Good bulk purchase on CR123 batteries?

[mettle]

Where is the best deal on these batteries? From Surefire direct?

 

[GetA2J]

That has been my experience.

 

[shooter521]

If you're looking for the Surefire brand, then probably. ($1.75ea in quantities of 12 or 72).

The last quantity I bought was Panasonic CR123s, on Ebay, for less than a buck apiece delivered. Still using 'em.

 

[mettle]

I may have to try another route, perhaps Amazon. I'll try Surefire as well.

 

[shooter521]

I may have to try another route, perhaps Amazon.

They're showing 10-packs of Duracell DL123s for $14.46.
Amazon.com: Duracell Ultra DL123A Lithium CR123A 3V Photo Lithium Batteries, 10 pcs: Electronics

 

[mettle]

They're showing 10-packs of Duracell DL123s for $14.46.
Amazon.com: Duracell Ultra DL123A Lithium CR123A 3V Photo Lithium Batteries, 10 pcs: Electronics

Awesome, another question for you. Have you had any experience with 'off' brands? 'Tenergy seems to be a name that comes up on Amazon....? It may be more expensive to go through a 40 pack of batteries in a 3 months period, than a 10 pack in 10 months though.

 

[GetA2J]

How about batteries for my Aimpoint 9000 series red-dot? anybody know the number?

 

[Andyccw]

NAPA has packs of 12 from Streamlight part# BK 770-5711
NAPA Online PartsPRO SE
Local pricing is usually cheaper than online...

 

[shooter521]

Awesome, another question for you. Have you had any experience with 'off' brands?

Many folks whose opinions and experience I trust, tell me to avoid the generic/off-brand 123 batteries made in China. Something about them not being internally protected and having the potential to explode rather energetically.

More than you ever want to know about 123 batteries:
123 Battery Shoot Out - CandlePowerForums

How about batteries for my Aimpoint 9000 series red-dot? anybody know the number?

Per the Aimpoint website, it can use either the 2L76 or DL1/3N. I've bought mine locally at Radio Shack, but you can probably get better pricing online.

 

[tyler34]

get some at the 1500.

 

[mettle]

get some at the 1500.

Sadly, my Philosophy class has been demanding a WHOLE lot of attention. I'm afraid I won't make it due to the need of starting on a major paper due next week. I'd rather gather the material and make a rough structure than stress out over it next week.



I think I am going to do the the Duracells that Shooter found on Amazon.

 

[Boilers]

I am carrying a Surefire E2E with dealextreme (china direct) CR123 Batteries right now. I have not done a side-by-side with my surefire branded batts. But these seem okay to me.

For the price, and with DE having free shipping (from CHINA!!!), what's so bad about buying some and trying them out and seeing for yourself? That's what I decided to do.

Unit price Qty Amount
WF CR123A 3.0V Primary Lithium Battery (5-Pack)
Item# 5639 $4.30 USD 1 $4.30 USD
Subtotal $4.30 USD
Total $4.30 USD
Payment $4.30 USD

 

[Indy317]

Awesome, another question for you. Have you had any experience with 'off' brands?

I purchased 20 General Electric Sanyo batteries from Botach Tactical many years ago. I have never had a problem with Botach, but others have. I still have about 20 of those Sanyos left, and I don't know if I will ever use them before they go bad. Currently, Botach has a similar deal on the Rayovac brand:

3-Volt Lithium Batteries 20/Pack

Oh, and they have some sort of 15% off deal going on. Read the banner at the top of the page.

 

[bwframe]

I'm pretty darn happy with my UltraFire rechargeables. Just rotated the backup to my light and the other to the charger.

 

[Bshaw]

Batteries at the 1500

I saw a guy on the left side as You come in that had Streamlight 123s for 19.95 for 12 thats not to bad Surefire is 21.00 for 12 and you pay like 7 bucks shipping

 

[Turtle]

BatteryJunction.com Batteries, Battery Chargers, Flashlights, Solar Products & more!

This i where I bought mine! Ive got like 25 of them for my streamlight and my eotech xps (when it gets here) I went with duracell ultra lithium myself.

 

[HRMF]

If you're really going to rely on the batteries, stick with the surefires. If you don't mind replacing the piece of equipment due to damage from a leaking battery, go with the cheap stuff.

 

[Shooter1]

Expensive cr123's

 

[irishfan]

I got CR123a batteries for a great price at the last 1500. They were cheaper then ordering them online from most places.

 

[Sgt7330]

My last bulk order was from Botach, no problems