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 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.
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
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.