I need help. My wife needs a flashlight !!

Siskik · Aug 9, 2006

My wife is not happy with 80 lumens. So, I put a P91 in a G2 with 2 R123's (unprotected) at 3.6 volts each. It puts out about 170 lumens, but it only runs for about 8 minutes. She likes the power and it does light up the path, but she does not understand the delicate nature of my unprotecteds.
So, I need the same output, same size, rechargeable, same reliability of surefire, (not the TL-2 or TL-3, because the bulb falls out, unless there is a way to secure that bulb), but a little longer runtime (20 to 30 minutes is fine).

Long John · Aug 9, 2006

Hello Siskik

Welcome at CPF :grin2:

What do you want to spend? Is incan a must or Led or HID too?

There are more than a lot of possibilities.

Best regards

____
Tom

Siskik · Aug 9, 2006

She does NOT like the blue tint of even the L4, which is pretty white. She prefers the sunshine color of an incan or HID. I would like to keep it under $150.

Long John · Aug 9, 2006

Hello Siskik

Under 150$ I would say, forget HID. :awman:

Take a look to this one:

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/wolf_3ax.htm

This brand will have also brighter lights, I guess in your price range too.
For example:
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/wolf_m90x.htm

and with charger and rechargeables:

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/wolf_m90-13v.htm

Best regards

____
Tom

Coop · Aug 9, 2006

Streamlight TL-3 running on 2 protected 17500s maybe? IIRC that setup would be around 170 lumens. dunno 'bout runtime tho....

Siskik · Aug 9, 2006

How much do the HID start at?

GarageBoy · Aug 9, 2006

Err, keep the r123s topped off. You're drawing 8C off the batteries

greenLED · Aug 9, 2006

She needs a Pila GL3.

Siskik · Aug 9, 2006

GarageBoy said:
Err, keep the r123s topped off. You're drawing 8C off the batteries

I do try to keep them topped off. I better hurry and find a longer running light because I only have 2 more pairs of those r123's left. I rotate them.

FrogsInWinter · Aug 9, 2006

greenLED said:
She needs a Pila GL3.

I second that suggestion. Bug Out Gear has the GL3 rechargeable kit for $145.00. I got it to replace my SL Stinger HP and I couldn't be more satisfied with the GL3. Thanks again GreenLED for recommending the GL3!

http://www.bugoutgearusa.com/gl3pure.html

jsr · Aug 9, 2006

For the money, I think the TL-3 and Wolf-Eyes 9DX are the best values. The bulb falling out thing doesn't really happen that often or have that many cases where it does occur. I have had 4 Streamlights and no probs. If it does fall out, you can either send it back to SL and they'll send you a replacement or remove the red o-ring and bend the prongs a bit on the bi-pin bulb which will essentially make it not fall out again. Like I said tho, it doesn't really occur in that many SLs. The W/E 9DX is a nice light...I like the design and has that mini-turbo head for more throw. A standard W/E 9AX is nice too with a smaller head. Any of the W/E xenons should meet your needs and be well below your budget. You can also get a 6MX with mini-turbo head and get a 9V bulb and run the R123As you already have for the same output, good throw, and in a smaller package than the 3cell versions.

chesterqw · Aug 9, 2006

hmm....

only an incan can do that....

why not buy a pila gl3? the rechargeable option adds up to around 127 to 130 at www.jsburlyflashlight.com

Siskik · Aug 10, 2006

jsr said:
For the money, I think the TL-3 and Wolf-Eyes 9DX are the best values. The bulb falling out thing doesn't really happen that often or have that many cases where it does occur. I have had 4 Streamlights and no probs. If it does fall out, you can either send it back to SL and they'll send you a replacement or remove the red o-ring and bend the prongs a bit on the bi-pin bulb which will essentially make it not fall out again. Like I said tho, it doesn't really occur in that many SLs. The W/E 9DX is a nice light...I like the design and has that mini-turbo head for more throw. A standard W/E 9AX is nice too with a smaller head. Any of the W/E xenons should meet your needs and be well below your budget. You can also get a 6MX with mini-turbo head and get a 9V bulb and run the R123As you already have for the same output, good throw, and in a smaller package than the 3cell versions.

I was thinking about removing the red o-ring, but won't that allow too much movement of that bi-pin?

fire-stick · Aug 10, 2006

What about the surefire C3\HOLA with li-ion's?

Siskik · Aug 11, 2006

fire-stick said:
What about the surefire C3\HOLA with li-ion's?

All I needed was someone to suggest the C3\HOLA. Cuz that's what I really want !! :sold:

How do I buy one here at CPF? Can I ? How long do the li-on's last with the HOLA ?

ericg533 · Aug 11, 2006

I would get it from tacticalsupply.com

PM me for a discount code. After using the discount code the price will be so low you won't find a better deal on ebay.

benighted · Aug 11, 2006

Will the C3/HOLA run on 2 protected17500's?

BargainMonkey · Aug 11, 2006

AW's latest 17500's will definitely work, although the 17670's may be better to keep the current draw under 2C. I think it will work on some of the others, but not sure. I definitely wouldn't feel comfortable handing my wife a p91 running on unprotected 123's. The current draw is really high. AW's newest protected 123's work on a p90. That would be the way I would go to keep the same form factor. Or keep the p91 go to the 3 cell and use protected 17500's or add an extension and use protected 17670's for better run time. 9P would be the cheap way to go, but the C3 is a lot sexier.

benighted said:
Will the C3/HOLA run on 2 protected17500's?

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