Flashlights!!!

[Double T]

Where can I buy decently priced CR123's that last as long as my rayovacs? The duracells seem to crap out pretty quickly.

 

[rhino]

Where can I buy decently priced CR123's that last as long as my rayovacs? The duracells seem to crap out pretty quickly.

Batteries, Chargers, LED Flashlights, and More!

Get the Panasonics. They're the best I've tried.

 

[cmr13]

Battery in my Streamlight Microstream died today. That's 2 batteries in about 12 weeks with daily use. I think Streamlight says it should get about 2.25 hours per battery. One was a lithium and one was the alkaline that came with the MicroStream.

 

[nakinate]

I'm gonna try one of those cheapie $4 Cree lights off of Amazon. For $4, why not?

 

[richardraw316]

I'm gonna try one of those cheapie $4 Cree lights off of Amazon. For $4, why not?

I just recently buy two of them. Long shipping times but surprisingly bright on just one AA. I have not tried them with the 14500 battery yet. Worth the money. Some one in this thread had a link to them on amazon.

 

[swany11]

I just recently buy two of them. Long shipping times but surprisingly bright on just one AA. I have not tried them with the 14500 battery yet. Worth the money. Some one in this thread had a link to them on amazon.

Here it is. Just bought another one for my Dad. Going to buy a 14500 battery to see how they do, even though AA's are pretty effective, though.

Ship time is close to one month, so be patient.

 

[teddy12b]

I have a Streamlight Nano on my keychain and it is pretty good. I mostly use my Microstream, but the Nano is there if I need it. The batteries are on Amazon for about $1.50 shipped for 10 batteries.

Amazon: Streamlight 73001 Nano Light Miniature Keychain LED Flashlight

I've had nothing but good luck with my microstream, but I tried a nano and I wasn't really that impressed.

 

[WyldeShot]

Take a look at Coast and Olight. I have heard that Coast recently received a military contract.

http://www.amazon.com/Coast-HP14-Pe...d=1396881556&sr=1-2&keywords=flashlight+coast

 

[theledwarehouse]

Finally! The PD35s shipped to us! Should be here pretty quick!

 

[7.62]

Just ordered a PD32 from LED Warehouse....looks sweet. Can't want to get it! It was between the 32 or 22. Liked the runtimes and lumen output of the 32 better. A bit bigger and heavier but that's the trade off I guess!

 

[Big Guy]

I've looked at tactical lights for a little while now, why do they all cost so much?

 

[theledwarehouse]

I've looked at tactical lights for a little while now, why do they all cost so much?

Depends on the light. But in general, you are paying for a higher end LED, lens, reflector, a durable switch and a heavier body, a durable chip that controls the LED, duel springs to "float" your batteries.

Just the raw cree XML LED cost $7-12. That's before it's put on a chip and made into a flashlight.

 

[Big Guy]

From what I've seen out there, you can't buy anything really good for less than $150.

 

[VERT]

From what I've seen out there, you can't buy anything really good for less than $150.

Fenix and Streamlight have a lot of nice lights for less then $150.

 

[theledwarehouse]

From what I've seen out there, you can't buy anything really good for less than $150.

Let's start from the beginning. what are your end goals? what do you want in your light?

 

[WyldeShot]

From what I've seen out there, you can't buy anything really good for less than $150.

That's not true at all....depending on what you are looking for. I am very happy with this light.
Amazon.com: Olight M20-X Warrior Tactical Led Flashlight: Home Improvement

 

[rhino]

From what I've seen out there, you can't buy anything really good for less than $150.

From out favorite flashlight purveyor alone, all under $100:


Fenix PD32 Gen 2
Fenix PD35
Fenix TK15 S2 Edition
Fenix TK22

Foursevens MM-X with Burst Mode
FourSevens MMS Gen 2
Quark Tactical QT2L Gen 2
Quark Tactical QT2L-X with Burst Mode
Quark Turbo QB2L Gen 2
Quark TurboX QB2L-X with Burst Mode

Streamlight Protac HL
Streamlight Protac HL 3

Surefire 6PX Pro Flashlight
Surefire G2X Pro Flashlight
Surefire G2X Tactical Flashlight

 

[theledwarehouse]

For those who are all about power with no frills..... I give you 900 lumens for under $45

Fenix E35 Ultimate

These are due in shortly.

 

[richardraw316]

For those who are all about power with no frills..... I give you 900 lumens for under $45

Fenix E35 Ultimate

These are due in shortly.

It ks a nice light but I want even simpler. On and off. That's it with lots of throw and light out put.

 

[theledwarehouse]

It ks a nice light but I want even simpler. On and off. That's it with lots of throw and light out put.

The most simply lights are Surefire. Something like the E2D defender or the EB2 would suite you well. Both are build to throw a tight beam of light.

Surefire E2D Defender Ultra
and
Surefire EB2 Back Up with Tactical Switch

Along the same lines as Surefire is Elzetta. Again simple lights, built like tanks in the USA and have some throw.

Elzetta Bravo 2-cell 650 lumen High/Low Standard Head

The Fenix TK15 has multi modes, but to change them you have to hit the switch on the side. Other than than, it stays on the last mode you set it to.

Fenix TK15 S2 Edition

One of the most interesting lights to come out recently is the MMR-X from Foursevens. This is very programmable, but you can program it to be simply on and off. Programming can only change when the light is plugged into a USP charger. This is a nice set up because it's rechargeable and comes with the battery, cord and light.

FOURSEVENS Maelstrom Regen MMR-X

And there are the QB2A and the QB2L from Foursevens. Both built to throw, and both, once programmed, has a very simple user switch. The QB2A gets bonus points for AA battery fans.

Quark Turbo QB2A Gen 2
and
Quark Turbo QB2L Gen 2