UF F13? Takes a 26650, but has a sleeve for an 18650, and includes a 3×AAA adapter. Rather throwy, similar to an XM-L C8, ie, a fairly wide spot. 10bux and change from GB w/ code.
http://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_5499.html
Get the code from Fin17.
Fits all your criteria….
I have Thrunite TN4A. 4 x AA, XHP HI.
Now Gearbest has nise offer for something more poweffull - EA8 and EA81. Both are 8 x AA, second one is 2000 lumens.
The Thrunite TN4A HI is a nice little light.
I reviewed one of those not too long back HERE (neutral tint , but comes in several) and I was really impressed with the quality and the output from the 4 cell AA light.
No soda cans right?
It’s difficult to find a 1 inch diameter light that is also thrower. Even in the 2 x AA format, there’s not many side switching lights out there. You can try this but it’s not a thrower: Manker E12 Best 2x AA Flashlight 650 Lumen CREE XP-L V5 LED
The Jaxman M2 looks to be a nice 2xAA thrower but a tail clicky and more than 1 in diameter.
If you’re looking to stretch the budget a bit the Eagtac GX25A3 would be a nice option: http://www.eagletac.com/html/gx25a3/index.html
3xAA with 1.5in head, not as thick as a soda can light but enough for decent throw with XPL-HI…it’s just a little pricey, and the xpl-hi version doesn’t seem to be available yet.
What's about our new model MK41?
I was going to recommend the LED Lenser P7.2 until I read the no tail switch bit. Ticks all the other boxes.
Thrunite TN4A is top 
In 2 x AA form factor there is another offer:
Zanflare F2 LED Flashlight
Brand: zanflare
Model: F2
Emitters: Cree XP-G3
Emitters Quantity: 1
Lumens Range: 1-200Lumens
Luminous Flux: 200LM
Luminous Intensity: 2630 cd
http://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_613215.html
But there is no review or feedback at the moment. And they claim 200 meters which do not correspond to candelas.
Was going to suggest the below light…….
Nitecore EA45S because I got it for under $40 back before Christmas with a code……but it appears to be on short supply in many places and more in the $80 USD range. I bought it for my father-in-law who prefers standard cells vs. rechargeable. It throws pretty darn well for it’s size and isn’t a “soda can” style. Very slender and low profile. 4 AA’s.
I’ll put my two cents in. I gifted a friend recently a Thrunite 4AA light. When I did, I also sent along some Eneloops and a BQ-CC17 charger. I got the thrower version (in NW) and since they will use it for walks I would not choose the thrower again but yes to NW. However, I’ve heard a chorus of complaints from people who put alkalines in these multi (4 or 8) AA lights and then find that the cells have leaked and badly damaged the light from disuse or parasitic drain. Even though it adds to the expense, I feel pretty strongly about going with NiMH when you’re avoiding lithiums. Safer, longer life, less issues. In 2AA form there are any number of good $25-$35 lights.
I couldn’t agree more. I gave my dad a Nitecore EA4 about 4 years ago. I asked him about it last year and he said the alkaline batteries leaked really bad in it and he had to throw the flashlight away. He felt bad about it, and so did I. So this past year I gave him a ThruNite TN4A and told him to only use the eneloop batteries in it that I gave to him previously.
He really likes the ThruNite TN4A and it doesn’t seem too complicated to him.
Take a look at the Lumintop SD4A. I got one for my dad.
I'm not sure it would be considered a thrower though. But it puts out a good amount of light, or a little light, depending on what he wants.
Convoy X3
The Thorfire TK4A has a fairly simple ui with moon and strobe hidden, AR lens, and decent throw due to the 4 x AA size reflector. I’d also reccomend the use of eneloops or lithium primaries in any light that uses AA’s and costs more than a few bucks.
thanks for the great options guys!
This x1000
in 60$, i think this is one of the best choice now
can run on 4*AA(or 4*14500), pocket, throw far
outperform almost all 4*AA flashlight at the current
I also like the Convoy X3/Xintd X3. If you dedome it you’ll get that throw even higher.
I know it’s not AA format, but you mentioned LiIon with internal charger so the Manker U21/Utorch UT02 came to mind. Super throw and a micro USB charging port on the side.
What about that new 2*AA Jaxman, fairly large head….
I love my little Thorfire TK4A soda can light but 4 AA might be a bit much