Flashlights Anyone?

This all started with a rash of home burglaries near us, when the economy went sour. I had a home security system installed, and took a few trips to the shooting range to brush up. Then I realized that the only light I had was, like most folks, an old 3D mag that sucked up D-cell batteries and a few minimaglites I used to shine lights in patients' eyes in medical school.

A bit of googling and reading on some forums, and I upgraded my 3D mag with a Malkoff drop-in. WOW. :eek:

Now I have a Surefire 6P with Malkoff M60 on my bedstand, a G2 with M60W in my car, a AAA Fenix LOD on my keychain, and a Nightcore Extreme coming in the mail to sit beside my old Benchmade AFCK. Did I mention I was prone to acquisition disorders?

Knowing how straight shavers tend to be drawn to similar hobbies, I am venturing a guess that there are some other folks here that know there is more to this than what is on the aisle at Wallyworld. Am I right?

I probably should have posted this in the finer things in life forum, so I'd appreciate it if one of the mods can move it. Thanks.

Yup... Surefire 6P is perfect for what your looking for. The batteries dont last long... the hour they say is the BEST you can expect.

BUT very bright and easy to hold. As well it is easy to turn on and off with the rear button. I would say if you get it to goto the range with it. I was told this and thought how stupid... but it took 1 shot holding the light to realize its not that easy to control the light and your shot. It just you confidence in being familiar with it.

my 2 cents

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Originally Posted by Earthdawn

I would say if you get it to goto the range with it. I was told this and thought how stupid... but it took 1 shot holding the light to realize its not that easy to control the light and your shot. It just you confidence in being familiar with it.

my 2 cents

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Now that is smart advice.

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Originally Posted by Earthdawn

It just you confidence in being familiar with it.

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What the hell did I say ???

man i have to not watch the game when answering posts.. sorry Ray.

But you got the point... It really does boost your confidence knowing you can cordinate comfortably and have a secure feeling about what your doing IF time ever comes.

Again, that light is great but there are others and to be honest it would really be helpful for you to be able to hit up a gun shop, Dicks or specialty store that carries a few different lights so you can see what fits you best. The purpose of this type of light is very specific though its great for looking for crap under the bed the damn dog tries to hide ;)

Lol. My 6P has Malkoff's 240Lumen M60 led drop in, not the stock 60 lumen P60 incan bulb. It's good for looking for crap the dog left 200 yards away. Must be the game again... ;)

Personally I carry the Scorpion from Bass pro shops, only $30 bucks iirc and 117 lumins. bright as all get out, but only an hour for batteries and $10 a set for batteries. But well worth it.
Photoguy67

I have and love this one :
Battery 10 year shelf life.
135 lumens (Maglite rate their 5 D-cell at 119 Lumen average.)
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I also have the knife :D

Features

• Utilizes a Cree 7090 XR-E LED with a life of 50,000 hours
• Two modes of output, selected by turning the bezel
• General Mode: 9 lumens (30hrs) -> 40 lumens (5.5hrs) -> 80 lumens (2hrs) -> SOS
• Turbo Mode: 135 lumens (1hrs) -> Strobe
• 15 days of survival use (2 continuous hours per day on the lowest setting)
• Digitally Regulated for Constant Brightness
• Uses one CR123A battery (not included)
• 8.0cm (L) x 2.1cm (D) ( or 3.1 in (L) x 0.8 in (D) )
• Made of aircraft grade aluminum
• Durable Type III hard anodized finish
• 38.2-gram (or 1.3 oz) weight (excluding batteries)
• Water-resistant (dunkable)
• Toughened ultra clear glass lens with AR coating
• Smooth reflector for maximum throw
• Push-button tailcap switch
• Capable of standing up securely on a flat surface to serve as a candle
• Battery not included
• Includes a holster, lanyard, two spare o-rings, and a rubber switch boot.

McKie

I like my mini mag and 2 cell mag with LED's. They don't suck the batteries, they're bright enough for what I use them for, and the 2 cell is a great club if I need it.

I have a Surefire G2 flashlight on my AR-15 and Remington 870 tactical shotgun.

I have a Pentagon X3 Xenon flashlight for both of my vehicles.

And several cheap flashlights all over the house.

about the same as most of you guys. I have a variety of tactical (uses a123 litium cells) lights, one by walther and the rest by surefire, for carrying with my concealed carry rig. have upgraded my old 3d maglite to use an led (soldering was required, but it works great now). most useful light i have is a hiking headlamp that uses leds, very bright and crazy battery life, princeton tec I think. I also have a variety of divelights, most of them are princeton tec as well, rugged as all get out. i also keep a couple in my truck.

I have an old mag rechargable in the truck and Pelican Sabres in the other cars and in the house. the Pelicans are a little difficult to turn on but are tough as the warrenty claims them to be. also the warrenty is correct. I melted the end off mine in a smelting furnace at work. They replaced it for free. I do need a tactical for home defence though.

Don

One more of my expensive hobbies

My EDC is a custom Mclux PD with Ti Bezel and Tritium vial in the tail.

The following Surefires;
E1B
E2B
M3 + Turbo Head
M4 + Turbo Head
A2 Aviator (white LED)
Kroma
U2
KL7
C2
G2
G3
Scout Light mounted on my Tavor

2 Arc AAA
1 Arc AAA UV

Leatherman Serac S2 (my newest very nice AAA light)

Nitecore

2 3D maglights with 3 watt LED conversions
6 Mini mags most with LED conversions

Photons

Turtles

4 Petzel e+lite headlamps
1 Petzel Tikka XP
1 Petzel Tikka

plus about a dozen various other cheapie lights and such.

Boy that looks bad when I write them all down.