Need small AA light

[madecov]

My partner and I are plain clothes officers.
We are looking for a small light BRIGHT single AA cell light with pocket clip, and foreward type of clickie.
Ability to use a dimmer mode would be nice.

Strongly considering the 4sevens Quark

Is there anything else to look at?

 

[whiteoakjoe]

I think you may have hit on the light for you with the Quark AA Tactical, I find the 2 programed modes are all I ever need. Normally low and turbo. 4/7 Quarks have one of my favorite beam patterns. I have not had any issues with my Quarks. I EDC a single AA and find its all the light I normally need, However If your Dept will give out CR123's the 123^2 is not much larger. Either way get the deep pocket clip it makes the light so much better to pack.

 

[Jash]

Yep, Quark AA Tactical is a top light. I've got a AA2 Tactical and a 123 Tactical and they're my most used lights. I've had them both for almost two years, and they've been dropped and dunked under water countless times.

I just still wish there was an XP-E option. I love the beam on mine and I'll miss it when/if it dies.

 

[davecroft]

If you want a really small AA light with clicky switch, the options are a bit limited. I think one of the smallest brightest single AA light is the Jetbeam PA01.

Quark AA / AA tactical= 109 lumens, length 3.8 inches
Jetbeam PA01 = 140 lumens, length 3.5 inches

Not sure if you can get a clip for the PA01 though.

 

[marcis]

are you looking for throw or flood ?

 

[jabe1]

If it can be momentary, but not a clicky (twist for constant), look at the Peak ElCapitan, or the Logan with a 17500 body.
Check Oveready, or RMSK as Peaks site is not maintained.

 

[madecov]

Clickie is critical.
I ordered a couple of Quark tactical models today today.

Still need a budget light for a patrol carbine.

 

[EZO]

I have a Quark AA Tactical and I love it. It takes whatever abuse I throw at it and never lets me down. Try an AW 14500 protected Li-ion in it and you will be impressed. I also invested in a 123 body for it and it provides for a nice very small & bright tactical light option when I want or need one. The lego-ability of the Quarks has always been one of the key features of their line. The extra 123 body comes with end caps so it makes for a very small, lightweight, easy to carry, enclosed back-up battery package for the AA. On a RC123 the little tactical light rocks! Like many folks I usually use the Quark AA set at its highest and lowest modes. You'll be happy to own this light even if you find something else you like in the future.

 

[madecov]

Well, I took delivery last week of a Quark X 123 tactical and was very impressed. My partner wanted a AA light so I figured what the heck, I'll get two.

After seeing what these XM-L lights can do I suppose I may just be upgrading everything

 

[TigerF]

The Quark AA with a protected lithium-ion 14500 battery is amazing! It puts out MUCH more light than with a stock AA alkaline or NiMH cell! Great for EDC!