Best throw in 1xAA/18650 ?

I tried to search this without much luck. I'm looking for a small thrower. I've got several excellent floods (maratac, reylight, Os2, astrolux) but would like one around this size that can give me a powerful spot. Would rather stay away from adjustable focus.
Thanks!

Hi,
I like my Nitecore p30 very much!!!
Quite compact for a 18650

Nitecore P12GT or MH25GT maybe nice for you

I've never tried the Nitecore P30 but from what I've read it's a winner in the compact single 18650 throw category.

I have a TN4A Hi and I love it, if your interested in a soda can style light.

The Eagtac M30LC2 XP-L HI V3 pushes 1,150 lumens (1,000 lumens ANSI) with 91k cd (604 meters of throw) in a 1x 18650 cell host. The modded MC30CvnT with dedomed XP-G2 produces right at 300k cd for 1,100 meters of throw.

In a 1x 26650 format, the Acebeam EC60 and particularly the modded EC60vn, as well as the Lumintop SD26 and SD26vn are both impressive throwers as well.

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Awesome but that is not AA!,,,,It is 18650!!! LOL!,,,,,,,,,,,,I think this thread changed from the first time I saw it when it was strictly AA!!! Either that or I am getting old,,,,,,,,

How about an Eagletac TX25C2vn XPG2 900Lumens/80Kcd[field tested] Much smaller than the other E'Tac mentioned!

Only 4 3/4" long.

Yeah the thread title does read AA/18650 so that's what I replied to. But you are correct, the TX25C2vn is considerably smaller than the Eagtac I mentioned.

If someone asked my opinion I would suggest buying an SD26vn. Yes it runs on a 26650 but it's still pretty small... a heck of a lot smaller than that MC30CvnT.

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yaaa,, I am getting old!!,57 in 3.5 weeks! I must have been thinking of another thread!

The SDMiniVN is another good one,,,,smaller the the TX25C2 w/ almost the same specs.

OP never mentioned a spending limit!

I love this tiny thrower. Shockingly impressive. ANSI Lumen 550, Lux 50K, Throw 450m
It's similar to the AA size. Use a AW IMR16340 15C 550mAh battery.

https://skylumen.com/collections/v54-lights/products/eagtac-big-head-need-spec

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I knew it was the TX25Cvn!!

Just my preference,,probably others to!!!

Its bigger brother w/ the 18650 is a better choice IMO.Much longer run time and not much bigger in size. That $180 is also steep!

I got my TX25C2vn DD/Single mode for $120.:twothumbs

Just looked at the website. The TX25C2 is NOW selling for $170,,,,,,,,why is the little brother $10 more?

DRAWs said:

Nitecore P12GT or MH25GT maybe nice for you

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When it comes to an EDC light I wouldn't want to go any bigger than a cigar style tube light. For an unmodded cigar style light I think that the Nitecore P12GT is hard to beat for throw. When you consider the price (code) it is hard to beat.

My current EDC is a Klarus Mi7 using a 14500 battery and when you compare the size vs output it more than meets my needs. I just lock it out to prevent accidental activation.

Bob

Capolini said:

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Awesome but that is not AA!,,,,It is 18650!!! LOL!,,,,,,,,,,,,I think this thread changed from the first time I saw it when it was strictly AA!!! Either that or I am getting old,,,,,,,,

How about an Eagletac TX25C2vn XPG2 900Lumens/80Kcd[field tested] Much smaller than the other E'Tac mentioned!

Only 4 3/4" long.

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A rookie, error. Meant AA/14500 but that's ok...i think these suggestions are terrific!

MAD777 said:

I love this tiny thrower. Shockingly impressive. ANSI Lumen 550, Lux 50K, Throw 450m
It's similar to the AA size. Use a AW IMR16340 15C 550mAh battery.

https://skylumen.com/collections/v54-lights/products/eagtac-big-head-need-spec

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Ouchie!

wimmer21 said:

The Eagtac M30LC2 XP-L HI V3 pushes 1,150 lumens (1,000 lumens ANSI) with 91k cd (604 meters of throw) in a 1x 18650 cell host. The modded MC30CvnT with dedomed XP-G2 produces right at 300k cd for 1,100 meters of throw.

In a 1x 26650 format, the Acebeam EC60 and particularly the modded EC60vn, as well as the Lumintop SD26 and SD26vn are both impressive throwers as well.

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How about this one? EDIT ... (hotlink of oversized photo of Tank007 TC18 removed)

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Thank you all

Thanks to all for the input. I ordered the Klaus Mj7 as it hit a good price (29 shipped) and Seems to be the best short of going for some of the $100+ throwers.

^^^ I think you mean the Klarus Mi7? It is a nice light,,good luck!

p.s. I googled mj7 and I got all these links written in Chinese!!! :laughing:

Capolini said:

^^^ I think you mean the Klarus Mi7? It is a nice light,,good luck!

p.s. I googled mj7 and I got all these links written in Chinese!!! :laughing:

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Correct. Typing on a moving train, with or without a good light is treacherous.