Flashlight Brand Recommendation

Just buy something that uses batteries you can get locally. I've got a little S&W that cost $15, that seems to work well, and is bright enough for me.
 
Bayco Night Stick Pro Safety-Rated Flashlights - YouTube

I've had really good luck with these. The only thing I disagree with the video on is they say 80 lumen output but the package I got said 140 lumens right on it. It will ilso throw a beam 170M and I have tested that out. I lit up my boss 1/10th of a mile away one night when he was trying to sneak up on me and see if I was doing my job.

I also like the fact that they run on normal double As
 
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Streamlight, Fenix, Surefire.

The best deal I got on flashlights was at COSTCO

Techlite Lumen master CREE LED 250 Lumens

3 of them with Duracell batteries for $15.00. Yes they are a no name but are very bright and for the price I bought 3 packages total of 9 lights. Never had a problem. They use 3 AAA, I use rechargeables.

Water and, drop resistant. If I lose one or break it who cares?:)


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sipowicz said:
The only way to buy these is on line. You can get a 12 pack of surefires for around 20 bucks. I've been told to stay away from unknown brands as they could leak and ruin your light, besides giving you less run time.
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Check out Battery Junction (too lazy to figure out how to post link)
 
$15 for three 250 lumen flashlights? Dude... You got ripped off.

Here is a 300 lumen Cree "Torch" for $2. And only needs 1AAA. No runtime listed but probably 30 or 40 hours at 300 lumens.

Check this out... It's blinding and skid-proof!!! Man I hate it when my flashlights skid.


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7W 300LM Mini CREE LED Flashlight Torch Adjustable Focus Zoom Light Lamp ( Head of the flashlight can be pulled out to focus the beam)
Super mini size, bright, blinding effect
Skid-proof design & waterproof design.
Output bright can come to 300 lumens (MAX). This mini flashlight can use AA size Alkaline, NiMH, and lithium 14500 batteries.
 
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CoMF said:
Count me as the odd man out who's perfectly happy with his MagLite XL50. It's not "tacticool," nor does it have a bajillion lumens, but it's a good solid LED light that fits in my shirt pocket and throws a useful beam a good distance. Best of all, if I break or lose it, I can buy another one for around $30, AND it's powered by three commonly available AAA batteries.
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Maglite also makes a tactical light (2 actually) called the Magtac. 310 lumens, 3 modes, 50 cal recoil tested, mid-$60.00 range.

Best source for lites and batteries is zbattery.com
 
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Stream light is the best, I have stingers in each of my vehicles and an SL 20 for a house light. All have been upgraded to LED bulbs, by Terralux. Another favorite on mine is by Terralux and the model is Colorado. A very bright LED light, powered by 4 AA batteries. Great light. Cost is under $100.00 The Defiant sold by Home Depot is also a great light for the money. It comes in several sizes, running on C & D cells. Lifetime guarantee and bright LED bulbs. All are good lights. The Defiant lights can be had for under $30.00. Stream light is the best if you want a rechargeable!
 
ChattanoogaPhil said:
$15 for three 250 lumen flashlights? Dude... You got ripped off.

Here is a 300 lumen Cree "Torch" for $2. And only needs 1AAA. No runtime listed but probably 30 or 40 hours at 300 lumens.

Check this out... It's blinding and skid-proof!!! Man I hate it when my flashlights skid.


Mini Cree Led Flashlight Torch Adjustable Focus Light Lamp - Basic Handheld Flashlights - Amazon.com

7W 300LM Mini CREE LED Flashlight Torch Adjustable Focus Zoom Light Lamp ( Head of the flashlight can be pulled out to focus the beam)
Super mini size, bright, blinding effect
Skid-proof design & waterproof design.
Output bright can come to 300 lumens (MAX). This mini flashlight can use AA size Alkaline, NiMH, and lithium 14500 batteries.
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If that goes on sale, I'm buying one!!!!
 
bhayles said:
Maglite also makes a tactical light (2 actually) called the Magtac. 310 lumens, 3 modes, 50 cal recoil tested, mid-$60.00 range.

Best source for lites and batteries is zbattery.com
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The Mag-Tac is a good example of a 310 lumen 2 CR123.

Here is a runtime graph--

Within a couple minutes the Mag-Tac is actually a (70%) 200 lumen flashlight. At 30 minutes it's down to about 50% and then regulates real well dropping to 10% at the 4hr mark.



In comparison, here is a Surefire G2X 320 lumen 2 CR123. It stays close to 100% output for 90 minutes then falls off a cliff to 10% at the 2hr mark.



Both are about the same price, same lumen, but very different flashlights. So when a buyer asks "which is better" it really depends on the kind of 300 lumen flashlight you want.

Maglite MAG-TAC LED Flashlight Review | LED-Resource

Review: SureFire G2X Pro and G2X Tactical | FlashlightGuide
 
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Be sure to update the thread with your decision and criteria.
Then everyone can tell ya that their flashlight is better. :D
 
smitty_bs said:
OK so I've been bitten by the quality high lumen flashlight bug and am looking for one or two new ones. I have an old Surefire incandescent light with a polymer body. My son has a Surefire Executive ED2 which he loves. But both lights are rather outdated with respect to the current crop of high lumen for size flashlights.



I hear that Olight, Eagletac and Surefires are good. Any others? Streamlight? Fenix? Which brand is tops for longevity and durability?



Surefires seem to be the most expensive brand feature for feature. Are they worth it? They also seem to be the only ones made in America. But if you compare the ED2 Defender to something like the Olight M18 Striker, there's a big difference in price.



Any advice you all could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
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Smitty - Thanks partly to this thread I ordered a Cree LED conversion head for the incandescent P60 Surefire unit. About $6 shipped.

Might be an option if you have an older G2 like mine.
 
Thanks for the tip llando, but the only problem with that is it takes the fun out of researching and comparing all the different types of new lights. That's half the fun!

CPhil - yes, I'll report back. But I don't think it will be just one - after scanning youtube and all the other websites there are just too many types to settle on one.....this could be as addicting as guns!
 
I went with the Surefire 2PX Fury 500 lumen. Ordered it tonight....can't wait. Made the decision based on the fact that we're happy with our older Surefires, plus it was universally highly rated based on all the sites and videos I've watched.
 
smitty_bs said:
I went with the Surefire 2PX Fury 500 lumen. Ordered it tonight....can't wait. Made the decision based on the fact that we're happy with our older Surefires, plus it was universally highly rated based on all the sites and videos I've watched.
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Let us know how you like it. I've followed this thread with some interest and was about to buy the same. Will wait to hear your impressions.
 
I think you will be pleased. Be sure that you buy your batteries directly from Surefire. Top quality, very low price.
 
I think you'll like the P2X.

With the exception of a minute or two of contact lens melting light with fresh batteries, my P3X is basically a long runtime P2X.
 
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