LowSpeedHighDrag
Newly Enlightened
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- Dec 3, 2015
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Hello all. Currently I keep a Maglite 2C in my truck. Use case is: looking at street signs in the dark, blasting zombies, etc., with no more than an hour of runtime a year. I have another low-power flashlight for repairs, though I'll be replacing that soon also. Really what's needed is throw with some decent spillage. At the time, my thinking was that I can always get parts for a Maglite, and I can always find Cs in gas stations (one of my home flashlights is a 4C Maglite).
I had the old Maglite LED upgrade bulb, which was a little weak. I just bought a Terralux bulb and dropped it in. Sadly, I was disappointed in the result, and yes fresh batteries too. Other than Malkoff I don't see good options. So what I am shopping for now is something that runs on 4xCR123s, LED bulb, fixed focus, and preferably a momentary switch up near the head rather than a tailcap switch. I want durability, reliability, and decent price. I am going to guess that 250-500 lumens will scratch the itch, though I can go upwards of 1000 without problem as it'll never be used indoors. And I DON'T want compactness, because it will get buried/lost in the clutter*.
I've started shopping, but of course now the number of brands and models is overwhelming. I am hoping y'all can help narrow things down for me. Even just giving me 5 brands to look at would be a big help.
TIA
* I have an old SureFire 9P that I love, because its too big to misplace and when held in the usual tactical grip no part of my hand blocks the lens.
I had the old Maglite LED upgrade bulb, which was a little weak. I just bought a Terralux bulb and dropped it in. Sadly, I was disappointed in the result, and yes fresh batteries too. Other than Malkoff I don't see good options. So what I am shopping for now is something that runs on 4xCR123s, LED bulb, fixed focus, and preferably a momentary switch up near the head rather than a tailcap switch. I want durability, reliability, and decent price. I am going to guess that 250-500 lumens will scratch the itch, though I can go upwards of 1000 without problem as it'll never be used indoors. And I DON'T want compactness, because it will get buried/lost in the clutter*.
I've started shopping, but of course now the number of brands and models is overwhelming. I am hoping y'all can help narrow things down for me. Even just giving me 5 brands to look at would be a big help.
TIA
* I have an old SureFire 9P that I love, because its too big to misplace and when held in the usual tactical grip no part of my hand blocks the lens.
