Alex_Barton
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Please post opinions on the best full size (ie. Pelican M11, rechargeable Mag, etc) for police use.
What is the best full side flashlight for police?
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bwaites
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Re: What is the best full side flashlight for poli
FBOP doesn't have the pepperspray dispenser, thats what makes it an FBOP!
My favorite is still the MagCharger.
Bill
FBOP doesn't have the pepperspray dispenser, thats what makes it an FBOP!
My favorite is still the MagCharger.
Bill
fivebyfive
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Re: What is the best full side flashlight for poli
Try the streamlight sl-20x or sl-20xp with the 10 watt bulb assembly. The streamlight line of rechargeables have been well tested in the field and have proven themselves worthy.
Try the streamlight sl-20x or sl-20xp with the 10 watt bulb assembly. The streamlight line of rechargeables have been well tested in the field and have proven themselves worthy.
Phaserburn
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Re: What is the best full side flashlight for poli
The SL-20X comes with a 10W lamp. Get the SL-35X lamp assembly for the SL-20X; at 20W, it's an enormous upgrade. With 4Ah NiMH cells, you'll still get over an hour runtime. I have this setup with electronic flasher tailcap that allows variable dimming for up close work (ie reading a license) and a strobe flasher that's a real attention getter.
The SL-20X comes with a 10W lamp. Get the SL-35X lamp assembly for the SL-20X; at 20W, it's an enormous upgrade. With 4Ah NiMH cells, you'll still get over an hour runtime. I have this setup with electronic flasher tailcap that allows variable dimming for up close work (ie reading a license) and a strobe flasher that's a real attention getter.
mossyoak
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Re: What is the best full side flashlight for poli
any surefire besides e1e
any surefire besides e1e
Dukester
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Re: What is the best full side flashlight for poli
I have a similiar set up as Phaserburn, the only difference I have the SL-35X fitted with x5 "D-Cell" 9000mAH NiMH's a long with the digital Tailcap dimmer/flasher which is a real nice feature. If I was an LEO the Tailcap dimmer/flasher would really get a workout. Anyway, with the NiMH's I am getting around a 2.5 hour runtime.
When I really feel froggy I load up my SL-35X with x6 "C-Cell" 4500mAH NiMH's which I drive the 20watt Halogen with up to 8.75volts fresh off the charger /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I have a similiar set up as Phaserburn, the only difference I have the SL-35X fitted with x5 "D-Cell" 9000mAH NiMH's a long with the digital Tailcap dimmer/flasher which is a real nice feature. If I was an LEO the Tailcap dimmer/flasher would really get a workout. Anyway, with the NiMH's I am getting around a 2.5 hour runtime.
When I really feel froggy I load up my SL-35X with x6 "C-Cell" 4500mAH NiMH's which I drive the 20watt Halogen with up to 8.75volts fresh off the charger /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
KEW
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Re: What is the best full side flashlight for poli
After 21 years of real life street experience, there is no doubt that the Streamlight SL-20 is the light. I still have my first SL-20 that will be 22 years old this May. It is still going strong. I have added about 100 flashlights to my collection since then. But when you need a light you can bet your life on it's the SL-20 for a duty light. I also carry either a SF 6P, Pelican M6, or Strion on my belt.
After 21 years of real life street experience, there is no doubt that the Streamlight SL-20 is the light. I still have my first SL-20 that will be 22 years old this May. It is still going strong. I have added about 100 flashlights to my collection since then. But when you need a light you can bet your life on it's the SL-20 for a duty light. I also carry either a SF 6P, Pelican M6, or Strion on my belt.
oklalawman
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Re: What is the best full side flashlight for poli
I have been a cop for now on 18 years. When I first started the SL20 or Magcharger were the light to have. They were dependble rechargable and bright. But since the smaller lights ie Stinger, Stinger Hp have come along the older ones are regulated to the car. The smaller lighter flashlight stays on my duty belt. It is never back in the car. They dont add nowhere the same amount of weight and basically I forget they are there. I have friends who have gine the surefire 8N route and some of the others. $25 to replace the bulbs which break often. Almost $100 for a new battery pack. Upgrade the stinger to a NIMH battery and you have a 4 hour (mfgs. claim)run time.
I have been a cop for now on 18 years. When I first started the SL20 or Magcharger were the light to have. They were dependble rechargable and bright. But since the smaller lights ie Stinger, Stinger Hp have come along the older ones are regulated to the car. The smaller lighter flashlight stays on my duty belt. It is never back in the car. They dont add nowhere the same amount of weight and basically I forget they are there. I have friends who have gine the surefire 8N route and some of the others. $25 to replace the bulbs which break often. Almost $100 for a new battery pack. Upgrade the stinger to a NIMH battery and you have a 4 hour (mfgs. claim)run time.
madecov
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Re: What is the best full side flashlight for poli
Is there a good US source for a NiMH battery that will work in the Ultrastinger?
One hour just isn't enough, the size and throw of the Ultra are perfect for me.
Is there a good US source for a NiMH battery that will work in the Ultrastinger?
One hour just isn't enough, the size and throw of the Ultra are perfect for me.
beam_me_up
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Re: What is the best full side flashlight for poli
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KEW said:
After 21 years of real life street experience, there is no doubt that the Streamlight SL-20 is the light. I still have my first SL-20 that will be 22 years old this May. It is still going strong. I have added about 100 flashlights to my collection since then. But when you need a light you can bet your life on it's the SL-20 for a duty light. I also carry either a SF 6P, Pelican M6, or Strion on my belt.
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I'd go with the updated version the SL20-XP it comes with backup LEDs which are not only useful for when your battery goes to low to throw the main 8 watt halogen bulb but for shining on things close up without blinding yourself with glare.
http://www.dtdistributors.com/stslledflacr.html
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KEW said:
After 21 years of real life street experience, there is no doubt that the Streamlight SL-20 is the light. I still have my first SL-20 that will be 22 years old this May. It is still going strong. I have added about 100 flashlights to my collection since then. But when you need a light you can bet your life on it's the SL-20 for a duty light. I also carry either a SF 6P, Pelican M6, or Strion on my belt.
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I'd go with the updated version the SL20-XP it comes with backup LEDs which are not only useful for when your battery goes to low to throw the main 8 watt halogen bulb but for shining on things close up without blinding yourself with glare.
http://www.dtdistributors.com/stslledflacr.html
Samuel
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Re: NiMH battery pack for US
Hey Guys,
For those of you who have replaced the stock battery pack with a NiMH, what are you using to charge the new battery pack? IIRC the stock battery charger is only designed to recharge NiCd packs and I've read that NiCd (only) chargers should not be used to charge NiMH batteries...
Hey Guys,
For those of you who have replaced the stock battery pack with a NiMH, what are you using to charge the new battery pack? IIRC the stock battery charger is only designed to recharge NiCd packs and I've read that NiCd (only) chargers should not be used to charge NiMH batteries...
Phaserburn
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Re: NiMH battery pack for US
You can usually use the stock charger. The problem is NiMH cells don't like to be left on a dumb charger to cook 24/7; Nicads don't mind. When not in use, I use a kitchen timer with the stock charger to "top off" my cells for 30 mins each day to make up for the 1-2% of self discharge NiMH have.
You can usually use the stock charger. The problem is NiMH cells don't like to be left on a dumb charger to cook 24/7; Nicads don't mind. When not in use, I use a kitchen timer with the stock charger to "top off" my cells for 30 mins each day to make up for the 1-2% of self discharge NiMH have.
Samuel
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Re: NiMH battery pack for US
PB, thanks for the reply! What kind of run time do you get with the NiMH battery packs in the US? I'm assuming that the stock charger is "strong" enough to fully charge the NiMH's?
PB, thanks for the reply! What kind of run time do you get with the NiMH battery packs in the US? I'm assuming that the stock charger is "strong" enough to fully charge the NiMH's?
Phaserburn
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Re: NiMH battery pack for US
The charging current and voltage strength for Nicad and NiMH are the same. I don't have an US; I'm running an SL-20X w/35X lamp. In that setup, I get over an hour runtime; maybe 1:10. What is the current draw of the US bulb?
The charging current and voltage strength for Nicad and NiMH are the same. I don't have an US; I'm running an SL-20X w/35X lamp. In that setup, I get over an hour runtime; maybe 1:10. What is the current draw of the US bulb?
bwaites
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Re: NiMH battery pack for US
Doesn't the US use sub c cells?
Bill
Doesn't the US use sub c cells?
Bill
Samuel
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Re: NiMH battery pack for US
PB, thanks for the info. Did you get your NiMH from that UK website? I don't know what the current draw is for my US bulb.
This was the info that I had previously read:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/greenbatteries-store/bachfa.html#How%20long%20to%20recharge
and here: http://michaelbluejay.com/batteries/charging-tips.html#stupid
BW, I dunno about the sub c cells. I have never taken on of the battery sticks apart...
PB, thanks for the info. Did you get your NiMH from that UK website? I don't know what the current draw is for my US bulb.
This was the info that I had previously read:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/greenbatteries-store/bachfa.html#How%20long%20to%20recharge
and here: http://michaelbluejay.com/batteries/charging-tips.html#stupid
BW, I dunno about the sub c cells. I have never taken on of the battery sticks apart...
Phaserburn
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: NiMH battery pack for US
No, I got them from a group buy. I believe they may be available elsewhere, but often involves a minimum unit purchase.
No, I got them from a group buy. I believe they may be available elsewhere, but often involves a minimum unit purchase.
