Well title says that I need one, but actually its just for leisure.
I have a Thrunite TN10 and a T30 with ~35mm heads and they are really good tactical lights for ~200m throw and >600lm output. They are easy to carry and should cover almost all needs of one outdoorsman or a tactical situation. But still, you know that itch saying you need something else
So I’m looking for a light with a manageable head at around ~40mm or a bit more for better throw, with decent output over or around 400lm, good AR coated lens, hard anodization, good knurling, two modes at least but should be forward clicky with separate modes by a second button or head twist. Head twist shouldn’t wear or stiffen easily in time. Should have a clip, best reverse mountable or removable.
Doesn’t need to be an XML light. An XP-G S2 or an XP-G2 can be even better. A 1x18650 light but should be operable with up to 8.2V (2xRCR123). I don’t need a firefly mode as I have many EDCs already, but a low with 7-8 hour runtime should be enough.
Note, I don’t like Shadow lights much, although they have some good structure, my experience with TC6 wasn’t that good. No DIY or C8/C2 lights please as I already have lot of DIYed lights but I don’t trust them much. Need something with a premium brand if it fits my budget up to $70.
I see Thrunite TN11 or TN11s can fit the bill but I don’t want to be such a Thrunite head
Thanks for your suggestions. I definitely will learn from your experiences.
@ Chicken Drumstick
Crelant V9CS looks promising as it has a deep and wide reflector and still can keep size small. Does it have an AR coated glass?
Klarus, has a head similar to TN10 I guess. Something with a bigger head might be better.
EagleTac doesn’t seem to reach that down a budget, I’m afraid.
Niteye TS20 looks great as a more general purpose light. I don’t think it will give the 300m throw I’m now looking for but still would be a bit better than a P60. It is a bit pricey, still I could buy one if it were on a discount (free or low shipping worldwide).
The thing with Ultrafire’s is that they are not much efficient, nor they are the most reliable. İf the mode switching didn’t share the on/off button, and if it were a bit slimmer that could fit my need better. I have a Romisen that throws already well with a head size similar.
Not sure on the lens tbh, but I think not. Certainly doesn’t have the colouration AR lenses normally have.
It’s a nice light though, SMO reflector and lovely UI. No regulation on 1x18650 though, although tbh I’m not sure I find it such a big deal as I don’t run the batteries flat. I think it has regulation on 2xRCR though.
And it throws well, but my 180 lumen XP-E MagLite still out throws it.
No need to go to bigger lights. I have a lot already, including TK41. This just will be a light to carry in coat pocket.
Olight i6 and M21x Warrior look promising, if you think so?
EDIT: Rofis TR31 is looking good and provides almost all I am looking for. The price is a bit higher than my budget though. Any comments on this light and if there is anywhere I can find it cheaper?