Best Mod Batteries?

[Chief Cuzzo]

I know some of the battery companies have been having QC issues of late (batteries 2-3mm larger one day to the next). I am wondering what type of protected 16340's I should get? Anyone have a good reputable brand they use and the source?

If there is a topic on this already, sorry could not find it. If you could just point me in the direction of said thread I would appreciate it! Thanks, Chief

 

[portguy]

These are pretty good IMO.
DealExtreme: $5.40 TrustFire Protected 16340 880mAh 3.7V Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries (2-Pack)

 

[Chief Cuzzo]

DX is out of China or HK right? How are the shipping times?

 

[portguy]

I think they ship fast. Any chinese order i make usually takes no more than 10 days no matter where i buy. And DX has free shipping.

 

[Moshmarr]

BatteryJunction has similar ones on sale for 3.99 each right now.
Ultrafire 3.6V 880mah Protected Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery RCR123A CR123A 16340 CR16340

I have a set and they work great, the company is in CT and ships fast. If you want 3 volt, I've been using these for a month, and, although they have a lower mah rating, they work well, I haven't noticed much if any dropoff in battery life compared to the 750 mah li-ion ones I was using before. AW LiFePO4 3 Volt Lithium Rechargeable Battery

Lighthound is a good supplier as well.

 

[portguy]

BatteryJunction has similar ones on sale for 3.99 each right now.
Ultrafire 3.6V 880mah Protected Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery RCR123A CR123A 16340 CR16340

I have a set and they work great, the company is in CT and ships fast. If you want 3 volt, I've been using these for a month, and, although they have a lower mah rating, they work well, I haven't noticed much if any dropoff in battery life compared to the 750 mah li-ion ones I was using before. AW LiFePO4 3 Volt Lithium Rechargeable Battery

Lighthound is a good supplier as well.

Nice price!