I currently have an Ultrafire C3, and I enjoy it very much. It goes with me everywhere, even when I’m carrying my O-Light M20 on my duty belt. However, I feel like I want to upgrade…
What I am looking for:
1x14500
200 lumens ( or thereabout)
Pocket Clip
Forward clicky for on/off
Low/High/Strobe function
Separate button/selector for switching mode
Tailstand capable
I really like the Nitecore SRT3, but it has a bunch of modes I’ll probably never use, and the cheapest I can find it for is $72, and I’m really not looking to spend that much. I could probably swap a forward clicky into my C3, but of the times I’ve tried modifying a light, it hasn’t ended well lol. I’m open to all suggestions, and don’t really have a set budget in mind, I just didn’t want to spend $72 for a bunch of functions I’ll probably never use, and was wondering if there was something out there more fitting to my needs, or if there is a place/way to get the SRT3 for less. Thanks ahead of time!
So I just came across an Ultrafire V20, and it pretty much fits the bill, except it is listed on fasttech as having a reverse clicky. Would probably work best that way having the 2 modes. Any give any advice about the V20?
…and the single review on Fasttech mentions that the twist mode selection doesn’t actually do anything. It looks like a standard multi-mode tail-clicky.
The SC01looks nice, but I really prefer a tailcap button. This light will be used in conjunction with my handgun at night, which means it will be held where the emitter is next to my pinky, and being able to control the light with my thumb is somewhat necessary. Thanks for the suggestion though, it’s a step closer than what I have found so far lol.
That’s kinda where I was at, I’m fixing to order one. I was just wondering if anyone had one and felt it could suit my needs well enough lol. I reckon we’ll find out.
Haha, well in that case I’ll try to remember to post a pic of the emitter when it arrives so y’all can identify what it actually is lol
I was actually looking at the ultrafire too, I was thinking about getting both and seeing which worked better for me. No such thing as too many lights.
Bulky and heavy for a single 14500-sized light. You could get a better 18650-based light in the same size package. Tailcap switch on mine died pretty quickly. Also, look at the photo on the DX site; definitely shows an XP-E style emitter. And wouldn’t be surprised to find that it’s one of the ultra-blue Cool-White tint counterfeits either.
While you are looking into other lights, how about the Thorfire TG05/TG06 options? Guarantee either of those would be better than the Ultrafire option…
I appreciate the suggestion. They are kind of a give and take on what I’m looking for too, though. I haven’t quite ordered anything yet, still mulling over and looking around.
But be aware that only the Thorfire TG06 is 14500 capable, the Thorfire TG05 is AA only.
Maybe the Olight S15R currently on sale would fit at least some of the criteria, too: pocket clip, lumens, 14500, tailstands,… - but no tailswitch
Just recently I’ve bought a LuckySun Mini30 at Gearbest. I’ve found a coupon code somewhere and it was not that expensive for such a solid light.
It has the same head as the Mini20 (see here: Review: Lucky Sun Mini20 from GearBest (1 x 16340) Pic Heavy , Pictures Fixed!) but with a 14500 battery tube.
The user interface is a bit strange. Together with a WindyFire IMR-14500 it’s very bright (on turbo).