Solarforce Flashlights

[jock1]

I have been looking at these flashlights they seem to be value for money but as always I would like you guys opinions about them
Cheers

[John]

Hi solarforce have a good following over on candlepowerforums,and I'll add for the price you cant go wrong 


There is even a picture thread here http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=228693

[Benner]

I believe Spoon had one and quite liked it.

[Black Rose]

I bought an 18650 capable Solarforce L2 R2 5-mode last month and 3 days after receiving it bought another.

They are a fantastic value for the money.  Well built and have the advantage of being Surefire thread compatible.

[jock1]

Cheers guys I may just invest in my first 123a torch I think a two level would suit me ideally .Given the lithium go boom thing I will get protected re-chargeables and some decent cells for back up

[american lockpicker]

Lithium cells are safe to use as long as you only use new batteries and avoid unprotected made in China batteries.

[John]

Lithium cells are safe to use as long as you only use new batteries and avoid unprotected made in China batteries.

yes I have been using AW's and trustfire  lithium for 4 years+ single and multiple configuration and I have never had a problem,one brand I wouldn't recommend are ultrafire I found many a dead cell after just a short time.

[jock1]

One further question guys and gals .Is it possible to get a one cell body for the L2?
Cheers

[Black Rose]

What size cell?

The regular L2 can take a 17670 Li-Ion and an 18650 body version is available (that is what both of mine are).

If you are talking about a short body, then yes, you can get a small body that takes a 16340 Li-Ion. It's referred to as the L2M.
It will not work with a primary CR123A cell as the P60 drop-in requries a minimum 3.7V to operate (CR123A primary is 3.0V)

[jock1]

Cheers Mate
That clears up a lot I had been looking to run a 1 cr123 cell body for edc but I may look at something else when I can afford it