Which drop-in? 1-mode SF L2i on 3xaaa

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Im putting together an L2i for a friend who is a night armed guard and needs a light. He wants to be able to use regular batteries instead of having to get into l-ion right now. So I got an L2i but can’t figure out which 1-modeis p60 is best for aaa. I know 3xaaa can’t handle much current but im going to talk him into getting some eneloops to run the light. Any suggestions?

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Solarforce low voltage drop in:

http://solarforce-sales.com/product_detail.php?t=RB&s=10&id=149

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I ordered a 3-18v xpg r5 last night I figured would work alright, that way he could use 123s if he wants. Regarding the SF low voltage drop in, isn’t that voltage cutoff way too low for rechargeable batteries?

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Is there a different light you guys would reccomend for someone who isn’t ready for full use of l-ions batts? Maybe a AA?

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Solarforce L2r, takes 2 AA's...I have one with the three mode version of that drop in, I like it a lot.

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I can’t find l2r’s…they aren’t made any more I believe

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Possibly ebay, or maybe he'd like a Fenix E21...great light, forward clicky. I also recently got a minimag AA, it's better than I thought it would be, not a bad choice either.

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after hearing all of the negative opinions on 3xAAA, i cancelled noth orders.

I did see someone post this in another thread, and was wondering if anyone had thoughts on it

http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-211/Romisen-RC-dsh-N3-CREE-R5/Detail

or

http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-227/Romisen-RC-dsh-N3-NW-Cree/Detail

xp-g r5 first link and r4 second, which is better?

2xAA should be better than 3xAAA, right?

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Jetbeam BA20 or a similar Klarus might be a better choice overall.

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I ordered this Romisen RC-N3 R5 for 2xAA

and this from Manafont for the Solarforce L2i w/ 3xaaa- Cree R5 Single Mode LED Drop-in Module (3-18V)...wish they showed current for this drop-in.

Guess i'll let him pick which he wants, lol, and i'll keep the other.

Hopefully the Romisen will be great, and i'll talk him into getting some Eneloops for it...and I can keep the L2i and put an 18650 in it :)

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I have the Solarforce L2i and the L2r, both using the Solarforce 3 mode H-M-L XP-G R-5 drop-in. They work fine with the intended AA and AAA batteries. I believe Lighthound still has the L2r's in stock. I also have an L2i with the XR-E 1 mode drop in. The low voltage models on all. Max 4.2v.

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Am I missing something here?...

http://www.lighthound.com/Solar-Force-L2R-Flashlight-Host-for-AA-Batteries_p_3474.html

http://www.lighthound.com/Solar-Force-LC-1-Cree-R2-Drop-In-for-L2R-AA-Single-Mode-08V-42V_p_3471.html?gdftrk=gdfV22217_a_7c1238_a_7c7505_a_7c3471

http://www.sbflashlights.com/Solarforce-XPG-R5-8-4-2V-3-mode-dropin-p103.html?utm_source=google-shopping&utm_medium=organic

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the link you gave says "OUT OF STOCK" for the L2r...it's been discontinued for months

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They were in stock. Sorry.

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the link you gave says "OUT OF STOCK" for the L2r...it's been discontinued for months

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Sorry, didn't look close enough...