In the distant past, officers and other folks used a large 4-6 cell Maglite when drawing in a low light scenario. The Maglite is a durable flashlight that is much brighter then a conventional flashlight and can blind the attacker. However, the primary purpose of the Maglite was as a weapon in the event the pistol could not be used or lets say 2-3 bullets did not stop and you needed something to hit the charging attacker with...Today, I see people going with the smaller Surefire lights. I do not doubt these lights are bright, but do not have the same intimidating or self-defensive effect as the large Maglite. As well, Mag produces Xenon bulbs for their lights which increase the brightness and there are aftermarket LED bulbs which really pump up the light output. Im certain, the regular bulb in the Mag is plenty enough to blind someone though.
So what are the advantages/disadvantages of using a large Maglite? If you were to use a Maglite, which configuration would you get and why? 4 C cells? 3 D cells? 6 D cells? What tactics can be used with the Maglites and what materials are out there? Why go with a Surefire light?
I have a 6 D cell Maglite that I use on rare occasion when I need to go look in a dark area of my house for something and I also have another one for my car. They are great all around lights. I like to use them mainly because of the light, but in the event someone sneaks out of nowhere then I have something...
So what are the advantages/disadvantages of using a large Maglite? If you were to use a Maglite, which configuration would you get and why? 4 C cells? 3 D cells? 6 D cells? What tactics can be used with the Maglites and what materials are out there? Why go with a Surefire light?
I have a 6 D cell Maglite that I use on rare occasion when I need to go look in a dark area of my house for something and I also have another one for my car. They are great all around lights. I like to use them mainly because of the light, but in the event someone sneaks out of nowhere then I have something...