Best 1x18650 light for my need

Are you saying that the RQ Spear with an XM-L throws as well as a Skyline 1? How hard are you driving the XM-L in it?

The Skyline still throws farther but the RQ has bigger spot and bright Spill, brighter and throws farther than my Fenix LD40. The replaced driver is driving it 2.5, but I did not really tested it. I just replaced the driver from my XM-L KD 5 mode P60 dropin.

Thanks for the info, Ian.

Update, I just bought a Keygos KE5, so now I have two thrower lights on the mail and 2x XTAR 2600mah 18700.

So here's the list of my thrower lights.

Trustfire X9

Keygos KE5

Solarforce Skyline 1

KD RQ XM-L

Fenix LD40

Solarforce L2M R2 w/ Aspherics

Maybe I'll take pictures of beam shots once I have them all.

YES PLEASE.........

It would be ideal to see them all at the same venue. Ideal for comparison.

Beamshots

Skyline 1, RQ w/ XM-L, LD40, L2M w/ aspherics.

same camera settings

Distance:30 meters

Skyline 1

RQ

LD40

L2M Aspherics

Updated Trustfire X9 beamshot.

Keygos KE05

Ian, I think you ought to check out the KEYGOS KE5 off ebay. Cost me $25 shipped to my door. Super bright and throws a good beam. https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/3320

Thanks ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS, actually I bought one in ebay after reading your thread, I have both the Keygos and X9 on the way. I'm really excited and will post beamshots once I receive them.

You’ll love that light. It’s hard to beat for the price. I know I couldn’t believe a light that small with only 1 battery could be so dang bright.

Oh and I love beam shots. Laughing

I wanted to mention I got one like this in the mail yesterday. Slapped a cheap Ultrafire battery in it which aren't very good at all, flicked the switch and this baby is going to be a beam thrower I can already tell that. I'll have to post some shots later on once I get off from working the weekend. Excellent light for $13 shipped. I'm very impressed so far. But it's a super tight beam thrower. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Tactics-CREE-LED-400-Lm-Flashlight-Torch-Lamp-New-/120710615523?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D1%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2214490935578780763

Thanks for the link, Looks like a real good thrower. I'm getting broke so I'll just have to wait for the 2 new lights before deciding what to get next. I'm already full of anticipation.

Love to see beamshots.

Go bro! Awaiting for those sweet beamshots!

I Just received my Trustfire X9, felt it is too big to take in a climb/hike. Now waiting for the Keygos to see if it will be better for my need.

Here's the comparison pix. Will take beamshot tonight.

X9, Skyline1, RQ, L2P

Those are some nice lights. Can't wait to see that Xp in action. My Skyline 1 should be here today.

Updated post #8 with the Trustfire X9 beamshot for comparison.

How many yds?

Estimated 34 yds as per google map.

Did you see my added shots I took of the Keygos K-5 last nite? I really liked that 1st one.

Uh, very nice. Thank's for the beamshots. You wouldn't happen to have a luxmeter, would you?

I'm wondering about the highest lux between the Skyline1 and the X9. The X9 obviously has the bigger hotspot, but with the slightly increased reflecterdiameter - is it near the Skyline in throw as well?