Well i buy the 1050mA ones single mode in 5 pack and if need be i can cannibalize one for additional AMC7135 to make up to 1400mA.
The HS-801 is definitely single mode by driver. The tailcap switch resistor nonsense make it 2 mode. Don't know why would you want to have it 2 mode but hey, who em i to tell you what to do. However for close range a nice P60 XM-L based is more reasonable. I never found use for a dimmer mode on a purely thrower flashlight also a forward switch is also my preference for a single mode flashlight but those are hard to find.
another torch thats good for throwing that get over looked is the TR-1200 the tinny emmiters smaller then a match head in the narrow reflectors does 300 meters and puts out good spill well mine does and the 5 emiters pack a punch.
The Jetbeam BC40 is a good thrower for an XM-l and its a two mode no silly strobe or flashy modes but it might not be classed as a budget light by some, but it is well built easly to use and comes with spare parts and a holster with a nice tint.
you would think the TR-1200 would throw simular to my TR-3T6 but it does not the TR-1200 out throws it 3 fold but the TR-3T6 is 3 times brighter and it just a wall of light it has to be one of my favourt torches, i wish Manafont sold the TR-1200 so i could truley recomend it.
I was going to give it a break on throwers for a while now I've ordered those two but Summer/DD has come up with a special on the Palight T6 (57mm head, regulated) that is too good to miss. So I'll be ordering that too once he gives the link/ordering method.
i like my trustfires the TR-3T6 3 X 18650 has to be the best but every one over looks the TR-1200 300 yards or 300 meters of range and good spill and its driven in the same way as the TR-3T6 and i like my trustfire flame batteries great once you find a good sorce.
so i like the brand trustfire but the best torch ive held in my hand for a while is the JETBEAM BC40 two mode high and low, no sos or strobe or any other silly flash modes well made, tail cap lock out feature perfect build quailty very nice tint and for an XM-L iw will throw 300 yards or 300 meters but has a nice wide beam with good spill, comes with a holster, lanyard, anti roll ring and spare parts for under $70 usd send registered post, great bang for buck and you get what you payfor and more with this light, the only down side is the cheesy box.
you have to get the TR-1200 at DX you can get the jetbeam bc40 from going perpared but it cost more, only 2 bucks but then you have to add shipping on top manafont is the cheapest ive sean the bc40 and ive looked hard.
the trustfire flames from DX are not as good as the trustfire flames from manafont the DX ones trip all the time so i suggest manafont for them and im happy using them.
the show downs ive seen with the aw,s has not impressed me nore does the $18.50 each price tag im very happy with the results of my TR-3T6 on the trustfires flames
I have the TR-1200 and I can tell you it will throw easily out to 400yds and then some. One of my best lights. It throws probably as good as my Keygos X6 XR-E Q5 light. I have the extra extension tube in both of mine, and the TR1200 may even be brighter.