You have to have a Sipik sk68 running off of a 14500.
Get an $8 Sky Ray or Ultrafire 504B, then add a nice 3-mode M/F dropin for $13-16.
Bet bang for the buck you can get, IMO.
He already has that but i do agree.
If you don't mind a 1 mode AA light, give the Ultrafire C3 SS a try. Very nicely built. You can use Alkaline, NIMH or 14500 battery . I would recommend using alkaline or nihm , just because with a 14500 its not a whole lot brighter and runtime will be poor. For $ 10.75 at tmart.com it is a steal.
KD C8 xml is great value for money imo.
Agreed! That or an F15 are excellent lights at any price and you have to have at least one larger reflectored light. They are much better than regular p60 sized lights in output and in feel, IMHO…just not as easily pocketed but then who stuffs a 504/L2 in their pants pocket anyway?
Which version of the F15 flashlight? The XML or P7? What about the UF 980L? Just curious :)
I have to agree with the KDC8 recommendation, that light is the bargain of the century, nothing else puts out that amount of light for $25 bucks. I just bought my second one and it is even better than the first it has a brass pill now instead of aluminum, so it gets improvements over time unlike most lights that get cheapened. This light puts out a flood beam like nobodys business and the price is unbelievable, a must have bargain classic.
OP reflector version
http://kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=11097
Smooth reflector
I am still learning here, how does the KDC8compare in brightness to my UF 504B with MF 3 mode XM-L drop-in? If one more flood than the other, which is brighter?
As bright if not brighter but with a much bigger hot spot and more flood do to the bigger reflector. It just plain puts out a lot more light.
The C8 can run on high forever because of a much better designed pill and greater mass so heat management is much better.
Well I have a fixed amount that I give myself to play each month. My wife is into needle work, me it is lights and knives for now. Alright, before I pull the trigger on the KDC8, how does it compare to the Trustfire F15 P7?
I do not see the XML version any longer.
When you ask people whats the best value, you might also want to specify more what features, or aspects you're interested in. There are so many different types of lights that people will think one attribute is good, but other person isn't interested in that.
Some value a very powerful and bright light, others value run time, or modes. Some are into all types of batteries, while some of us only are interested in standard AA or AAA batteries, double or single battery only. Some people want a light weight light for carrying, while others like the feel of a heavier more solid light.
I think my Ultrafire WF-606a is a really nice light. So is my Trustfire F20. My ebay powerlight are also good value. They're all so very different and range from $2 to almost $20. Those are just my fav flashlights.. then there's the excellent lantern and headlamps I've enjoyed.
Well I just pulled the trigger on the KD C8 18650 light. I wonder how long it will take to get here? It is my first KD purchase. :) That was my play money for the month, so it is all good. :)
Uniquefire AA-S1.
Just get one...
You should get it in 2-3 weeks and you are going to love it. Did you get the OP or SMO reflector?
How does the ultrafire C8 XML compare to the KD C8 XML? I have the ultrafire C8 and its pretty bright with really good throw. It does have a ringy beam and gets hot within a few min on high.
I don't have an Ultrafire C8 just the KD one so I have no idea, sorry.
Back when I first started visiting BLF , I bought this light mainly because of the reports of an Osram emitter that had a warm tint and the ill-fitting reflector that softened the hotspot to an almost pure flood . Well , the beam profile is great , but the one I received has a cool tint . I have never liked the tint of this light . Yet the form factor and beam have kept this light as my EDC for over a year .
I got the OP version that was listed in the link above because my understanding is that the OP version is more flood and has a smoother beam overall. I can not see things at a great distance so do not need a thrower. :) Thank you all for the great help and advice. :)
Perfect that was the right choice for the right reasons, both of mine are OPs also.