Pretty picky user wants a multi-LED, Multi-18650...

LED Flashlights – General Info 18650 Flashlights
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I’m getting a bit picky, when I choose a keeper for myself.

I could use a 3 or more emitter flashlight with 3 or more 18650.

BUT, it should not have:

-Visible PWM, if any
-Battery rattle
-Preferrably no strobes / strobes hidden
-Other generally annoying issues or manufacturing flaws…

It SHOULD have:

-I like side-clicky on bigger lights
-Decent output, even when stock.
-Capability to use even protected batteries
-XM-L. If 1st gen, then neutral is mandatory, preferrably XM-L2 neut.
-Nice low. Nice beam (throw/flood not that important.)

  • Good form, easy to hold. If pocketable to jacket pocket, even better. It does not have to be huge.

Things I don’t care:

- How fast it heats up. Irrelevant, since I will use it only outdoors in longer terms.

  • Water resistance or IP-classification, just no need…
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Hmm. Blackshadow terminator?

Under 100 bucks, NW option, 4 XM-L, side clicky, hidden strobe, protected batts OK, nice finish, good handle, pocketability.

I think the ONLY thing it doesn’t hit on your list is PWM…BUT its not visible according to the reviewers, but its subjective to the user.

Bonus - battery indicator that can act as a firefly mode.

That’s the first one that came to mind for me.

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It would be difficult (not impossible) to find a pocketable light with 3 emitters/batteries. No?

How about a two emitter light like the MAXToch DX21? In tx shooter’s review he mentions this light would work well…at least in a jacket pocket. I’m still waiting on mine to be delivered…so I can’t attest to the quality…but when the dive version comes out it should have about 2k lumens.

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Black shadow / Fandyfire Darth maybe? 3x 18650 with 3x XM-L U2 and pretty darn small for what it is, although the PWM isn’t supposed to be the best I’m not sure how noticeable it is in reality.

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Pocketability is not that important.
I would still like it to be more like SRK = all emitters and reflectors behind one glass. Also without handle.

Preferrably with memory, parasitic drain is also an issue since im not a frequent user.

Maxtoch does not look bad but I would like it to have 3-4 18650.

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Darth… I had already forgotten that one!
Too bad it seems to ude pretty obvious PWM on low modes.

Zebralight afaik makes the 3 x xml model without PWM but the price is getting a bit high…

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TK75

Done

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The ZebraLight S6330 would be my pick if it weren’t so damn expensive! I borrowed one of these once, and it was the BEST multi-emitter light I have ever used. Incredibly small, and compact, AWESOME output, and the best mode/groups of ANY light I have ever used. Once again, too bad its WAY $$$, and only a XML-U3 option. :_(


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Sounds like you need to build or mod your own, to get exactly what you want.Wink

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Or change emitter in Solarstorm/Black Shadow Darth :wink:

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I did not know it had U3 as only option, thanks!

I have had a ZL headlamp and SC50. UI is spot on for me with that low-low.
199USD is getting a bit pricey I have to say but I checked HKEquipment and Zebralight.com: no stock.

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It seems so, yes…
But: I have also been thinking of forgetting some specs and just get a High-Lumen triple with bad-everything to one hand and to other hand, a ZL SC600 Mk II with warm tint.

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Have you considered a MT-G2 light?

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Well, not yet. But I have tested one Eagle Tac with MT-G very recently and it was goofd IMO…

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Im looking for a compact 2000 lumen plus 18650 flashlight i saw this on dx what do you think?

http://dx.com/p/tangspower-fing-5-x-cree-xm-l-u2-3000lm-3-mode-white-flashlight-black-1-4-x-18650-252925

looks mighty bright for the money

thanks

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Looks like a SRK clone to me. I still need to get one of these lights.

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OK.

This does not seem to lead anywhere, so I have been checking things like MTG Eagletac.
Nice size and power but UI is a bit …

6 x Nichia Eagletac would probably be nice also but there goes the budget.

Where to get bes SRK or such?

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This ended up so, that I ordered a SRK “Kung” from eBay.
Seller sent me a basic SRK with not 4 but 3 emitters, wrong color and it seems obviously to be used before.
Sending it back.

Oh bugger……………………. :weary:
Now what?

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Looks like this flashlight sold for new $200, guess it was high priced.