Any other flashlight junkys?

[DCWilson]

I can't afford to buy all the SureFire flashlights I would like to, but I have a few.

My favorites are the Defender models -- a combination flashlight and pocket stick. The crenelated bezel and base cap can do some serious skin damage to an attacker if you get jumped in the dark.

 

[kennyb]

A couple months ago I discovered a real flashlight! A streamlight 3C model. I was beyond myself with this light and how bright it is! I then purchased a pro tac 2L for my pocket to add to my edc, again..... Sheesh that thing is bright and fits in my hand.

After I found quality flashlights my google foo was on and I discovered Fenix. Since then I now have a fenix e21, woooo I love that thing!

After I discovered quality lights I tossed my maglights! I now consider maglight junk and behind on times.

Any other flashlight junkys here?

does that mean you are dissing my 1973 kel-lite too?

 

[ogilvyspecial]

I've been a flashlight junky for well over 30 yr's now and a few years ago
started using Streamlights, then switched the "stable" over to their new
C4 LED technology after getting my first C4 Streamlight.

Below are just a few of the ways I carry them....

In a previous flashlight thread someone had mentioned the Streamlight
Stylus Pro so I had to give them a try. Shown below in 3 of the 4 different
colors offered, black not shown. Since my wife & son also have their own
"stable" of Streamlights the different colors some in handy around here.

I have since added the Streamlight "Micro Stream" pocket light
to the mix, which is nothing more than a shortened Stylus Pro.

I also have a couple of Streamlight "Clip Mates", one in white LED & the other green.

 

[Cyrano]

When my boy came to visit over Christmas he brought his newest light which he uses on his bike at night. It's about the size of my index finger and has MANY lumens; it lit up the stop sign two blocks down the street. I realized I was a little behind the times in flashlights.

I really don't need that much light. I now have a Fenix LD 40 for around the house. It would hurt if you got bonked on the head with it, too. For my travel bag I have a little LD 18, which produces enough light to turn a motel room into day. My only criticism of it is that it's round and rolls off the bedside table. I duct taped a piece of stiff cardboard to it, so now it has a flat place and doesn't roll.

For my bedside table at home and for my two vehicles I have L.L. Bean wind-up lights so I don't have to worry about batteries going dead.

 

[Glockman9mm]

I'm glad I'm not alone!

 

[guitar1580]

After using and appreciating the Maglite for decades, I too finally ditched them for the Fenix LD-20 about 6 months ago, and like it very much. On the high setting, it's brighter than all the battery eating Maglites I've ever owned, combined. I wanted something bright & lightweight, that runs on two AA batteries, and it has worked out very well. I hope it stands the test of time. I've dropped it on the concrete already a couple of times.

I still carry the 3 cell Mags in my vehicles for the swingable factor, but since I got a license to carry, I dont consider the light as much as a weapon.

I'd like to know how many hundred $$ I've spent on D batteries for those Mags over the years. Gotta love them tho, they sure seemed to rule the flashlight scene for many years.

Josh P

 

[Old 44 Guy]

Gosh, I thought this thread was about vintage flashlights. I have a Winchester 2 cell WW2 vintage in my shop for looking for dust bunnies. Does that count?

 

[crackerjack]

That Winchester counts it is a collecter series. I suspect man has fostered a relationship with lighting devices since the first cave that he encountered the bear.Several have mentioned Olight and for and the money they are great.I have both Olight and Fenix in several different models from small to real throwers but enjoy the Olights and the are weapon friendly.
Frank

 

[mtscout]

After using Maglites and Surefires my new Fenix TK41 is hard to beat.
I have had it since Christmas and use it every night with out a issue.
The 4way switch saves the batteries, and on high the beam it easily illuminates targets at two hundred yards.
Uses eight AA's.
Cost was $130.
Highly recommend.

Fenix TK41 LED Flashlight Review - YouTube

 

[max]

The new Maglight led's are pretty awesome. You can get 2 or 3 D-cell models and they are BRIGHT and stay on for a long time.

 

[ServiceGun]

I don't know, do 16 Surefires and 5 Malkoff drop-ins make me a junkie?

I still keep a 3D Maglite (with a Malkoff drop-in) in my truck because it's size has, uh, other uses.

 

[ogilvyspecial]

I don't know, do 16 Surefires and 5 Malkoff drop-ins make me a junkie?

I still keep a 3D Maglite (with a Malkoff drop-in) in my truck because it's size has, uh, other uses.

Yes......Yes it does.........

 

[bshepherd]

I have a few, some Surefires, Steamlight weapon lights, LED Lensers. Some Brinkman and Maglight D-Cell Monstrosities. Who says you can't carry a Billy Club?
My favorite is my Surefire E2D, that will ruin someones day no doubt. Its a nice flashlight too!

 

[bp231986]

is a Stream light Stinger HP a real flashlight? thats what i have and LOVE it!! specially on the job. and ya Maglight is now just ****. lol

 

[5Wire]

EDC is a Nitecore Extreme:

Bedside / Shotgun light is a Fenix TK10;

Plus one on CandlePowerForums.

 

[tyusclan]

My name is tyusclan, and I'm a flashlightaholic.

I have an Intova diver's light that I keep on my belt all the time. I keep a flashlight and a headlight in all the vehicles, and two flashlights and a headlight beside the bed. No matter how many lights I have I always stop and ooh and aah at any cool-looking light I happen up on.

The last three Mag-lites (of various sizes) I've had have been junk. I won't buy another one.

 

[4506517]

Let me just say my Maglite has saved my bacon on more than one occasion while one duty.

The Maglite LED 3D is hard to beat for a duty/patrol flashlight.

 

[Coldshooter]

If you ever need a head lamp Petzl has a wide high quality range. ULTRA BELT ACCU4 | Petzl Are there LED conversions for older maglites?

 

[5Wire]

If you ever need a head lamp Petzl has a wide high quality range. ULTRA BELT ACCU4 | Petzl Are there LED conversions for older maglites?

I got some from Battery Junction, a good place to do business with—no connection other than repeat customer. The two, three, and four cell ones work ok, noticeably brighter. The small ones suck, IMO.

 

[Glockman9mm]

Let me just say my Maglite has saved my bacon on more than one occasion while one duty.

The Maglite LED 3D is hard to beat for a duty/patrol flashlight.

Did you have to beat somebody with it?