Faulkner
Member
I admit it, I'm a flashlight junkie. Seems I'm out after dark a good bit both on the job and around the homestead and I've always liked having a quality light and I don't mind dropping some bucks for a good one if I need to. Due to the compact size of modern lights I always have 2, 3, or 4 lights on me when I'm on uniformed patrol; one mounted on my handgun, one on my duty belt, a mini light in my shirt pocket, and another one in my cargo pocket.
I've long since retired my old D-cell MagLight and Streamlight Stinger that served me so well on patrol for many years. I've eagerly made the change to LED technology and have been pleased with the fast pace that technology has improved with LED lights.
My most recent favorite light was a FENIX MC11 that I purchased only a month or so ago off a tip from this forum (got the 30% discount too!). This one puts out a lot of light for such a compact size and it's become my primary flashlight at home.
But my new current favorite is kind of an oddball that I've recently come across, a Streamlight Sidewinder. They're not really new on the market, they've been out a few years, but I ran across one recently for the first time and had to have one. It slides up under the epaulet on my uniform shirt and the swivel head allows me to adjust it as needed. It's great when I'm standing next to a driver's window and need to keep my hands free or while I'm getting the signature for a citation. Just this week I was directing traffic around an accident at night and I turned it on BLUE strobe to be more visible so as to help keep motorist from running over me.
I ended up buying two of these and they've been handier than a stick so far.
I've long since retired my old D-cell MagLight and Streamlight Stinger that served me so well on patrol for many years. I've eagerly made the change to LED technology and have been pleased with the fast pace that technology has improved with LED lights.
My most recent favorite light was a FENIX MC11 that I purchased only a month or so ago off a tip from this forum (got the 30% discount too!). This one puts out a lot of light for such a compact size and it's become my primary flashlight at home.
But my new current favorite is kind of an oddball that I've recently come across, a Streamlight Sidewinder. They're not really new on the market, they've been out a few years, but I ran across one recently for the first time and had to have one. It slides up under the epaulet on my uniform shirt and the swivel head allows me to adjust it as needed. It's great when I'm standing next to a driver's window and need to keep my hands free or while I'm getting the signature for a citation. Just this week I was directing traffic around an accident at night and I turned it on BLUE strobe to be more visible so as to help keep motorist from running over me.
I ended up buying two of these and they've been handier than a stick so far.
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