Anyone Else Like Flashlights

02-17-2009, 08:52 PM

Figured since I threw the knives up there it would only be fair to put the flashlights up.

Two old standbys

My Mag and My mini Mag

Then the Streamlight Scorpion (there are 3 of these around the house somewhere)
Tasco LED - not that special but super bright and last for ever
Surefire E2D LED Defender
NiteCore PD EX 10 Piston - Don't let its little size fool you it is blinding
NiteCore PD D20 - Damn close if not brighter to the E2D

02-17-2009, 09:17 PM

No WAY!!!

Is that the assault flashlight I have seen before. Does that one flashlight have a serated, "knife-like" circular blade for its front brim? And its so bright it stuns people?

I held one of those once. Cool flashlight. You switch it on quick, it stuns the "recipient" of the flash and then you stab with the front. Truly an assault flashlight (or defender flashlight). Where did you get it? MEC doesn't carry it I know that for sure.

Also, did you know that MEC carries a few accessories for the mini-mag (the one that has AAs in it, not AAAs in it). It turns it into an LED light, and another allows you to control the intensity of the light and also lets you turn it into a strobe light. Pretty cool.

Cheers

John

GhostRyder · 02-17-2009, 09:46 PM

Fenix T1. Best light on the market for my needs. Small but brighter and longer lasting than any Surefire. I have it currently attached to my Bushmaster. It is a beauty.

02-17-2009, 09:47 PM

Surefire

Genetic Defect · 02-17-2009, 09:51 PM

Nite Ops

Kreth · 02-17-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverFox

My Mag and My mini Mag

Did you get the LED upgrade for your Mags, or are they still "old school"? I've had a Mag for--hell, I dunno, maybe 12 years, and I've been debating an upgrade.

02-17-2009, 09:53 PM

My surefire is attached to the pump on my shotgun....does that count??

Genetic Defect · 02-17-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tobii3

My surefire is attached to the pump on my shotgun....does that count??

yes

so would a Xiphos

lightning9191 · 02-17-2009, 09:59 PM

I'm a huge fan of Princeton Tec Blast flashlights....they are really bright and lightweight. The batteries seem to last awhile too. I also have one of their Pulsars on my keychain.

Stog-a-Boy · 02-17-2009, 10:23 PM

Hey Zach where ya at? This is your kinda thread.

TXRebel · 02-18-2009, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

Did you get the LED upgrade for your Mags, or are they still "old school"? I've had a Mag for--hell, I dunno, maybe 12 years, and I've been debating an upgrade.

IMHO, if you use them a lot, it is well worth the money. I have converted three of my Mag D-cells over to TeraLux led.

taltos · 02-18-2009, 06:22 AM

I have the LED upgrades for 3 d-cell lights and 2 aa-cell lights but have not installed them yet.

Sailchaser · 02-18-2009, 06:38 AM

Well once being in the hardware business I did get a lot of free toys
The 3000 lumen million candle supper torch form Cabela's fishing is my favorite.This sucker lights the whole neighborhood up with it's search light quality beam that reaches 3/4 mile
2-1 million power west marine handhelds for the boat
The mag lights are
1-5 cell
2- 3 cell
5-aa
1-sure fire
3 husky leds

heres a link to the spot since mine is stored up on the boat

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...set=ISO-8859-1

omowasu · 02-18-2009, 09:36 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, 10:30 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, 10:35 AM

Quote:

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, 10:39 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

replicant_argent · 04-12-2011, 10:54 AM

You gents would do well to look at 4 Sevens. Some of the best form factor, efficiency, and cutting edge out there today.
Preon 2.... AA and 120 lumens....in a PENLIGHT sized package.
I have some good links for purchase, but at least one brother on here has one, and he loves it. But he is a flashlight whore. J? Where are ya, bud?

Remo · 04-12-2011, 11:01 AM

I have a Streamlight Strion that I use for work, nice and small but super bright, also have one attatched to my AR. Great lights.

dunng · 04-12-2011, 11:13 AM

Nebo Redline!

http://amzn.com/B0049M8I22
(they were around $20 until my friend posted the link on a locksport site)

02-17-2009, 08:52 PM	#1
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Anyone Else Like Flashlights Figured since I threw the knives up there it would only be fair to put the flashlights up. Two old standbys My Mag and My mini Mag Then the Streamlight Scorpion (there are 3 of these around the house somewhere) Tasco LED - not that special but super bright and last for ever Surefire E2D LED Defender NiteCore PD EX 10 Piston - Don't let its little size fool you it is blinding NiteCore PD D20 - Damn close if not brighter to the E2D

02-17-2009, 09:17 PM	#2
Cyanide Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights No WAY!!! Is that the assault flashlight I have seen before. Does that one flashlight have a serated, "knife-like" circular blade for its front brim? And its so bright it stuns people? I held one of those once. Cool flashlight. You switch it on quick, it stuns the "recipient" of the flash and then you stab with the front. Truly an assault flashlight (or defender flashlight). Where did you get it? MEC doesn't carry it I know that for sure. Also, did you know that MEC carries a few accessories for the mini-mag (the one that has AAs in it, not AAAs in it). It turns it into an LED light, and another allows you to control the intensity of the light and also lets you turn it into a strobe light. Pretty cool. Cheers John

02-17-2009, 09:46 PM	#3
GhostRyder Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SW Virginia Posts: 185 Trading: (2)	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights Fenix T1. Best light on the market for my needs. Small but brighter and longer lasting than any Surefire. I have it currently attached to my Bushmaster. It is a beauty.

02-17-2009, 09:47 PM	#4
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights Surefire

02-17-2009, 09:51 PM	#5
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights Nite Ops __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone

02-17-2009, 09:53 PM	#7
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights My surefire is attached to the pump on my shotgun....does that count??

02-17-2009, 09:59 PM	#9
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights I'm a huge fan of Princeton Tec Blast flashlights....they are really bright and lightweight. The batteries seem to last awhile too. I also have one of their Pulsars on my keychain. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

02-17-2009, 10:23 PM	#10
Stog-a-Boy Looks like I'm back... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Evan Location: Maryland Posts: 121 Trading: (0)	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights Hey Zach where ya at? This is your kinda thread. __________________ -Evan

02-18-2009, 06:22 AM	#12
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights I have the LED upgrades for 3 d-cell lights and 2 aa-cell lights but have not installed them yet. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

02-18-2009, 06:38 AM	#13
Sailchaser Black Ops-SOB Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: SCS,MI(Somewere Cigar Smoking) Posts: 1,735 Trading: (7)	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights Well once being in the hardware business I did get a lot of free toys The 3000 lumen million candle supper torch form Cabela's fishing is my favorite.This sucker lights the whole neighborhood up with it's search light quality beam that reaches 3/4 mile 2-1 million power west marine handhelds for the boat The mag lights are 1-5 cell 2- 3 cell 5-aa 1-sure fire 3 husky leds heres a link to the spot since mine is stored up on the boat http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...set=ISO-8859-1 __________________ "Sail Fast, Shoot Straight, Fish Hard and Save Time For The Important Things In Life"

02-18-2009, 09:36 PM	#14
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, 10:30 AM	#15
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, 10:39 AM	#17
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

04-12-2011, 10:54 AM	#18
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights You gents would do well to look at 4 Sevens. Some of the best form factor, efficiency, and cutting edge out there today. Preon 2.... AA and 120 lumens....in a PENLIGHT sized package. I have some good links for purchase, but at least one brother on here has one, and he loves it. But he is a flashlight whore. J? Where are ya, bud? __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

04-12-2011, 11:01 AM	#19
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights I have a Streamlight Strion that I use for work, nice and small but super bright, also have one attatched to my AR. Great lights. __________________

04-12-2011, 11:13 AM	#20
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Anyone Else Like Flashlights Nebo Redline! http://amzn.com/B0049M8I22 (they were around $20 until my friend posted the link on a locksport site) __________________ MassHole Banter