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Waiting in line at the drugstore last night there it was staring me in the face "9 LED Flashlight" $2.99 or 2 for $5.00. Picking up the package I read it was an aluminum body so I couldn't resist and threw it on the counter with my other stuff.
Now I'm not as seasoned as most on this board but I wasn't expecting much Figured I could give it away to a budding flasher in the making as they build their way up to a Flashaholic and hopefully get them enthused enough to join CPF.
Below is a picture.
It really is aluminum with decent threads to take it apart. It's made overseas and has one of those 3 AAA battery holsters that slides out of the body then back in after you install the batteries. It's made by a company called Innovage and came in Blue, Silver, Black and red.
I loaded in some fresh alkalines and put it back together. No O rings or anything but it seems to lock up tight with no rattles or clanging around when you shake it.
I pushed in the forward clicky tail cap which was rubber coated and although it was no SF I was impressed with the movement for a $3 light.
Beam was bright but had no discernable center hot spot that I could see. Again no surprise for $3. Fair amount of light and if I had to guess somewhere iin the 40-50 Lumens.
For a throwaway or giveaway light it's great. Can't say I will put it in my top tier but this light would be better than no light at all.
Just thought some of you might be interested.
Bob
Now I'm not as seasoned as most on this board but I wasn't expecting much Figured I could give it away to a budding flasher in the making as they build their way up to a Flashaholic and hopefully get them enthused enough to join CPF.
Below is a picture.
It really is aluminum with decent threads to take it apart. It's made overseas and has one of those 3 AAA battery holsters that slides out of the body then back in after you install the batteries. It's made by a company called Innovage and came in Blue, Silver, Black and red.
I loaded in some fresh alkalines and put it back together. No O rings or anything but it seems to lock up tight with no rattles or clanging around when you shake it.
I pushed in the forward clicky tail cap which was rubber coated and although it was no SF I was impressed with the movement for a $3 light.
Beam was bright but had no discernable center hot spot that I could see. Again no surprise for $3. Fair amount of light and if I had to guess somewhere iin the 40-50 Lumens.
For a throwaway or giveaway light it's great. Can't say I will put it in my top tier but this light would be better than no light at all.
Just thought some of you might be interested.
Bob