which batteries to use?

40calPUNISHER · 06-30-2008

i bought 2 Romisen RC-M4 3V~8V Cree 1-Mode Flashlights. heres the link so you can see DealExtreme: $17.30 Romisen RC-M4 3V~8V Cree 1-Mode Flashlight (2xCR123/1x18650)
my question, they will take either one 18650 or two CR123A batteries. Does one battery have an advantage over the other? longer life, more energy discharge? which will make the flashlight the brightest? is there even going to be a difference?

the flashlights themselves look and feel well made and the reviews on them are good.

bigcraig · 06-30-2008

The CR123 will be easier to locate.

But when it comes to FL and batts, it is best to wait for the rhino to drop by and educate us.

40calPUNISHER · 06-30-2008

thanks, ill ask him to stop in here and leave his

Crystalship1 · 06-30-2008

Cheap batteries here: CR123A Photo Lithium Batteries 123A DL123A SF123A EL123A

rhino · 07-01-2008

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Craig ...

Unfortunately I know next to nothing about the 18650 batteries. They're not easy to find except by mail order from sources like dealextreme.com. They also seem to cost more than a pair of similar quality CR123A batteries, so I've not had much motivation to learn more about them.

I encourage anyone who really wants to learn more about lights and batteries to join www.candlepowerforums.com. There are some real experts there!

indyjoe · 07-02-2008

I've always seen 18650 as used for rechargeable situations. The CR123 are better if you plan on using disposable.

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40calPUNISHER The KING Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Side of Indy Posts: 515	which batteries to use? i bought 2 Romisen RC-M4 3V~8V Cree 1-Mode Flashlights. heres the link so you can see DealExtreme: $17.30 Romisen RC-M4 3V~8V Cree 1-Mode Flashlight (2xCR123/1x18650) my question, they will take either one 18650 or two CR123A batteries. Does one battery have an advantage over the other? longer life, more energy discharge? which will make the flashlight the brightest? is there even going to be a difference? the flashlights themselves look and feel well made and the reviews on them are good. __________________ "Only Glock I have ever shot and was impressed with is 40CalPunisher's g22. That shot nice I wouldn't mind one of those" - AllenM If guns kill people, pens misspell words. Hey Scumbag, Got Change for a .40? Last edited by 40calPUNISHER; 06-30-2008 at 08:46.

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40calPUNISHER The KING Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Side of Indy Posts: 515	thanks, ill ask him to stop in here and leave his __________________ "Only Glock I have ever shot and was impressed with is 40CalPunisher's g22. That shot nice I wouldn't mind one of those" - AllenM If guns kill people, pens misspell words. Hey Scumbag, Got Change for a .40?

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Crystalship1 Jeep XJ Owner & Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Rider Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN. Posts: 1,141	Cheap batteries here: CR123A Photo Lithium Batteries 123A DL123A SF123A EL123A __________________ "Seems like common sense just isn't all that common anymore" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *"Sadly, a vote for ANYBODY* other than McCain is a vote FOR Obama & Biden" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------** Hi-Point firearms... "Slandered by those who have never owned one... Loved by those who do" Discover the truth and don't believe the : http://hipointfirearmsforums.com/Forum/

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rhino Somewhat Purple-ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,628	Thanks for the vote of confidence, Craig ... Unfortunately I know next to nothing about the 18650 batteries. They're not easy to find except by mail order from sources like dealextreme.com. They also seem to cost more than a pair of similar quality CR123A batteries, so I've not had much motivation to learn more about them. I encourage anyone who really wants to learn more about lights and batteries to join www.candlepowerforums.com. There are some real experts there! __________________ Adaptive Consulting & Training **To prevail you must ACT! www.adaptiveconsultingandtraining.com "The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State." INDIANA CONSTITUTION** Article 1 - Bill of Rights Section 32

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indyjoe Not your average Joe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indy Posts: 1,166	I've always seen 18650 as used for rechargeable situations. The CR123 are better if you plan on using disposable. __________________

06-30-2008	#2 (permalink)
bigcraig NFA Enabler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indy Posts: 502	The CR123 will be easier to locate. But when it comes to FL and batts, it is best to wait for the rhino to drop by and educate us.

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