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Djwurm · 04-22-2008, 09:02 PM

I am looking for something a little more powerful than my Mag light 2d with led bulb. I would like something about the same size and come with a car recharger/home recharger system.

I am a salesperson for a radiant barrier/insulation/ventilation company and I am in about 3 to 5 attics a day and have been using my mag light for 2 years but it just doesn't seem to get to all the places I need to look which means I have to crawl or walk around an attic more than I want to sometimes.

any recommendations?

xjedix · 04-22-2008, 09:15 PM

I use a Surefire G2 ($35) with a 170 lumen LED bulb ($40) and I couldn't be happier with it. The Surefire takes a beating, and the LED bulb I have is crazy bright and lasts quite awhile on a set of batteries.

If you are going to use it on a daily basis then I suggest putting a little more money into an aluminum Surefire and be sure to get an LED bulb for MUCH better battery life.

-Derek

Djwurm · 04-22-2008, 09:21 PM

The G2 is not really what I am looking for. For one its pretty small, two it is not rechargeable. I spent upwards of 1 hour and 30 minutes sometimes daily in attics so it needs to be car rechargeable so I can go from one job to the next and leave it plugged in between jobs.

BIGchiefKODIAK · 04-22-2008, 09:29 PM

Maybe a little pricy but the looks are great.
link----> The Titanium and Carbon Fibre Gatling Pocket Flashlight

Talking about lights. Is there a flashlight that can strobe and render someone helpless breifly? Something that you can carry.

Djwurm · 04-23-2008, 04:52 AM

does anyone have a recommendation on a flashlight that is rechargable and about the size of the 2D maglite but brighter?

Bree · 04-23-2008, 05:28 AM

Olight Special Edition T-20 with Cree Q5 emitter. 205 lumens with strobe, SOS, and multiple brightness levels. Uses two CR123A's or two rechargeable RCR123A's.

Special Edition OLIGHT T20 w. Cree Q5 WC LED 5 levels, 3 modes, 205+ lumens! 2 x CR123A

Best little light I have ever owned. Bright and blinding as the sun.

Edit: Here is a video I made to show the strobe
YouTube - Olight T-20 Bright, Strobe, SOS Modes
This was taken at a distance of about 20 feet.

**jnclement** · 04-23-2008, 06:23 AM

Any LED will last about 100 times longer than a Maglite. Finding a rechargable one will be the trick.

Vic303 · 04-23-2008, 06:28 AM

Black Bear flashlights are incan rechargeables. They are built on M*glight bodies.
Welcome to Black Bear Flashlights

I have a Bear Cub and it is really nice.

For a inexpensive option, try a Nuwai ALX-233 led light.
Nuwai 3 Watt Luxeon LED Flashlight 3W Handtorch ALX233C 3XC

It runs on 3 C batteries and you can use it with NiMh batteries easily.

**Krackels** · 04-23-2008, 06:38 AM

I don't know of a flashlight off hand, but I'm sure they exist.

Have you browsed CandlePowerForums ?

Djwurm · 04-23-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic303

Black Bear flashlights are incan rechargeables. They are built on M*glight bodies.
Welcome to Black Bear Flashlights

I have a Bear Cub and it is really nice.

ok this website sucks... it has no contact info except it says click here to email about purchasing and when I do it opens yahoo email which I dont have an account. I am not registering with yahoo to get this guys contact info. why can he not just put it on his website?

anyone have his email?

04-22-2008, 09:02 PM	#1
Djwurm XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 120	Flashlights not for gun.. recommendation needed I am looking for something a little more powerful than my Mag light 2d with led bulb. I would like something about the same size and come with a car recharger/home recharger system. I am a salesperson for a radiant barrier/insulation/ventilation company and I am in about 3 to 5 attics a day and have been using my mag light for 2 years but it just doesn't seem to get to all the places I need to look which means I have to crawl or walk around an attic more than I want to sometimes. any recommendations? __________________ Cool Points Total: 37 Springfield XD40 Service w/ Trijicon yellow/green sights, XDGuys trigger kit, Polished Barrel/Guide Rod Springfield XD40 Sub Compact in OD Green Ruger M77 .243 Browning A-Bolt .243 (Belgium made) SKS 7.62x39mm

04-22-2008, 09:21 PM	#3
Djwurm XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 120	The G2 is not really what I am looking for. For one its pretty small, two it is not rechargeable. I spent upwards of 1 hour and 30 minutes sometimes daily in attics so it needs to be car rechargeable so I can go from one job to the next and leave it plugged in between jobs. __________________ Cool Points Total: 37 Springfield XD40 Service w/ Trijicon yellow/green sights, XDGuys trigger kit, Polished Barrel/Guide Rod Springfield XD40 Sub Compact in OD Green Ruger M77 .243 Browning A-Bolt .243 (Belgium made) SKS 7.62x39mm

04-22-2008, 09:29 PM	#4
BIGchiefKODIAK XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 64	Maybe a little pricy but the looks are great. link----> The Titanium and Carbon Fibre Gatling Pocket Flashlight Talking about lights. Is there a flashlight that can strobe and render someone helpless breifly? Something that you can carry. __________________ "Let evil wait for the day on which it must fall" Gunslinger "Only that Day Dawns to which we are awake" HDT

04-23-2008, 04:52 AM	#5
Djwurm XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 120	does anyone have a recommendation on a flashlight that is rechargable and about the size of the 2D maglite but brighter? __________________ Cool Points Total: 37 Springfield XD40 Service w/ Trijicon yellow/green sights, XDGuys trigger kit, Polished Barrel/Guide Rod Springfield XD40 Sub Compact in OD Green Ruger M77 .243 Browning A-Bolt .243 (Belgium made) SKS 7.62x39mm

04-23-2008, 05:28 AM	#6
Bree XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,615 Blog Entries: 5	Olight Special Edition T-20 with Cree Q5 emitter. 205 lumens with strobe, SOS, and multiple brightness levels. Uses two CR123A's or two rechargeable RCR123A's. Special Edition OLIGHT T20 w. Cree Q5 WC LED 5 levels, 3 modes, 205+ lumens! 2 x CR123A Best little light I have ever owned. Bright and blinding as the sun. Edit: Here is a video I made to show the strobe YouTube - Olight T-20 Bright, Strobe, SOS Modes This was taken at a distance of about 20 feet. __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!! Last edited by Bree : 04-23-2008 at 05:31 AM.

04-22-2008, 09:15 PM	#2
xjedix XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 536	I use a Surefire G2 ($35) with a 170 lumen LED bulb ($40) and I couldn't be happier with it. The Surefire takes a beating, and the LED bulb I have is crazy bright and lasts quite awhile on a set of batteries. If you are going to use it on a daily basis then I suggest putting a little more money into an aluminum Surefire and be sure to get an LED bulb for MUCH better battery life. -Derek

04-23-2008, 06:23 AM	#7
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,296	Any LED will last about 100 times longer than a Maglite. Finding a rechargable one will be the trick. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

04-23-2008, 06:28 AM	#8
Vic303 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 136	Black Bear flashlights are incan rechargeables. They are built on Mglight bodies. Welcome to Black Bear Flashlights I have a Bear Cub and it is really nice. For a inexpensive option, try a Nuwai ALX-233 led light. Nuwai 3 Watt Luxeon LED Flashlight 3W Handtorch ALX233C 3XC It runs on 3 C batteries and you can use it with NiMh batteries easily. Last edited by Vic303 : 04-23-2008 at 06:31 AM.*

04-23-2008, 06:38 AM	#9
Krackels XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,462 Blog Entries: 5	I don't know of a flashlight off hand, but I'm sure they exist. Have you browsed CandlePowerForums ? __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin "Freedom is not America's gift to the world; it is God's gift to all humanity"-- Guess! PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

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