Flashlight for Everyday Carry ?

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Before I retired as a reserve cop, I used to carry a small flashlight on my person when I was off-duty. It came in handy many times.

I'm getting ready to "trade in" my old flashlight for a new 2010-model of an new and improved everyday carry flashlight.

I was wondering if anyone can suggest a flashlight that would work for me as any everyday flashlight (for under $100 if possible and a flashlight that I can clip to my pocket)?

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I have a Surefire Backup that is a great everyday carry, but it is above your $100 price point. It has a click on/click off tail cap and highbeam (80 lumens) and low beam (5 lumens). It runs off a single Lithium CR123 and it gets a decent run time since it is a LED. Overall dimensions are very small and it is a very well built light. It is a bit pricey at $139, but they have a life time warranty on it.

There are a ton of bright compact LED lights on the market today. I think there is actually a flashlight forum. I have found some decent lights on Battery Junction. You have to take their lumen output ratings with a grain of salt. Their prices aren't bad though. Good luck!

I found a flashlight forum... http://www.flashlight-forums.com/
 
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I carry a cheapo in my pocket all the time. I tend to lose/break things, so it works for me.
Ive currently got this guy:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.19187

I filed the bezel down flat because it was eating holes through my pants pockets, but its been great. Very bright, seems durable enough. Ive had it close to a year now, I think I got my $17 worth out of it.
 
I splurged $150 and bought a Surefire E2D defender. Low 5 lumen output, brilliant 200 high output. IIRC 2 hour run time on high, something like 70 hours on low.

It has been extremely handy and I use it all the time, not to mention I can use the E2d to blind someone and run away if need be.
 
As a retired cop, I'm sure you remember when most officers used to carry Mag-Lite flashlights as a standard piece of equipment. They've been surpassed by the more popular rechargeable lights used by LE today, but Mag-Lite does offer a pretty cool little LED model now. It looks just like the old ones, but much brighter.
 
I recently bought a Fenix Tk11 which operates on two lithium C123 batteries or one rechargeable li-ion. Max power on my model is, I think, 240 lumens -although the latest uses a slightly more powerful LED. Cost in the USA is about $75
Fenix is a Chinese company - but the quality and reputation seem very good - so far. Their web page: http://www.fenixlight.com/
 
I just bought the new Mag-lite LED 35 bucks and crazy bright. 3AAA batteries.

Does Surefire Make a 3AAA mini light?
 
Check out www.candlepowerforums.com if you really want some info.

I have some Quarks and some Fenix lights and both work great. Both can be had at www.4sevens.com (Weird name but very good shop.)

I'm currently carrying a tactical 123-2 Quark. It's a very nice light and I have a medium level for daily use programmed as the mode with the head tightened. If I loosen the head slightly it jumps to a pretty crazy high brightness.

Oh, hide your wallet from yourself before you go over there. :eek:
 
Like I'd said in another forum

Rayovac ROUGHNECK Metal Flashlight, LED, Hi @ 200 Lumens, Low @ 70 Lumens, Strobe effect, uses AAA, AND has sharp bevels - Under $30 & comes with batteries



ReserveCop
Flashlight for Everyday Carry ?
Before I retired as a reserve cop, I used to carry a small flashlight on my person when I was off-duty. It came in handy many times.

I'm getting ready to "trade in" my old flashlight for a new 2010-model of an new and improved everyday carry flashlight.

I was wondering if anyone can suggest a flashlight that would work for me as any everyday flashlight (for under $100 if possible and a flashlight that I can clip to my pocket)?
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Since my Surefire E2D was stolen, I now carry a Pelican PM6 LED... I will never carry a $100+ flashlight again. If you don't mind the absence of a pocket clip, Academy Sports carries a very nice Brinkman pocket sized LED for $15. It works GREAT for vehicle searches etc, and has a two hour run time on 1 AA battery.
 
wish I were as bright

I have a small 'combat' lithium-powered Streamlight (under $70), and one with a plastic body that was under $40.

Next to my bed, however, is a 4-D-Cell Maglite, perfect (when utilized correctly) as a non-lethal (hopefully) bashing tool; ay?
 
I daily carry one of 2 different models of the Surefire line. Both are over the $100 price point you set. Model 1 is a E2D Defender and the other is a L1 Digital Lumamax. I love the L1 for the high and low beam option. And being a led light it runs forever on a set of batteries. Good luck.
 
I just picked up a Fenix PD30r4 a couple of weeks ago and am loving it. Rated at up to 265 Lumens, .84" diameter, 5.5" length and a tail switch. $52 delivered from Amazon.

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030FSF0E/ref=oss_product
 
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