looking for single cell thrower

ok.. I was looking at CPF raineer

http://www.peakledsolutions.net/CR123RHA3W.html

and this:

http://emilionworkshop.com/oscommer...id=84&osCsid=e0c5dda68b4b8520874c3787768a4656

Any other suggestions? I have 3.7v rechargables.

MUST USE A REFLECTOR

-David

I have the MB3WHA ordered, should be here in a week or 2. I will be able to post a review at that time, but it does seem like a nice light.

well.... Great! I cant wait. I am worried about the reliablity of the switch. Also, what batt does it use?

-David

Surefire L1, one of the single cell lights with a
great Throw ................... :naughty:

As per your link Cheapo.

SpecificationsITEMLight source LensDimensionAvailable ColorBatteryWeightOutputRuntimeOriginal PriceNotes

IF

all right... cant wait for a review though so I can see some beamshots at a fairily far distance.

-David

Pwdrkeg said:

Surefire L1, one of the single cell lights with a
great Throw ................... :naughty:

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its nice, and I love the 2 stages, but I need a reflector.

-David

I like the stages on the emilion light, but i like the tailcap switch on the CPF special. IF only the CPF special was 2 stages. WHat to do.... I wonder which is brighter.

-David

I see you now added, it needs a reflector.

Hmm, LionCub, Aleph, Orb come to mind, or these too pricey?

That part wasn't metnioned,yet.

Anyways, why not keep it all this thread you started about it, or vice versa?

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/107323

Might help, instead of starting threads with the same light.


IF

How bout A pocketmate V (modded Mag cut down to 1C), runs off of 1 Pila 168s. More throw than any other single cell.

two different threads, but u got a point.

-david

cheapo said:

its nice, and I love the 2 stages, but I need a reflector.
-David

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Optics or reflector, if its got throw, its got throw !
Whatever works well and produces the desired
results ......

I dont think I am the only one here that prefers reflectors am I?

-David

No david, not by any means, theres many here that do like and love both.



Its just that, your like me an most others here, very picky, and sometimes all over the place.

You know, i would suggest the E1L(Yes, i own one, and i do love it amongst my others), but i know from past & present ongoing threads, its not dual stages, its not a reflector based light, it cant throw like a PM6, it cant flood like a PM6,Its regulation is short, its not very bright by some's standards, so its not worthy,but it can run a Li-Ion well.lol

I, am just teasing the obvious David, i mean, laughing with you.

Btw, good luck on finding the light that replaces your present one, i am really curious what you do decide upon.




IF

IonFire said:

No david, not by any means, theres many here that do like and love both.

Its just that, your like me an most others here, very picky, and sometimes all over the place.

You know, i would suggest the E1L(Yes, i own one, and i do love it amongst my others), but i know from past & present ongoing threads, its not dual stages, its not a reflector based light, it cant throw like a PM6, it cant flood like a PM6,Its regulation is short, its not very bright by some's standards, so its not worthy,but it can run a Li-Ion well.lol

I, am just teasing the obvious David, i mean, laughing with you.

Btw, good luck on finding the light that replaces your present one, i am really curious what you do decide upon.

IF

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HA HA..... You remember all that U crack me up. I am very picky, and many know that... really picky. I already own the KL1 on the vital gear FB1. Isnt it funny how we buy a light, then imediately look for a new one that will push the other one farther back in the closet.... ahh well, its the CPF way. Do you do the same?

-David

Cheapo,

Surefire L1 -

One of the best single cell lights for THROW - flashlightreviews.com - 38.31 !
Two stage tail cap switch with a run time of 1 hr. 58 minutes on high. From
what I've read it can go for more than 70 hours on low. Small enough to easly
fit in the pocket for EDC. Type III anodize coating for durability. Pyrex lens
system. This light has excellent throw and is tough as a brick poop house and
can be had for less that $ 100.00.

So it's got an optial system, it's got THROWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Try it you may like it. .............................. Love mine.

Hehe glad you found my humor in that post David.

Your spot on about looking for a newer one all the time, its just like that.
You may have got me hooked on that Emillion model you had a link for too, darn, had a couple bucks in my pocket too lol.

Peace

IF

I have to agree here SuReFire l1 is the way to go.
All of a sudden people are anti otptics. Optics are great theydeliver fantastic performance.
SureFire L1 Go For It.
Hey if you don't like it just sell it and look for somthing else.
yaesumofo

Pwdrkeg said:

Cheapo,

Surefire L1 -

One of the best single cell lights for THROW - flashlightreviews.com - 38.31 !
Two stage tail cap switch with a run time of 1 hr. 58 minutes on high. From
what I've read it can go for more than 70 hours on low. Small enough to easly
fit in the pocket for EDC. Type III anodize coating for durability. Pyrex lens
system. This light has excellent throw and is tough as a brick poop house and
can be had for less that $ 100.00.

So it's got an optial system, it's got THROWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Try it you may like it. .............................. Love mine.

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Pwdrkeg wrote: "Surefire L1 -
One of the best single cell lights for THROW - flashlightreviews.com - 38.31 ! "

I took a look at flashlightreviews.com Throw chart

and Cheapo's other choice of the Peak CPF Special on 3.6V RCR123 actually slightly out-throws the SureFire L1 at a reading of 40.62...

This leads me to some speculation/guesswork -
Peak CPF Special on 3.6V RCR123 is what made me investigate that group of LightHound 3watt Single 3.6V RCR123 Rechargeable flashlights (link to big shootout review) with the Nuwai Q3 also on 3.6V RCR123.....

From that comparison I found the V3 seemed to be noticably brighter and out-throws the Q3 on 3.6V RCR123 - to the point that I thought it was in a similar ballpark as the fabulous Streamlight Scorpion xenon (2x CR123) which has a flashlightreviews throw rating of 66.47 (!) -

I do not have measuring instruments for throw - but I can show outdoors "practical" beamshot for a distance of about 33feet......
from this thread -
"Practical" Beamshots? pt.2 (outdoors)

V3 3watt single 3.6V RCR123 Rechargeable ................................... Streamlight Scorpion (new bulb & batteries)


Look at these beamshots (which have used the exact same exposure settings - see link above) side-by-side and judge for yourself.......

IonFire said:

Hehe glad you found my humor in that post David.

Your spot on about looking for a newer one all the time, its just like that.
You may have got me hooked on that Emillion model you had a link for too, darn, had a couple bucks in my pocket too lol.

Peace

IF

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yeah, me too, I just got some cash, and now I think I am hooked to this light. I would really like it if there was a passaround on this light.

-David