Not 'on-topic', but the talking horse told me I should not link to material on other flashlight sites. I personally don't mind and think it's appropriate sometimes (as in this case); but just an FYI;-)
[Review] Maglite ML300L 6D - worth it in 2025?
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Not 'on-topic', but the talking horse told me I should not link to material on other flashlight sites. I personally don't mind and think it's appropriate sometimes (as in this case); but just an FYI;-)
NotRegulated
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Message received.
Thank you for the reminder.
IMA SOL MAN
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I have found conflicting information on maglite.com regarding the specs of the 6D ML300L. In the table it lists the specs shown in a previous post, yet in the text description, it mentions having 1,000 lumens. I'm thinking that they have used the same circuitry as the 4D in the 6D, and just forgot/overlooked updating the specs table to the new specs. See below:
(The description)
The Maglite ML300L 6D Cell LED Flashlight is a powerhouse tool built for serious performance. Delivering up to 1,000 lumens of bright, focused LED light with an impressive beam distance of over 450 meters, this heavy-duty flashlight is perfect for emergency preparedness, outdoor adventures, and industrial or professional use. With an extended runtime of over 200 hours on eco mode, it’s one of the most reliable long-lasting flashlights available. Built from durable, water-resistant, aircraft-grade aluminum, the ML300L 6D can withstand tough environments while giving you the performance and confidence you need — whether you're camping, working, or just getting through a power outage.
Light Source LED
Drop Resistance 1 m
Weight with Batteries 50 oz
Dimensions 18.88" x 2.25"
(The table)
maglite.com
At first I thought that maglite had accidentally cut and pasted some text from the 4D description into the 6D description, but the experience of a member in a previous post getting higher brightness than normal seems consistent with an upgrade. Perhaps maglite didn't make a big deal of the upgrade because they are wanting to showcase the 4D over the 6D, to possibly avoid criticism that the 6D should be brighter than the 4D. Or, it could be that they still had some of the older 6D stock with the lower specs still in inventory, and decided to slow walk the upgrade publicity until the old stock was depleted. Who knows what is going on at maglite these days?
(The description)
The Maglite ML300L 6D Cell LED Flashlight is a powerhouse tool built for serious performance. Delivering up to 1,000 lumens of bright, focused LED light with an impressive beam distance of over 450 meters, this heavy-duty flashlight is perfect for emergency preparedness, outdoor adventures, and industrial or professional use. With an extended runtime of over 200 hours on eco mode, it’s one of the most reliable long-lasting flashlights available. Built from durable, water-resistant, aircraft-grade aluminum, the ML300L 6D can withstand tough environments while giving you the performance and confidence you need — whether you're camping, working, or just getting through a power outage.
Light Source LED
Drop Resistance 1 m
Weight with Batteries 50 oz
Dimensions 18.88" x 2.25"
(The table)
Maglite® ML300L - LED 6D Flashlight
Its multi-mode electronic switch and extended runtime of up to 177 hours on eco mode make it a dependable tool for any situation.
maglite.com
At first I thought that maglite had accidentally cut and pasted some text from the 4D description into the 6D description, but the experience of a member in a previous post getting higher brightness than normal seems consistent with an upgrade. Perhaps maglite didn't make a big deal of the upgrade because they are wanting to showcase the 4D over the 6D, to possibly avoid criticism that the 6D should be brighter than the 4D. Or, it could be that they still had some of the older 6D stock with the lower specs still in inventory, and decided to slow walk the upgrade publicity until the old stock was depleted. Who knows what is going on at maglite these days?
I agree
In 1984 I received a 5D or 6D MagLite, as a gift after graduating Medic School
I did carry it for a while, but it became quickly apparent that it was NOT practical to carry at work, and I changed out to my 3D Smoke-Cutter
Not long after (1985), I found the StreamLight SL20, which became my work light, along with a MagLite Mini-Mag
I do have (1) 4D ML300L, but it has been replaced by NEBO BAT LIGHTS (and I was a NEBO "hater", before finding these) which are actually longer then the 4D
I have found the NEBO BAT LIGHTs are MUCH better balanced, and MUCH easier to carry/use, then the 4D Mags (at least for me)
I will include a picture of the NEBO with a 4D, 3D, and 2D Mag
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hsa
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Those LX lights will forever look cool with the grenade grip.
The size of whackin' stick flashlights is interesting. I feel like there's a sweet spot around size of a 3D-4-5D Mag, and it's clumsy once you go over that. All the other brands (other than a few random examples popping up for a second) discontinued their >5D lights by the mid '80s, so Mag has been left by default with their 6D as the biggest flashlight on the market since. I'm guessing a lot of sales come from that fact alone, rather than it being a great defensive choice.
I'd probably go with a 4D if I needed a club, personally. Or better a 5C.
I'd probably go with a 4D if I needed a club, personally. Or better a 5C.
I would kindly suggest, that if you're lookin' for such a light, that you look at the NEBO BAT LIGHT
From my limited experience with them, they are Far and Away a better choice for that, over ANY MagLite
Just my experience, so do with that what you wish
I tell ya, despite my Mag-love, anybody that would pay to put 6 D batts in a flashlight in this day and age needs to know there's other options.
HOWEVER, just for the aesthetics to freak people out, I would totally do a PVC adaptor sleeve job and run it on two protected 18650's or 26650's.
HOWEVER, just for the aesthetics to freak people out, I would totally do a PVC adaptor sleeve job and run it on two protected 18650's or 26650's.
alpg88
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3-4D is optimal for swinging, 6d with alkaline is too heavy to swing fast. However it will be more effective if you have to defend against a bat, then you want extra length and weight, especially it is effective paired with military shovel in other hand, when against a baseball bat. The guy was really surprised, when he saw those 2 objects, and decided he has shown me his bat, i appreciated the beauty of it, and it was time to put it back in a car and drive away.
CelticCross74
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In a sh*t hits the fan situation I am grabbing my 6D ML a big sack of D cells and heading for the hills. The not thing I actually do NOT like about it is that it isn't offered in Mags grenade pattern grip which is awesome btw. In a WROL situation for near unbeatable run times.
Sporting goods section in Walmart, black hockey tape. Nice and grippy and doesn't leave a sticky residue. Back in the day I used to put electrical tape over paracord on my 4D for a grippy section.
