The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List

[Billybatson]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

#1# zebralight sc52

 

[the_guy_with_no_name]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

It appears as if you missed my post.

Hi Ryp,

Thanks for the post and editing to match the format.
Much appreciated :thumbsup:

I just updated the count and looks like your vote is now accounted for

Tgwnn

 

[Theron]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

#1# Prometheus : Alpha : 4500K MCE
#2# Malkoff : MD2 : High-Low Switch : M361 Neutral
#3# Malkoff : Wildcat : V4 : Neutral
#4# Prometheus : Beta : High CRI
#5# Peak : Peak Logan 17500 : Mule : Neutral XPG2 : QTC : Momentary Switch

 

[timbo114]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

#1# Malkoff : Hound Dog MD4 McClicky : XM -L2 T6 : 5000k
#2# 4Sevens : Quark 123² Tactical : Q3 5A3
#3# SureFire : 6P : Z59 : Malkoff M61 219
#4# ZebraLight : SC600 MKII L2 : 4400k
#5# ZebraLight : H502 : XM-L

 

[archimedes]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

#1# Lux-RC : FL33
#2# McGizmo : Aleph 3
#3# Malkoff : MD2 : M60W MC-E Direct Drive
#4# Ra : Twisty : 85-Tr
#5# JiL : CR2 : Direct Drive

Almost all of my favorites are older lights, so I mostly voted for some unique choices this time .... It might get a bit boring if HDS and SureFire "win" every year

The Lux-RC FL33 is a relatively "new" light that has impressed me rather a lot, and the others are "classic" vintage items.

Among these five choices, most general flashlight options are covered ... flood (#3), throw (#2), red/white (#4), programmable / variable / high output (#1), and compact (#5) ... :twothumbs

 

[tongkang]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

#1# HDS System : Rotary
#2# Surefire : EB1

HDS -any rotary model..can't go wrong..mine just rotary200
EB1 - clicky..more grip than tactical

 

[gsr]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

#1# First Light USA : Tomahawk MC
#2# Surefire : Saint
#3# Surefire : 6P

I had the opportunity to handle the First Light USA Torq and the Elzetta Alpha at the SHOT Show, and they are must haves for me. Plan on seeing them on the 2015 must have list.

 

[jonwkng]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

#1# First Light USA : Torq (should be available in April)
#2# Elzetta : Alpha (their new single cell light)

Remember the rules:-
You cannot cast a vote for a light you do not have - you are casting a vote of confidence based on your experience with a light.

 

[ma57]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

#1# Zebralight SC52w
#2# DQG IV AAA
#3# DQG 18650

 

[liveris flashlights]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

Fenix TK51 and Black Shadow Terminator X for now!

 

[mbw_151]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

#1# LRI: Photon: Freedom
#2# HDS: EDC: HCRI
#3# Surefire: Minimus: Vision
#4# Surefire: C2: Malkoff M361W
#5# Leatherman: Serac: S2

If I lost these I would have to replace them immediately. These are my favorites.

 

[tobrien]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

#1# HDS Systems : EDC Clicky : High CRI 120 model
#2# HDS Systems : EDC Clicky : 140 Tactical (140T)
#3# Surefire : 6P
#4# Surefire : Z2
#5# First-Light USA : Tomahawk LE

like mbw_151 said above, if I lost any of these I'd definitely replace them ASAP!

I realize my 3 & 4 are very vague in all honesty, primarily due to the fact you can upgrade them any way you want, but they're still amazing platforms

2 and 5 are lights that all Law Enforcement Officers should have (IMO)

thanks for doing this, TGWNN

 

[the_guy_with_no_name]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

thanks for doing this, TGWNN

Entirely my pleasure of course

Tgwnn

 

[CroMAGnet]

The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

#1# ModaMag : Draco
#2# McGizmo : PD
#3# TigerLight : 600S LED Series III
#4# McGizmo : Aleph : A19
#5# Xeno : E03 : v2


The Draco is the great EDC. Lightweight and diminutive smooth form you don't realize it's on the keychain, 3 programmable output modes 0-120+ lumens, flawless beam quality and tint, perfect hot spot with smooth corona and spill and a bit of throw. And it tail stands! Very usable light.

The PD is the perfect light IMHO. Flawless beam clarity and tint, two levels both with momentary. Very usable twist head to select on/1/2, solid clip, tail stand. Very usable tool.

There's nothing like the Tigerlight 600 lumen LED tactical light with stealth pepper spray. High, low and blinding strobe mode, long runtime, great beam quality and tint, throw is excellent, spill is excellent, rechargeable. Very usable light and protection system. I keep one in the car and one in the bedroom.

The Aleph System is an incredible modular light. I like the beam of the A19 head with the choice of LE, body and tail parts to suit needs. Great tool and a classic hall of fame light system.

Xeno X03 is a great production light and only $30!! AA format using Cree XM-L T6 LED it has 3 regulated levels while using primary OR LiON and no PWM(90/320/490Lumens), perfect beam quality and tint, 3000 lux of usable throw, great smooth transition, great grip and knurling, glow in the dark O-ring and tail cap, and solid tail stand. What more could you want in a flashlight?

I just got the MBI HF-R Ti UTT : XM-L T6 3mode and it looks like a serious contender. I need to use it for a few weeks before making a call on it but so far it's a winner.

 

[archimedes]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

Cool list CroMAGnet ... nice to see more vintage classics

 

[CroMAGnet]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

Cool list CroMAGnet ... nice to see more vintage classics

Thanx Archi! I feel old eheh.

I'm surprised the Surefire 6p is so prevalent on this list. Are there some new kickass versions that compare to the X03?

 

[archimedes]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

Thanx Archi! I feel old eheh.

I'm surprised the Surefire 6p is so prevalent on this list. Are there some new kickass versions that compare to the X03?

I would think most are using the 6P simply as a P60 host (although I prefer the C2 for this).

Almost all of the SureFire flashlights I like have been discontinued ... A2, E1B, C2, L1, M6 ... :sigh:

 

[jamie.91]

The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

#1# Surefire : E2E : with lumens factory head.

I'm not sure weather modified lights are disqualified or not, my other standard E2E would not be my first choice as it's not got the lumens factory head which makes it so versatile, that being said at the end of the day it is still an E2E.

 

[worktheweb]

Re: The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

#1# Zebralight : SC600 Mk II L2

 

[CroMAGnet]

The 2014 Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast Your Vote!

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