Pocket Rocket ready to roll and equal to the Manafont XM-L drop-in (I own both) and 501a combo and much better looking too, IMO. The L2m has thicker body and more mass for better heatsinking with all that XM-L goodness generating heat.
Get a pair of Trustfire Flames 16340 and you're good to go. :)
Is it really a Pocket Rocket though? The KD reviews suggest it only draws 1.4A. Surely, a 501A with the MF 3mode and an 18350 would walk all over it; padded out with foil or alu strips naturally for heatsinking.
Check out the streamlight stylus pro, they also have a micro version both are very nice penlights. No blinkie modes , just one mode. I believe it is 20-24 lumens. Perfect for close up work. And most importanly both are affordable. Sorry using my phone, so no links. Good luck!
It absolutely is. I have a 501a with the UF XM-L 3-mode drop-in and the L2m puts out the exact light. They walk hand-in-hand except that with both padded out with aluminum strips the L2m sweats a lot less. ;)
I got mine a while ago and maybe the new ones have changed but mine is driven the same as the manafont drop-in in all modes. In fact I have them both in my hands right now and they are spot on with the slightest edge to the L2m on high. Even the tints are the same. The L2m has 2 extra modes though.
I was actually just going to mention this one but wasn't sure it was considered a pocket rocket. I have one on the way and it's good to know it's pretty bright. btw, how long does shipping usually take from DD?
To me a pocket rocket needs to be a 16340 or maybe a 14500 light. The compact 18650 are just too long to be a true pocket rocket. They are nice though! ;)
This was going to be my recommendation but Version 2. The new version has 48 lumens and a replaceable switch cover.
Also, TerraLUX makes a pen light in neutral white. It's the "LightStar 80" and claims about 80 lumens of ouput. However, the tail cap is LONG. It's supposedly for the mouth grip but it is a waste of space.
The UF-2100 fits in my pocket pretty well. It's my skinniest 18650 flashlight. My Tank007 TK-737 is way fatter, and is shorter in flood mode and longer in throw mode. The UF-2100 is shorter and skinnier than an 18650-based P60 light.
I have received one order from DinoDirect. I paid on 7-11-2011 and the UF-2100 arrived on 7-23-2011; so about 1 1/2 weeks to California. I recently ordered two more UF-2100s, a TrustFire TR-003P4 battery charger, and a few TrustFire Flame Protected 14500 and 18650 batteries. I will report their arrival in the "What you got today" thread. :bigsmile:
I have most of the lights mentioned above and like them a lot.
Be aware, the KD light is a fake Solarforce; the quality is just OK, nothing like a real SF. Mine flickers a lot unless I back out the tailcap a bit. But it is bright...
The 501a+MF dropin is a nice light as well, I've given a few of those away as gifts.
I think the Xeno is about as much bang for the buck as you can get. Awesome quality body and you can get it with your choice of neutral, warm or cool beams.
And don't forget my favorite, the S-mini. Real impressive light, runs at just 1A on high, nice floody neutral white beam.
CRAP, you guys are really making me want a Zebra SC51. At $69, I'll have to think long and hard about that one...