EDC Flashlights
12-03-2011, 01:29 PM
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Im very partial to Surefire They are the best flashlights you can buy. I myself have have a E2d and a 6p with a led head. Surefire stands behind everything they make 100% I have abused the hell out of them and they keep ticking. Only problem ive ever had was the on/off cap stopped working, called surefire and there was one on my doorstep THE NEXT DAY free of charge.
12-03-2011, 05:17 PM
#22
I carry a Fenix Cree P2D on me everywhere I go. I love that little light. It is a single 123, and very easy to forget I have in my pocket. I have had an M500B on my AR, M6, M3, M2, E2e, E1, and a few rechargeables, and I always carry the Fenix. I might just get that light you put a pic up of.
12-03-2011, 05:23 PM
#23
Another cheaper option is a Fenix P4. I have used one of those a bit until I put it through the wash. It still works, but is picky when it wants to come one. There is no button, you have to turn the bezel to turn it on, and it is only one level. You could actually put that on a keychain easily.
12-03-2011, 10:32 PM
#27
Hey guys i sell lights! Starting at 50$ and go up too 80$
Look them up Jet Beam PA01 this one puts out 140 Lumens on high. Water resistant and fully submersible. Impact resistant. This one is 50$
Has low 6 Lumens
Med 65 Lumens
high 140 lumens
and strobe 140 lumens
LED Flashlight
I also have the JetBeam BC40 that puts out 830 Lumens
This one is 80$ Has low and high
Low is 130Lumens
High 830 Lumens
LED Flashlight
Shipping is not included.
Look them up Jet Beam PA01 this one puts out 140 Lumens on high. Water resistant and fully submersible. Impact resistant. This one is 50$
Has low 6 Lumens
Med 65 Lumens
high 140 lumens
and strobe 140 lumens
LED Flashlight
I also have the JetBeam BC40 that puts out 830 Lumens
This one is 80$ Has low and high
Low is 130Lumens
High 830 Lumens
LED Flashlight
Shipping is not included.
12-03-2011, 10:49 PM
#29
So what should I get Scott? Needs to be smaller than a 3D mag but I won't be carrying it in my pocket. I'll mount it under the dash on my truck. I'm looking for something around the 2C maglite size if you even remember those. So what I'd call a "medium" size light.
12-03-2011, 11:04 PM
#30
$129 on Amazon 32 reviews with 5 star rating Amazon Link
Originally Posted by Amazon Reviewer
First let me say I love flashlights. I own all kinds and brands and I am always looking for the next cool light. But of all the brands I have or have had, this is my first of the Fenix brand. I am so impressed that I am making this my first Amazon review.
Build Quality: Very very nice. The flashlight feels solid in my hand. It has plenty of knurling so that even when wet it will be easy to hold onto. The light is smaller then you would expect, being an eight AA light. The flashlight uses a carriage to hold the batteries. When loaded and inside the flashlight there was no rattle. It is rated to IPX-8 waterproof standards to 2 meters (6.5 feet).
Light Output: Wow! Seriously, WOW! 800 lumens in the turbo mode. It won't cook a cheeseburger from across the room but it looks like it could! This flashlight is just stupid bright. It provides an enormous amount of light and throws this light very very far. I was able to illuminate a road sign 400+ yards away. While this is a "thrower" light more then a "flood" light, most practical use will be within 100 yards. This flashlight provides ample spill light so that it can be used for "area" work. If you enjoy seeing what your looking at and not a "wall of white", use one of the lower modes when working up close.
Battery Life: I found battery life to be very good as well. I was able to get over 2 hours runtime on turbo, with usable light for an hour afterwards. Very good considering how powerful the XM-L led emitter is. I am using NiMh AA batteries but the light supports alkaline and lithium disposable batteries as well.
My verdict: A top notch but expensive flashlight. I however find that it was worth the money. Fantastic build quality and insanely bright. I am very impressed with my first Fenix flashlight and would buy this brand again.
Build Quality: Very very nice. The flashlight feels solid in my hand. It has plenty of knurling so that even when wet it will be easy to hold onto. The light is smaller then you would expect, being an eight AA light. The flashlight uses a carriage to hold the batteries. When loaded and inside the flashlight there was no rattle. It is rated to IPX-8 waterproof standards to 2 meters (6.5 feet).
Light Output: Wow! Seriously, WOW! 800 lumens in the turbo mode. It won't cook a cheeseburger from across the room but it looks like it could! This flashlight is just stupid bright. It provides an enormous amount of light and throws this light very very far. I was able to illuminate a road sign 400+ yards away. While this is a "thrower" light more then a "flood" light, most practical use will be within 100 yards. This flashlight provides ample spill light so that it can be used for "area" work. If you enjoy seeing what your looking at and not a "wall of white", use one of the lower modes when working up close.
Battery Life: I found battery life to be very good as well. I was able to get over 2 hours runtime on turbo, with usable light for an hour afterwards. Very good considering how powerful the XM-L led emitter is. I am using NiMh AA batteries but the light supports alkaline and lithium disposable batteries as well.
My verdict: A top notch but expensive flashlight. I however find that it was worth the money. Fantastic build quality and insanely bright. I am very impressed with my first Fenix flashlight and would buy this brand again.