I am addicted to CR123 size lights now.

[blfdemigod]

@Racer

The I3S is a nice upgrade from the previous incarnations. It also has no PWM, moonlight mode and a build quality on par with more expensive lights. Though all my keychains have an E01 on them, mainly for the fact that they are indestructible. The first time I saw one of the kids accidentally drop my keychain on concrete, I took the nicer lights like the LD01 off and put on the bomb-proof lights, which have worked out very well. In an emergency, any friends and family who borrow my vehicles (and it’s a long list) will have light, guaranteed. Even my mother in law who lives with us is clumsy.

I concur with the Olight i3/s! Perfect for keychains, and 200+ lumens with an efest 10440! Looks good too! $15 at IS before they sold out!

[jmpaul320]

@wolfdog1226

I think your addicted to ALL of them!!! I see you buying a lot of Vinhs throw monsters and the Flood monster “Noah”!!!

hi capo

[ACruceSalus]

@blfdemigod

@Racer

The I3S is a nice upgrade from the previous incarnations. It also has no PWM, moonlight mode and a build quality on par with more expensive lights. Though all my keychains have an E01 on them, mainly for the fact that they are indestructible. The first time I saw one of the kids accidentally drop my keychain on concrete, I took the nicer lights like the LD01 off and put on the bomb-proof lights, which have worked out very well. In an emergency, any friends and family who borrow my vehicles (and it’s a long list) will have light, guaranteed. Even my mother in law who lives with us is clumsy.

I concur with the Olight i3/s! Perfect for keychains, and 200+ lumens with an efest 10440! Looks good too! $15 at IS before they sold out!

I picked up a pair of Thrunite Ti2 when Amazon had them BOGO so $5.50 each was a nice deal. My son was eyeing mine so I gave it to him and I’m now looking for a new EDC. So to tie this into the original topic what are the advantages and disadvantages of the CR123? I’m already managing 18650s, AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-volt. Why would I want to add another form factor?

[jmpaul320]

i just picked up a pd 12 for $10 after visa reward points on amazon :)

still looking for a decently priced xtar wk42 - if you have one and want to sell let me know!

[saypat]

I know it’s most likely discussed in other threads, but since this one is specifically for CR123 lights, what GOOD 16340 cells are you guys using, if there are any? I have a recommendation on ‘white Trustfires’.

thanks!

[jmpaul320]

@saypat

I know it’s most likely discussed in other threads, but since this one is specifically for CR123 lights, what GOOD 16340 cells are you guys using, if there are any? I have a recommendation on ‘white Trustfires’.

thanks!

after comparing several cells myself - and also comparing hjks reviews - i find that efest imr v2s, aw imr, and kinoko imr work best for me

eagletac, trustfire flame, xtar and nitecore 16430 all do ok, but have much more voltage drop and less capacity if used on the higher modes that demand 1-2 amps and sometimes more

the best of the best as far as holding voltage appears to be efest 16340 per hjks tests, with aw and kinoko right behind

they are all +/- 500mah

richard sells efest v2s for a good price Efest 16340 V2 IMR 700mAh - Button Top

[jmpaul320]

here is a comparator hjk did for 16430 if you want to take a look at different cells vs each other Battery test-review 18650 comparator

[wolfdog1226]

@saypat

I know it’s most likely discussed in other threads, but since this one is specifically for CR123 lights, what GOOD 16340 cells are you guys using, if there are any? I have a recommendation on ‘white Trustfires’.

thanks!

I have 3 that work well,Kinoko IMR 700mAh, Nitecore NL186 Protected 650mAh and an AW IMR 550 mAh.

Not to bust your shoes!!,I have never known ANY battery ending in “Fire”[Trustfire/Ultrafire] to be a good, authentic and safe battery!

[wolfdog1226]

@CRX

I recently got some red imr 16340 trustfires from FT that seem pretty good, i use efest too and a couple nitecores that aren’t that impressive.

You wrote the EXACT same thing in post #58,except now you added that the Nitecores are not that impressive!! I wonder if my post had anything to do with that? Hint: Trustfire/Ultrafire comment!

lol!!

EDIT: Now you DELETED post #58,and it became mine because I was next in line!!! lol!

[CRX]

Typing on fone & had a cupl…

[wolfdog1226]

Check this out! this is “typical” of these kinds of batteries. Click on “Blue Highlights”[5000mAh rated battery] to see what kind and a review of this battery!!!

Disassembly of cheap 18650 battery

Disassembly of cheap 18650 battery I recently tested a 5000mAh rated battery, but it was only 1000mAh. After the review I was asked if there was a small battery inside or something else, i.e. would I please open it up and check it. Today it was nice weather and I did it (The nice weather is important, because this is an outdoor job). [image] I decided to use a tube cutter for it. It is easy to open a battery this way, but as I also found out, cut a little bit too deep and I short the b…

[ToyKeeper]

I’ve only tried two CR123-sized cells…

• Nitecore NL-166 (RCR123A) protected 650mAh
• KeepPower 900mAh ICR18350 protected button top

The Nitecores go into my JB RRT01, one at a time. It can fit 18350 batteries, but it turns out the KeepPower cells are too long to fit. It doesn’t seem to have low-voltage protection, so I stick with protected cells.

Two KeepPower cells go into my P60 (SF L2m) with UV drop-in, since it works much better at ~8v than at ~4v. They just barely fit though, due to the massive protection boards on the ends. I figured I should use protected cells since the drop-in is basically direct drive with no low-voltage detection, but… wow, these cells are huge. It took a few tries to even get them both in at the same time without crushing anything.

In any case, both seem okay for my purposes. I prefer thinner, longer cells though.

[saypat]

[quote=ToyKeeper]
I’ve only tried two CR123-sized cells…

• Nitecore NL-166 (RCR123A) protected 650mAh
• KeepPower 900mAh ICR18350 protected button top

Did some looking around and found that ToyKeeper’s use of the Nitecore is warranted! Read 8 reviews on it at Fasttech and they swear it is the BEST and their search is over. Plus Fasttechs’ price is under $7.

[jmpaul320]

So.... I have received many of my orders.

I still have a M11r sirius Ti and M11r sirius triple XPG2 in transit from overseas though

full size http://www.imagebam.com/image/ca4f08324349763

from L to R

Xtar wk42, sunwayman v10r xml cw, fenix pd12 xml2 nw, solarforce z1 xpg2 cw, spark sf3 xml2 nw, nitecore ex10 r2 cw, sunwayman m11r xml t6 4c special edition (hid canada), sunwayman v11r xml2 nw, fenix e15 r2 cw, olight s10 modded to xml2 t5 5c1 4000k, ultrafire wf-c6s modded to xml2-t6 cw with 3 amp KD v2 driver

how many are enough?

answer:

[bikenber73]

Don't forget the Xtar WK 21 ....

[Pilchman]

I have two and the uniquefire uf-k21 clone my favorite 16340 light :D

[bikenber73]

I ordered one of those in the 5 mode format from Fast Tech today!

[jmpaul320]

I need to take another photo… lol my m11r siruis just go there

[Racer]

Here is my meager collection, though I did just get the EX10 from Boaz in the mail today—thanks Boaz!

Next on the list for CR lights for me are the group buy Spark SF3 NW and maybe the Ti S10 or D25C.

[jmpaul320]

i got mine from boaz too