Please help me find the perfect light. . .

[Judgedog]

Help me find the perfect light:

Here are the requirements:

Rechargeable
Maximum bightness
Maximum throw
Must be a handheld flashlight (no spot/searchlights)
Price: $1.00-$500.00

The Streamlight UltraStinger comes to mind. I'm also interested in knowing more about the Tigerlight FBOP model. Are there others out there that are brighter and/or have more throw? What I am most interested in is a tight beam that is thrown as far as possible. Thanks for your input/suggestions. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/help.gif

 

[pjandyho]

How about trying Surefire's 8AX and 9AN Commander?

The 8AX puts out 110 lumens worth of light for 50 minutes on a single charge.

The 9AN puts out 20 lumens for 2.5 hrs or at the turn of the bezel a 140 lumens for 40 mins on a single charge.

Alternatively you can purchase any flashlight and load in rechargeable batteries like the Pilas.

Andy Ho

 

[BB]

Sorry... But really need more information. The basic answer would be an HID flashlight such as the X990. I think it is just under $500.(?) But it is not a standard form factor--

For bright, far throwing beams, some sort of arc lamp (HID or Xenon Arc), followed by a Halogen Bulb (much cheaper) with big reflectors are going to the best bang for the buck.

You would probably get a better answer if you start placing some of your limitations/requirements in this thread--how long, what diameter, diameter of head, weather/water proof, max weight, how you are going to carry it, rugged (LED) or not (HID), use of light, beam (laser like spot, something with a hot area but good spill), special features (pepper spray, cold weather, car/110/220 recharge), expected run-time, quick change batteries, quick charge, expected life of bulb, ease to obtain parts, reliability, store bought/CPF limited/build your own, etc...

The StreamLight is a good flashlight from what I have read here.

-Bill

 

[BlindedByTheLite]

how about the CT Zero?

does that throw farther than a Tigerlight and an Ultrastinger? i know it's got one lightsabre-esque beam!

 

[pwell]

I'm waiting for the Strion. Brighter than an E2 and its pocketable.

 

[BugOutGear_USA]

Pila GL4RC 195 lumens, LED tailcap, Xenon headlamp, rechargeable as well as able to utilize CR123. Cant beat it.

Check them out on our site...
Flavio
BugOutGear USA

 

[Double_A]

Surefire 10x Dominator rechargeable

Two light levels 60L for 180 minutes or 500L (same as M6) for 18 minutes.

Bezel 2.5" length 9.5" weight 20oz. MSRP $500

GregR

 

[JonSidneyB]

If you are wanting brightness, a flashlight format, and rechargable. You never mentioned run-time as a factor.

I sell Pila Flashlights but given that a $500 light is in the price range you are looking for and you want to maxamize throw and brightness, I cannot recomend a Pila light.

Surefire 10x

12volt SureFire with the 500 lumen bulb being powered by two Pila 168s (out of print 12zm comes to mind)

One of the Hid Flashlights-I can't be too specific as I am not familiar with many of these.

 

[Double_A]

Judgedog

How do you intend to use a tight, long throw beam?

I ask because unless you have a specific application in mind where your other lights have failed, they are not all that practical. Most people would be better served with just the opposite, a nice wide flood type beam that puts out a wall of light, not a pencil point of light.


GregR

 

[Phaserburn]

Might want to check out the MagCharger. Replacing the stock bulb with a $3 Welch Allyn 01160 turns it into the reigning stock King of Throw. There are many threads on this, and it is quite popular. It's also around 500 lumens.