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Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:03 pm
by fm2
Stop by the Lighthound store in Pearland. It is well worth the time. They have a huge selection in the price range you are looking at. They also get a lot of feedback from the field on the light characeristics.
Are you looking for a tactical light? One strategy is to have a small general purpose light with a long runtime, and a light that's 100 or so lumens for tactical use.
Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:34 pm
by McKnife
I just purchased the Fenix LD20.
205 Lumens at 2 hours on 2 AA batteries. That's pretty awesome.
http://www.batteryjunction.com/fenix-ld20r4.html
Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:36 pm
by TxA
I would recommend the Fenix PD30.
Bought one in May from Amazon and have used it daily since without a need to replace the batteries yet. Also bought a 12 pack of batteries!
A few features of the light are:
- Utilizes a Premium (R4) Cree 7090 XP-E LED with a life of 50,000 hours
- Two modes of output, selected by turning the bezel
- General Mode: 11 lumens (65hrs) -> 75 lumens (8hrs) -> 140 lumens (4hrs) -> SOS
-
Turbo Mode: 257 lumens (1.5hrs) -> Strobe
- 33 days of survival use (2 continuous hours per day on the lowest setting)
- Digitally Regulated for Constant Brightness
http://www.batteryjunction.com/r4-fenix-pd30-r4.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:47 pm
by Keith B
I have an
Olight T20 Tactical and love it. Got it from
Battery Junction.
Super bright, great even light pattern (no dark spots in pattern), 3 brightness levels with the twist of the head, and strobe feature. I got 2 sets of rechargeable CR123 batteries for it with the charger and have never had a problem with running the light down before the other set was charged, even on the highest setting. The light DOES get hot on the high setting. Those CREE LEDs do put off some heat.
Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:52 pm
by Excaliber
Keith B wrote:I have an
Olight T20 Tactical and love it. Got it from
Battery Junction.
Super bright, great even light pattern (no dark spots in pattern), 3 brightness levels with the twist of the head, and strobe feature. I got 2 sets of rechargeable CR123 batteries for it with the charger and have never had a problem with running the light down before the other set was charged, even on the highest setting. The light DOES get hot on the high setting. Those CREE LEDs do put off some heat.
That's a great light. The competition in this field from quality manufacturers has gotten intense, and it's driving the prices of high performance units way down - good news for us.
Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:14 pm
by lowonair
Don't get the one from 5.11 tactical. Too many bad reviews and they aren't all they are hyped up to be. Go with surefire or streamlight. Lithium batteries are more expensive but the quality and customer service that surefire offers is the best out there. I've only had one problem with an old light from them and the part was being sent before i could even finish describing it.
Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:06 am
by PR1042
I carry a streamlight scorpion but am getting a surefire g2x pro when I find someone local when them in stock finally
http://gtdist.com/ProductDetail.aspx?Pa ... F-G2X-B-BK" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:34 pm
by duallydondon
My vote is for the Pelican flashlights,,they are tough, last a long time and some still use good old fashioned AA batteries
Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:35 pm
by Ameer
Nice bump. What are you going to post for sale?
Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:47 am
by gigag04
Excaliber wrote:If you don't mind parting with a few more shekels, try
this one from 5.11 Tactical.
Product Features
* Size 8.75 in. and 10 oz.
* 200 lumens peak output
* No batteries - Ever.
* Charges in
90 Seconds (NOT a misprint)
* Comes with AC Adapter and a patent-pending Auto-Align 12V DC charging base for the car
* Made from fire-Arm Grade High Strength Polymer
Product Description
Product Description
The 5.11 Light For Life PC3.300 offers three power modes: bright (200 peak lumens), standard (70 lumens) and tactical strobe. The 50,000-hour LEDs never have to be replaced. Tailcap and top buttons perform the same functionality to reinforce muscle memory.
These are neato but do not hold up well to daily use IMO.
Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:16 am
by goheeled
A little dual purpose fun for you.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EO ... 00_details
I carry a can of Sabre Red pepper spray and this light/stun gun from the office building to my car... where my pistol resides while I'm at work.
Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:29 pm
by C247
Someone mentioned the Pelican flashlights. I don't recall the particular model that I had, but we had several issued to us during my last rotation overseas and the push button on the bottom failed on the majority of them. I don't know if that has been addressed by the manufacturer or if it was a bad lot, but just something to be aware of.
On another note, I use an inova x1 I purchased in Kuwait and love it. Not the best, but it's lasted two years and works great on 1AA.
Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:07 pm
by OldCannon
Scott in Houston wrote:Almost too much good information. haha
I can't decide now!
Oh, grasshopper, you ain't seen nothing yet... if you dare go here, you will likely NEVER buy a flashlight because you're too busy reading
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forum.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:19 am
by Toorop
I am a fan of Surefire. I carry a Surefire Z2L with me just about everywhere. I like knowing that I have a reliable and bright light with me everywhere. I recommend an LED light highly.
Re: Good flashlight?
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:34 am
by speedsix
...I carried Surefire a long time...the last dozen batteries I ordered last week cost me just shy of $32 to the door...
...Home Dippy started carrying this one
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware ... =202896936" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; last year and I've gotten 5 so far...my boys and best friend love 'em...blindingly bright...with a lower setting for reading or close work...and a strobe for if you're in need of that...but compact, reliable and CHEAP TO FEED... AAA batteries are about $10 for 16...at Home Dippy...bright idea....
...I also bought the Coast light you'll see there...not nearly as bright nor reliable...had to send off for parts early on...