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The flashlight thread

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  1. TurboDiesel

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    Thought a flashlight thread would be handy also.

    I like the Streamlight PolyTac. I have a few of these.
    The Inforce 9vx is very nice also.
     
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    One of my favorites is a weapon light for the AR platform.
    SureFire M951 Kit 02 tactical weapon light (with a lot of sand in the cracks)
     
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    I would offer up that regardless of the choice of light, keep in mind the batteries used. I purchased a few high intensity, high cost Surefire lights that were great light sources, but ate very expensive batteries. The c123 batteries in bulk are over 2 bucks per. Plenty happy with the LED Maglites and the AAA battery source.
     
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    I agree the batteries are pricey. I buy boxes the from Surefire also.
    A lot of the newer lights come with a multiple output switch to save battery life.
    Most of the time these lights are actually too bright to be practical
     
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  5. mdavlee

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    Elzetta lights are the best I've used. Have a ton of streamlight and the switches go bad in a year or so of almost daily use.
     
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    I have several that I use on a day to day bases.
    The top one is a J5 Tactical, got 5 of them for $20.00 so I figured they were great to have around different areas in case I did not have my primary light with me. Say they are 220 lumens, I highly doubt that.
    Next is the Streamlight Protac 1L, nice light but uses the CR123A battery. 180 lumens
    Third, Fenix LD09, it uses a AA battery which are very common. 130 lumens
    Last is the streamlight Protac 1AAA. Uses 1 AAA battery, very slim, and light weight. 70Lumens

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    Just ordered an Elzetta mini CQB weapon light. If it holds up to their testing, and the reviews I have seen it should prove to be one heck of a light.
     
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    That may be my next one. I need a light for a pistol and maybe an AR.
     
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    It will be going on my AR. They don't currently make a dedicated pistol light, or mount combo. Hopefully they will in the future.

    Once I recover from buying this one a Bravo series one will be next.

    They are a bit pricey, but American made, by American hands, with American products.
     
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    I like the 2 D-cell Mag-Lites. They have improved the brightness of the led bulb.
     
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    This is the mag-lite LED Xl50. It's my all around 'go to' flashlight.
     
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    Jusy about anything streamlite is good stuff..
     
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    Got the Elzatta in and mounted. What an awesome light. This thing is built like a tank, and the light pattern is perfect for close quarters search.

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    Looks good on there.
     
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    Added an Elzetta Bravo. This is an awesome light. 100% made in the USA, with USA made products. Lifetime warranty no matter the owner.
     

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    Nice lights. I need a few more myself.
     
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    Your earlier post was what turned me own to them. Thank you.
     
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    You're welcome. I want one of the 900 lumen ones for a home defense light.
     
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    Streamlight protac HL is a beast. its like having the sun in your pocket!
     
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    The Bravo at 650 lumens is one impressive light. Not issue of reflective blinding, just a great balance of light.
     
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