I live on the top most third floor right at the corner end of the apartment building. That's "perfect" for me! So there's no need for me to actually step outside and check the perimeter (backyard, front yard, side of the house, garage, etc.) for that "bump in the night." My situational scenario would be indoors where the LED does fine.
Right now there's three (3) flashlights within arm's reach besides my bed.
Maglite w/Malkoff Devices 2-D Drop-In LED
SureFire.M2 w/Malkoff Devices M60
SureFire.6Z w/Malkoff Devices M60F
Of course, there's the SF.X300 that's attached to the G19. . .:duh2: