Advice for the g/f...

Ok... I'm a noob here but I've been halfway obsessed with this website for the past week. I'm wating on my fenix l2d-qx5 to get here... and I just bought a cree task force yesterday. She seems to have taken a liking to the flashlight idea, and likes how bright the TF is. HOWEVER, she still seems to be a maglight sackrider. She wants a big maglight so that she can smack someone over the head with it if needed. What are your recommendations for a big maglite? Probably around a 4D cell light. I don't know whats the best as far as bright, the LED mag, or a regular mag with a drop in of some sort. I know it probably won't be as bright as the TF, especially for throw. Also, I know nothing about the magcharger, but I'm goin to study it today, because I like the idea of it being rechargeable. Let me know! Sorry for being a noob!

Welcome to CPF....

Emm, IMO your g/f should opt for a chick light rather than something like a 4D Mag. Something like a SF E2D although small but can give serious damage also, at least its more pocketable than the mag.

Oh no, she made it clear she wants a big one. She is going to keep it in her jeep. (She likes trying to prove she is more manly than me...). I forgot to state a price, I'd like to keep it in or under the $60 area.

Also, I don't know if mags come in dark green... but that would really impress her if it matched her jeep lol

jdmaxima89 said:

Oh no, she made it clear she wants a big one.

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Well, if she wants a big one and you don't have one, just remember that for the most part, bigger lights are more cumbersome and no longer are brighter than smaller ones. Tell her size doesn't matter anymore .

Tremendo said:

Well, if she wants a big one and you don't have one, just remember that for the most part, bigger lights are more cumbersome and no longer are brighter than smaller ones. Tell her size doesn't matter anymore .

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Oh but I've tried... lol

Lol, thats funny. Maybe a Mag with a Malkoff dropin? That would be bright and decent runtime.

EDIT: Oh, I forgot about your budget, sorry. The malkoff would blow that. Maybe get her a 4 D or C, and a small functional light like a Fenix.

Have a look at the Marketplace. There is some custom mags on sale there even near to your budget.....

4D Mag with a SSC TerraLux dropin should stay under your budget.

jugg2 said:

Lol, thats funny. Maybe a Mag with a Malkoff dropin? That would be bright and decent runtime.

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I just looked at the malkoff website, looks great BUT appears you can't get them, and it's just too much. Thanks though!

A 3D Mag with either a Malkoff or Electrolumens drop-in should do the trick. But it ain't gonna happen for under $60. IIRC, the 3D Mag will cost you about $20. The single-emitter Electrolumens drop-in is $50. Single-emitter Malkoff drop-in is $75 (and good luck getting your hands on one), the triple-emitter Electrolumens drop-in is $99. So you're looking at $70 to $120, plus shipping and/or taxes.

Have fun

Jim

democopy said:

Mag Instrument Heavy-Duty Rechargeable Flashlight System, Black

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I can't find anywhere that has a lumen rating on that puppy.

I did find a green maglite on ebay, but it's only a 2D cell. You think that with a terralux dropin would be acceptable?

Oh yea... where is the best place to order the terralux bulbs?

jdmaxima89 said:

I just looked at the malkoff website, looks great BUT appears you can't get them,

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Yeah, they're hard to get your hands on.

jdmaxima89 said:

and it's just too much.

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Say what?!?! Your manly girlfriend ain't worth $95 to you?



Jim

SEMIJim said:

Say what?!?! Your manly girlfriend ain't worth $95 to you?



Jim

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I WAS done shopping for her... then this came up... so...... no

jdmaxima89 said:

Oh yea... where is the best place to order the terralux bulbs?

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Probably BatteryJunction. But I'd suggest first reviewing the many threads on them before pulling the trigger.

Personally, I've not been overly impressed by what I've read.

Jim

Maglite quotes the MagCharger at 218 lumens, most likely at the bulb. It is almost the exact output of my T-1, except with a little more throw. I prefer the T-1, but if your girlfriend wants a big light then it might be the one for her. It is about the size of a 3D mag.

EDIT: Here it is, straight from Maglite

http://www.maglite.com/lampspecs_recharge.asp

Most chicks prefer the big sticks over the smaller ones!!!

I see you have a size queen your dealing with!

Get her a smaller light with a strike bezel. Chances are if she ever needs to use her flashlight for protection, she won't be walking down the street with her Mag in hand. A smaller light with more output to blind people and a bezel to stab someone with, would fit in the purse better.

jugg2 said:

I prefer the T-1

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I don't know what brand we're talking about here... not inova...

jdmaxima89 said:

I don't know what brand we're talking about here... not inova...

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My guess is "T-1" probably refers to the Fenix T-1. That's over your budget, too. Plus it's relatively untried. Plus it got a less-than-sterling review as a "tactical" light.

Jim