Hello all;
First off, let me say how pleased I am to have found this forum. Finally, a place where I can discuss flashlights without someone saying, "Two hundred dollars for a flashlight! Are you crazy?"
I'm looking for a recommendation for a general-purpose flashlight. I work exclusively at night, so flashlights are a necessity. Right now, I'm carrying a standard 2AA Mini-Mag, a Streamlight Scorpion (soon to be replaced by my recently ordered and impatiently awaited SureFire C3), and of course a Photon on my keys.
The Scorpion is used for car and building searches, low-light shooting, etc. The Mini-Mag is used for everything else, and is the light that I'm looking to upgrade/replace as it just doesn't throw enough light.
I was thinking that the Energizer double-barrel light would do a nice job, but they're a bit big (I really like the size & weight of the Mini-Mag), and hard to find in Canada. I've looked at a few LED lights, but can't seem to find one that puts out a decent amount of light and is similar to the Mini-Mag in size. After reading some posts about the Nexstar bulbs being a great addition to the Mini-Mag, and I'm thinking this is the way to go. What about running AA lithiums in there as well? Will the higher voltage of the lithiums reduce the bulb life?
Any suggestions would be welcome. Also, if anyone knows how to get Nexstar bulbs in Canada, please let me know: Brinkmann won't ship to Canada.
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Since this is my first post, here's a little background on me:
- I have more flashlights than I'll ever need;
- My favourite light (of my current collection) is the Mag Charger;
- I carry two Photons on my keys and a AA Mini-Mag in my jacket pocket;
- My "night stand" flashlight is a Star Headlight & Lantern model #292 (real ugly, but does what I need it to do - http://www.starwarningsystems.com/locom.htm );
- I have an intense dislike for UPS;
- My most "modified" light is a Mini-Mag that I've altered for cockpit use;
Well, that's all from me for now. Sorry for all the yappin'!
Avro
First off, let me say how pleased I am to have found this forum. Finally, a place where I can discuss flashlights without someone saying, "Two hundred dollars for a flashlight! Are you crazy?"
I'm looking for a recommendation for a general-purpose flashlight. I work exclusively at night, so flashlights are a necessity. Right now, I'm carrying a standard 2AA Mini-Mag, a Streamlight Scorpion (soon to be replaced by my recently ordered and impatiently awaited SureFire C3), and of course a Photon on my keys.
The Scorpion is used for car and building searches, low-light shooting, etc. The Mini-Mag is used for everything else, and is the light that I'm looking to upgrade/replace as it just doesn't throw enough light.
I was thinking that the Energizer double-barrel light would do a nice job, but they're a bit big (I really like the size & weight of the Mini-Mag), and hard to find in Canada. I've looked at a few LED lights, but can't seem to find one that puts out a decent amount of light and is similar to the Mini-Mag in size. After reading some posts about the Nexstar bulbs being a great addition to the Mini-Mag, and I'm thinking this is the way to go. What about running AA lithiums in there as well? Will the higher voltage of the lithiums reduce the bulb life?
Any suggestions would be welcome. Also, if anyone knows how to get Nexstar bulbs in Canada, please let me know: Brinkmann won't ship to Canada.
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Since this is my first post, here's a little background on me:
- I have more flashlights than I'll ever need;
- My favourite light (of my current collection) is the Mag Charger;
- I carry two Photons on my keys and a AA Mini-Mag in my jacket pocket;
- My "night stand" flashlight is a Star Headlight & Lantern model #292 (real ugly, but does what I need it to do - http://www.starwarningsystems.com/locom.htm );
- I have an intense dislike for UPS;
- My most "modified" light is a Mini-Mag that I've altered for cockpit use;
Well, that's all from me for now. Sorry for all the yappin'!
Avro