flashlight suggestions - Page 2

Albtraum · 12-27-2011, 06:51 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-73...5033297&sr=8-1

What I would have suggested... This little LED keychain light is brighter than the 2xAA Mini Maglites and the 3xAAA Maglites. 8 hour battery, while being shorter and narrower than a AAA battery.

glowdotGlock · 12-28-2011, 02:40 AM

I have two of the best lights I have ever owned. I've had the older one for about 4 years now. The Coast LED lenser T7. It's around $60 at Lowes. It's smaller than what you mention. It's a 4 cell AAA. Focused or flood beam. I absolutely love these lights. I'd take it in the jungle with me. If you google the specs and reviews, I think you'll be impressed.

cycloneman · 12-28-2011, 06:07 AM

I know these LED's are great. But I have a problem when I look around at things like a 50 dollar vcr and dvd players and 10 dollar cell phones and think to myself what makes a flashlight cost 60 to 160 dollars? There is not a whole lot of technology in that flashlight. There might be a circut board but come on what does that take to spit one out of china?

I have a friend of mine who bought a fenix flashlight and spent 179.00 for it. He tell me it is the next best thing to sliced bread. Great I said lets go fishing. "I cant afford it he says i have to pass". Great!

I cant see why these things are so expensive. Keep in mind they are just f****** flashlights. One day they will be cheaper much cheaper.

I try everyday to maintain my business and it is not easy. Today we dont make what we used to before the head negro in charge got in office. I have to watch every penny. I guess it wouldn't bother me if the cost of retooling was somethign i didn't have to worry about. But i do because retooling comes out of profit and lets all remember what the head negro in charge said 3 years ago "right now is not the time for profits". SO the reason I dont have nice LED flashlights is because there is a COMMIE NEGRO in office who is hell bent on destroying us and making our money worthless.

all hail the commie negro!

I guess you can tell i am not in a good mood today,.

terryu1 · 12-28-2011, 06:50 AM

Early this year Bill DeShivs offered one of his Delight flashlights here for the monthly drawing, which I won. This is an incredible little light. Runs on three AA batteries but the new model works on just one. It can focus from flood to spot and can throw quite a spot to about 100'. He sells them for about $25 and worth every penny. It is the only light that stays in my truck.
Give it a look http://billdeshivs.com/bd/index.php?...5a4c532b2b5c5c

sliclee · 12-28-2011, 07:50 PM

Saw one with LED'S and a solar panel recharges in or out.
Anyone have one?

RockinRiley · 12-28-2011, 09:41 PM

Wow, there are some really GREAT websites here, unfortunately I have had a thing for flashlights since I was a kid!!! I need to steer clear of this entire thread

So, has anyone bought the weapon lights from here?
http://nebotools.com/prod_details.php?id=94&cid=29

We have a couple of M&P 9mm's that could be dressed up with them if they are decent

This looked cool at a decent price too:
http://www.dorcydirect.com/p-387-41-...new-model.aspx

Then the maglite led, ebay item, looks like someone has tried it, was it o.k.? I have a 3cell D that I just changed the bulb in tonight that could use it!

millwright · 12-28-2011, 10:52 PM

This is a "horses for courses" debate, IMO !

I have - and use - both types of lights. I bought HI "tactical" lights for both sons, myself and the wife. The sons are ER volunteers/professionals, while my wife and myself are too old to fight and too fat to run far !

FWIW, I find the intense light of the LEDs to be a boon for old eyes when searching for teeny objects and small liquid weeps in low light conditions ! Worked just dandy yesterday, BTW !

As I opened, "horse for...." >MW

12-27-2011, 06:51 PM	#26
Albtraum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 635	Re: flashlight suggestions http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-73...5033297&sr=8-1 What I would have suggested... This little LED keychain light is brighter than the 2xAA Mini Maglites and the 3xAAA Maglites. 8 hour battery, while being shorter and narrower than a AAA battery.

12-28-2011, 02:40 AM	#27
glowdotGlock Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Columbia, TN Posts: 8	Re: flashlight suggestions I have two of the best lights I have ever owned. I've had the older one for about 4 years now. The Coast LED lenser T7. It's around $60 at Lowes. It's smaller than what you mention. It's a 4 cell AAA. Focused or flood beam. I absolutely love these lights. I'd take it in the jungle with me. If you google the specs and reviews, I think you'll be impressed.

12-28-2011, 06:07 AM	#28
cycloneman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7,397	Re: flashlight suggestions I know these LED's are great. But I have a problem when I look around at things like a 50 dollar vcr and dvd players and 10 dollar cell phones and think to myself what makes a flashlight cost 60 to 160 dollars? There is not a whole lot of technology in that flashlight. There might be a circut board but come on what does that take to spit one out of china? I have a friend of mine who bought a fenix flashlight and spent 179.00 for it. He tell me it is the next best thing to sliced bread. Great I said lets go fishing. "I cant afford it he says i have to pass". Great! I cant see why these things are so expensive. Keep in mind they are just f****** flashlights. One day they will be cheaper much cheaper. I try everyday to maintain my business and it is not easy. Today we dont make what we used to before the head negro in charge got in office. I have to watch every penny. I guess it wouldn't bother me if the cost of retooling was somethign i didn't have to worry about. But i do because retooling comes out of profit and lets all remember what the head negro in charge said 3 years ago "right now is not the time for profits". SO the reason I dont have nice LED flashlights is because there is a COMMIE NEGRO in office who is hell bent on destroying us and making our money worthless. all hail the commie negro! I guess you can tell i am not in a good mood today,. __________________ Who are you going to serve today? Last edited by cycloneman; 12-28-2011 at 06:09 AM..

12-28-2011, 06:50 AM	#29
terryu1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NE Pennsylvania Contributor Posts: 1,241	Re: flashlight suggestions Early this year Bill DeShivs offered one of his Delight flashlights here for the monthly drawing, which I won. This is an incredible little light. Runs on three AA batteries but the new model works on just one. It can focus from flood to spot and can throw quite a spot to about 100'. He sells them for about $25 and worth every penny. It is the only light that stays in my truck. Give it a look http://billdeshivs.com/bd/index.php?...5a4c532b2b5c5c __________________ ARMED INFIDEL Last edited by terryu1; 12-28-2011 at 06:52 AM..

12-28-2011, 07:50 PM	#30
sliclee V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Miami Beach Florida Posts: 65	Re: flashlight suggestions Saw one with LED'S and a solar panel recharges in or out. Anyone have one? __________________ NRA Life SASS Life Gold Coast Gunslingers Okeechobee Marshals trust but verify

12-28-2011, 09:41 PM	#31
RockinRiley V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 139	Re: flashlight suggestions Wow, there are some really GREAT websites here, unfortunately I have had a thing for flashlights since I was a kid!!! I need to steer clear of this entire thread So, has anyone bought the weapon lights from here? http://nebotools.com/prod_details.php?id=94&cid=29 We have a couple of M&P 9mm's that could be dressed up with them if they are decent This looked cool at a decent price too: http://www.dorcydirect.com/p-387-41-...new-model.aspx Then the maglite led, ebay item, looks like someone has tried it, was it o.k.? I have a 3cell D that I just changed the bulb in tonight that could use it!

12-28-2011, 10:52 PM	#32
millwright Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,435	Re: flashlight suggestions This is a "horses for courses" debate, IMO ! I have - and use - both types of lights. I bought HI "tactical" lights for both sons, myself and the wife. The sons are ER volunteers/professionals, while my wife and myself are too old to fight and too fat to run far ! FWIW, I find the intense light of the LEDs to be a boon for old eyes when searching for teeny objects and small liquid weeps in low light conditions ! Worked just dandy yesterday, BTW ! As I opened, "horse for...." >MW