Looking for a new EDC light

Hi guys,

I've been absent for a while, and lots of new cool stuff has come out since.
And i'm currently looking for a new EDC light.
I've decided to use the checklist i found a few topics down.

1) How do you plan to carry it (size factor)?2) What are your battery restrictions or preferences with the EDC?3) How often do you intend to use it?4) For your purposes, how bright a beam do you require (given how you'll carry it)?5) What beam pattern suits you best in an EDC?6) What kind of modes do you require?7) What kind of switch would you like?8) How rugged should it be?9) How long a runtime do you need?10) Do you have a budget for it?

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SWITCH, CHECK OUT THE SUREFIRE L1 CREE, IT IS ABSOLUTE AWSOME LIGHT THAT WILL FIT MOST OF YOUR NEEDS.

CHUCK

Closest I can think of would be Novatech EDC 120P. I

t has more modes than you want but you can ignore them, and it's not a true forward clickie but it acts like one.


Don't have one though, and don't know about it's spill.

Actually the 85T, as opposed to the 120P may suit you better, it has 4 modes (.3, 10, 85 and strobe). Is very strong, is cr123, takes primary rechargable, has circuit and thermal protection, comes with a removabe clip, and is rather small as well...

The Amilite T5 Neo is a very nice light with a spill beam and (2) levels, nicely made Cr123, well-made.....one of the nicest non-customs I own....often carry due to white nice spill beam and dual levels.
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Get a McLuxIII PD-S in Ti or HA-Nat, or a XR19-C that comes with a clicky. These gems are expensive but IMO worth it. Get one and you won't look back.

jumpstat said:

Get a McLuxIII PD-S in Ti or HA-Nat, or a XR19-C that comes with a clicky. These gems are expensive but IMO worth it. Get one and you won't look back.

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They are indeed attractive and solid looking. I hope one day for my budget threshold to reach that level.

Incidentally, I'm rather confused about the "elite" custom flashlight group... I can't quite get all of the maker names straight and what members are the actual sources. McLux, McGizmo, Aleph, Spy, etc... Is there a consolidated posting somewhere about this? The CPF search keeps crapping out on me.

I totally agree with Jumpstat, awesome lights. (oh and if you want to seem some crazy pics of these jems, just look at his sig link)

Mayo

However I'd second for a NovaTac 85P

I have a NovaTac 120P so I definitely recommend getting a NovaTac, regardless of which model. Even though you mention you only need a single level of output, you will find times when you need either more or less. Getting a multi-stage light will make sure you have the right level of light for the right environment. And the light is built to last.

I sure like all of those custom one's, but i think surefire/HDS pricing is about as high as i'm willing to go. say about $150 budget.
Currently it's either going to be a surefire L1 or the HDS/Novatec 85 or 120.

And though i really like surefire, the HDS/Novatec seems like a better choice.

I still have about a month to go until i get a new paycheck, so a month to find something even better. Any suggestions are ofcourse still welcome.

Not sure if it meets the lumens requirements, and a little more expensive, but otherwise sounds like an Aleph McClickie-Mule might just do it? No personal experience with these lights, but word here on the forums are they are perfect for indoor general task lighting. Can someone with more insight help with the lumens detail?