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Looking to buy a flashlight, need advice

kissgoodnight
I want a light that is powerful but still kinda compact. I looked for one on GunBroker but know so little about them. If someone can give me a link to a good one, I will name my next child after them. (not really). Thanks.
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  • guntech59
    quote:Originally posted by kissgoodnight
    quote:Originally posted by mjrfd99
    Pachttps://www.amazon.com/VIPERTEK-VTS-195-Rechargeable-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B01FL444JW/ref=zg_bs_7824770011_6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=V15WAHWGRYN5JK82KVJPks a wallop.


    I have about 6 maglights hanging around the house so I don't have to look for one. Because this light is for my wife to have in her car, this is the one I will get for her. Thanks guys for all the good suggestions.



    A bit of unsolicited advice...that flashlight has a 20% negative review rating....I would reconsider.
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  • drobs
    I hear there is now an LED conversion for maglights that supposed to be a "game changer."

    https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.com/

    No 1st hand experience though but review on other forums are up there.
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  • westernMDhunter
    Maglite XL50.
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  • DONDALINGER
    Make sure you check out the NEBO Redline Select. My employer issued everyone the NEBO and it is crazy bright and very well made.

    Don
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  • tazzer
    quote:Originally posted by Ditch-Runner
    I can say the cheap Chinese knock offs with rechargeable batteries have done well all were less than 20 bucks


    I have to agree, I have 5-6 of the Ultrafire T6 with the cree bulbs and they are bright as all get out and have lasted a long time.
    and the extra batt.s are cheap.
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  • jimdeere
    I carried a 3 C cell Maglight for 10 years at work, on night shift. They?re tough, but want to roll off if you lay them on a flat surface.
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  • kimi
    Man! This is worse than trying to figure out which marble to buy! [:D]
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  • hillbille
    quote:Originally posted by kimi
    Man! This is worse than trying to figure out which marble to buy! [:D]


    I don't buy those either, I just use the ones that fall out of my head every so often.......
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  • kimi
    quote:Originally posted by hillbille
    quote:Originally posted by kimi
    Man! This is worse than trying to figure out which marble to buy! [:D]


    I don't buy those either, I just use the ones that fall out of my head every so often.......


    [;)][:D]
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  • He Dog
    quote:Originally posted by drobs
    I hear there is now an LED conversion for maglights that supposed to be a "game changer."

    https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.com/

    No 1st hand experience though but review on other forums are up there.



    I got the one made by Nitize, LED insert and a button switch for the base. The button switch still works, the LED was gone in less than a year. That is a game changer all right, One I would avoid.
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  • drobs
    quote:Originally posted by He Dog
    quote:Originally posted by drobs
    I hear there is now an LED conversion for maglights that supposed to be a "game changer."

    https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.com/

    No 1st hand experience though but review on other forums are up there.



    I got the one made by Nitize, LED insert and a button switch for the base. The button switch still works, the LED was gone in less than a year. That is a game changer all right, One I would avoid.


    Seems like all the flashlight nerds swear by these Malkoff conversions. Flashlights just don't blow my skirt up.

    I need a couple 4 weapon lights and will probably just buy some cheap Streamlights.

    My $100 Fenix is still going good 6 years later. Put it on strobe and it will cause convulsions in those that are prone to them.
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  • Okie743
    quote:Originally posted by kissgoodnight
    I want a light that is powerful but still kinda compact. I looked for one on GunBroker but know so little about them. If someone can give me a link to a good one, I will name my next child after them. (not really). Thanks.




    How compact?
    Is this a light for going through the woods to a deer stand when hunting and for use in a backpack during the day?
    or Mainly a light to do tasks (work)

    General idea of maximum price you would pay?

    Reason I ask is I have couple of RELIABLE brands that I use. reliable means they always work correctly when I reach for them.

    And they give a pre-warning when they need charged.
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  • kidthatsirish
    I reccomend streamlight, specifically the microstream or stylus pro for a powerful compact pocket capable flashlight.

    Check out NUTNFANCY's reviews on YouTube. The guy does some pretty awesome reviews on gear and guns and flashlights are no exception
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