Looking for a nice flood-to-throw flashlight

Joe, and anyone else who hasn't yet got one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190529994052?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l264

Most definitely a budget offering, but IMO one of those incredible bang-for-the-bucks lights where you really can't go wrong. Don't know how seriously to take the '2 left' tag, but it could be true. I have two of them, seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on a third one. They can't last forever at this price..

I don't know about the standard one, but the one from ShiningBeam has been modded so it is brighter than it you would think. It is however, a twisty, but you can still adjust it with one hand. Personally, I think the biggest drawback with that light is it has no memory and, therefore, always starts on high.

I actually think it not having memory is a plus. I use high on my lights 90% of the time. I wish all lights had no memory and were 2-mode (High-Low).

I'm mixed feelings about no memory starting on high the upside is you don't have to see a strobe .

less strobe is a huge plus for me //but i'd rather it start always on low

How about a LIE REN KC-01?

Well. I like it more than my Yezl T9. Did you already see my review of it?

It's my current favorite FTT in 1x18650 format.

Welcome to BLF

I have a thing for the EDI-T P4 also. I have a couple of them kicking around great little do everything light. Awesome knurling and threads, nice tint, super long run time if you get the ramping mode 18650 one and it fits in your pocket. Can't be beat for the price, good luck finding one.

I have both the EDI-T P4 (18650) and T11 (16340) zoomies from DX. I love both. Great uniform cylindrical body and thus very comfortable in the pocket. Both are about equal in brightness. Wide flood, tight zoom. Superb value at less than $12 each.

I have both as well ...I know Edi-t made (makes ) the AA/14500 version of this light and wonder why no one has ever seen it ???

It's in a cool metallic blue on their site .

What got me interested was your beamshot thread where it beat the Z5 in flood and throw.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/edi-t-p4-cree-q3-wc-3-mode-230-lumen-convex-lens-white-led-flashlight-black-1-x-18650-104995

Wow! They make a AA/14500 version? I wonder where we can get it!

That's what I was wondering. Don't see it listed http://www.edi-t.net/wordpress/?cat=18

Agreed. I've seen it on their website before too, but have not seen anyone selling it. From my experience using the P4 and T11, I'd buy a AA/14500 version anytime for myself and as gifts

beware, DX shipped several members, including me, a 3xAAA light that won't take 18650

that is just plain wrong. fine if you don't like them, but that's not what you said. there are several well reviewed xm-l zoomies. My first M12 was driven at 3.5A on high. My next two are near 3A. My Z6 was over 2A but I modded to 3.5A.

I suppose you mean by modding? have you tried this? I have, and I didn't like the results.

ok, maybe its time for me to get some coffee

Welcome to BLF -JOE- Another EDI-T P4 (with ramping) fan here.

+1

No memory and always start in low!

This, with mode set #2 or #4:

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/8241

Personally, I use it on set #2, you never have to see blinky and beacon modes, but they are there if you need them.

Ok viktor, yesterday came keygos m12 , was cheap and I was looking for a zooming with 26650, good zooming but lens is only 30 mm diameter.

very brightness and good flood, not totally happy whit zoom (too big for me the spot) ,
for the price paid is Ok.

You may go to the inside of my septic tank.