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    Silicon grease

    My favorite O Ring (flashlight) lubricant is Super Lube. It is a clear synthetic grease with Silicon. It is dielectric, it has a temperature range of -45 to 450 degrees F and it is non-toxic. I get it in 3 oz tubes for $3.00 at a local industrial supply. You can also get on line at...
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    Favorite Flashlights

    Opinions are like bellybuttons, everyone has one. It is my opinion that Streamlight gives you more bang for your buck than any make of flashlight. My favorite Streamlight is my TL-3. However, my most used flashlight is a Pelican L1 that I wear on a lanyard around my neck. I even sleep with...
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    Durable cheap lights

    [ QUOTE ] pedalinbob said: also, the dorcy boss 4aa is an excellent little light...and only costs around $6. Bob [/ QUOTE ] You can get it for 3 bucks at Dollar General stores. You are right, it is an excellent little light. James
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    SureFire VS. StreamLight In General

    [ QUOTE ] gadgetnut said: [ QUOTE ] LightofMine said: ...the only thing I will say is that, Streamlight has people like me in mind when they make flashlights. James [/ QUOTE ]You and me both. Hey James, I grew up in Sumter. I have a brother in Columbia and one in Charleston. Where...
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    SureFire VS. StreamLight In General

    I am trying so hard to stay out of this. Three times now I have wrote a reply then deleted it. If I say what I really believe about Surefire lights, I will make the extreme Surefire devotees mad. So the only thing I will say is that, Streamlight has people like me in mind when they make...
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    SL TL-3 Xenon vs SF 9P

    [ QUOTE ] Quickbeam said: Just to throw more gasoline onto the fire.... I don't have a 9P, but I have added a Surefire M3 to the collection (One serious kick-a&& light!) and I have the meter readings compared to the SL TL3: Lux at one meter: TL3: 10,000 M3: 7,000 So the M3 has a slightly...
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    SL TL-3 Xenon vs SF 9P

    [ QUOTE ] jtivat said: [ QUOTE ] LightofMine said: The bottom line is that there is nothing you or anyone is going to say that will change my opnion that Sure Fire flashlights are over priced. The one exception may be the G2. James [/ QUOTE ] I am not trying to change your mind but I...
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    SL TL-3 Xenon vs SF 9P

    [ QUOTE ] Size15s said: You can't buy most of SureFire's products from their website - they have far too many options. Google searching found these pretty quickly: 9P http://www.onestopknifeshop.com/store/surefire-9p-classic.html http://www.uncompany.com/pageproduct.asp?subcatid=224...
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    SL TL-3 Xenon vs SF 9P

    [ QUOTE ] jtivat said: [ QUOTE ] LightofMine said: And how many Streamlight TL-3s can a person buy for what just one Sure Fire is going to cost? Answer: About 3 or 4. James [/ QUOTE ] A D3 or 9P are only $77 that is only $17 more than a TL3. [/ QUOTE ] And just where would a...
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    SL TL-3 Xenon vs SF 9P

    And how many Streamlight TL-3s can a person buy for what just one Sure Fire is going to cost? Answer: About 3 or 4. James
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    SL TL-3 Xenon vs SF 9P

    My Streamlight TL-3 Xenon, is my favorite light. However, it is not my most used light. My most actually used light is a Brinkmann LED that came from Wal-Mart. On the weekend end of the 11th (Friday & Saturday nights) I had to work. I had anticipated using the TL-3 a lot. It turned out I...
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    Anyone else EDC a streamlight TL-2? What holster?

    [ QUOTE ] tkl said: brightguy.com should have the holster listed for it. [/ QUOTE ] The holster that Brightguy recommends is the Ripoff BL63. I have the CO63, that is almost the same as the BL63. I do not like the Ripoff style holsters. First off let me say that I am a very loyal...
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    Buying Flashlights On Line

    UBB17-ML-359937-ML- moved to Cheers'N'Jeers
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    Thumbs up for SL Twin-Task 2L

    I sure would like to see a picture of a Custom McLux. I have never heard of one. What makes it worth $575.00? GregR, those are some nice lights you gave your brother. I am up for adoption if you want another brother. James
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    Is G2 Superior to Scorpion?

    I have the scorpion and it gives a very nice smooth beam. However, I would not buy another one. I now regret that I did not spend $10.00 more and get the Streamlight TL-2 Xenon. I knew before I ordered the scorpion that the body was encased in rubber but I thought that it was not that big of a...
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    Streamlight TL-3 Xenon vs. others?

    [ QUOTE ] Size15s said: What about the Z3 then? Why not that? Al [/ QUOTE ] I guess one could compare a Sure Fire Z3 to a Streamlight TL-3 Xenon. Average cost of Z3, - $95.00 Average cost of TL-3 - $60.00 The Streamlight wins here. Advertised Lumens Z3 - 105 Lumens TL-3 - 175 Lumens...
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    Streamlight TL-3 Xenon vs. others?

    [ QUOTE ] Size15s said: I don't know where you read that SureFire lamps are rated at 20 hours. The unofficial figure tends to be 25-30 hours and many of my SureFire are clean past that and are still going strong. I've never had a bulb crap out after only 25-30 hours. Al [/ QUOTE ] Where...
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    Streamlight TL-3 Xenon vs. others?

    According to the UPS tracking number I should receive my Streamlight TL-3 Xenon from Brightguy Monday. It was $59.95 plus $5.27 shipping. I added 4 more items and the shipping still stayed $5.27. I keeping looking at Sure Fire but every time I consider the cost I say to myself “No way in...
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    Flashlight for Son

    An eight year old is probably going to use the light mostly for playing. Heck, I am 58 and a lot of what I do with lights is playing. I see that several have recommended the SF G-2. Would you really want to give an eight year old a light that the replacement bulb (P60/P61) will cost you from...
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    What's more important; batteries or flashlights?

    Re: What\'s more important; batteries or flashlight I agree with Stanley, all you really “need” is a few quality lights. A couple of Leds and a couple of incandescent lights. I say a couple of each because anything that is mechanical can fail (even a Surefire). There is a big difference...

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