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Looking for a Maglite 6C; BNIB preferred.

I wasn't very impressed with the performance of the klarus 16340 rechargeable battery that came with the flashlight... just doesn't hold a charge...

We bought some led light strips (can change colors) for my son’s room and had to put 4 strips up plus a strip under his bed. the lights were from...

just wondering

This week's challenge was proposed by Bykfixer, and endorsed by Katherine Alicia, Jean-Luc Descarte, and id30209. All credit ( blame? :D ) goes to...

Looking for the older design (RT) in aluminum, black coated, or Ti. PM me if any of you are looking to sell, please. Thank you

Channeling the 1968 Masters Robert De Vicenzo here: I just got in the mail my GT NANO and immediately turned it on and was working fine, removed...

Lightly used would be nice.. Or if someone bought a couple spares for backups, NIB :takeit:

I hate to do it... I hate to turn this peace-loving forum into a conflagration where dualing opinions and points of view spill over into rancor but...

hi thanks. I am choosing the SST-20 DR Deep Red LED for either use in a Malkoff MD2 18650 with High/Low Ring if a M61 is made for it in the Group...

The Armytek 2A Prime is a bike and EDC light. The 2D and 3C Maglites with only 170 lumens and good run times are great throwers. Other throwers...

Here is the unboxing of Olight Marauder 2 !!! In the coming days a video with the field test will follow, and obviously a detailed review with...

The following is the opinion of the author based on actual use . This D2 CH3509 has what I consider to be rubbish for a blade . With a rather...

Will there be a SHOT show this year? Edit: it's cancelled. Oops I did not see the previous threads. I thought perhaps they'd postpone it until...

Just purchased an MH25GT (as well as a charger, diffuser, and p20i) from the Nitecore Store (online) and am anxiously awaiting delivery. There was a...

Sorry, not been in in a while, divorce and general life gets in the way lol.. Anyway, gets the Acebeam K60 out to use last week and it's dead as a...

Hello! Looking for two authentic Convoy C8 extension tubes to run 2x 18650 lights. I will pay however you prefer, just let me know!

What's going on guys? I just signed up to follow up on some leads on a C8 extension tube. I have been building LED flashlights for quite a few years...

Hello, New to the forum, so many apologies in advance if there is a similar thread or if this question has been covered in the past. I was...

For the old members here, yes, much to your regret, I did NOT die or forget how to log-in; anyways, enough of the crap!

I enjoy the threads about what flashlights everyone is buying, or the "recommend a light for..." sub-forum. I like to start there, because I figure...

I have this head torch but it is no longer working. The battery is fine. I opened it up to look at the circuit board and I can see that one of the...

Up for sale. Brand new from skylumen( Vihn) Bought as a backup. Titanium ToolVN PHC( polished heated colors) Driver VN2 Copper heatsink...

Up for sale Surefire Titan Plus SOLD New in package. Never opened 3 mode light. Uses surefires Maxvision beam for a smooth beam output....

I have been using my Laptop but anybody use Power Banks and if so, can you make recommendations? Thanks. Dave

I cut rope , as long as the knife cuts paper against the grain . 420 stainless steel . 180 grit diamond cut edge . Consider the Herbertz as...

i see my flashlight is good for 1 meter drops. but on what surface?

SOLD Chris Reeve Large Inkosi, Natural Canvas Micarta Inlays, S35VN, 6AL4V titanium. Model# LIN-1030. Near new condition, excellent centering and...

First time poster.... I appreciate the opportunity to learn from other forum members. I'm somewhat of an old timer, and am searching for a person...

I purchased a new in box Surefire EB1 Backup 300 lumen recently from a Surefire dealer. This is the black anodized version that I believe was...

Junk VS Ruike 661 You would think it was no contest right ? But no , its a draw ! Both knives are junk . Sad but true , :huh: My Ruike...

Hello, fellow lighting enthusiasts! First off, I'd like to thank the admins for their continuing hard work administering this forum and providing...

Has anyone tried both of these and can offer some thoughts on how they compare? I don't care about the USB charging, more curious about the...

How about $7.00 postage for an approx 2-year old, never used S1 Baton with rechargeable cell plus 4 approx 3-5 year old RCR123 rechargeables kept at...

While putting away the updated insurance for the car yesterday, I pulled out the car light and decided to give it a preventive maintenance...

For those of you who couldn't, or didn't, get in on the first round of M361 drop-ins, I am doing a second round. It will be very similar to the...

Hi there, I am looking to make a small backup light that uses a single 16340 battery. I am not sure what kind of LED emitter I should be using, or...

Hi everyone, my googlefu has been weak looking for this. Does anyone know of a task light that can be magnetically mounted on a milling machine that...

Has anybody successfully removed the bezel on a E20 v2 to swap the puke green SST-20 low CRI for one of its 4000k high CRI brethren? Mine is just...

Hello all. So I have been into flashlights for a while and am starting to get more active here on the sight again. I am new to the McGizmo world...

I am thinking of upgrading my older tactical flashlight, a Nitecore MH12 (1000 lumes, 232m throw, 18650 battery, 13,500 cd). I am looking for...

I’m in the process of creating a jewelry box in solid oak, where the lid of the box acts as a mirror. I’m exploring the possibility of adding LED...

We noticed some customers often asked why their XTAR chargers can’t reach the acceptable max current during charging. For example, VC2 supports 0.5A...

Hello forum members i quick question about the Xtar VC4 charger. For the owners of this charger, have you tried this? after the charger shows that...

The obsession has changed from watches to flashlights. Im here to gain info and information. Thanks for having me

It did not make me all warm and fuzzy. I had a CATAPULT V6 and am trying to upgrade from there. Looking for more throw, a blazing hot spot and...

Oh dear ! Looks like 2021 might be another disappointing knife year ( Buying Garbage ) .. Brother 1502G Lock Back 440c (?) The following is...

I would like something like the TK72R, 9000lm from 3 leds vs multi LED set ups, but something that runs on 18650's or like 3 21700's.... Same goes...

Title says it all. Looking for another Fenix E99ti. Thanks Jb

Hello, Okluma DC1 for sale. Like-new condition. Includes cigar box and cloth bag. Priced at $249 shipped to US48. Text me at 801-597-5714 to...

Flashlights in order of purchase: Surefire E1B Backup - still love it Olight SMini Baton Ti Nebo Torchy Mechtorch Stonewashed Ti Still new...

hi, I don't see many 4300k lights / LED's around right? I know pflexpro I am sure did them. looking for a quality 4300 white light or the LED. ...

I am looking for a McGizmo Haiku, preferably with a Hi CRI LED and CR123 body. Open to any Haiku light though. Let me know if you have one you are...

Looking for a travel charger that can handle AA/AAA NiMH as well as 16340 and 18650 (21700 and 26650 would be great). Single cell would be fine,...

I took apart a few "Bad" Milwaukee 18v redlithium batteries to see if I could repair them like I have in the past or at least scavenge the cells....

Not sure if I can start a new thread on this or if I should have jumped on an old Boruit thread. Anyway, this is probably going to be my one and only...

Looking to get back into a Mule PD. Shoot me a PM if you have one your willing to let go. Thanks!

My son in law is going on a four day camping trip and temps could run minus 10 degrees. I gave him a Foursevens Quark with a spare 16650 battery. ...

Hello, I'm (clearly) new to this world and forum, but hoping I might learn a thing or two by being here. In the little information I've been...

Hello all, I just registered but I've read posts from this forum for years. Lights that I have owned (some still some not), Maglites (6xD, 2xAA...

Long-time lurker, and *believe* I might have actually had an account back in the day (but not 100% sure). Mostly have just followed links here...

First post on the forum. Trying to acquire my first Okluma, would love a DC 1 in aluminum to get my collection going. For what it’s worth, I have a...

Up for sale is a slightly used Delica 4. Really just gets no carry time. Has a few scuffs and wear marks but overall pretty good condition. Could use...

Some of our contributors have very specific requirements for flashlights (and batteries) but as I don't have any job related needs, I buy quite a lot...

Decent but I think diffusers would come into their own if they could get LEP closer to 600 lumens

I am looking for a Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni. Im not too concerned about the condition, so it can be new, used, battered, and abused. These came in...

I wrote up a compatibility report. It has pictures so I can't post it, so I made a PDF worth reading. http://drmemory.com/TSL10i%20on%20i4000R.pdf

Looks like there's gonna possibly be a huge hit all communities that use bare Li-ion cells, especially 18650s, sometime soon. I've been alerted to a...

Hello everyone!!! been in the folding knife EDC world for a few years and was recently but by the flashlight bug after receiving an Olight mini...

I'm in forensics where I go into the field frequently at night looking for things in close and far distances, sometimes very small things. I've been...