I currently edc a Fenix PD30 w/XR-E R2 LED. It has modes that have the following lumens (and a strobe) 10,70,125, & 235. It works perfectly fine but I want something different and simpler. I have only ever used 235 (Turbo mode) and 70/125 (with not much noticeable difference between the two so they are interchangeable to me). My ideal light would be:
Form factor - approx 1 inch wide or smaller without flare/bulbous head. I am not sure if something bigger would fit in front jeans pocket without looking like a chipmunk. Surefire has some at 1.125 but I am not sure how well they fit in regular jeans.
Switching - tailcap with only momentary on (no clicky) but twist for constant on. I have AD'd my click-to-on Fenix while still in my pocket a few times and it got freaking hot in turbo.
LED Modes - 2 modes - TURBO (preferably over 500) and medium (anything from 50 to 200). Anything lower, I just use my phone. My motorola has gestures that turn it on and off without using GUI and is super quick.
Beam Pattern - good candella - I want something for civilian "self defense/tactical use" - basically blind the hell out of a bad guy to stop/reverse them in their tracks or at least buy me time
Price - Preferably sub $150 but I would go $200
Battery - 18650 Rechargeable - my understanding is that these provide more "juice" than cr123a. It would be great if I could recharge them too. I think this would be the largest ask but I'll throw it in.
The closest I have been able to come to find is the Surefire Tactician but it is not perfect. Switchology is exactly what I want and form factor is great. However, I am not (yet) sold on the max vision LED and I would love for the low mode to be anything above 70 lumens (I would never use the 5). I am not sure if what I want exists, so I am just hoping to get close enough and that could be the Surefire Tactician. Its 800 lumens is still brighter than what I have now. Any help you all could provide would be great.
I don't know much about flashlights or even if what I am looking for is the appropriate for my intended purposes. School me flashaholics - I'm flexible on all my preferences if it delivers on intended purposes. Thanks in advance!