Most powerful, brightest, longest throw LED on regular batteries

[Ilikeshinythings]

Well, once again, a special flashlight of mine has been stolen. My streamlight Propoly Luxeon 4AA to be exact. i really liked this light for many many reasons. I was extremely impressed by its construction, durability, reliability, killer runtime and excellent throw from 4 regular household batteries. It provided many hours of usefulness and it will be missed.

So now I want something that runs on (x amount) of regular household batteries. Are there any lights that fit this description running cree LEDs or SSC? Thanks!

 

[Mylt1]

why not just buy another? on the other hand it is a good excuse to update. how about the INOVA T5 or the fenix line of lights?

 

[Genxsis]

So sorry to hear about your light being stolen! I know how it feels. I had a favorite bike stolen once, and it sucked like nothing else!

As for a replacement, I'd like to be the first to recommend the Fenix L2D-CE. I know someone else would have recommended it, but I wanted to be the first to do so!

 

[Archangel]

If you want to stick with alkaline AAs and don't want to re-buy, i'd say the Streamlight Survivor LED is the one you want.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

The Lumapower MRV, hands down. You will only find custom lights better than it.

 

[Archangel]

Doesn't the MRV use li-ion?

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Doesn't the MRV use li-ion?

It uses anything available LOL. Just kidding... You may use one or two Li-Ion ( of any voltage or size ) in the MRV, but it also accept primaries.

 

[Archangel]

Still though, that hardly satisfies the "regular batteries" in the title and opening post.

Ilikeshinythings- Consider the PP 3C also. It basically is more of everything. (smirk) Yes, size/weight included, but don't underestimate the value of the clip.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Well, I thought that:

Regular = Primaries = Disposables.

 

[EDP]

It's a big light, but my Harbor Freight 3-D cell Gordon light with Cree star replacement is easily my longest thrower. Considerably better than my DX U2 clone.

 

[Ilikeshinythings]

Wow. The Lumapower MRV has won me over. Those comparisons with the Inova T4 are freaking amazing! I mean, there is no comparison at all...I think that thing out-throws my buddies mag-charger!

 

[speedman]

It's a big light, but my Harbor Freight 3-D cell Gordon light with Cree star replacement is easily my longest thrower. Considerably better than my DX U2 clone.

Sounds like something I would like to have... Do you have the Cree Star Replacement # for the Gordon light... Also Harbor has two Gordon 3-D cells available, which one do you have? Thanks in advance....

 

[Gunner12]

Sorry to hear about your stolen light. That person must have been REALLY jealous.

The most powerful throwing light with normal batteries is probably a Cree Asperical Mag mod. Or you could buy a new Propoly 4AA(stock already out throws any Fenix light, The P3D-CE might be a tiny bit better) and modify it with a Seoul, looks really hard and not recommended if you haven't modded before. There are threads that show how to mod the Porpoly. Now for something a bit easier, probably a Lumapower MRV or a Malkoffdevices Drop-in on 4D cells.

Or just buy another Porpoly. Loosing a light is a good reason to buy another one as a replacement.

 

[TigerhawkT3]

If you really liked the ProPoly and you were really happy with it, why not just get another?

If you want something different, though, you could try a Survivor LED. It's really easy to swap the emitter for a Seoul, too.

Gunner12, it's not so easy to mod a ProPoly's emitter. I think Gryloc and a couple others have done it, but it's a chore.

 

[Lighthouse one]

http://www.ledbeam.com/
This light from Ledbeam is real strong...but with A seoul Led..just amazing. Uses 3 c-cells. About half the weight of a mag.

 

[EDP]

Sounds like something I would like to have... Do you have the Cree Star Replacement # for the Gordon light... Also Harbor has two Gordon 3-D cells available, which one do you have? Thanks in advance....

his looks like the one I have. It seems to be on sale for $20 pretty often, and that's what I paid. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95297

Maybe it's no longer called a Gordon. Anyway, it uses a standard luxeon star, so the standard-sized (large) Cree star that you can get from DX or Kai will fit. I tried a Seoul SSC-P4 first and it could not handle the current, even though it was well heat-sinked. It started flashing and went dim. The Cree star is a very easy swap and the big reflector works perfectly with it. Be sure to use some thermal compound under the star.

 

[Mr_Light]

I wouldn't be suprised if Streamlight came out with a Cree/SSC Propoly 4AA in the near future. It's such a great light, and wouldn't need much tweaking to use a Cree/SSC.

 

[Ilikeshinythings]

If Streamlight came out with a cree/seoul LED propoly light then I would buy it in a heart beat. Th reflector is already pumped and primed for one of those anyways, and it would probably out-throw many many lights. They might have to make it a dual level though because it would be SO BRIGT.

As of now, I am about ready to buy an MRV just because its so incredibely bright and it looks to be similar in size to my Inova X03 which was the perfect size for a flashlight IMO.

But it is tempting to buy another propoly even if I do get an MRV just because it's such a cool light that, honestly, i don't mind beating the living hell out of

 

[glockboy]

Another vote for the Fenix L2D-CE.

 

[wintermute]

3-D Cell MagLight and this:
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_3&products_id=15

Get on his mailing list, because when they come in - they'll be gone quick!

Edit - add an aspherical lens to that baby for some real throw too!!