Phazer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I need recommendations for a reasonably priced hand-held tactical flashlight. Thanks.
Please recommend tactical flashlight
- Thread starter Phazer
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What are your requirements? How bright? What kind of batteries? What is your maximum budget?
Better to buy an expensive American made Surefire or several cheaper Chinese clones? I'm all for buying quality but not if you're the type who looses stuff regularly.
I'd love to have all $$$ Monte Blanc pens but Bics do the same thing....
I'd love to have all $$$ Monte Blanc pens but Bics do the same thing....
Not really "tactical" but I still really love my Zebralights. the single AA version puts out a little over 500 lumens for about $70 depending on where you get it. there is a 1850 lithium rechargeable model that does over 1000 lumens and is only somewhat bigger at around $100.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
For an extremely lightweight flashlight with a pushbutton that you won't even know is in your pocket for carry there's this. I don't know how or why I ever carried a bulky AA or CR battery powered flashlight.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K...rd_wg=VHll8&psc=1&refRID=BT2HQNZJ31164FPWJZT5
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K...rd_wg=VHll8&psc=1&refRID=BT2HQNZJ31164FPWJZT5
Fenix Rulz.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Yes. Waterproof and durable too. I've washed it and dried it a few times in the machine by accident.
I used it as an icepick.
Yeah...we all have our stories.
I was at least 30 ft down in the middle of nowhere. The snow had crusted over with ice. I had 3 choices. Die. Use my light to dig my ass out of this shithole. Smash by smash/ navigate, drunk, through a mile+ climb.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Was this you or was this that guy from YouTube you try to be like?
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minderasr
6.5 Creedmoor
Another vote for the Fenix PD35 (I own the 2014 edition). Another option, if you're looking for something a little smaller, is the Fenix PD25 (I own the PD22UE, which is the predecessor of the 25). Both are fantastic flashlights.
Link, plus a few size comparison pics. Knife is the Mini Griptilian.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015...alight+sc5&dpPl=1&dpID=41AZAFkdIgL&ref=plSrch
I have been carrying these lights for two years now. Twice I have lost em, twice I have tried other lights, twice I have gone back to Zebralight.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015...alight+sc5&dpPl=1&dpID=41AZAFkdIgL&ref=plSrch
I have been carrying these lights for two years now. Twice I have lost em, twice I have tried other lights, twice I have gone back to Zebralight.
Phazer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Lots of good recommendations.
I'm going to try what appears to be a well-reviewed Fenix knock-off:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCK3BPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_s7enzb8TV7P0D
I'll see how it works out.
I'm going to try what appears to be a well-reviewed Fenix knock-off:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCK3BPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_s7enzb8TV7P0D
I'll see how it works out.
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I like small too. Phazer, that thing is huge to carry everyday.
Celt
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Im still using my cheapo cree flashlight from costco. 15 bucks for the 3 pack (gave 1 to my pops, 1 on my hip daily, and 1 is on my night stand). I swear it must be 5 years old and i use it everyday at work (subway system).
Costco Sale: Techlite 3-Pack 250 Lumens LED Flashlight CREE XPG-R4 $14.69 | Frugal Hotspot
Costco Sale: Techlite 3-Pack 250 Lumens LED Flashlight CREE XPG-R4 $14.69 | Frugal Hotspot
GuyMontag
.44 mag
Phazer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I'm going to get several, over time.
I've got some small Cree metal single AA-powered lights that I'm going to load with Energizer lithium batteries and keep in various packs.
I needed a tactical model to keep near my go-to pistol locked in a bedroom.
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minderasr
6.5 Creedmoor
I had this flashlight briefly. Damned thing kept turning itself on while in my pocket. I gave it away.
Bulldog51
.40 S&W
I picked up a streamlight protac 2l back in January and it has worked well for me. I never had good luck with cheap flashlights. I also wanted something that would take CR123a batteries, same battery my pistol light takes.
https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-...UTF8&qid=1496876392&sr=8-1&keywords=protac+2l
https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-...UTF8&qid=1496876392&sr=8-1&keywords=protac+2l
livingston
20×102mm Vulcan
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZAXAW8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have this and it is a very good flashlight Throws a good beam 3-400 feet
I have this and it is a very good flashlight Throws a good beam 3-400 feet
Exonautic
.308 Win
freddy
.308 Win
Buy once, cry once.
Surefire E1D Defender
Surefire E1D Defender
Eh, I'd rather not have to rely on CR123 batteries for an edc light. I want either AAs or li-Ion rechargeables.Buy once, cry once.
Surefire E1D Defender