Hi, I really like how this light looks, but its almost 500USD...
So Im looking for a budget alternative which looks similar, if anyone can recommend me something please.
What it should have:
Some fins, or ridges
Same style of clip
Stainless
1xAA battery
-Must have clicky (I really dont like twist lights)
Under 50USD?
Other than that Im not too picky...I have a C3 which is great but it doesnt have a clip and needs more ridges.
Many thanks...
The closest thing I am aware of, is this Sipik: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/sipik-sk68-cree-q3-wc-120-lumen-convex-lens-led-flashlight-black-1-aa-1-14500-39585
Nitecore IFE1 maybe? Don't know if SS version is available.
Thanks, I have one of those in grey I didn't realize how similar they look until you mentioned it.
Thats a good suggestion, any other ideas would be great too.
Stainless is a terrible material for a small, high performance light. Heat dissipation is just not adequate and weight is excessive. I've got Maratacs in aa and aaa in stainless and aluminum and I literally never carry the stainless ones. Other than the stainless requirement the Maratac aa or it's clones (Olight, ITC) will make you very happy at about 1/20th the cost of the McGizmo.
Hi Scdaf - Good points - the Olights look good to me, but I need a clicky (Sorry i didnt mention that in the first post)...do you know anything that looks like an Olight i2 or something with a clicky and some machined lines on it?
My first thought was the Trustfire F25
good call johnnymac! i think if you pulled off the o-rings on that trustfire it'd look as close as you can get!
Thanks it looks very close...maybe I could try to attach a clip to it, and remove the rings and Id be set.
i think it looks better lol
i'm sure you can find a snap on clip, and it looks like there's enough meat in that tail to drill/tap if you wanted to fasten one...
I can try that, I have a friend who is a machinist at the hobbiest level.
+1 for the budget light, it has an awesome looking wide slotted tail-end maybe I can just attach some paracord to it in the mean time.
Now I just have to find a coupon code or something before I order it, hahah. Thanks JM.
actually, if you find the right screws/nuts you could use the slots in the tail instead of drilling/tapping
I always liked the F25 but never bought one. I think I will have to one of these days. :)
I think ma_sha1 made a cutdown of the F25, running on CR2.
Clip was added also, and it looked sharp.
The Ultrafire RL-118 also comes to mind:
Trustfire F25 would be nice to put one on a lathe and add some design to it. Also if you havent see this review
Thanks for the link, I havent seen that review!
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I can try that, I have a friend who is a machinist at the hobbiest level.
+1 for the budget light, it has an awesome looking wide slotted tail-end maybe I can just attach some paracord to it in the mean time.
Now I just have to find a coupon code or something before I order it, hahah. Thanks JM.
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Well if he is a somehow skilled machinist... you can always take it apart and have him cut in "features" to make it even more agressive/futuristic/bling/sharp looking that is in stock form. The beauty of steel is that you don't have to find a way to reanodize it after fiddling with.
My friend is kind of a jerk though, I really dont want to ask him for anything unless I 100% can not buy it myself.
I found this light too just now...its 1xAAA but I think might be pretty nice.
Ultrafire A2 - About 17USD
That F25 is a nice little light. It went from its bubble wrap pretty much right into the wife's purse. I did get to play a little with it first and was impressed. Throws surprisingly well for a small diameter reflector light. I will have to check out what it looks like without the body o-rings.
Edit: Really? $500!!! WTF