Jaybird1980
Grandmaster
Maglite, Surefire, Elzetta, Fulton, some of the StreamlightsThis go round I would like to stay made in the US which appears to be a tall order.
What size light are you looking for?
Maglite, Surefire, Elzetta, Fulton, some of the StreamlightsThis go round I would like to stay made in the US which appears to be a tall order.
Minimum 1100 lumens preferably in 1300 range. Approximately the same size as my Klarus. It fit just right in my strong side small pocket in my 511’s.Maglite, Surefire, Elzetta, Fulton, some of the Streamlights
What size light are you looking for?
What throw range are you looking for? How tight of a beam? Those are possibly the more important things to look at.Minimum 1100 lumens preferably in 1300 range. Approximately the same size as my Klarus. It fit just right in my strong side small pocket in my 511’s.
Right now I am leaning towards the Surefire, what Torks me off is that I got 3 years out of my Klarus no issues recharging, etc reliable as all get out and not sensitive to use.
all the ones I have heard about were in-pocket burns. These are 1000lm torches that get HOTTTTT. So you bump the switch, and instead of seeing your pants glow, they start smoking.Another shout out for streamlight, yet to have any issues and thousands of rounds Tlr-1, tlr-1s, tlr1-hl, pro tac rail, macro stream, micro stream.
Surefire x300 issues out the gate for three times the price. Gasket around lens now poking out so likely not waterproof, looks good but won’t buy another one.
Trying an Olight tactical on a long gun after recommendations from others that do not baby their guns. Never heard of the spontaneous combustion before so going to proceed with caution. Was going to pick up additional accessories but everything is on back order so beware if you want additional batteries, mounts … I do like their magnetic charging option/end cap versatility but only time will tell.
If I needed a light tomorrow that I would trust my life to and have had great experiences I’d have to say Streamlight.
600+ feet Spot typeWhat throw range are you looking for? How tight of a beam? Those are possibly the more important things to look at.
Just checked my wife’s bedside nightstick and it lit up just fine. I did feel old holding the Maglight.Hay, Hay, Hay, let’s allow one old fudd in here. 1-4 d cell incandescent bulb, extra bulb in end cap. And 1-5 d cell LED bulb, extra bulb in end cap. Mag-Lite’s both.
And if one of mine walks off, I can find it….just follow the wheelbarrow tracks.
Have had the 4 cell for at least 30 yrs, still works every morning and a lot of nights.
Edit to add.
Just checked my wife’s bedside nightstick and it lit up just fine. I did feel old holding the Maglight.
Wife keeps one with good bats n LED bulb in her car emerg. bag. At my instance. Good light and less than lethal force.
“Less than lethal” depends on my wife’s mood and who ticked her off.
You gotta use them to find out if they hold up.Two of my favorites I built in Matt desert tan.
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I know others have bashed olight, but I've carried a baton pro for several years with no issues. Really like the magnetic base and charger. Have other models in all my vehicles.Formerly had used a Klarus brand. Now needing to replace it I was wondering if Klarus was still the best bang for your buck?
Thanks although I really wanted to replace it with a made in the US model I think I am going to purchase the updated model. I have been very pleased with it and the programming feature is a plus.I know others have bashed olight, but I've carried a baton pro for several years with no issues. Really like the magnetic base and charger. Have other models in all my vehicles.
Prior to the olight, I had an emisar 3500+ lumen light. After too many pocket fires I retired it! Prior to that was a zebra light. Excellent even beam, but when I lost it moved on to others for increased brightness.
Rick
Which one do you utilize?Stream light for us.