I want to create this thread so we can talk about 26650 related flashlights. Here are some interesting findings I have came across on the web. Let me know your opionions on each option.
The hosts that cnqualitygoods have look nice, but I haven't tried one out yet. I think the lack of popularity of 26650 lights is a shame. Then again, the only thing they have going for them over a good 18650 based light is runtime (and certain extreme mods).
I would like the UniqueFire UF-2170 if it was offered as a host only. I don't need the entire set with battery and charger. I wonder about the build quality as well - especially the offering from cnqualitygoods . It would be a nice alternative to and 18650 based host. I have plenty of those, but only a few m@g C mods that accept 26650.
I've been looking all day for a 2x26650 flashlight with a big head. There's of course this
You get a lot of details there.
And there's this http://www.cnqualitygoods.com/goods.php?id=1145 SSt-50
1300L ? On a different site it was specified that the LED is driven at 5A. I think lumen estimates are not realistic, judging by this recent test https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/2346
900L . This looks very real as on a different website it was specified 860L at 3A.
These too are both nice lights, and good prices, $57 and $49 respectively . The reflector is 51mm wide, however how deep it is? It seems to make bad ring/loop according to the beamshots.
Maybe some else is looking for a 2x26650 and some extra details might help.
No switch, put in battery & the flashlight will work
Im guessing this is a twisty, lol. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/fandyfire-bt-qs88-xm-lt6-waterproof-1-mode-1000lm-white-led-flashlight-2x26650-2x18650-4x123a-91661
I do not know if the XM-L would benefit from such a flat area around it, like the reflector of the MC-E Torchlite with 55mm head and it appears to be heavy OP.
If you don't mind the double battery format this would make a better host in my opinion:
Anyone actually purchase either the UF-2170 or the UF-2180? Curious to see beam shots and find out if they are equivalent or essentially the C8 that is highly recommended on BLF, but with the 26650 battery.