Anyone Else Like Flashlights

omowasu · 02-18-2009, 08:36 PM

Got quite a few myself -
6xD maglite
6xC maglite
probably 10 AAA maglites around somewhere
Surefire G2
several Streamlights, including one LED
a couple aviation flashlights (red / white)

and several more that I dont remember!

I would REALLY like a 10x Dominator!

Mr.Maduro · 04-12-2011, 09:30 AM

Bumping this thread because I'm in the market for a new flashlight for work. Looking for something with a holder to attach to my belt. Not too big, but bright with a good battery life.

I had the Streamlight Strion, but the batteries are no longer holding a charge. I'm not looking for a rechargeable type again, but open to all suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

How's Fenix for a brand?

mosesbotbol · 04-12-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

Bumping this thread because I'm in the market for a new flashlight for work.

Same here. I want one that will penetrate dark wine bottles so I can view the cork. A few collectors use Surefire, but I am sold only on that brand. Nothing too expensive... Any suggestions?

awsmith4 · 04-12-2011, 09:39 AM

I use a Streamlight MicroStream. Its tiny but will provide plenty of working light. May not be as wide a beam as you need but it would serve as a good back up too. Its bright and it only uses 1 AAA that lasts a long while.

http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=144

TXRebel · 04-13-2011, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

Bumping this thread because I'm in the market for a new flashlight for work. Looking for something with a holder to attach to my belt. Not too big, but bright with a good battery life.

I had the Streamlight Strion, but the batteries are no longer holding a charge. I'm not looking for a rechargeable type again, but open to all suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

How's Fenix for a brand?

I have a Fenix TX20 and I am happy with it's performance.

captain53 · 04-13-2011, 07:09 PM

I am a big flashlight guy including collecting some vintage stuff. Have a nice collection of Vintage Big Beam Lanterns beginning with my Father's original 1956 Big Beam 164 and a 50's vintage 166 in the box. All mine are pre-Teledyne made by U-C in the good ole U.S.A.

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I have found that Mag Lite makes about the best for the $, now that is not to say that stuff like the Surfire does not exceed the Mag performance but it is also a huge price difference but sometimes may be warranted with tactical light needs.

All that said there is a very small hands on owner operated company called Malkoff Devices, Ltd. Gene Malkoff is a super guy and produces major league upgrades for many lights that includes some unblievable LED systems for Mag Lite products. Most of the time there is a waiting line for his more popular upgrades but you can get on an email notification list for when they come available. I have his LED Upgrade in a couple of 4-cell Mag Lites and holy cow are they impressive.

Check them out:

http://www.malkoffdevices.com/

02-18-2009, 08:36 PM	#1
omowasu Fell ROTT Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott II Location: Chicago Posts: 288 Trading: (3)	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights Got quite a few myself - 6xD maglite 6xC maglite probably 10 AAA maglites around somewhere Surefire G2 several Streamlights, including one LED a couple aviation flashlights (red / white) and several more that I dont remember! I would REALLY like a 10x Dominator! __________________ If I had something smart to say, I would definitely put it here.

04-12-2011, 09:30 AM	#2
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights Bumping this thread because I'm in the market for a new flashlight for work. Looking for something with a holder to attach to my belt. Not too big, but bright with a good battery life. I had the Streamlight Strion, but the batteries are no longer holding a charge. I'm not looking for a rechargeable type again, but open to all suggestions. Thanks in advance. How's Fenix for a brand? __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

04-12-2011, 09:39 AM	#4
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights I use a Streamlight MicroStream. Its tiny but will provide plenty of working light. May not be as wide a beam as you need but it would serve as a good back up too. Its bright and it only uses 1 AAA that lasts a long while. http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=144 __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

04-13-2011, 07:09 PM	#6
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights I am a big flashlight guy including collecting some vintage stuff. Have a nice collection of Vintage Big Beam Lanterns beginning with my Father's original 1956 Big Beam 164 and a 50's vintage 166 in the box. All mine are pre-Teledyne made by U-C in the good ole U.S.A. Big Beam 164 I have found that Mag Lite makes about the best for the $, now that is not to say that stuff like the Surfire does not exceed the Mag performance but it is also a huge price difference but sometimes may be warranted with tactical light needs. All that said there is a very small hands on owner operated company called Malkoff Devices, Ltd. Gene Malkoff is a super guy and produces major league upgrades for many lights that includes some unblievable LED systems for Mag Lite products. Most of the time there is a waiting line for his more popular upgrades but you can get on an email notification list for when they come available. I have his LED Upgrade in a couple of 4-cell Mag Lites and holy cow are they impressive. Check them out: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/