What's the closest to a QMini-123 with a FORWARD CLICKY?

[Dude Dudeson]

I detest twisties. (for my EDC)

But the Quark Mini 123 had so much going for it I bought it. First twisty for me. Well, the light is awesome. But I desire one handed operability in my EDC.

IMO twisty = two handed operation. I want a button.

So it comes down to the title question: What's the closest thing to the Quark Mini 123 out there that uses a forward clicky? Actually, I'd possibly even consider a reverse clicky if that's the only alternative, that'd be better than any twisty...

As in:

1. Size
2. Output levels
3. Pricing (but I'd pay up to a hundred bucks for the "right light"

Yeah, I guess I'm being lazy here, but then again I'm sure there's no shortage of potential replies around here from people who already have something to say lol!

Oh, I should say that I'd even be open to CR2, again for the "right light".

Also, the switch could be anywhere on the light. Tailcap switch would be preferable, but any way to get out of "twistyland" is the real goal here...

 

[ky70]

In the forward clicky department, the only smallish forward clicky that I can think of is the lumapower incendio V3. I enjoyed this light but the LED went poof on me after about 1 month.

If you widen your net to include lights other than forward clickys, then I think the zebralight SC30 is a great option with 193 lumens on high and only .2 inches longer than the mini. Another good zebralight option is the H31 which is 2.57 inches (like the SC30) and has a XP-G R5 which puts out 220 lumens on high. Now the H31 is a headlamp with a 90 degree forward facing LED but I plan to EDC this light as it comes with a removable pocket clip.

 

[Dude Dudeson]

In the forward clicky department, the only smallish forward clicky that I can think of is the lumapower incendio V3. I enjoyed this light but the LED went poof on me after about 1 month.

If you widen your net to include forward clickys, then I think the zebralight SC30 is a great option with 193 lumens on high and only .2 inches longer than the mini. Another good zebralight option is the H31 which is 2.57 inches (like the SC30) and has a XP-G R5 which puts out 220 lumens on high. Now the H31 is a headlamp with a 90 degree forward facing LED but I plan to EDC this light as it comes with a removable pocket clip.

Did you mean to say "If you widen your net to include REVERSE clickies" there? It's not an impossibility, and thanks for the two recommendations...

 

[copperfox]

The first thing that popped into my head was the Quark 123 Tactical, clipless. Sure it's a little bigger than the mini and it has a different UI, but it's a good light. It has an even wider range of brightnesses than the mini and that same great 4-7s build quality.

 

[sol-leks]

why not the quark regular 123 then?

 

[seahunt]

Second the Lumapower Incendio, very soon to be available
with xp-g/R5 from the Intersection of Batteries.
Fwd clicky, simple UI and just flat handy.
Regards, Chuck lovecpf

 

[Dude Dudeson]

why not the quark regular 123 then?

Because of this:

NOTE: The Quark 123 is the only Quark light on which the clip cannot be removed because of it's small size.

http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_305&products_id=1600

It appears that the Quark 123 Tactical does have holes on the tail for "My Own Method Of Carry".

I don't like clips.

I love CPF though!

 

[Ragiska]

Did you mean to say "If you widen your net to include REVERSE clickies" there? It's not an impossibility, and thanks for the two recommendations...

well, the sc30 is neither forward or reverse. it's an electronic switch with a unique (and fantastic IMO) UI.

 

[Ragiska]

Because of this:

NOTE: The Quark 123 is the only Quark light on which the clip cannot be removed because of it's small size.

http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_305&products_id=1600

It appears that the Quark 123 Tactical does have holes on the tail for "My Own Method Of Carry".

I don't like clips.

I love CPF though!

it comes in a clipless model.
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_306&products_id=1653

 

[Dude Dudeson]

it comes in a clipless model.
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_306&products_id=1653

Tactical, yes.

Regular, no.

Both are options though, and thank you all for helping out!

This is what's great about this site - you ask a question, figuring the options might be limited, then you get MANY options lol!

 

[Chauncey Gardner]

Another suggestion for the Lumapower Incendio.
It is very, very compact for a clicky & a quality light with great service.

Output is very good on 16340's also.

Have not owned one, but the Zebra SC30 looks like a winner also.

 

[Ragiska]

Tactical, yes.

Regular, no.

Both are options though, and thank you all for helping out!

This is what's great about this site - you ask a question, figuring the options might be limited, then you get MANY options lol!

regular clipless

http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_305&products_id=1626

 

[Norm]

It appears that the Quark 123 Tactical does have holes on the tail for "My Own Method Of Carry".

Both styles of Quark use exactly the same tail cap only the switch and button are different.
Norm

 

[tre]

Tactical, yes.

Regular, no.

You can get a regular Quark 123 without a clip too. I have one.

http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_305&products_id=1626

Edit: Ragiska beat me to it!

 

[Dude Dudeson]

regular clipless

http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_305&products_id=1626

Oh cool! A bit of conflicting info on the 4Sevens site it seems, thanks for pointing this out...

Hmmm, the other suggestions look good too, now it's time to sit and think for a few days before I pull the trigger lol (that's my way of doing things)

 

[ky70]

Did you mean to say "If you widen your net to include REVERSE clickies" there? It's not an impossibility, and thanks for the two recommendations...

Yes, I meant reverse...though Ragiska makes an important point that the zebralight lights are neither forward or reverse.

 

[Dude Dudeson]

Yes, I meant reverse...though Ragiska makes an important point that the zebralight lights are neither forward or reverse.

And as usual great clarification of facts via CPF members!

 

[pepekraft]

It's not ideal, but you could try to lego your mini-123 head with a clicky body from another torch, as in this thread

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=257484

I'd love to find a clicky body that would fit on my ww mini-aa

 

[ky70]

It's not ideal, but you could try to lego your mini-123 head with a clicky body from another torch, as in this thread

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=257484

I'd love to find a clicky body that would fit on my ww mini-aa

Yeah, I sometimes lego my mini with an Aurora CR2 light...having a clicky really does improve this light (IMO).

 

[gcbryan]

Akoray K-109 3 mode programmable (CR123) removable clip

It has a reverse clicky.