I'm sick and tired of lousy flashlights!
- Thread starter Te Anau
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I've always had best luck with those cheap plastic standard flashlights you find in the grocery store check out line.
Often you can find one with batteries that cheaper then the batteries alone.
The best flashlight I have, and has worked the longest is my old Army L Shaped flashlight.
Often you can find one with batteries that cheaper then the batteries alone.
The best flashlight I have, and has worked the longest is my old Army L Shaped flashlight.
http://www.amazon.com/Nebo-Redline-Tactical-Flashlight-Strobe/dp/B004BOAUQU
I have been very happy with this Nebo Redline. It has a focus ring that takes it from spot to flood. It has some sharp edges that would probably be useful in a struggle. The flashing setting might also be useful for distracting someone or making it more difficult for them to see well. I can't comment on battery life, as mine is stored in my car and such.
I have not wanted to mount it on a firearm, but it seems to be in the correct size range for a shotgun.
I have been very happy with this Nebo Redline. It has a focus ring that takes it from spot to flood. It has some sharp edges that would probably be useful in a struggle. The flashing setting might also be useful for distracting someone or making it more difficult for them to see well. I can't comment on battery life, as mine is stored in my car and such.
I have not wanted to mount it on a firearm, but it seems to be in the correct size range for a shotgun.
Kreyzhorse
New member
I love Maglites, but after buying a Surefire I'm sold on them.
I also have the Maglite with the LED adapter thing. I really like it. I had the light for 10+ years before finding the LED thing, it has given my little Maglite new life...
But... I don't think that would work for you as you are looking for a 1" one. I have heard a lot of good things about the Fenix brand.. My cousin has a couple and they work better then any of mine. But then again his two cost more then my eight or so lights. But, Im sure that's still cheaper then a Surefire.
There is also a guy on here who makes flashlights. Did you check him out?
Here is the thread about him selling them...
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169074
If that doesn't work, when I found it he was at the bottom of the first page in the gear for sale area.
But... I don't think that would work for you as you are looking for a 1" one. I have heard a lot of good things about the Fenix brand.. My cousin has a couple and they work better then any of mine. But then again his two cost more then my eight or so lights. But, Im sure that's still cheaper then a Surefire.
There is also a guy on here who makes flashlights. Did you check him out?
Here is the thread about him selling them...
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169074
If that doesn't work, when I found it he was at the bottom of the first page in the gear for sale area.
Patriot_RAM
Inactive
Another good light
Te_Anau,
I wanted to mention one more light. It's rated at 100 lumens, but I swear it has to be more. I use Duracell Procell batteries in it and they last a long time also. Anyhow, I liked it well enough that I wrote a review. Just another one to consider.
http://frugalhomesteaders.net/blog/2012/01/29/smithandwessonflashlightreview/
Patriot_RAM
Te_Anau,
I wanted to mention one more light. It's rated at 100 lumens, but I swear it has to be more. I use Duracell Procell batteries in it and they last a long time also. Anyhow, I liked it well enough that I wrote a review. Just another one to consider.
http://frugalhomesteaders.net/blog/2012/01/29/smithandwessonflashlightreview/
Patriot_RAM
Ok I'm a little late to the party perhaps, but you can see some pretty decent reviews (and others opinions) on candlepower forums: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/content.php
It's where I found reviews on my fenix pd20 (which I love).
It's where I found reviews on my fenix pd20 (which I love).
wun_8_seven
New member
Terralux
Surefire, Streamlight, and Inova
My Surefire 6P is great, but very expensive, short battery life, expensive batteries
My Inova XO3 is almost as good as the Surefire, uses an extremely bright LED bulb that is almost as bright and is far more energy efficient, so the batteries (same type as Surefire) last a lot longer (I haven't had to change them yet).
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/inova_xo3.htm
I also have an Inova X5, not as bright and shorter ranged, but small and handy, carry it in my pocket more often. I've changed the batteries once or twice since I bought it back in 2004
For general use, I can't recommend the Streamlight 3C LED enough. Ten LED bulbs light up a room very well, and it uses standard C-cell batteries (cheap and available almost everywhere, including your kitchen junk drawer). Battery life is 300 hours plus....I change the batteries in my two flashlights every couple years, and use them lots. However, it's a larger flashlight, not quite as big as a 3 battery Mag-Lite, but too big for mounting on a firearm.
http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-3...BFS9/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1329066397&sr=8-2
All of these have been very reliable, and very good. Also have lots of cheap flashlights around the house, but the ones listed above are the ones I depend on most of the time.
My Surefire 6P is great, but very expensive, short battery life, expensive batteries
My Inova XO3 is almost as good as the Surefire, uses an extremely bright LED bulb that is almost as bright and is far more energy efficient, so the batteries (same type as Surefire) last a lot longer (I haven't had to change them yet).
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/inova_xo3.htm
I also have an Inova X5, not as bright and shorter ranged, but small and handy, carry it in my pocket more often. I've changed the batteries once or twice since I bought it back in 2004
For general use, I can't recommend the Streamlight 3C LED enough. Ten LED bulbs light up a room very well, and it uses standard C-cell batteries (cheap and available almost everywhere, including your kitchen junk drawer). Battery life is 300 hours plus....I change the batteries in my two flashlights every couple years, and use them lots. However, it's a larger flashlight, not quite as big as a 3 battery Mag-Lite, but too big for mounting on a firearm.
http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-3...BFS9/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1329066397&sr=8-2
All of these have been very reliable, and very good. Also have lots of cheap flashlights around the house, but the ones listed above are the ones I depend on most of the time.
plumbercrack
New member
I'm curious, for hand or gun use, or both? When it comes to a good all around flashlight I have to go with my Porter Cable 18v as it turns night into day.
When it comes to something for the AR I like the Streamlite model 62910 as it has a strobe function.
When it comes to something for the AR I like the Streamlite model 62910 as it has a strobe function.
JLTOOLMAKER
Inactive
Hi Guys, I am looking for a quality bright flashlight to mount on a rifle, handgun or carry in my pocket with a momentary contact switch and only a high beam and strobe beam, any help out their?. Thanks Much, being a newbie, I will need help, I have not been able to find one as of yet and I have done a lot of internet searching...... Jim L.
Aaron1100us
New member
Surefire, Solarforce, Fenix, Streamlight are all good. Many others out there that are good, just do some research.
My two main lights are a Fenix TK-45, Solarforce L2P and Surefire G2.
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My two main lights are a Fenix TK-45, Solarforce L2P and Surefire G2.
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