Ok my first post here and I am confused if I should post here or in the CR123 sub-forum ;) Apologies
I have my eye on the MX Power ML-310, Romisen RC-A5-Q5 and the Hugsby P2, both of which I know take four types of battery the 1xAA, 1xCR123 and their Li-ion equivalent. Other then these three is there any other torches that can take the same battery configurations that I missed out?
Also between the three, only the Romisen does not use a TIR. Personally which do you prefer TIR or regular reflectors? oh ... and why. Cheers!
I love my Hugsby P2. Its not bad on AA's or NiMH's but with 16340's or 14500's its terrific. Great throw, as good as my well driven P60 XP-G R5 with SMO Reflector. But obviously the P2 does not have as much flood. In 16340 configuration it is very small. (See this)
agenthex - Good to know about the difference between TIR and regular reflectors. fortunately in the tropics here the vegetation is so thick that having a thrower doesnt mean much. Now I know to keep to regular reflectors.
Bob - I am thinking for getting the Trustfire in the future. Hopefully by then they produce them in XP-G emitters by then.
Right now it seems like the battle is between the Hugsby P2 and Romisen RC-A5, and I am drawn to the Romisen mainly because the Hugsby is TIR. Anybody can vet or comment on the built of both lights comparatively?
The trustfire r5-a3 is quite nice if 16340 size battery is not a must, if you get the good one (from KD), and it's fairly floody. If TIR doesn't work for you (more throw, less spill), then romisen is the one to go for.
I have two Solarforce L2m modded to take different batteries. Using a low voltage drop in (0.8-4.2v), removed the drop in spring, trimmed the tailcap spring. now been using both 14500 and AAs and if cr123 or 16340batteries then i use spacer or magnets.
From what I gather the the torch is a real battery sucker? but it is interesting though... it seems like it is possible to mod it in to a 5 mode light.
The only freebie mod I've seen is the relative easy one to 3 mode strobeless if you get the right driver, which is pretty cool. Of course if you swap drivers or reprogram the ucontroller the possibilities open up.
Ok I just put my order through EX for the Romisen RC-A4.NOW FOR THE 21 days wait. Will probably get th Romisen R5-A3 next month or so lol.can't be buying more then 1 a month. thanks guys
I have this Romisen light, and even though it comes with a 2xAA tube extension, I always use it with the Cr123 battery, as my "under the hood" light. It's great for working on cars.
