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Looking to buy a flashlight, need advice
kissgoodnight
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I want a light that is powerful but still kinda compact. I looked for one on GunBroker but know so little about them. If someone can give me a link to a good one, I will name my next child after them. (not really). Thanks.
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I received a Mongo Pro from work last year. It is 8" long, about 1" in diameter. (Takes 3 C cells) it is very well made, ridiculously bright, swivel head from fine to wide beam, tail switch (rubber) On/Off.
It's been my go to light, since I received it.
Smaller than that, I'd look for a "Cree," bulb. Very bright for their size. Several gun lights that have these, very pleased with them.
Go to Campmor.com. (I used to manage them.) Go to their flashlight section. They carry high end/state of the art. (Just a suggestion.)
Paid near $100 for it 5 or 6 years ago.
Not sure what they go for now.
https://bestreviews.com/best-flashlights
https://www.ledlenserusa.com/t7-2-349.html#gclid=EAIaIQobChMInd_oj9Ox3gIVlONkCh06jQNhEAAYASAAEgLxnPD_BwE&start=1
https://www.nitecore.com
Broke the battery pack frame and they replaces the whole lite!
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
have 1/2 dozen mag lights from the aa to the 5 D cell size still going strong couple are led but are heavy and dated now with all the new advances
surefire on a couple rifles and a shotgun
I guess I have no one special pick just try out some see what you like
If my life depended on one I would go with a surefire / stream light or some other better brand name
I do know any one would beat the 2 d cell flashlights we had at home when I was a kid that worked about 1/3 of the time had to wack them to get contact ( and heat the battery's on the stove to get all we could out of them ) but it was a flash light in some sense of the word [xx(]
Have one of these guys in my Pocket. As bright a light as I have ever had. Its at least 2 years old.
StreamLight ProTac 1L
Caught it on sale at Sportsmans Warehouse.
Then I've been kind a thinking Maglite 2 D cell or 2 C cell ones (if they still make those). Just so I don't have to get the "specialized" batteries. Kind a like the way I buy guns. Ease of being able to get ammo without too much shopping.
I've got a Streamlight Strion led. Lithium rechargeable battery, bright as you can want, and small enough to mount. Little pricey but trusted and durable. I'd have thought you'd use a Mag-Light.
Battery recharge with mini usb. I use it everyday. Carry it like a wallet
I have tried many
Mostly Mag Lites here with LED conversions. 1 4 "D"cell for noggins
My wifes has one I got her w/ a built in stun gun for when she runs every morning. Small LED light w/a BIG ZAP
Carried a Streamlight in FD - good light.
Mostly Mag Lites here with LED conversions. 1 4 "D"cell for noggins
My wifes has one I got her w/ a built in stun gun for when she runs every morning. Small LED light w/a BIG ZAP
For LED, Surefire, Streamlight.
Can't go wrong with any of those.
really? you are an adult and don't know know how to buy a flashflightlight? ask mommy
Bite me
Pachttps://www.amazon.com/VIPERTEK-VTS-195-Rechargeable-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B01FL444JW/ref=zg_bs_7824770011_6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=V15WAHWGRYN5JK82KVJPks a wallop.
I have about 6 maglights hanging around the house so I don't have to look for one. Because this light is for my wife to have in her car, this is the one I will get for her. Thanks guys for all the good suggestions.
quote:Originally posted by mjrfd99
Pachttps://www.amazon.com/VIPERTEK-VTS-195-Rechargeable-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B01FL444JW/ref=zg_bs_7824770011_6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=V15WAHWGRYN5JK82KVJPks a wallop.
I have about 6 maglights hanging around the house so I don't have to look for one. Because this light is for my wife to have in her car, this is the one I will get for her. Thanks guys for all the good suggestions.
A bit of unsolicited advice...that flashlight has a 20% negative review rating....I would reconsider.
https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.com/
No 1st hand experience though but review on other forums are up there.
Don
I can say the cheap Chinese knock offs with rechargeable batteries have done well all were less than 20 bucks
I have to agree, I have 5-6 of the Ultrafire T6 with the cree bulbs and they are bright as all get out and have lasted a long time.
and the extra batt.s are cheap.
Man! This is worse than trying to figure out which marble to buy! [:D]
I don't buy those either, I just use the ones that fall out of my head every so often.......
quote:Originally posted by kimi
Man! This is worse than trying to figure out which marble to buy! [:D]
I don't buy those either, I just use the ones that fall out of my head every so often.......
[;)][:D]
I hear there is now an LED conversion for maglights that supposed to be a "game changer."
https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.com/
No 1st hand experience though but review on other forums are up there.
I got the one made by Nitize, LED insert and a button switch for the base. The button switch still works, the LED was gone in less than a year. That is a game changer all right, One I would avoid.