Looking for an inexpensive alternative to the Surefire E1B

[rob_s]

I have a Surefire E1B now that I like for the most part. However I'd like something less expensive, and ideally something that carried better bezel-up (yes I know the E1B pocket clip is allegedly bi-directional).

I can't keep up with all these alternate LED companies and the products they offer, so hoping someone that keeps up with these things better than me can help steer me in the right direction here.

[LOKNLOD]

Streamlight debuted these at shot, supposed to be out in April. I can't remember if the clip work for you and I can't find a pic that shows it well enough to tell.

http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=181

[Delta1067]

Take a look at these.

EagleTac T10C: http://flashlightconnection.com/Eagl...T10C-p301.html

Quark 123 Tactical: http://www.4sevens.com/product_info....oducts_id=1652

[CLHC]

How about maybe possibly the < Jet I Pro w//IBS v3 >? Hope you find what you're looking for and Enjoy!

[Vic303]

I will suggest a Novatac 85 or 120 series light. NOT the Storm series (offshore) but the original US made lights.

[Dennis]

Take a look at these.

Quark 123 Tactical: http://www.4sevens.com/product_info....oducts_id=1652

I agree on the Quark 123 Tactical. I have 3 and carry at least one daily and they are both brighter and more 'tactical' in that you don't get low unless you twist the front head. My E1B has been relegated to exactly that, backup in my bag to the Quarks and a RaClicky.

Dennis.

[Lee Indy]

http://www.4sevens.com/index.php?cPa...9c3c46119c499a


Quarks all the way. i love my AA tactical. best UI on the market too.

[rob_s]

I notice that the Novatac 120s say something about being programmable. What exactly is programmable about them? and why not the storm?

[Vic303]

Rob s, on the 120 & 85 series Novatac lights you can directly program the light levels from the 20+ choices. If you buy a P series light, it comes preset in program mode. If you buy a T or E series you have to do the 250-click hack to access the programming.

My 85T came 'hacked', but I decided since it was a new interface to learn, I did the factory reset to the 85T program and have used that ever since. (on is 85lumens, double click is about 20 lumens IIRC, and double click again is 0.3 lumens. At any time, once on, if you push & hold you get full power strobe.

[Lee Indy]

http://www.cpfreviews.com/NovaTac-EDC120P.php