MG P-Rocket - Cree XP-G vs the XM-L ?

Looking for something to light up the back yard late at night when the critters come out.
Wanted something around 250 using CR123 vs the more exotic 18xxx batteries.

Found these MG P-Rocket lights,
and was wondering about the differences between the ->> Cree XM-L and the XP-G ???

Here's the XP-G R5
http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-219/mg-P-dsh-rocket/Detail

and here is the XM-L T6
http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-182/P-dsh-Rocket-XM-dsh-L-530-pls--Lumens/Detail

XM-L will get you higher overall output, but XP-G will get you better throw.

Also, there are two flavors of XM-L P-Rockets--one that drives the emitter at 1.4A and the other at 2.8A.
The 1.4A version will get you 530 lumens at the emitter (~430 OTF) and 2.8A will do 850 lumens at the emitter (~700 OTF).
1.4A version will get you better runtime and won't overheat as fast as the 2.8A.

Yeah, I was looking at the lower power version.
Wonder if there are any others I should look at in this power and battery range and maybe a little lower cost ?

The P-rocket is already in the "budget" category; if you want something with similar specs at a lower cost you'll probably need to look into something from DX or a similar site, like an Ultrafire or Trustfire or Fandyfire or something.

ok... flipped over to DX, and found this WF-501B - will have to do some searching here on this model, and also keep looking for other CR123 torches.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/ultraf...n-led-flashlight-black-1-18650-2-cr123a-16240

ok... flipped over to DX, and found this WF-501B - will have to do some searching here on this model, and also keep looking for other CR123 torches.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/ultraf...n-led-flashlight-black-1-18650-2-cr123a-16240

w/e u do, try to refrain from getting some DX lights. I've had bad experiences with all of the lights I've bought. Many of them got de-constructed because of failures.

That being said, I own the XML version with a NW tint. IMO, the 18650 batteries are the better option for run times and re-usability. Plus, you don't have to deal with over-voltage heat when putting 2 cells in. I went for the 2.8a because the you'll never know when you want that extra bright light. The 3 modes make up for the dimmer option and longer run times. Better to have that extra lumen than to need it when you don't have it.

ps56k said:

ok... flipped over to DX, and found this WF-501B - will have to do some searching here on this model, and also keep looking for other CR123 torches.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/ultraf...n-led-flashlight-black-1-18650-2-cr123a-16240

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That light is garbage unless you do some mods to change its driver and board...I used to have that one and it didn't throw as well as what XR-E's are supposed to...Crapped out 1 week after usage. It was never the same anymore

thats why so good price ,compared to other flashlights its 1/3 price.

from the review this seems good ( i ordered it,didnt arrived yet):

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-G-R5-Neutral-White-Review-RUNTIMES-BEAMSHOTS