Post Your One Cell Mini Blasters

[fiveform]

I'm growing quite fond of small one cell lights that throw an impressive amount of lumens. Here is my collection in this genre at present.

From left to right: Nitecore EZ CR2, Fenix LOD AAA, LumaPower Icendio V3, SPA Defense/NovaTac SPL-120, LumaPower D-Mini VX Ultra, Nitecore SR3 Smartring, Jetbeam RRT-0, D-Mini EX Extreme.

 

[jamie.91]

LOVE the D-mini's i sooo want one

btw: Beamshots ?

jamie

 

[fiveform]

No beam shots yet. That's my next project. So many lights, so little time...

 

[brianch]

I'd like to know how the D-Minis perform as well. Not a whole lot of info on them.

 

[fiveform]

I thought that somewhere in the forums there were beamshots for the D-Mini's. If not, I'll see what I can come up with ...

 

[alfreddajero]

Not as impressive as the OP's collection....but it makes me happy to own these. I considered the C6t a one cell since its using an 18650 cell.

 

[fiveform]

Some nice torches - to be proud of... :twothumbs ...thanks for sharing!

 

[alfreddajero]

I would not mind at all adding a Dmini to my already growing collection, can you please tell me the differences of both or post up a link please....i think SB posted a review...going to do a search now. Why is one reflector bigger then the other.

 

[alfreddajero]

Saw SB's review and what a read that was......i want one now....hope the wife will say yes.:thumbsup:

 

[TriChrome]

What do you think of the SR3 compared to those other lights? I've also been searching for the ultimate EDC (at least pocketable) flashlight. I own an Ultrafire RCR123 model (forget the exact model), a NiteCore Extreme, and a NiteCore SR3 so far, and might pickup a Quark 123 Mini.

I'm honestly not impressed with any of them. The UltraFire took a dump a while ago, and the SR3 throws a little better than the Extreme because of the slightly larger reflector, but I would still take a 6P (which is only a little bit larger than the SR3, but it does use two batteries) over them for pure brightness and throw any day (although the 6P is rated at 120 lumens, and the others claim 200+).

 

[Moka]

L-R:
Muyshondt Nautilus, Nitecore EX10 R2, McGizmo Sundrop XR-U, Ra Clicky 140Cn, Surefire E1B Backup, FM 16340 Body, Surefire HA-OD Bezel, Z48 Tailcap With Malkoff M30, Milky Surefire L1 Four Flats, FM 16340 Body, Solarforce Strike Bezel, Solarforce Tailcap With LF Drop-in.

And a very dusty shelf =P Don't worry, they certainly don't sit there... =D

 

[alfreddajero]

Another light that i would like to add is this by romisen......yes,yes i know its a knock off, but hey for the price you just cant beat it.

 

[fiveform]

What do you think of the SR3 compared to those other lights?

I really like the SR3 and it's one of my favorite one cell lights. It has a nice balance of throw and spill, and as such is a very good all around short torch. It also seems to regulate quite well and likes pretty much any kind of cell, including rechargeable Li Ions as well as primary CR123's. If you run it at 220 Lumens all the time the battery life isn't great - maybe 45 min to an hour, at best, so I always run 16340's in it. A close contender is the Jetbeam RRT-0 as a real handy torch. It carries lighter and neater than the SR3.

 

[fiveform]

A few more one cell photos.

LumaPower D-Mini VX Ultra with JetBeam RRT-0

Comparison of D-Mini EX Extreme with D-Mini VX Ultra,
both in one cell configuration.

 

[alfreddajero]

I love the look of the VX Ultra......

 

[fiveform]

It's a fun light! Not a lot of throw, but it blasts a lot of light over a short range. Perfect for close range applications (under 75 yards). The RRT-0 has more throw. I like 'em both, for different reasons.

 

[alfreddajero]

I havent asked my wife yet since we bought a ton of stuff for our kids.....maybe in a couple of days...lmao. You would think that there would be more members posting here, i for one like one celled lights, because there easy to carry.

 

[Conte]

I probably paid $0.99 for this Single AA POS at the local thrift store. (Value Village).
Just so happens, it perfectly fit a Mag-Led modual and a 17500 Lion cell, so now I'm actually getting use out of it.

 

[nfetterly]

Well, all one cell - not all so mini, not all blasters - but I prefer something a little easier to handhold.

Frankly - just a nice photo.

From the back (then counter clockwise) - the original light I was going to list;

1. McGizmo 2-pak McClicky (using 1 AW 17670 - silver label removed), splash ano'd by chip, milky creemator head - true BLASTER
2. McGizmo PD-S or LS20 (bad me - I don't know!
3. Wee Da - with upgraded LED
4. AlTiN coated McGizmo LS27
5. Not a blaster - Mako with ano & surface treatment by Peter Atwood (if I remember correctly - not enough sleep last night) - just a beautiful light
6. Finally - Diamond Carbide coated McGizmo Ti Mule with high CRI LED. My oil slick mule is more of a blaster - but I don't think it was home for the photo.

 

[FrogmanM]

[*]McGizmo PD-S or LS20 (bad me - I don't know!
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psst, its a PD-S I think.

-Mayo