what carry flashlights do you recommend?

[kwood]

iv heard lots of people talking about carrying flashlights with them for everyday purposes but also for threat ID in low light scenarios

which lights do you all recommend looking into and why?

 

[Latewatch]

I carry a Surefire E1B backup in my pocket daily both in and out of uniform. Very compact while giving excellent illumination. I highly recommend that everyone who is heads up carry a good quality illumination tool with them as religiously as they carry a firearm.

SureFire E1B Backup® Ultra Compact LED Flashlight

 

[Darral27]

I got my wife this one. SureFire Fury Tactical P2X. This thing is bright. She has said the only downside is trying to use it to read in low light it is too bright. As far as self defense or being able to light up a particular area it is great.

 

[jeremy]

curious...

 

[theledwarehouse]

iv heard lots of people talking about carrying flashlights with them for everyday purposes but also for threat ID in low light scenarios

which lights do you all recommend looking into and why?

Personally, for EDC I like single cell lights, just for ease of pocket carry.

Like above, I have a Surefire E1B, very well made, clip doesnt wear your pocket, the TIR lens makes it seem as bright as higher rated lights. I like that it comes on high first, then you can bump it to low.

Surefire E1B Back up BLACK

Now, I understand most may not want to dump $125 on a EDC light. I think another excellent choice for an EDC light is the 4sevens QTL. It's a single cell light, it will be brighter than the E1B.
Quark Tactical QTL Gen 2

If you rather stick with AA batteries, the QTA is also a nice choice.

Quark Tactical QTA Gen 2

These lights also come in 2 cell versions as well if you prefer a larger light with more light output.

 

[BDBHoover]

Nebo Redline series... Inexpensive and really well made and 220 lumens that runs off of 3 AAA batteries instead of specialty batteries

 

[esrice]

Surefire LX2 Lumamax

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ht_streamlight_pt2l_surefire_lx2_lumamax.html

 

[theledwarehouse]

Nebo Redline series... Inexpensive and really well made and 220 lumens that runs off of 3 AAA batteries instead of specialty batteries

Be careful with these. They overstate the lumens... Keep in mind, you can write whatever you want on the box.

But if you want a light that you don't care if you lose, or your kids will walk away with... These aren't a bad deal.

 

[Caldad]

I've carried a Fennix PD32 for a few months and love it. It has four brightness settings, up to 330 lumens, and runs on a rechargeable 18650 battery or two CR123As.

 

[Audie Murphy]

Surefire G2 with LED upgrade.

 

[Bigtanker]

I have a aluminum Rayovac I bought at Meijer for $35. It is 150 lumen. I work outside at night and love it. It has high, low and strobe all in a soft touch button.

LED 3 Watt 150 Lumen Flashlight | Rayovac

 

[Shay]

Surefire makes the best flashlights.

I'd recommend the LX2. It has a set of features that are desirable.
- duel settings gives you either a low or high level of light depending on pressure on the tailcap
- small enough to carry
- large enough to use for striking
- rugged
- momentary on is separate from constant on
- pocket clip (also it's worst feature)
- no spikes or silly sharp bits

Don't just buy a light and think you are done. Get some training to improve your ability to use these tools under stress.

 

[theledwarehouse]

Here is our video on the LX2

http://youtu.be/hCz7uz1O358

for the E1B

http://youtu.be/lk0KprrJx-U

We some other videos up of different lights as well. I have more shot, just haven't got them up yet.

 

[Mwiseman6]

Have you seen the little Maglite XL200? 170 lumens, strobe and other modes. Alot of options for a $37 light.

 

[kwood]

keep em coming guys
im getting lots of great info to sift through!

 

[dwh79]

Streamlight protac 2L, 5.11 Atac L2 are the two I use. The Streamlight in my bug out bag and the ATAC in my pocket. I really like them both.

 

[jeremy]

Surefire...

I always carry on my person a Surefire E1e, and will float though using either a C2 Centurian, a G2, Kroma-Mil. I love the C2, I have been beating the hell out of it for almost a decade though at least 4 trips to War, sadly though I found out today that Surefire has decided to discontinue it from their line...

The Kroma is starting to grow on me, mainly because of its unique capabilities of having several light color options and still retaining simple controls...

 

[Hiker1911]

What no Maglight? Kidding!

Any suggestions for those of us that want a practical, reasonably priced alternative?

 

[paddling_man]

You'll see lots of LX2 recommendations as they are the new kool-kid light - kind of like the G19 and Big Dot sights of last year.

Surefire makes good, solid kit. For sure. I still have eight stashed in bags and cars. HDS makes the Best lights. (Opinions are like our own lil unique snowflake, eh?) At least that's what you're gonna find out if you make it to Candlepowerforums. I spent a lot of money on a lot of Surefires, Novatacs, Nitecore, Jetbeam, Fenix and 4Sevens... I wish I had bught an HDS to start with and my search would have been over and saved some cash.

If you're looking for good and budget, 4Sevens is a solid choice.

 

[theledwarehouse]

I can tell you our best sellers are 4Sevens. Of them the QP2A, QT2A and the QB2A lead the pack. These are all high output lights that run on AA batteries. (They all have 123a counter parts as well)

The QB2A will have a similar beam and output to a LX2. Also there is a QB2L that uses 123a batteries instead of AA, you gain a little output this way.

4Sevens

I'd thumb through these lights and see if anything catches you eye.

If you want to see a video of anything, let me know, if we don't have it on youtube already, I most likely have it shot already, just not finalized and uploaded. I can get a move on for you.

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheLedwarehouse