What's your favorite 1xAA LED light?

[burntoshine]

right now it's the zebralight sc50w

although, that might change once i get my hands on a neutral white version (might have to be a mod) of the new upcoming liteflux LF5XT.

 

[flatline]

Hmmmm...

Arc AA or quark mini neut. Xp-e AA:duh2:

I haven't got around to owning a zebralight h501(?), yet🙂.

If I could start over, the H501w would have been my second light. Would have saved me about $200 in the long run.

--flatline

 

[tre]

Zebralight sc50+
I can't wait for the sc51

 

[davidt1]

Zebralight H501: tiny, hand free and 1000s of uses.

 

[HIDblue]

Nitecore D10 Tribute.

Calipsoii, does the D10 R2 usually come with that tritium insert in the PD switch? That's a really pretty cool feature. :thumbsup:

 

[HIDblue]

AA is, for me, the best single powering/form factor for a flashlight, if the light can be powered by 14500 li-ion. Such lights are quite compact and yet can be powered by 14500, L91 lithium, NiMH, Eneloop, even the lowly AA alkaline if there is nothing else available. You can find something to power one of these lights almost anywhere in the world!

And running on 14500 li-ion really gives very potent performance!

Great points DHart...and I'm also finding that the 1xAA form factor lights actually fit my hand better than the 1x123 lights, since the AA lights are typically thinner in diameter and a tad longer, depending on the light.

 

[greenlight]

1AA lights must be the optimum configuration for a flashlight. I own several CMG ultras, handsfulls of Inova X1's, but my favorite for now is the Gerber Firecracker. It's inexpensive and durable, plus the twist mode is very responsive.

Did I mention that it's inexpensive?

 

[Sparky's Magic]

At the moment, a Nitecore Defender Infinity R2 version: I really like the secondary ramp
and the clip from my old mini Maglight fits perfectly.
Can be made to tailstand by slicing off the finger stall from a Quark hand grip. It fits OK
but can be made even more secure with a few turns of insulation tape on the tail; also
easier on the pegs when mouth held...

This will most likely change.

 

[Brasso]

SC50+
I'll get the SC51 when it's available.

 

[Paul_in_Maryland]

Shiningbeam's Romisen RC-29 II Neutral White (focusable). I wish Peak made the Peak Eiger's wide, warm version in 1xAA, with 3 times the output.

Since I "gotta" have warm and "gotta" have flood, my next 1xAA will probably be the Zebralight SC51w.

 

[Paul_in_Maryland]

For me, it is the EagleTac P10A.

The P10A is built like a tank, with two useful levels of brightness.

I used to own a P20A in Neutral White. Too bad the P10A was offered only in a cool tint.

For more mundane tasks, I use a iTP A2 EOS; it is the only light that I give as a gift.

And too bad the A2 isn't offered in warm tint. The coolish tint is why I gave mine to my daughter.

 

[Paul6ppca]

My favorite AA is nitecore D10 GDP(golden dragon) led,much smoother beam than R2,no rings.I was able to get 1st run PD button with large trit installed.

Interested to see D11.

 

[calipsoii]

Calipsoii, does the D10 R2 usually come with that tritium insert in the PD switch? That's a really pretty cool feature. :thumbsup:

The D10 Tribute Edition comes from the factory with a slot machined in the piston, but the tritium vial has to be installed separately. I got my blue trit from B@rt and ordered some Norland 61 optical adhesive, which dries crystal clear like water.

As far as I know, the Tribute and maybe the camo edition were the only D10's that came from the factory with a trit slot milled in them. There are a couple people on the forums (pugga for sure) who can put a slot in your piston for you. Barring that, any local CNC shop probably can as well - I believe the dimension are 8mm long x 2mm wide x 3mm deep.

 

[TomH]

Shiningbeam's Romisen RC-29 II Neutral White (focusable). I wish Peak made the Peak Eiger's wide, warm version in 1xAA, with 3 times the output.

Since I "gotta" have warm and "gotta" have flood, my next 1xAA will probably be the Zebralight SC51w.

I think you'd like the tint color of the Streamlight PT 1AA. The one I own has a very neutral "incan" like beam. The only problem is that it is a thrower, not very floody at all, at least not to my eyes.

Some beamshots of its bigger brother, the PT 2AA, can be found in this review: http://light-reviews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=863

 

[HIDblue]

Just received my JB BK135A and can say I'm very happy with the purchase. The camo color is much more muted in real life than how it's depicted in the advertising photos, and it's actually a real nice change from all the other plain 'ol black/grey lights I have.

It's definitely brighter on a 14500, but does anyone else notice that there is a small gap between the head and body when using a 14500? The head and body sit flush when I use a lithium AA. Not a big deal, but something to keep in mind.

The clicky is a bit stiff (not as good as the feel of the clicky on the JB E3S) and is a bit hard to reach if you have big fingers, but I still prefer a stiff clicky over a smooth twisty. The IBS UI is fantastic and I changed the 3rd mode from disco strobe to the lowest setting available...so now, my BK135A runs high-medium-low.

Only noticeable flaw was that I found a small piece of paper caught in the wiring right next to the LED and plucked it out with a set of tweezers. :thinking: A little slip in the QC dept, maybe, but it didn't seem to have any impact on the light.

And where's the pocket clip? Just like the E3S, there are 2 threaded holes at the base by the clicky that were obviously put there for a pocket clip. Hey JetBeam, what's up with the no pocket clip? Maybe the economy is hitting JB and that's a cost-cutting measure. Who knows?

Overall, a great, little pocket EDC light. Now, 2nd in line to my favorite 1xAA JB E3S. :thumbsup:

 

[bigfish5]

I also have one of the early d10 in the golden dragon. It has been such a great light , i use it for everything. I feel good at night as i see its tritium glowing by my pistols sights. I have had this d10 for a couple of years and have not seen a 1xaa light that i thought could better it.
Now i have vot wind of the ZLh51 and actully started thinking about a more potent 1xaa light. But if their is no where to mount a trit or two, i dont see how it could replace my d10 on the nightstand.

 

[wyager]

Grrr... I had hoped my D10 would arrive today... Then I could see what you guys were talking about... 🙁
waiting for monday...

 

[don.gwapo]

Just got it yesterday so nitecore D10 for me as well.

 

[Watts Up!]

I just ordered a D10 as well. Hope to see this coming week!

 

[DHart]

Long live the D10 R2, until such time as Nitecore gives us a D10 R5 (retaining the original D10 features, of course!) Someone mentioned swapping an R5 emitter into the D10 R2, which is something I think I will follow up on with at least one of my two D10 R2s.