Recommendations for _SOLID_ 18650 light. Not the lowest budget.

I'll second agenthex's recommendation for the M6 but I think a better choice, since you brought up the brand, might be an Xin TD L2 . . .

Is bright as heck on one or two batteries and has some serious throw. It's also one of the best made lights in my collection. Tough act to beat at $55.

You can read me fawning all over it here: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/7079

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