Zooming flashlight for airsoft

Azuritko · Sep 18, 2012

Hi there, I want to buy zooming flashlight for airsoft. Need big bright and good runtime. No need to be small, but not very big. Price max 50€. But I need it to be from shop with international (best free) shipping. In your opinion what is the best choice? Thank you. And I forget to mention, It will be best if the flashlight will have extended pressure switch.

Gunner12 · Sep 18, 2012

Why a zooming light (just curious)? Also, how durable should the light be? Runtime

There are quite a few budget zooming lights at ~$20-$40 USD, just do a quick search on eBay. I'm not sure which ones have the best quality, also the quality could be variable from batch to batch.

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Azuritko · Sep 18, 2012

Zooming because outside in forrest or field is good to see big distance, and in buildings is beter to have wider view on short distance. I was searching ebay but there are tons of flashlights also DX. So I am not sure which one to buy. I do know nothing about them. But as I see, biggest problem is runtime and heating. About runtime I think 2 hours are enough but more is better. Maybe 1 hour and more is not bad either.

Azuritko · Sep 19, 2012

What do you think about this one? "CREE XM-L T6 LED ZOOM Flashlight Torch + Holster/Pressure Switch Set"

Gunner12 · Sep 19, 2012

I don't own any zooming XM-L lights, so I don't know an I haven't seen reviews of that light. Assuming the lights are driving the XM-L at full current on max, then 1 18650 would give you 40 minutes - a bit more then 1 hour depending on the battery. You'll need 2 batteries to get 2 hours on max.

The Trustfire Z1 could work. Here's a review.

BTW, don't post sale links. Note the big yellow rectangle at the top of the page.

Azuritko · Sep 19, 2012

Thanks, the Trustfire looks good. If you have more suggestions, I will be thankfull.

Gunner12 · Sep 19, 2012

The folks on the other forum might know more about the budget zoomie lights and know which ones are better then others. It might be good to post your question there too.

Tegan's Dad · Sep 19, 2012

A lot of the zoomie lights use a slide zoom, which could change on you while running for your use. I know there's a Romissen from Shiningbeam that twists to zoom. It may be available from DX if Shiningbeam doesn't ship international. I'm also not sure of a pressure switch with those lights.