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Grumpy Badger · 25 April 2011, 08:27 AM

Hi guys. I'm in the market for a seriously high powered torch but it must be compact and easily carried. I've always used traditional Maglites but I'm aware of how much the tech has moved on and wondered if any of you guys had any recommendations. Whatever I buy has to be tough!
I'm just sick of the way my Maglite eats those D-cell betteries and I know I can get higher performance from a smaller torch.

STEELINOX · 25 April 2011, 08:34 AM

Surefire Aviator here !

Grumpy Badger · 25 April 2011, 08:43 AM

Cool!(and I like your birthday G-shock too!). I might go for something a bit bigger but good to know they make good kit and they seem to have a pretty extensive range.

Mockingbird · 25 April 2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Shurefire Aviator here !

I had one for a while and it worked very well.

beowulf566 · 25 April 2011, 08:45 AM

I also like Surefire. I use the E2D Executive Defender
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STEELINOX · 25 April 2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mockingbird

I had one for a while and it worked very well.

I got it cause it could throw a descent size beam to the underside of a MD 80 horizontal tail !

beowulf566 · 25 April 2011, 08:47 AM

But it is small I got it so I could clip it in my pocket If I want to carry it around and still have both hands free until I need it.

gmh1013 · 25 April 2011, 08:49 AM

I have 1 surefire about 200 lumens and 1 wolfeyes about 140 lumens
and a 80 lumens attached to my S.S.

Grumpy Badger · 25 April 2011, 08:52 AM

Thanks guys. I don't mind sacrificing a little on size since I need something that can put a decent beam out to about 200m. Doesn't need to be pocket sized but easy to carry.

Out of interest how does lumens convert to good old candle power?

joeychitwood · 25 April 2011, 08:55 AM

I'm a bit of a flashlight collector. I just bought this LED flashlight and like it a lot. Unlike many LED lights, this one operates on inexpensive alkaline batteries rather than lithium batteries. It is incredibly bright.

STEELINOX · 25 April 2011, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Thanks guys. I don't mind sacrificing a little on size since I need something that can put a decent beam out to about 200m. Doesn't need to be pocket sized but easy to carry.

Out of interest how does lumens convert to good old candle power?

Divide the lumens by 0.07958. For example, 100 lumens / 0.07958 = 1257 candlepower

Read more: How to Convert Candlepower to Lumens | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5997091_conv...#ixzz1KU4jMBpA

Dr. Robert · 25 April 2011, 09:02 AM

Maglite makes LED flashlights.
I like Maglites, I like the heft. Mine are old school.....3 of 'em....basic black....a 2D cell, a 3D cell & a mini (in the car glove-box) they still work well.

Art161 · 25 April 2011, 09:03 AM

The Maglite 3D cell LED is pretty large, but supposedly has much longer battery life than the 2D or 4D cell LED flashlights. The illumination is about that of the 2D LED. I talked to someone (not at Maglite) who is fairly knowledgeable about batteries. Apparently Maglite engineered the 3D LED flashlight for exceptionally long battery life, while keeping the illumination down from where it could be if it had a shorter battery life.

That said, I prefer smaller lights. I find a 2AA cell LED flashlight is fine for my purposes.

STEELINOX · 25 April 2011, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Maglite makes LED flashlights.
I like Maglites, I like the heft. Mine are old school.....3 of 'em....basic black....a 2D cell, a 3D cell & a mini (in the car glove-box) they still work well.

Herya go Doc, somethin you dont see anymore is a 4 x C cell maglite.

Cops used to hoard these, cause they were perfect for combat !

I'd like to convert it to LED !

Mike B · 25 April 2011, 09:12 AM

Here is what I carry (6D cell MagLite):

Dr. Robert · 25 April 2011, 09:13 AM

Nothing better than a full figured black maglite!

I love the heft of a full figured maglite in the morning!

I wonder if I can convert the bulb in my old maglites to the LED bulb????

joeychitwood · 25 April 2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Herya go Doc, somethin you dont see anymore is a 4 x C cell maglite. Cops used to hoard these, cause they were perfect for combat!

I still have my four D-cell Brinkmann from my SWAT days. It's basically a club with a dim light on the end.

STEELINOX · 25 April 2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

I still have my four D-cell Brinkmann from my SWAT days. It's basically a club with a dim light on the end.

Mike B · 25 April 2011, 09:16 AM

Bob -

I beleive you can. I also carry a 3D cell LED Mag (that is MUCH brighter than my 6D, and LIGHTER as well :) ).

However, MANY people swear by thier Surefire's. I've never used one, using the MagLite for 10+ years I guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks :)

STEELINOX · 25 April 2011, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Nothing better than a full figured black maglite!

I love the heft of a full figured maglite in the morning!

I wonder if I can convert the bulb in my old maglites to the LED bulb????

Thats just what I was noodlin, we gotta find out !

Speed · 25 April 2011, 09:21 AM

These little suckers are bright:

http://www.thefirestore.com/store/pr...h_7_led_bulbs/

gqllc · 25 April 2011, 09:29 AM

I use a surefire as well. It also can attach to my foregrip of my CQB weapon

Grumpy Badger · 25 April 2011, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

I still have my four D-cell Brinkmann from my SWAT days. It's basically a club with a dim light on the end.

I've got a 3 D-cell at the moment. I'd like something a little smaller but same ballpark.
Do the Surefire's have a similar focusing arrangement to the maglites?

STEELINOX · 25 April 2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

I've got a 3 D-cell at the moment. I'd like something a little smaller but same ballpark.
Do the Surefire's have a similar focusing arrangement to the maglites?

Do you mean when you turn the lamp housing with your hand to focus the beam, if so, then yes...

figbo · 25 April 2011, 10:28 AM

This is only one of the threads on flashlights.I just bought a 6 led from my autoparts store for 2.50 USdollars.Nice!!

http://50.30.33.71/~trfcom/showthrea...ght=flashlight

STEELINOX · 25 April 2011, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figbo

This is only one of the threads on flashlights.I just bought a 6 led from my autoparts store for 2.50 USdollars.Nice!!

http://50.30.33.71/~trfcom/showthrea...ght=flashlight

Yeah and the first time you drop it - its gonna have a cracked battery cradle and your gonna come in here cryin lika baby again like when they hid your favorite plunger !

Lion · 25 April 2011, 10:32 AM

Maglite has a new LED model called the TL50 it's small and light and uses 3 AAA batteries. It has 104 Lumens and best of all the price is $29.99USD. Next I'm saving up for a Surefire!!!

MrCowboy99 · 25 April 2011, 10:34 AM

You cant go wrong with a surefire. I have a E1B for carry and have seen the new nitecore (both d11 and E11) are great but sure they are version 2 due to parasitic drain on the versions 1. The difference is AA or Cr123 batteries. Some like AA since every hotel and remotes run AAs in case of emergency. Also keep in mind lithium has longer life and don't leak likes alkalines just food for thought.

Look at battery junction for a good selection.

Grumpy Badger · 25 April 2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Do you mean when you turn the lamp housing with your hand to focus the beam, if so, then yes...

Yip, that's what I meant. Glad they work in the same way, I find that works well.

STEELINOX · 25 April 2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Yip, that's what I meant. Glad they work in the same way, I find that works well.

Yes, they're sealed with O-rings the same way too...

25 April 2011, 08:27 AM	#1
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Best LED torch/flashlight Hi guys. I'm in the market for a seriously high powered torch but it must be compact and easily carried. I've always used traditional Maglites but I'm aware of how much the tech has moved on and wondered if any of you guys had any recommendations. Whatever I buy has to be tough! I'm just sick of the way my Maglite eats those D-cell betteries and I know I can get higher performance from a smaller torch. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

25 April 2011, 08:34 AM	#2
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Surefire Aviator here ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

25 April 2011, 08:43 AM	#3
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Cool!(and I like your birthday G-shock too!). I might go for something a bit bigger but good to know they make good kit and they seem to have a pretty extensive range. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

25 April 2011, 08:45 AM	#5
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	I also like Surefire. I use the E2D Executive Defender E2D_45L_large_1132.png __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

25 April 2011, 08:47 AM	#7
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	But it is small I got it so I could clip it in my pocket If I want to carry it around and still have both hands free until I need it. __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

25 April 2011, 08:49 AM	#8
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	I have 1 surefire about 200 lumens and 1 wolfeyes about 140 lumens and a 80 lumens attached to my S.S.

25 April 2011, 08:52 AM	#9
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Thanks guys. I don't mind sacrificing a little on size since I need something that can put a decent beam out to about 200m. Doesn't need to be pocket sized but easy to carry. Out of interest how does lumens convert to good old candle power? __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

25 April 2011, 08:55 AM	#10
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	I'm a bit of a flashlight collector. I just bought this LED flashlight and like it a lot. Unlike many LED lights, this one operates on inexpensive alkaline batteries rather than lithium batteries. It is incredibly bright.

25 April 2011, 09:02 AM	#12
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	Maglite makes LED flashlights. I like Maglites, I like the heft. Mine are old school.....3 of 'em....basic black....a 2D cell, a 3D cell & a mini (in the car glove-box) they still work well. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 April 2011, 09:03 AM	#13
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	The Maglite 3D cell LED is pretty large, but supposedly has much longer battery life than the 2D or 4D cell LED flashlights. The illumination is about that of the 2D LED. I talked to someone (not at Maglite) who is fairly knowledgeable about batteries. Apparently Maglite engineered the 3D LED flashlight for exceptionally long battery life, while keeping the illumination down from where it could be if it had a shorter battery life. That said, I prefer smaller lights. I find a 2AA cell LED flashlight is fine for my purposes. __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements.

25 April 2011, 09:13 AM	#16
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	Nothing better than a full figured black maglite! I love the heft of a full figured maglite in the morning! I wonder if I can convert the bulb in my old maglites to the LED bulb???? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 April 2011, 09:16 AM	#19
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Bob - I beleive you can. I also carry a 3D cell LED Mag (that is MUCH brighter than my 6D, and LIGHTER as well :) ). However, MANY people swear by thier Surefire's. I've never used one, using the MagLite for 10+ years I guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks :)

25 April 2011, 09:21 AM	#21
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	These little suckers are bright: http://www.thefirestore.com/store/pr...h_7_led_bulbs/

25 April 2011, 09:29 AM	#22
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25 April 2011, 10:28 AM	#25
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	This is only one of the threads on flashlights.I just bought a 6 led from my autoparts store for 2.50 USdollars.Nice!! http://50.30.33.71/~trfcom/showthrea...ght=flashlight __________________ member # 9862 Best bartender in the world!! Last of the Bastid Tossers p club member #9

25 April 2011, 10:32 AM	#27
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Maglite has a new LED model called the TL50 it's small and light and uses 3 AAA batteries. It has 104 Lumens and best of all the price is $29.99USD. Next I'm saving up for a Surefire!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

25 April 2011, 10:34 AM	#28
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	You cant go wrong with a surefire. I have a E1B for carry and have seen the new nitecore (both d11 and E11) are great but sure they are version 2 due to parasitic drain on the versions 1. The difference is AA or Cr123 batteries. Some like AA since every hotel and remotes run AAs in case of emergency. Also keep in mind lithium has longer life and don't leak likes alkalines just food for thought. Look at battery junction for a good selection. __________________ I do not offer or provide any Rolex investment advice or opinion regarding the nature, potential, value, suitability or profitability of any particular watch, collections of watches, transaction or investment watch collecting strategy, and you shall be fully responsible for any watch decisions you make, and such decisions will be based solely on your evaluation of your financial circumstances, watch objectives, risk tolerance, and what looks good in yoru opinion on your wrist.

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