Looking for a side button light.

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I am looking for a single 18650 XM-L light that activates with a side button. I would like the button somewhat protected to avoid accidental activation. I am looking for good throw with a little flood.

I have seen this Ultrafire UF-T50:

and these Small Sun ZY-T11 and T29:

I was very excited about the Small Sun ZY-T13, until I found out the side button as mode change only.

What are my options other than these?

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How about this prairie Fire D11? I have one to review shortly. Runs on both 18650's (with included sleeve) or 26650's. It's mostly a thrower, wide spill, but mine is only driven at 2A.

Welcome to BLF!

-Garry

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Trustfire t2, my edc at the mo. It’s not yet activated in my pocket, despite my rawling round.

I assume you want small and throwy, because this little bugger throws as well as my uf-v3 at 2.5a

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Ive got the Ultrafire T-50 and am quite happy with it. It will switch off if bumped…really needs the longest cells you have to minimise this. The switch has only activated once accidentally. The variable power is easy to use, goes nice and low and the strobe is hidden. Good anodising and build.More pocketable than my solarforce l2n and n-light st-50. Its not perfect but for what i payed fastech…well worth it.

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Oops. In my OP I miss listed the Small Sun flashlight links

I want to stay with a 25.4mm body, so the first one is out for me.
The Trustfire T2 looks nice, but the exposed button is a no go. I carry to many tools and the like in my jacket pockets to be comfortable with that. But I could use it when off the ranch.
That Ultra Fire UF-T50 looks like a great candidate. I wonder how it compares to the Small Sun offerings?

Any more out there?

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Yet they don’t take 18650’s… Maglite needs to join the 21’s century!

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I worried about the same thing but its give me no issue as an edc yet. For the price from fastech its real worthwhile.

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I like the Ultrafire UF-T50, but i can’t compare it with the cheaper Small Sun http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/small-sun-zyt29-cree-xml-t6-5mode-led-flashlight-black-18650-p-12524 .

The Small Sun does not have a magnet in the tailcap (the magnet can be very handy).

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[quote=BretShooter]

Ok, an XM-L emitter in a small headed light will be very floody. It will throw some due to sheer output (assuming driven well). Is this what you want? If you really want more throw, you could go with a light with an XP-G or even XR-E. Check some beamshot threads for comparisons of each.

-Garry

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Well, I found a bunch more, but I am getting specification fatigue!

http://dx.com/p/new-130-cree-xm-l-t6-1000lm-5-mode-white-light-flashlight-black-1-x-18650-154286?Utm_rid=77667391&Utm_source=affiliate Has side button and charging port.

http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/beautiful-lighting-bl1360-cree-xml-t6-led-3mode-led-flashlight-sideway-switch-feature-black-18650-p-11024 $39 T6 3 mode

http://www.gadgetsdealer.com/product199029.html T6 3 mode $31.20

http://www.gadgetsdealer.com/product197544.html 2 cell of above $33.18

http://www.gadgetsdealer.com/product197543.html Looks like the UF T50 $33.18

http://www.gadgetsdealer.com/product86994.html 2 cell $38.36

http://www.cnqualitygoods.com/goods.php?id=1741 4 mode 400 lumen $35

http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/dongrui-dr935-xml-t6-5mode-1200lumen-led-flashlight-sideway-switch-chocolate-brown-18650-p-10726 Not sure if it has a tail switch or not.

http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/uniquefire-uft02-cree-xml-led-1200lumen-memory-flashlight-specialised-charger-18650-battery-18650-p-10768 $32 comes with batt, charger, holster

I deleted the Amazon offering as it was universally panned in reviews.