johnelmore
New member
I only get my CR123 from the Surefire website because there are lots off fakes out there even on sites such as Amazon. If I get it from Surefire I know that a big name in the flashlight biz is behind it and so it has to be good. The prices on the Surefire website are competitive too.
My biggest worry about the 123 batteries is I would not have a good supply if a storm struck the area causing outages. When I use the batteries from my supply there isnt instant replenishment. Its like milk where you dont buy more until the last is gone.
I noticed on the Surefire website they have rechargeable 123 batteries. I got a few and they work great in my Fenix lights. So now I use the rechargeables while keeping a good supply on hand for emergencies and prolonged outages. There has been one good storm a year here and each time knocking out power for over a week. This method should be very useful. Also I now use the light more so on high power knowing I have rechargeables so the safety factor has increased by using the rechargeable variety.
Of course if you are a professional user its always good to have standard lithium on hand in the event your rechargeables go south. Always good to have a backup...
My biggest worry about the 123 batteries is I would not have a good supply if a storm struck the area causing outages. When I use the batteries from my supply there isnt instant replenishment. Its like milk where you dont buy more until the last is gone.
I noticed on the Surefire website they have rechargeable 123 batteries. I got a few and they work great in my Fenix lights. So now I use the rechargeables while keeping a good supply on hand for emergencies and prolonged outages. There has been one good storm a year here and each time knocking out power for over a week. This method should be very useful. Also I now use the light more so on high power knowing I have rechargeables so the safety factor has increased by using the rechargeable variety.
Of course if you are a professional user its always good to have standard lithium on hand in the event your rechargeables go south. Always good to have a backup...