I am new to the forum, my question is where is the best place to get a good deal on this light and what is the best brand of battery and the cheapest place to buy them. I have heard the Surefires go through batteries quick, hopefully not as fast with the LED.
Thanks
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Surefire recommends using their brand of cells, and for good reason. Other brands will work in an E1B. Just make sure the batteries are Made in America. Trust me on this, the last thing you want to do is buy cheap CR123 cells for your Surefire light. Avoid the cheap, Made in China, CR123 cells the way you would avoid an AIDS infected hooker.
Why?
Because of the numerous reports of such cheap cells literally exploding inside of flashlights. (Nope, not kidding).
There are several threads on CPF of that very thing happening. The cells which are Made in America are made with much tighter Q.C. standards than what you find in China. (AW being the only exception to that rule).
Want to save money on CR123 cells? Buy a case of them online, from Surefire. Average cost = $2 each.
You can buy the really cheap CR123s from China.... Personally, I'd rather not use something that could potentially turn my flashlight into a bomb.