Anyone into expensive flashlights?

[DigMe]

(i guess this thread should go with WR's geek thread)

I just thought I'd seen geeks until I saw flashlight geeks.

www.candlepowerforums.com

Most of you probably didn't realize that there's a flashlight culture out there.

brad cook

 

[burk48237]

I guess I'm a geek too, I have FOUR Surefires and two Maglights. The Surefire 6p, stays in my SUV's console, The M3 is mounted on MY AR-15 and the E2 is my carry light, I also have a Pistol Light mounted on a Kimber Custom shop .45. The 2 AA Mag is in a kitchen cab (great for housework and the 4 D cell mag in in the tool box. I use to work in police supply and right now Surefire is the standard, they are not cheap, but their professional standards, SOCAM, Navy Seals, FBI, and their workmanship make them a cut above. Maglite makes a quality piece but the switches on the big ones are suspect. Streamlight makes a great rechargeable and the best lights for fire fighting. Pelican makes some quality products too and Princeton makes great headlamps.

The E2 Surefire is still the most incredible piece of lighting on the market. Not much bigger then a good ball-point pen and more powerful then a 4 -D cell Mag light. Never leave home without one. Sold a lot of them to pro sound technicians.

 

[Johnny Fila]

I have a 6 D cell mag lite. does that count?

 

[KSDbass]

im saving up for the surefire with the beater thing, ill edit this later when I find out what im talking about...

 

[NJL]

Burk, you're getting an IM....

I guess I'm a geek too, I have FOUR Surefires and two Maglights. The Surefire 6p, stays in my SUV's console, The M3 is mounted on MY AR-15 and the E2 is my carry light, I also have a Pistol Light mounted on a Kimber Custom shop .45. The 2 AA Mag is in a kitchen cab (great for housework and the 4 D cell mag in in the tool box. I use to work in police supply and right now Surefire is the standard, they are not cheap, but their professional standards, SOCAM, Navy Seals, FBI, and their workmanship make them a cut above. Maglite makes a quality piece but the switches on the big ones are suspect. Streamlight makes a great rechargeable and the best lights for fire fighting. Pelican makes some quality products too and Princeton makes great headlamps.

The E2 Surefire is still the most incredible piece of lighting on the market. Not much bigger then a good ball-point pen and more powerful then a 4 -D cell Mag light. Never leave home without one. Sold a lot of them to pro sound technicians.

 

[steveksux]

I've got a 10 watt HID light, 10 watts doesnt sound like much but being HID its pretty darn bright.

Randy

 

[The Golden Boy]

I've got a 4D Mag lite for checking the backyard for skunks before letting the dog out at nite.

 

[Chunk-O-Funk]

I had a flashlight that doubled as an emergency lamp (flashing red), had a radio, compass, and it could float!!!!!
Funny thing, the flashlight did not work.



Seriously, A three cell mag lamp is what I have. I have had it a long time and yet have not had the opportunity to bop anyone with it.

Here is some good advise, NEVER buy a three cell flashlight. Batteries just don't get sold that way.

 

[NJL]

And then to beat the crap out of the guy with the flashlight?

No, I made sure the little lady was OK....the other bouncers....forget it...

 

[Vince S.]

Forgot to mention I also have a Streamlight Scorpion. It's small, but much, much brighter than the Maglite.

Vince

 

[jay_t]

I have a surefire E2e and I love it! I carry it downtown when I'm out bar-hopping. If I need to fight... which is just about never... it will get me at least one good cheap shot. Not that I need one....

 

[MJ5150]

I want one of those flashlights Mulder used on the X-Files.

-Mike

 

[NJL]

I have a surefire E2e and I love it! I carry it downtown when I'm out bar-hopping. If I need to fight... which is just about never... it will get me at least one good cheap shot. Not that I need one....

Blast em' in the eyes and then take the cheap shot...

 

[NJL]

I want one of those flashlights Mulder used on the X-Files.

-Mike

Surefire

 

[DigMe]

ANyone here that is reading all these and wishing they had a really bright flashlight you can get into the bright superlight thing for 20 bucks if you buy a Brinkmann Maxfire LX at Wal-Mart. Doesn't have the quality or warranty of the Surefires but it's just as bright. You can get the cheapest Surefire for $27-$30. LIfetime warranty, palm-sized, twice as bright as a 3D maglite that has just received fresh batteries.

brad cook

 

[cheezewiz]

I use a 3D Maglite or a 4D maglite. Don't cops carry a 6 cell as a weapon or something?

Nope. Rechargable Maglites here. They are about the same size as a 3D.

 

[elros]

I use the Invalid Link Removed LED light. It isn't too expensive, uses one regular AA battey (which lasts a looong time), is very rugged, and won't need a replacement bulb.

 

[43% burnt]

I use the Invalid Link Removed LED light. It isn't too expensive, uses one regular AA battey (which lasts a looong time), is very rugged, and won't need a replacement bulb.

Good to hear. I've been checking out the Inova lights...nice stuff. Seems to get great review. I like the X5 tactical...I'm probably gonna get one. I'll post a review when I do.

 

[NJL]

Nope. Rechargable Maglites here. They are about the same size as a 3D.

Get a Surefire, they're fun.

 

[NJL]

ANyone here that is reading all these and wishing they had a really bright flashlight you can get into the bright superlight thing for 20 bucks if you buy a Brinkmann Maxfire LX at Wal-Mart. Doesn't have the quality or warranty of the Surefires but it's just as bright. You can get the cheapest Surefire for $27-$30. LIfetime warranty, palm-sized, twice as bright as a 3D maglite that has just received fresh batteries.

brad cook

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Get a Surefire G2...