Archive Tactical Flashlights

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Steel Valley Football

Posts: 4,548

Apr 23, 2012 10:35am

Has anyone seen these ultra-bright tiny flashlights? My brother brought one to my mom's at Easter. The strobe feature and design pretty much makes it a weapon if you use it correctly. Anyway, 400+ lumens in a flashlight that fits in your hand. To put that into perspective, a Mag-lite that takes three D batteries puts out less than 80 lumens.

But, they are expensive - what the most you would spend on a flashlight?

http://goinggear.com/flashlights/flashlights/sunwayman-v20c-2-x-cr123-438-lumens-led-flashlight.html

http://goinggear.com/flashlights/weaponlights/eagletac-t20c2-mkii-xm-l-cerakote-sniper-gray.html

McFly1955

Posts: 1,441

Apr 23, 2012 12:20pm

most I would spend on a flashlight is like $5-$10.

If I needed an awesome flashflight for something, then I would splurge, but my uses are basically to sit on the garage in case power goes out.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Apr 23, 2012 12:23pm

I would only spend $96.50 on a flashlight. Damn.

But seriously, I wouldn't spend more than $10 on one. I can't remember the last time I needed to use one.

gorocks99

Posts: 10,760

Apr 23, 2012 12:25pm

Most here would only be willing to spend $97 on a fleshlight.

THE4RINGZ

Posts: 16,816

Apr 23, 2012 12:26pm

I have a nice aluminum case smaller LED flashlight, I think I paid around $5 for it. I love it and find myself using it more often than I thought I would.

said_aouita

Posts: 8,532

Apr 23, 2012 12:43pm

I'm not scared of the dark.

LJ

Posts: 16,351

Apr 23, 2012 12:51pm

I dont know anything about flashlights really, but I do know that a lot of guys are always talking about Surefire flashlights and they range from like $40-200.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Apr 23, 2012 1:09pm

Streamlight, I believe, is one of the big brands for law enforcement folks. They can be pricey.

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Apr 23, 2012 1:19pm

Surefire makes legit flashlights. Used a few of them before and they are really nice. Expensive as hell though.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Apr 23, 2012 1:23pm

gorocks99;1150686 wrote:Most here would only be willing to spend $97 on a fleshlight.

lol. Reps.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Apr 23, 2012 1:27pm

I have a 2-cell Maglight that I like, mostly b/c I can use it as a club, if ever needed. Keep it right next to the bed.

Curly J

Posts: 7,282

Apr 23, 2012 1:34pm

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ernest_t_bass;1150748 wrote:I have a 2-cell Maglight that I like, mostly b/c I can use it as a cock, if ever needed. Keep it right next to the bed.

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ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Apr 23, 2012 1:41pm

Curly J;1150760 wrote:
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Curly, you're part of the problem. You're turning this thread into something that is completely not about flashlights. Way to derail the thread! Can't we have a discussion about flashlights?

Curly J

Posts: 7,282

Apr 23, 2012 1:50pm

ernest_t_bass;1150770 wrote:Curly, you're part of the problem. You're turning this thread into something that is completely not about flashlights. Way to derail the thread! Can't we have a discussion about flashlights?

I know and I'm sorry. Ok back to flashlights...there is an App for that.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Apr 23, 2012 1:56pm

Curly J;1150777 wrote:I know and I'm sorry. Ok back to flashlights...there is an App for that.

lol

Speedofsand

Posts: 5,529

Apr 23, 2012 2:04pm

I have a $10 waterproof one for the kayak, with a cone top and 4 color lenses for nights. Also use a little 9LED light from Home Depot for $3.
A bic lighter and candles saves batteries.

wes_mantooth

Posts: 17,977

Apr 23, 2012 2:08pm

Bought a small LED aluminum flashlight for 30 bucks for work....makes a big difference when running wire in an industrial application

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sportchampps

Posts: 7,361

Apr 23, 2012 2:31pm

Fleshlights anyone

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MontyBrunswick

Apr 23, 2012 2:41pm

gorocks99;1150686 wrote:Most here would only be willing to spend $97 on a fleshlight.

Reading is hard

Belly35

Posts: 9,716

Apr 23, 2012 3:28pm

I've spent $120.00 plus for a flashlight for my pistol now I just use it in my truck
I got my wife and daughter a small flashlight to carry and those cost me about $65.00 each

Good flashlight in times of need is well worth the price ... Somethings you just shouldn't cut corner on.

Rotinaj

Posts: 7,699

Apr 23, 2012 3:33pm

I used a flashlight once.