has anyone tried this light from CTD?

I'd like to pick up some inexpensive flashlights for my mom and girlfriend to have around the house and I saw these for $12.97 in the latest Cheaper Than Dirt catalog. Has anyone tried one of these?




Xenon light at CTD

Would they be Ok with using CR123A batteries? They are like $9 a pair, but they are available for about $1 each on the internet. You might want to buy them a case if you do buy them that light. From what I've read those POLICE lights are pretty cheap quality, but I don't own one so I won't say anything more. By the way: I think you can buy those POLICE lights for a few dollars on ebay. Just type in "POLICE flashlight".


I think there are better lights out there for about $15-$20.
AmondoTech Flashlights

Advancedmart Flashlights

EDIT: One more link for you to check out:

http://www.brightguy.com/

i bought that for i believe $3 from global-wholesale-direct.com. the quality matches the price pretty well but it is very bright on fresh batteries. uses a bi-pin style direct drive xenon bulb. the switch is very rudimentary, just a plastic nub on a spring behind a rubber membrane. its not a clickie but it does have the lock-out feature. if you can get it for $5 or less then go fo it but its not worth more than that. I have been reccommending the uk 4aa eled to anyone who wants a general purpose houselight. hope that helps.

Ok, I'm glad I asked. I was hoping these might be similar in quality to something like a Surefire G2.

If you want comparable G2 quality look for the Brinkman Maxfire or the Brinkman Legend LX. They are about 15 or 20 bucks. I have one of each and they are very good, especially the Brinkman Legend LX. It has a very nice beam.

Here are some reviews of these lights:

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/brinkmann_legendlx.htm

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/brinkmann_maxfirelx.htm

That's probably more in line with what I'm looking for. I think I'll stop by WalMart tomorrow and see if I can find a couple of each of those.

hausenfefr, I love that name!!/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crackup.gif What was that king trying to order anyway?

I also love the Brinkmann maxfire. It is a well built, light weight, bright, cheap light.

Well, based on the recommendations here, I picked up the last two Brinkmann Maxfires that my local Target had in stock. Thanks for the tip!

That's great! For CR123 batteries don't buy them retail! They can go for like $9 a pair. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/duh2.gif

Buy from Battery Station or Advancedmart