Its HID, i think this thread is about flashlights? 
This could get out of hand if I try to list every light. Changed the title to “best thrower for the money” and removed “master thread”. I will let someone else who is better with spreadsheets compile a list of all the throwers if they would like. Also only going to list lights readily available or still being produced. The purpose of this thread is to give buyers a quick reference to the best throwers for the money since this is the question we hear every few days. Will keep the modified light section and highly modified/custom section.
In the modified category I suggest the RMM customized Small Sun ZY-T08. I have one of his Mod Package 1 lights and it is a nice compact thrower for both overall size and price. Not sure of Lux out but it is good
http://www.mtnelectronics.com/opencart/index.php?route=product/product&path=80&product_id=158
The DST is no longer available except for a few private ebay sales (or BLF giveaways) . Might be useful as a reference point, though, as so many members (US, at least) have one. The Defiant 3D is no slouch, either, although also discontinued.
A P60 with the Ahorton lens and spacer is a great pocket thrower, too.
Seems RMM has not options for the modded light so it’s not available for purchase. Who sells the P60 with that lens? Only going to list stock lights or modded lights with a link to the mod thread.
The Jacob A60 is probably the hands down champion thrower of the stock budget lights in cost/throw - like in the 70's kcd, depending on the stock XR-E (1000 or 900). Not sure if there's anything that can compete. Properly mod'ed/tweaked it can achieve 200+ kcd on a de-domed XP-E2, so not much money for the mod either.
With the stock HD2010's, there's a lot of variation from unit to unit, and very much depending on the battery. I'd say roughly 40's, but may be higher to the 60's. Here's some great ref's from rdrfronty:
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/18214
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/22397
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/25465
I suspect that is an error or the quantity available (1) is wrong. Certainly available when I ordered mine less than 2 months ago. Also orders may be temporarily delayed currently as he is moving back to Seattle for law school in the next two weeks per the Mountain Electronics BLF thread.
I’d like to share the data of my lights that throw more than 300 meters and the price I paid for it:
Stock:
1. Jacob A60 - 66,066 cd - $9.70
2. Black Shadow Terminator - 57,596 cd - $144.00
3. TrustFire X-100 - 49,247 cd - $82.25
4. TangsFire TS-2010 (HD-2010 Group Buy) - 43,923 cd - $21.99
5. JetBeam BC40 - 35,816 cd - $55.50
6. UltraFire PM-8099 - 34,969 cd - $14.50
7. 4Sevens Maelstrom X10 - 30,371 cd - $100.00
8. Convoy C8 T6 3C - 22,990 cd - $16.54
Modified (by me):
1. BTU Shocker (3x XM-L2 T6 1B dedomed on SinkPads) - 297,072 cd - $114.88 plus $49.00 customs tax 
2. SupBeam K40 (XM-L2 T6 1B dedomed, direct wired) - 182,468 cd - $107.78
3. Yupard M3405 (XP-G2 R5 1A dedomed on SinkPad) - 160,446 cd - $20.00
4. Small Sun ZY-T08 (XM-L2 T6 1B dedomed on SinkPad, direct wire, AR lens) - 151,008 cd - $19.92
5. Police CY-T91 (XM-L T6 dedomed on copper MCPCB, +2xR500) - 85,910 cd - $22.22
6. OEM FTT (XP-G dedomed on Noctigon, +2xR100) - 61,710 cd - $12.50
7. MagLite 4D (6x XR-E mod) - 32,549 cd - $25.00
8. Convoy C8 (XM-L T63C, 10x7135) - 27,830 cd - $16.54
9. Sky Ray King(XM-L2 T6 3B on SinkPads) - 25,894 cd - $37.18
10. LSON Head Lamp (XM-L U2 dedomed on Direct Copper MCPCB) - 22,506 cd - $11.49
Thanks. Does anybody know where we can get the better throwing version (meaning xr-e 1000 or 900) of the Jacob A60?
Hi southland - here’s the test numbers at 10m for the Maxtochs for your OP:
2X = 120kcd and 240kcd dedomed. $75.00
M24 Lightweight = 83kcd and 173kcd dedomed. $68.50
M12 (single 26650) = 98kcd and 205k dedomed. $67.50
Just thinking …. you could divide them into price categories - best performers in each class e.g.:
0 - 25$ e.g. Small sunC10 and Jacob A60
25 - 50$ e.g. yezls
50 - 75$ e.g. maxtochs
75-100$
100 - 150$
$150 - 250$
$250 +
You’d need to use average kind of prices - not short super specials or end of run deals etc.
Ahorton lens and spacer @ Illumn. It's not sold assembled, although it's pretty simple.
What is the best thrower that can also use 26650 cells?
- I like the M12 - single cell so easily upgraded to a BLFDD driver, bigger reflector than a HD2010 or Yezl Y3, more $$$ of course
- a simple mod'ed DST using a compatible 26650 light tube, forgot what brand but it was an A8 clone and just screwed right in to a DST head using one 26650. Combine that with a good de-domed emitter and BLFDD driver, should throw very well.
There's probably other big reflector 26650 options but can't recall off-hand.
I was thinking the same thing. The FF4 is smaller then the TK75 and btu shocker which were listed. If those two lights are mentioned so should the FF4, it’s readily available for purchase and no mods needed.
Thrunite TN31. $99
Stock 130 kcd
Dedomed 240kcd $0
Bridged resistors 450+kcd $0
Total cost: $99
Best bang for your buck and high quality rivaling any light at any cost.
I’m a bit disappointed that no-one’s yet mentioned the Trustfire X9. The heatsinking leaves something to be desired but its throw is just as good as the Small Sun 60mm-class lights and the build quality is top-notch.
Thank you Tom.
Does anyone have any throw stats for the Covoy L2?
Added the FF4 because it has a lot of throw for the money and noted that it is hid.
From my lights the Jacob A60 is clear winner in 0 - 25$ class, with C10 second.
The Maxtochs dominate the 50-75$ class.