Saw some new flashlight surprises at Lowes today...(NOT the Task Force)

[Schuey2002]

I'd be glad-er if they'd put them on their websites too...

 

[Mercaptan]

I definitely saw a G2 and 6P Surefire at Lowe's today (Ithaca, NY).

G2 (LED version) was 64 dollars and the 6P (LED version) was 84 dollars.

 

[Schuey2002]

First off, I stumbled upon a Energizer Hard Case 2-AAA CREE inspection light. 30 lumens, water-resistant, supposedly survives a 15ft drop, and comes with a belt sheath....for $14.95.

Does that "Inspection Light" that you bought have an optic or a reflector?

They have the 1 Watt (Nichia) Hard Case at Wallyville (which looks vaguely similiar), and it has what looks like a plastic lens with a frosted circle in the middle of it. I was just wondering if yours has the same lens setup as the Wallyville version?

 

[Delta]

Does that "Inspection Light" that you bought have an optic or a reflector?

They have the 1 Watt (Nichia) Hard Case at Wallyville (which looks vaguely similiar), and it has what looks like a plastic lens with a frosted circle in the middle of it. I was just wondering if yours has the same lens setup as the Wallyville version?

No, it's a reflector. It's smaller than the 1W Hard Case too. Tested it out in a dark room and even had the tell-tale Cree-Rings. It's just a bit brighter than my SL Stylus Pro (though nowhere near as nice)

 

[Delta]

No, it's a reflector. It's smaller than the 1W Hard Case too. Tested it out in a dark room and even had the tell-tale Cree-Rings. It's just a bit brighter than my SL Stylus Pro (though nowhere near as nice)

Don't remember if I mentioned...it does come with a belt sheath too.

 

[umberto]

what wouldbe the runtimeof the Energizer Hardcase with 2 AAA.....would that be as bright as say the ultrafireC3 on 1 AA?

 

[Delta]

what wouldbe the runtimeof the Energizer Hardcase with 2 AAA.....would that be as bright as say the ultrafireC3 on 1 AA?

It's only doing 30 lumens...I didn't see anything about runtime.

 

[Burgess]

Bet that Surefire is closing out all these "old" G2 models,

cuz' the're introducing their NEW line of G2's in Fancy Colors !


Who sez' they don't listen to CPF ? :wave:


Nice work, Surefire. :thumbsup:



:lolsign:
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[jeep44]

I looked at that Hardcase light today at Lowes-not too impressed by the whole thing-plastic case, only 30 lumens. I suppose the price is right, but I'd rather get much more at the same price from DX. My local Lowes STILL has the same four 3W Task Force luxeons that I have been looking at since the new CREE version came out. *sigh*

 

[Schuey2002]

No, it's a reflector. It's smaller than the 1W Hard Case too. Tested it out in a dark room and even had the tell-tale Cree-Rings. It's just a bit brighter than my SL Stylus Pro (though nowhere near as nice)

Cool. Thanks. Obtw, what's the model number on the package? If it has one...

 

[PhotonWrangler]

They have $70 Surefires in the impulse section? Next to all of the 50-cent packs of gum and snickers bars? :duh2:

 

[Mercaptan]

In my store - the surefires were located in the flashlight section, it's own little cardboard display centered among the cash registers.

 

[PhotonWrangler]

Ok, that makes more sense.

 

[JoeBob]

No joy in eastern NC.
My local Lowes still has the old style task force light with collimated lens.

 

[Illum]

They have $70 Surefires in the impulse section? Next to all of the 50-cent packs of gum and snickers bars? :duh2:

thats an insult all by itself....sticking a surefire in the gum section?

 

[kavvika]

I'm definitely going to have to check out these Surefires at Lowes very soon.
Maybe my employee discount will come in handy yet again...ooo and December is 20% off month too!
(I'm on personal leave for college currently)

 

[budlightdave2000]

Hi, im new to this site been reading alot on cpf by the way notice someone posted surefire g2 at lowes well i been searchin i found this site midway usa they have the surfire g2 for 35.99 heres the link http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=187175 anyone have any expirence with this site lol ididnt realize how much there was to learn about buying flashlights thanks to this site i may have new new hobby thanks for any info

 

[Marduke]

Hi, im new to this site been reading alot on cpf by the way notice someone posted surefire g2 at lowes well i been searchin i found this site midway usa they have the surfire g2 for 35.99 heres the link http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=187175 anyone have any expirence with this site lol ididnt realize how much there was to learn about buying flashlights thanks to this site i may have new new hobby thanks for any info

That's the incan version. Lowes is selling the LED version.

 

[PJD]

A quick "FYI"...I picked up one of the Hard Case 2AAA lights at Lowe's earlier today, and it is definitely a Cree emitter! For $14.99 plus tax, it's actually a pretty nice little utility light. It's output (to my eye...) is somewhere between medium and high on my LOD CE. The beam does have quite a few artifacts, but a little WriteRight fixed that right up! The tint is a very nice, neutral white. The light also comes with a pretty nice nylon holster with a velcro flap. IMHO, I've spent more $$ on lights that didn't perform nearly as well as this little Hard Case...for the price I think it's a pretty good deal! I already have a couple other Hard Case lights, and I hafta say that they ARE pretty robust and can deal with a significant amount of rough treatment. This little guy should prove to be no exception! As always, YMMV...

PJD

 

[Schuey2002]

I just hope that Lowe's decides to put these Hard Case Pro's on their website. That or Wallyville starts stocking 'em...