Brinkman /w rubber?

[chiphead]

While in Wal-Mart I saw a Brinkman LX, but it's got an all rubber body. Has anyone got one of these units and what are they like? I like the rubber body as my SF 6P is like a greased pig when wet. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

chiphead

 

[capnal]

I think you saw a Maxfire. There is much discussion going on about these currently. Both the 2x123 version and the rechargeable.

 

[elgarak]

Yup, sounds like the Maxfire. Grabbed one of the 2x123 when I was last at Wal-Mart. Nice light for $20. Slightly longer than a SF G2, has a clickie, supposedly the P60/61 LAs fit without modding (I say supposedly, as I have not tried it myself yet. Others have, and I trust them). To me, the beam looks nicer than my SL Scorpion, with very similar brightness/hotspot diameter as the focused Scorpion beam. You cannot change the focus on the Maxfire, though (not that I want to, I use the Scorpion on this setting pretty exclusively). The body is made out of a hard plastic, and contains a metal tube for conductivity. Looks and feels very solid. Right now, out of the lights my local Wal-Mart offers, this would be one of the top choices.

 

[watt4]

did it look like the one on the right?
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[StainlessSteel]

The first thing i did when i got mine was take the rubber handle off... i hated it. It is now MUCH slimmer and easier to get into and out of my pocket. The Rubber gripping caught and got hung up on my pocket as i pulled it out.

SS

 

[jbroker83]

the change to the p60/61 without any mods is true. I've done this to two of them, and it's made a 20 dollar light into a great edc/glove box light.

 

[davidra]

Of course, add the cost of the light to the cost of the P60....and you've got a G2.

 

[xochi]

Brinkmann Maxfire VS Dorcy Spyder ....?

I'm really curious to know how the Brinkmann Maxfire compares with the Dorcy Spyder. It seems like everytime I'm at lowes I take a second, pick up a Spyder only to say to myself "Nah, I bet it's no brighter than the Maxfire and in terms of quality it looks like it was made in china". Yet the package says 119.5 lumens on it and I thought the Maxfire was about the same as a G2 at 65 lumens. Do any of you have both of these and have an opinion on maxfire vs spyder?

 

[bwaites]

Re: Brinkmann Maxfire VS Dorcy Spyder ....?

The Dorcy is overrated at 119 Lumens, but does put out pretty well.

It falls about midway between the P60 (65 lumens) and P61 (120 lumens) lamps.

The Maxfire is VERY close to a P60.

So it might be a little brighter, but not overwhelmingly.

Check this: http://www.flashlightreviews.com/features/chart_overall.htm

Bill

 

[udaman]

[ QUOTE ]
davidra said:
Of course, add the cost of the light to the cost of the P60....and you've got a G2.

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Somewhat of a false analogy. $34 G2, replacement P60 (uh, you are going to burn out the bulb from use aren't you?) = $49, or replacment cost with p61 = $59.

Brinkman with replacement p60 = $35, p61 = $45. But $45 is still a lot of money for a cheap flashlight that you wouldn't feel bad about losing. So, Brinkmann sells replacment modules for $4.99 including shipping. On my to do list for next year, modding the Brinkmann module with higher output $6 bi-pin /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin07.gif $31 Brinkmann spanks G2 in runtime with same output as P61... 2 lights for the price of one HO G2, maybe it is possible?

 

[chiphead]

My appologies to all, never shop in a hurry. This is indeed the Maxfire-LX. In fact I bought one last night, this thing is a jewel! It come prett close in output to my 6P +-15 lumens. I can really get a crip on that rubber housing as this is difficult with my 6P. Now, if I can just find some spare bulbs for it.

chiphead

 

[chiphead]

I've emailed Brinkmann conerning spare bulbs, but no repsponce. Is there a sub?

chiphead

 

[dda]

You can order spare bulbs by phone from Brinkmann @ 1-800-468-5252. Make sure to tell them it is for the Maxfire LX.This info is printed on the back of the package.

 

[davidra]

[ QUOTE ]
Somewhat of a false analogy. $34 G2, replacement P60 (uh, you are going to burn out the bulb from use aren't you?) = $49, or replacment cost with p61 = $59.

Brinkman with replacement p60 = $35, p61 = $45.

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Huh? Not talking replacement. What I said was that if you buy the Brinkman, buy the P60, and put it in, you've spent as much as you would on a G2 with P60....and I'll take the Surefire every time. Sure, you're stuck with the Surefire replacement cost...but you're choosing to use their assembly.

 

[john_bud]

Udaman,

Can you list specifics on the $6 high output bipin bulb?

Thanks!

jb

 

[chiphead]

Got (5) five spares on the way!
chiphead