Worlds best single CR123 flashlight?

[Pontiaker]

They should.

***Note*** I do have a L2 in my BOB.

You got that right!:thumbsup:

 

[DHart]

Surefire is a great introduction to what a quality light should feel like, but they no longer (probably never did) cater to CPF's ideals of innovation and they don't play the brightness game.

So true.

A Surefire is a box-end wrench. Get the appropriate wrench for the bolt or you won't be satisfied with the results.

Yes... good point!

 

[BigD64]

I like my E1B..............

 

[mmajunkie]

Far from the best, but my EDC preference lately has been my Nitecore Extreme Golden Dragon.


IMO it has just about the right amount of throw and descent spill to boot,simple UI and high, low and strobe is great.

 

[Pontiaker]

So true.



Yes... good point!

Yeah they are a box end wrench,,,,,in a cordless impact world! They work but......

 

[Pontiaker]

For ME the McGizmo Haiku IS the perfect single cell CR123 light. It has a clicky switch & 3 levels of light.

Hey you!😀

You really like three output modes? I have one light with three output modes, levels of brightness, but it seems whenever I turn it on I want either the high or the low but I NEVER seem to use the middle level....I have a couple lights that can adjust anywhere from low to high or anything in between and even with those it seems I only need the high or low settings...

Anyone else like three modes instead of two or a multi level more than three?

 

[DHart]

There are a number of uses where I choose an intermediate level... reading by flashlight, using the light as a ceiling bounce/candle mode, illuminating close objects where high is too bright and low is too low... even if high and low are used much more frequently... I think having intermediate options is never a bad idea.

 

[deusexaethera]

It really depends what you want. If you want bright close-range light and a really long runtime, you'll be hard-pressed to beat the Peak McKinley. It has something like a 5-hour runtime.

 

[TKC]

Hey you!😀

You really like three output modes? I have one light with three output modes, levels of brightness, but it seems whenever I turn it on I want either the high or the low but I NEVER seem to use the middle level....I have a couple lights that can adjust anywhere from low to high or anything in between and even with those it seems I only need the high or low settings...

Anyone else like three modes instead of two or a multi level more than three?

Hello my friend!!! Great to see you here!! Yes, I do like my 3 leveled light

 

[lrp]

For my personal use, the lower levels work better! I never use the highest level with any light I own.

 

[tribble222]

I also recommend the Ra Twisty. I have the 85tr and it's just a really versatile flashlight that I can count on to keep running when I need it most.

 

[:)>]

My 200Cn came in today and I am stoked (72 minutes on high BTW). These lights have simply taken things to another level. I will be posting a picture of the Ra family (10 Clicky's and 2 Twisty's) shortly and I am hopeful that Henry will make a run of Ti Clicky's as he alluded to here.

I have to re-affirm my belief that the Clicky is the finest 1 x 123 lights built to date. I don't want any other 1 x 123 lights because I feel as if I am buying 2nd best.

 

[Yavox]

You mean 200 lumens Ra Clicky? I cannot find something like this on their web page... Any hint how to order this one, please? What tint do you have in yours?

 

[brucec]

Anyone else like three modes instead of two or a multi level more than three?

Having a med mode is definitely useful if your high mode is 100 lumens or more. 100 lumens at night in the woods is a little too bright so it's nice to have a mode in the 50 lumen range for general use and longer runtime. I like around 10 lumens for tent or reading use. Actually, the Haiku's spacing is just about right for me although I would have liked the med mode increased about 1.5x or so.

 

[mwaldron]

You mean 200 lumens Ra Clicky? I cannot find something like this on their web page... Any hint how to order this one, please? What tint do you have in yours?

The 200lm Ra is quite rare, it will only be on his website when he actually has a couple emitters that are efficient enough to make the minimum runtime for a Ra Clicky, and he does not accept preorders.

Basically, if you want 200lm, you have to check the website daily, and you will see it show up under the 170lm model on the custom clicky page.

 

[:)>]

You mean 200 lumens Ra Clicky? I cannot find something like this on their web page... Any hint how to order this one, please? What tint do you have in yours?

The tint is outstanding. I recently got a some 170's from Ra and they had a very nice, white tint; the 200 has the same tint as my 170's.

 

[william lafferty]

Assuming that the scenario in which the best is being judged is just ordinary daily usage, nothing exotic, no long range stuff, but stuff like lighting your way up a dark stairwell or shining the light into the sewer grate to see what the dog is after, or looking in a dark room to see the layout, or finding your way through a trail in the woods, my choices, in order of preference, would be:

1. Arc 6 (beam quality, sturdiness of switch, small size)
2. Barbolight T-04 (Extreme sturdiness, twist switch, brightness)
3. Nitecore EX 10 or D 10 (ergonomics, grippiness, ease of changing modes)
4. Arc LHS with clicky modded with SP4 (beam quality, general sturdiness)
5. RA clicky (ergonomics, size, grippabiliy)

 

[coldass]

Hey you!😀

You really like three output modes? I have one light with three output modes, levels of brightness, but it seems whenever I turn it on I want either the high or the low but I NEVER seem to use the middle level....

The Haiku can be set to turn on in which of the three modes you prefer. I usually pick medium, but sometimes low.

The variable mode lights I have used are usually two mode (when in use) and you have to fool around to get a level you want. And by fooling it is always quick twist this, triple tap that to get into some ramp sequence. Fine if you want to play but far from perfect to afford the "best" mantle. I think a better UI is out there yet.

 

[dcycleman]

Nah, I dont like multi mode lights all that much, I kinda think simpler is better. I like the L1/L2 UI usable low whenever you want, and A bright high whenever you want, and better yet, no clicking.

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

Talkin' fluff...

I absolutely LOVE the UI and brightness of my P2D Q5.

Click. On low. Bump. Medium. (whether right away or minutes later). bump. high.

I rarely use Turbo except to show off or compare brightness to other lights.

But I felt strongly enough about my P2D that I bought another!!!