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    Surefire 6P drop-in won't fit... "Short pocket?"

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    The most reliable torches

    There are loads of things to potentially go wrong with a flashlight but most, are thankfully, either minor or easily rectifiable. The brands I trust most are American made and are Surefire with a Malkoff dropin, Maglite with a Malkoff dropin and First Light. I have a Pelican 8060 which seems to...
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    Surefire Maximus, Minimus AA, Minimus Tactical and Minimus Vision!

    Having read the article I note that the two main complaints were battery life and low output when compared to the opposition. Given that the Minimus has been out for quite some time (without revisions) and was pitched at some far more modern products in the comparison it's not surprising that it...
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    Surefire Maximus, Minimus AA, Minimus Tactical and Minimus Vision!

    Each of us is different but the fact is if we look for imperfections in something we will usually find them. There is no denying that the artifacts you describe seem to be prevalent in the majority of Surefire's headlamps. However, just like you can't train yourself to ignore them an equal...
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    SureFire Minimus and Minimus Vision Parasitic Drain?

    I personally only keep two lights with the batteries stored in them and ready to go, one is in the car and one at home. I've always worked on the premise that it takes only a few moments to either load a flashlight with batteries or to screw a tailcap on tight enough to re-make a connection from...
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    A head lamp for a medic

    There are few (if any) headlamps that will not blind or cause discomfort to your patient or colleagues if they get it shone in the direction of their eyes. The only way to avoid this would be to either turn (or dial) the light down to a level that probably wouldn't provide you with the...
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    Are Surefire headlamps any good?

    That is true there are, but only with the later models of Minimus. AFAK the Saint and original models of Minimus don't have the tension screws to enable the body to be 'tensioned'. :shakehead
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    Are Surefire headlamps any good?

    Asking folks to rate a flashlight or a headlamp means you are always going to receive a myriad of different opnions which could well leave you more confused than before. However, my own opinion is that The Saint and Minimus are great head lamps which are often undervalued and unfortunately...
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    British made?

    Without wanting to sound unpatriotic we don't do flashlights very well. The very few UK companies who make or design them either use outdated technology or designs. If you want the best flashlights look towards the American marketplace. If you want the best head torches the Germans and French...
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    Annoyed by non-flashaholics?

    I am a flashaholic but understand why some/most people aren't bothered too much about a flashlight. However, I have been a EMT/paramedic for 27 years and have seen and experienced first hand how little money that the UK ambulance, police and fire services are prepared to spend on flashlights...
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    Nitecore EA4 - Can anyone recommend a good UK retailer?

    Glad to see it arrived safely from China. It's also reassuring to know that some Chinese dealers do actually send the item rather than claim they have and then blame it on the postal system when it doesn't show. Oh! And yes I did contact them when it failed to show up the first time. Supposedly...
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    Brand Reliability

    I love Surefire, I love their warranty. However, I can't say I love their prices. Do I buy Surefire lights? Yes! Would I consider buying other lights? Yes! And I do! Currently, my favourite light is a Nitecore EA4. Is it reliable? Yes! Do I carry a backup? Yes! And it's a Surefire. So my answer...
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    Nitecore EA4 Problems, fit and finish, flaws (take your poll here:)

    I'm afraid whilst I can see some design errors in my EA4 and there is a very slight and uniform gap between the bezel ring and body of my EA4 it isn't something I regard as a fault or troubling. At the price point I paid I'm more than happy with my light and consider it to be amazing value...
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    British Police Flashlights over the past 30 years.

    It never ceases to amaze me that professionals (whether, police, fire, ambulance etc) are regularly issued with some of the best equipment that money can buy except when it comes to a flashlight/torch. It seems to be a reoccurring story that in many places in the world professionals are either...
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    British Police Flashlights over the past 30 years.

    Dave D, Thanks for the best wishes! I can't say ill health retirement is something I'm looking forward to.....sigh! Still, I'm alive and able to think which are two criteria which the DWP applies to people who can't work through injury so that is a blessing I suppose.....(muted sarcasm)! Doug
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