I agree ..I 've always questioned Ericks love for the 501A ..tI think the solarforceL2m is a much nicer light and about 4 $ more .. It does either one cr123/16340 or an 18650 too..all for 10$
Maybe I like mine because it has a original foybezel
Ask for it by name
I think the xiware L20C is a great light for the price .. It's 21.70 Stainless steel bezel , serious clip , nice tint , square threads , decently high pwm, 2 programable modes ,Ramping U.I.,Shortcut to low ,Micro clicky ..feels better than a zebralight clicky ..Very low, low ..1 lumen ...
The UltraFire C8 U2 from here: C8-U2 at $16.50. It's a U2 running at 3.0-3.2A on a good battery, great reflector. Reviews: here1 and here2.
In the 2nd review, rdrfronty measured 871 lumens OTF!! I got one, it's very bright, great throw, running an EagleTac 3100 or Panasonic unprotected 2900.
You gotta consider this light in a short list for one of the best at/under $20.
OK, so far it looks like I’ll need to buy a UF2100, one of the hot rodded Ultrafire 501’s and a Solarforce L2M. And maybe one of those Balder thingamabobbers, and quite possibly an Ultrafire C303.
Boaz it’s simple I like the 501A so much because 5 minutes with a file to smooth out the sharp edges on the bezel and it makes a perfectly pocket-able light with unmatched output.
I agree the L2M is an unreal deal on an awesome host, but it’s just a little to big to comfortable fit in my pocket.
I know it’s not a 501A in the picture but it gives an idea how easy it is to smooth out a sharp pocket cutting bezel.
Erik made me order one of those 501a’s too and with a SF 16340 in it with a XTE drop-in it is my EDC for the last month or so. I like the L2M but the 501a fits better in my pocket with the smoth head.