Do we need a universal buyers guide?

[NotSoBrightBob]

With all the flashaholic talent in this community does it make sense for someone of much higher talent than I to make a universal sticky on flashlight model recommendations? I see so many posts where someone is looking for the best light under/around X dollars.

I realize the best for the price could be debated forever but I believe after reading this board alot in a short time there are some choices that get recommended over nd over again.

I have seen the new light purchase checklist and few nice write ups about shopping for and the explanations of what make up a quality flashlight. I learn so much from them and I'm grateful to the writers.

I wonder though if adding say a price range to each of the below and a quick one line descriptor. ie...good throw, AA batteries, plastic body

Certainly not the definitive list but a example:

Deal Extreme Rominson(sp?)
The River Rock
The EX10
Husky 2D
Taskforce 2C
Surefire G2
Novatac 120 series

Don't get me wrong I'm a newb myself and welcome new blood to the community but maybe suggestions of specific models would give them a chance to jumpstart their research.

Or maybe I just like the research part too much and others just want the perfect buy.

Done rambling...Just a thought.

Bob

 

[Flying Turtle]

I think I like the hunt/research almost as much as the capture. So I pay much attention to the reviewers' opinions or ratings. We've got some great people making our choices easier. But, individual users' opinions are what seems to seal the deal for me. A buyers' guide wouldn't hurt, but most information is available from the reviewers, and maybe we shouldn't make it too easy for the great unenlightened.

Geoff

 

[nerdgineer]

The full range of the flashlight/geektoy market is complex; and coverage requires most of CPF/CPFM to really deliver. Attempts at summarization will generally be through someone's personal filter and someone else will probably object (again, all of CPF/CPFM).

You might look at the various review sites (e.g. flashlightreviews, lightreviews, bessiebennie's thread, etc.) for comparisons; and only you can decide for yourself what you really want (bang for buck-basic function, bang for buck-upper end, national preference, personal applications, etc.).

Have fun...