail cap threads. This should leave about ~4mm of the original bore left towards the front of the light so the negative contact spring (the large spring) has plenty of material to rest against. This is yet another reason why a precision tool such as a lathe should be used instead of grinding with a Dremel tool or sanding with a wooden dowel, etc. I've read where other members here on CPF and other forums have paid ~$15 to have their 6P tubes bored, so this option is very cost effective compared to buying an aftermarket tube.

I'm running the Dereelight multi-mode modules in our 6PD's which are bored out for the 18650 and this makes a really nice, powerful and versatile light with excellent battery life. I just wish the the low level was lower, but I have this same wish on all P60 modules I've tried. It sure is nice to have a choice when it comes to brightness and that's why I like the multi-mode modules.

Dereelight really makes a very nice product with excellent support from them through CPF. It would be less expensive to buy their CL1H forward clicky light which is already setup for the 18650, but I can understand why you'd want to buy USA made when possible.

 

[Stereodude]

1. Dereelight CL1H HAIII + AR lens + Forward clicky *****
2. HuntLight FT01xSE LuxIII U-bin (recently under $25 on clearance at LightHound) HAIII + AR lens + Reverse clicky ****
3. Trustfire T1 at DX (knockoff blend of #1 & #2) HAIII? ?*
4. Ultrafire/Trustfire Alpha C-1 Type II + Plain glass lens + Reverse clicky **
5. Ultrafire 502-B Type II + Plain glass lens (clip screws loosen) + Reverse clicky *

What's with the ***'s ? Is that your rating for the hosts?

Btw, #2 is no longer available. link

 

[magic_elf]

I like the Alpha C1 for a 18650 compatible P60 host.
Prefer the square body, I think it gives more grip compared to regular knurling.
http://www.supertactical.com/unlimitshop/product_info.php?cPath=1_33&products_id=118

 

[Sgt. LED]

Nice # of links here, thanks guys!

 

[bspofford]

What's with the ***'s ? Is that your rating for the hosts?

Btw, #2 is no longer available. link

My attempt at a star rating system. I know LH is out of the Huntlight FT01xSE LuxIIIU, and the CREE models aren't good hosts. But maybe they're available elsewhere.

 

[Stereodude]

My attempt at a star rating system. I know LH is out of the Huntlight FT01xSE LuxIIIU, and the CREE models aren't good hosts. But maybe they're available elsewhere.

I didn't find them anywhere else, but I didn't spend hours searching either. I bit the bullet and bought a Dereelight CL1H V3 instead. :naughty:

 

[SCEMan]

Does anyone have first-hand experience with protected 18650s in any of these lights? All the review comments are for non-protected batteries.

 

[Stereodude]

Does anyone have first-hand experience with protected 18650s in any of these lights? All the review comments are for non-protected batteries.

Why would protected 18650's be any different than unprotected 18650's (other than the slight length increase)? :thinking:

 

[Wolf359]

I have the 2 x Ultrafire WF-502B and the Ultrafire WF-502D both from DX.

The WF-502b is a fine light but will not take protected 18650 cells the internal diameter of the tube is 17.15mm. It does take 2x Ultrafire/Trustfire RCR123 without any problems

The WF-502D takes protected trustfire 18650 (sku.5790) without any problems. the internal tube diameter is 18.47mm.

hope this helps

 

[SCEMan]

Wolf359: Thanks for the info.
Stereodude: Protected 18650s are typically thicker than non-protected cells

 

[bspofford]

Does anyone have first-hand experience with protected 18650s in any of these lights? All the review comments are for non-protected batteries.

I use protected 18650s in my Dereelight CL1H (v.1, v.2, & v.3), Huntlight FT01xSE, Trustfire/Ultrafire Alpha C-1, and Ultrafire 502-B lights. I don't have a Trusfire T1 yet, but it seems that the newer models anticipate the market's interest in using protected cells. Some Chinese manufacturers have even had the foresight to ask us specs for internal tube diameters and lengths before manufacturing new models.