Don
(Don)
April 28, 2011, 9:49pm
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sb56637:
I find the design of the Tank007 TK737 to be extremely appealing. In fact I have one in the mail right now from BestOfferBuy.
And since the Tank007 TK737 is so inexpensive, you'll have money left over for a quick cheapo light that also looks pretty good for the price.
:)
Yup the Tanks that I have are nice lights. But I already have a few PowerLights. Still, personally I'm just not a fan of zoomies. This will be one of the better ones though.
Thanks for the suggestions. I could just get 8 powerlights - can't beat the runtime. Even if a decent alkaline AA here will cost more than they did.
The Powerlight that I linked to adds a new feature- It disassembles on both ends. Slightly different color too. I'm curious.
SirJohn
(SirJohn)
April 28, 2011, 10:02pm
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You could also try that xtar rechargeable light on special on that thread around here.
Don
(Don)
April 28, 2011, 10:03pm
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That one also looks good.
So many lights. So little money :(
BestOfferBuy's price is excellent for that Tank007. If the specs are right, I'm sure you'll love it Mr. Admin.
I don't have a recommendation for Don, though. I have a question: Which XM-L lights do you already have, Don?
Don
(Don)
April 28, 2011, 10:34pm
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Not all that many. Most of mine are mods.
A few XM-Ldropins from Manafont and KD and an EastwardYJ J06 from DX.
I want more of them that I don't need to mod.
I don't own any XM-L lights (yet), but how about the popular KD C8 CREE XM-L T6 1000 Lumen 5-Mode LED Flashlight ?
jb1
(jb1)
April 28, 2011, 11:03pm
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Don,
I have the OP one that FlashPilot reviewed and I just received the smooth reflector version. To me, it has the same (or close enough) amount of spill but the throw is noticeably stronger. If I could only have one, I'd get the one with the smooth reflector. It's $26.34. For the money, this light is going to be hard to beat.
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=11284
E1320
(E1320)
April 28, 2011, 11:13pm
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http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ultrafire-uf980l-980lumen-t6-memory-led-flashlight-118650-p-5513
It's a little over your price range, but it needs no mods.
1. Three modes low, medium and high, no stupid strobe modes.
2. Brighter than my brightest light, my KD-C8.
3. An XML thrower, hard to believe but what a hot spot.
4. Absolutely awesome heat transfer.
5. Great threads and a real quality feel.
6. Put a little lube on the o rings, pop a battery in and it's play time.
Did I mention how much I love this light.
Nice looking light, E1320! I like how it has 3 usable modes. Is the stainless steel assault crown removable?
E1320
(E1320)
April 28, 2011, 11:53pm
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Yeah it's removable and needs to be "foyerized". At least the manufacturers are starting to get the hint about the stupid strobe modes, next improvement assault crown delete.
Does the flashlight function correctly with the crown removed?
raccooncitydoesn'thavethetoolstogrindthecrown
sorryforhijackingthisthreadbutinquiringmindswanttoknow
E1320
(E1320)
April 29, 2011, 12:29am
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Does the flashlight function correctly with the crown removed?
raccooncitydoesn'thavethetoolstogrindthecrown
sorryforhijackingthisthreadbutinquiringmindswanttoknow
The crown holds the lens and the reflector into the light. If you check the link you can see the pieces it holds in.
jb1
(jb1)
April 29, 2011, 12:30am
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E1320:
http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ultrafire-uf980l-980lumen-t6-memory-led-flashlight-118650-p-5513
It's a little over your price range, but it needs no mods.
1. Three modes low, medium and high, no stupid strobe modes.
2. Brighter than my brightest light, my KD-C8.
3. An XML thrower, hard to believe but what a hot spot.
4. Absolutely awesome heat transfer.
5. Great threads and a real quality feel.
6. Put a little lube on the o rings, pop a battery in and it's play time.
Did I mention how much I love this light.
Wow, brighter than the KD C8? That's impressive. How does it compare regarding flood to the C8?
E1320
(E1320)
April 29, 2011, 12:45am
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Don, so sorry for the thread hijack. At 20 feet the hotspot is one half of the size of the C8s.
Piers
(Piers)
April 29, 2011, 1:39am
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I was looking at the TK-737 earlier on PriceAngels, You can get a little screw in extension so you can use it with 18650's - http://www.priceangels.com/Tank737_Flashlight_Extension_Tube___Ring_p5258.html
Huge
(Huge)
April 29, 2011, 2:13am
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Does the extension really work? fed up with the problem about shortening ……
Oldienea
(Oldienea)
April 29, 2011, 2:18am
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This one
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=11307
I have never seeen this one before. Slightly bigger than a TR-801, with side clickie and stainless both ends, SMO reflector. Could this be a hoist for a XM-L?
Budgeteer
(Budgeteer)
April 29, 2011, 2:45am
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Oldienea
(Oldienea)
April 29, 2011, 6:16am
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It would be better if they could put a SMO reflector in there.