Need Advice on a single cr123 light

[the servents of twilight]

Hi all. I am looking for a led flashlight that that takes a single RCR123. I currently own a LOD-CE that is my EDC (so runtime isn't that big of a factor). I also purchased some unprotected RCR123s. This light must be able to run on rechargeables and must be able to take the heat. I am intrested in the Ultrafire Cree XR-E WF-602D, the UF C5, Fenix lights, and basicly any other light from DX. I don't want to spend anymore than $40.00.

 

[Gunner12]

I'd go for the Ultrafire C1 only because it is stainless steel.

One of these will be great if it was still in stock.

That or the P2D-CE but that will be above your price range even with the CPF8 8% off coupon.

 

[Randy Shackleford]

IME, The driver board in the Ultrafire Cree XR-E WF-602D is brighter than the Ultrafire C1 style or the 3W MXDL Cree P4 . The Ultrafire 602D board pushes about 900mAh on a primary & over 1000mAh on RCR123 while the others push around ~700Mah on a primary & 900mAh on RCR123. The Ultrafire 602D is a little larger than C1 models but it seems to have better machining than the others and it is noticably brighter because of the higher output to the board (probably less runtime).

Plus there are two other variations of the Ultrafire, a HAII w/clip version and a regular black clip version

All these lights are under $21 shipped

 

[bondr006]

What about the P1 CE

At $40.95 with free shipping, it looks like exactly what you are looking for.

Features:
* Utilizes a Cree 7090 XR-E LED with a life of 50,000 hours
* Constant brightness: 90 Lumens
* 2.5-hour Runtime (1:45 to 50%)
* Current regulation circuit
* Uses one CR123A battery (not included)
* Input voltage: 1.5V~4V
* 6.7cm (L) x 2cm (D)
* Made of aerospace grade aluminum
* Type III hard anodized finish, highly durable
* Weight: 27.2g
* Waterproof
* Toughened ultra clear glass lens with AR coating
* Twist switch
* Capable of standing up firmly on a flat surface to serve as a candle
* Included Accessories: Holster, Extra O-Rings, Lobster claw

 

[Randy Shackleford]

$15 Ultrafire version of a P1 CE : Ultrafire 3W Cree P4 CR123A- non stainless steel C1

I am more impressed with the Ultrafire Cree XR-E WF-602D, but it is larger than the Ultrafire C1 models or the Fenix P1 CE.

 

[the servents of twilight]

I was leaning toward the Ultrafire Cree XR-E WF-602D when I initially posted this, and I guess I still am. I would purchase a PID-CE if they were cheaper. I ordered some 10440 cells for my LOD-CE and I have been using my Rexlight on a regular basis. I just want something small and pocketable that is brighter than the REX and can take the heat.