single 123 EDC?

[dbwebbsr]

Hi all. I did a few searches but none of the older threads had the info I needed.

I recently traded off my E1e/KL1 & now need another similarly sized torch to replace it. I also got an L1P (& like it alot) but certainly there's a bit better in a single 123 package? I recently came across the Jil 1.3 UP in another thread (& PMd a coupla members about it.) Would this be a viable substitute? What else might y'all recommend?

I've owned the E1L, HDS Basic 60, & a few of the older Arc models (LSH-P & 4+.) Never tried the LongBow; I liked the SureFire the most, I think.

I'd prefer a single luxeon, 1x123, w/ a durable clickie tailcap. I'm not turned off by twisties, so I'll entertain info on some quality lights w/ them also. I also prefer a pocket clip over a lanyard, but like the option of either/both.

Thanks in advance for any info!

 

[cratz2]

Do you want more flood, more throw or a balance of the 2?

For a balance, a BOG module in a 1 cell Vital Gear body run with a R123 might be a nice way to go. Same thing on a 2 cell Vital Gear is my current 2 cell EDC.

For throw, you could get an Aleph 3 with a U-bin run hard on a 1 cell body.

 

[GadgetTravel]

If you want a lot of flood you could consider a KL4 head on an E1 body. Runtime isnt great but it is a lot of light in a flood pattern from a 1 cell body. You could also put a two stage tailcap switch on it to give you two levels. In the last couple months I got a Lion Cub in raw aluminum and an HDS U60 XRGT and they are both fantastic lights with the HDS having a tailcap clickie. Dont think you could go wrong with either or with the other suggestions above. Depends on what is more important, sheer lumens, throw, flood, runtime, etc.

 

[Morelite]

single 123 w/clickie

Ulteon XL-1
Nuwai Q3
Longbow Micra
Lioncub (side clickie w/ muilt levels)
Aurora (side clickie)

 

[leukos]

McGizmo PD?

 

[vic303]

QIII
Amilite Neo? Can't recall if it is cr123 or cr2...

 

[cheapo]

amilite ... it is cr123

-David

 

[*Bryan*]

McGizmo PD...

 

[jayflash]

dbw, since your original lights were/are of the best available you must have some very specific needs.

To my knowledge those lights you mentioned are top quality so maybe we're looking for the same thing: single Li-Ion, multi level/function, looong R-T, small size, smooth, even beam change from laser like spot to bright, functional, flood, inexpensive, top quality, available now & whatever features I didn't mention.

 

[Coop57]

Nuwai Q3 in my front pocket.