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    Defunct brands

    What flashlight brands/companies have either gone out of business or have stopped making flashlights? I know that Pentagonlight went out of business and Leupold quit making lights. Any others? Are "orphan" flashlights especially collectable?
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    Far Infrared LED possible?

    Got it. Thanks. Very helpful explanation.
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    Far Infrared LED possible?

    Can you please explain to a layman how efficiency can be greater than 100%?
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    Knife & Light pics. (Identify your images!)

    Re: Knife & Light pics. This may be my favorite CPF thread of all time :)
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    Most modular LED flashlights

    What are the most modular LED flashlights on the market? Something where the head, body, tailcap, etc. can all be interchanged with other models.
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    Extreme Torture Test comparison video: surefire vs elzetta

    This is some extreme abuse of two American Made flashlights. Shotgun buckshot fire FTW! link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2Q55phaLzU
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    Best self defense flashlight

    What would be the best flashlight to carry for self defense? Looking for something with rock solid reliability, bright enough to temporarily blind an attacker, aggressive enough to inflict a serious wound when used as a striking weapon, tough enough to be able to withstand the impact of...
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    Warm and Cool LED Tint terminology

    Why are bluish LEDs called cool and yellowish LEDs are called warm when blue light corresponds to a higher temperature emission source (ie the Kelvin ratings)? It seems completely backwards.
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    Surefire TIR lenses

    Which Surefire lights use their TIR lens? Which one is the least expensive?
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    What flashlight would you use if you absolutely had to stake your life on it?

    Looking for the absolute toughest, most durable, most reliable flashlight. What light would you trust with your life above all others?
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    Oldest flashlight

    What is the oldest flashlight in your collection?
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    Beam shots in controlled environment

    Very impressive work.
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    Beam shots in controlled environment

    I just found all of the beam shots at http://fonarevka.ru/ and I am very impressed! The tunnel pics are awesome! Are there any other large sources of beam shots in a controlled environment like this or do the Russians have us beat?
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    Simple new user interface for strobe

    For tactical use, a strobe needs to be at the ready. Why would you want a tactical feature hidden?
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    light for home defense shotgun

    For home defense, I would go with the Malkoff M60F. The flood lens is amazing for indoor use.
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