Worlds best single CR123 flashlight?

[tebore]

I would guess nothing at Ra has changed. The diference is between you and me and how we define things.

The anodize on My Ra Twisty tail is perfect but the head part isn't, I bet you never noticed the specs, but they are probably there. Since I can't twist it one hand I wouldn't consider it "butter-smooth" but you might. The only "butter-smooth" light I have had is the FF3 with brass threads, everything else pales in comparison. Raw aluminum on raw aluminum just won't ever be "butter smooth" on any light IMO.

No the anno really is perfect. There's no silver specks showing in the head. Only 3 silver bits showing in the tail piece. But my serial is in the low hundreds so I assume quality went down as production went on. Mine actually is buttery smooth in twisting and I can operate it with one hand. Raw Aluminum on aluminum can be smooth if the threads are big/thick enough and a thick enough lube is used.

The o-ring is what is stopping the one handed operation due it to being thicker than what is required/designed. I didn't change out my O-ring I just use some premium PTFE based lube called "SuperLube" and it works great.

 

[rickdm]

I have bought a lot of flashlights over the years; starting with Surefires, moving onto Arcs, and then Nitecores and Fenix. Recently I have bought both an Ra Twisty and Clicky. If I had to choose one light to carry in the wilderness with my butt on the line it would be the Ra Twisty. Bombproof, great interface, usable settings, a smooth beam, all in a compact package. There is not a lot more I need in a light.

rickdm

 

[rdg178]

the world's best is always evolving. henry is the evolver. his lights are the best

 

[chaoss]

I have bought a lot of flashlights over the years; starting with Surefires, moving onto Arcs, and then Nitecores and Fenix. Recently I have bought both an Ra Twisty and Clicky. If I had to choose one light to carry in the wilderness with my butt on the line it would be the Ra Twisty. Bombproof, great interface, usable settings, a smooth beam, all in a compact package. There is not a lot more I need in a light.

rickdm

+1 here, i just posted in another thread that that i am optimistic about an updated Twisty from the Henry files and hope to see something new soon. The Twisty is a great light indeed.

 

[Federal LG]

Money being no barrier, what is the world's best single CR123
LED flashlight available today?

Not necessarily the brightest, just the best made and engineered.

Would it be the Arc6? Or some other?

IMHO, Surefire E1B Backup.

Perfect in ALL details!

 

[BillG]

i like the fenix P1D

 

[BRO]

So far for me, it's the RA Clicky. It is a very solid, user friendly light.

 

[dmonay]

Novatac Programable model for me.
Maybe not the worlds best, but for me, at the time I bought it, it was the most affordable and high quality light, (that I could afford) that did all I wanted it to do.

 

[vb14]

Well if the nautilus is anything like an aeon then that's my current favorite

This is exactly what I thought of when I read the title.

+1

 

[coldass]

Can't imagine a better CR123 light than my new Haiku. It is without question the best CR123 I have seen or used. It makes sense, works like a dream and is built to last.

I second the Surefire L1. Sometimes the simplicity of the momentary 2-stage then twist if you want constant is so nice. It's quality beats any Fenix I own and the Nitecore I have (NDI). I think the mantle of the 'worlds best' raises the price bar to any level so quality must be there. The size of the L1 works as well. The Backup has merits but lacks the rugged appeal of the L1. I would love a Backup in natural HAIII and some more grip.

I can see how the RA Clicky and ARC6 could figure in this - but I don't have those - yet - to rate versus the Haiku or L1. They both look like a great blend of quality and availability.

The UI of the Haiku appeals to me over other standard configured McGizmos. And I think the best has to be Ti.

Haiku image by McGizmo:

http://dmcleish.com/CPF/Haiku/Haiku-Rain-2.jpg

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

Ra seems just a WEE bit on the outside of my budget.

Sure glad Fenix exists for people like me!!!

 

[PsychoBunny]

these are some of the best flashlight that money can buy
Mr Bulk's lights

I have never seen these lights before.
Can one still buy them?
If so, how?

 

[PsychoBunny]

+1 on that answer!!

Does McGizmo still make lights?
All his threads are really old, and I haven't seen anything currently
for sale.
I looked at some of the stuff he was selling back in 2005, very very
nice stuff indeed.
Would love to own one of his beauties, they are the hottest looking
lights I have ever seen.

 

[damon]

I have never seen these lights before.
Can one still buy them?
If so, how?

more info here
http://flashlight-forums.com/

 

[PsychoBunny]

more info here
http://flashlight-forums.com/

Thanks damon, very very interesting.
Ya know, I keep forgetting that other flashlight forums exist!! 😱oo:

 

[PsychoBunny]

I have bought a lot of flashlights over the years; starting with Surefires, moving onto Arcs, and then Nitecores and Fenix. Recently I have bought both an Ra Twisty and Clicky. If I had to choose one light to carry in the wilderness with my butt on the line it would be the Ra Twisty. Bombproof, great interface, usable settings, a smooth beam, all in a compact package. There is not a lot more I need in a light.

rickdm

After reading all these comments about Ra, I went ahead and ordered
a Ra clicky from UniqueTitanium.com.
I have never done business with these folks before, I hope they dont
take 4 weeks the ship!! 😱

Anyway, if I can ever find a flashlight made by McGizmo for sale, I will
probably buy that too :huh:
But I suspect the only way to get one will be to wait until someone
puts one up on the Marketplace :sigh:

 

[DHart]

I'm curious as to why the RA preference seems to be more toward the twisty than the clicky. Clickie is more intuitive and easier one-handed. Is it because there is some doubt as to the reliability of the RA clicky?

 

[lrp]

Dhart, I think you nailed it! I love the Twisy but just might get the Clicky as well!

 

[pobox1475]

For me it's the KISS factor and that it is more compact. The standard Clicky's output is the same at 100lm. Just has the added ability to boost to 140, but for 10 seconds only. As an EDC user the one hand advantage of Clicky is not all that beneficial. Program ability is nice feature of Clicky. I still prefer the basic set levels of Twisty. You know what to expect with each turn.

 

[StinkyButler]

Isn't the Twisty programmable too? I have one inbound to me right now, actually. Can't wait to get my hands on it. I preferred it over the Clicky cause I wanted the most durable light I could find, and the Twisty seems to have an edge in that category. 2-handed use doesn't really bother me that much, either.