Tatical Flashlight

[acegunnr]

How about 1050 lumens for $200?

http://www.monitoramerica.com/blackbear/index.htm?home.htm

[Creampuff]

Surefire is still a bit behind the ball, regarding the leading edge of LED technology. I would assume due to the nature of their clientele they have to spend more time in research and developement. Because of this several other companies out their are using the brighter and/or longer run time LED's such as the Cree or Seoul P4. For the same amount of money, you could get brighter or longer running lights from companies such as Wolf Eyes.

I have my mix of Surefires and other brands, but my bedside light is a Wolf eyes sniper.

http://www.pts-flashlights.com/category.aspx?uid=1-3

Where is a good place to order tactical flashlights for a good price. I am looking for some LED lights like Surefire G2 Nitro LED, or Surefire U2 Ultra. The Ultra is really really really nice, but very pricey.
Thanks.

I have the Surefire U2, it is a great light, but I am not sure I would use it as a tactical light. It puts out a nice wall of light, but not much spot lighting from it, to reach out and touch someone. For a $200+ flashlight, I would expect it to not have tailcap issues and a donut ring, that consistently plagues the U2. I had the defective tailcap, that I was able to fix myself; and I have slight donut ring beam, that I have learned to overlook. Despite that it is a great light, but it still uses Luxeon LEd technology. I would purchase LED's with either CREE's, Seoul P4, or maybe the new Rebel LED technology.

[johnny_22]

Striker Vg

From LEDLogic. Has a strobe mode to disorient an attacker. Single button to select. Size of head/reflector is a little large, as is the price...

http://www.ledlogic.com/

[neomedic]

I was thinking that Fenix P3D had what I was looking for at a good price, but now??? (100+ lumens, multi-level output, not too expensive)

I just read that Fenix lights are made in China? How's the quality? According to BrightGuy.com website, Fenix only recommends highest out put (Turbo mode) for 10 min or less. That's kinda sucks. Otherwise I'm limited to 90 lumens for constant use.

How about Wolf Eyes D2AX-Ⅱ(Cree P4)??? China also
Any other options with Cree or Seoul P4??

Thanks.

[Alan Block]

Big 5 has the S&W tactical light on sale for 30. I just bought one and it makes my maglite look like a bithday candle.

[proraptor]

Big 5 has the S&W tactical light on sale for 30. I just bought one and it makes my maglite look like a bithday candle.

I had one of these and it lasted 2 days and never worked again...

battlehatch I only wear carpenter pants and on the right side there is usually a small pocket for pencils or box cutters. I just slide the flashlight bezel down in there and can't even feel it on me....

[N6ATF]

I'm about ready to buy a Streamlight TL-2 Xenon, 100 lumens. Haven't seen any horror stories yet.

[legalbroker]

Go surefire...

On details i use a Surfire 9P with 130 lumens (wolfeyes lamp) and rechargables for shear power and a Surefire E2L for general lighting etc.,

Cant go with SF

[boosterboy]

Where is a good place to order tactical flashlights for a good price. I am looking for some LED lights like Surefire G2 Nitro LED, or Surefire U2 Ultra. The Ultra is really really really nice, but very pricey.

Or maybe some INOVA???

Thanks.

Budget?
Intended use?
preferred battery type?
do you care about warranty?

[RollingCode3]

I have a G2 with incandescent lamp already for when something goes bump in the night.

But I wanted a LED tactical light for its long run time in case of power outage, camping, etc.

Anymore sources? And how does INOVA compare to Surefire???

LAPoliceGear had this on their website in red indicating a sale. I thought it was funny:
Surefire E2D Defender Flashlight + 12 FREE BATTERIES
Retail price: $110.00
Our price: $109.99 Wow...savings of ONE penny! Where do I sign up?

I am pretty sure that SUREFIRE wont let dealer lower their price. 12 batteries would cost you around 20 bucks plus free shipping. That is a lot cheaper than most places

[M. Sage]

I'm about ready to buy a Streamlight TL-2 Xenon, 100 lumens. Haven't seen any horror stories yet.

Got one, love it. Painfully bright.

If you have to use it in a dark room when your eyes are adjusted, slit your eyes. It's bright enough to be a bit painful, even when you're using it.

Streamlight is a very good brand. I've used their Stylus a lot and have a Stinger rechargeable (a lot of mechanics use them) at work. Very well-made lights.

[neomedic]

Budget?
Intended use?
preferred battery type?
do you care about warranty?

I am looking for LED light for the long run time.
Budget...about $120 (under $150)
I preferred CR123A lith-ion
The longer the warranty the better, but I would like a light that is I can depend on. (I know even the best of companies might have problems once in awhile, but I want one that is known for its durability and not for its issues.)

Thanks.

[RollingCode3]

I am looking for LED light for the long run time.
Budget...about $120 (under $150)
I preferred CR123A lith-ion
The longer the warranty the better, but I would like a light that is I can depend on. (I know even the best of companies might have problems once in awhile, but I want one that is known for its durability and not for its issues.)

Thanks.

http://www.lapolicegear.com/surefire6pled.html

Surefire 6P LED High-Output Flashlight
# Features Max Output: 80 Lumens
# Runtime: 11 hours
# Bezel diameter: 1.25 inches
# Length: 5.09 inches
# Batteries: Two 123 lithiums

Only 85 bucks.

[N6ATF]

Got one, love it. Painfully bright.

If you have to use it in a dark room when your eyes are adjusted, slit your eyes. It's bright enough to be a bit painful, even when you're using it.

Streamlight is a very good brand. I've used their Stylus a lot and have a Stinger rechargeable (a lot of mechanics use them) at work. Very well-made lights.

Will you be able to light-adjust after a few seconds and be able to open your eyes fully without blinding?

[MedSpec65]

I have a Dorcy, but now that I know I would strongly recommend the PalmBlaze K2 130 Lumen on sale at www.batteryjunction.com for $34.95. Besides the blinding power of 130 lumens, you'll see no rings or distortion within the beam when you place it on a ceiling or wall. Best I've ever seen. The Surefires have almost half the lumens at twice the price.