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Diesel75 · 07-19-2007, 10:23 AM

I would like to carry a flashlight and was wondering if I could get some help as to which one to get? I am willing to pay around $100. I have heard of SureFire, however I would like to know what people carry and which brand?

Thanks!

ichy_trigger · 07-19-2007, 10:39 AM

I have a surefire G-2 and its a great little light but the battery life is so so. I saw a light at Lowes thats around $54.00, uses LED's and i THINK takes AAA batteries. The brightness was spectacular and the battery life was supposed to be very high. Im going to pick on up sometime, ill let everyone know what I think.

You cant go wrong with a Surefire though.

Myk9noseknows · 07-19-2007, 10:47 AM

I have the Surefire polymer G2 ($35) as well as the more expensive E2D model ($100).

Both are superb, battery life is always going to be short on these high intensity lights. Usually around 60 minutes total and both give you 65 lumens I believe. The polymer G2 is TOUGH and works just as good as the more expensive model, plus it is lighter

Streamlight also makes great flashlights, I have their rechargable STINGER model as well. However, it is a bit longer, about 7 12". But the rechargable feature is nice because you can charge it in the house OR in your vehicle. Streamlight also makes smaller flashlights, I'd recommend that you check out both brands, you won't be sorry no matter which you choose.

GoCodeBravo · 07-19-2007, 11:05 AM

For $100, here are two options:

a. Buy a Streamlight Scorpion (2 x CR123A batteries) at 114 lumens - the brightness cannot be beat at this price - about $35
==> OR
b. Buy a SureFire nitrolon G2 - about $36 - all plastic with about 65 lumens, but lots of color choices
==> AND
Add a SureFire Nitrolon G3 - three cells - 105 lumens

This way you get a pocket carry AND a nightstand light for $100. For your next $100, get a Streamlight TLR-1 for about $100+s/h to put on your XD of choice

jar0023 · 07-19-2007, 11:31 AM

Going with an LED light will get you longer runtimes. Whatever you get if it's LED make sure it has a the new Cree LED. Much better brightness and runtime than Luxeon. I have a G2 and it's been great but eats batteries. I also picked up a TLR-3 LED cheap it's just as bright and runs 15 + hours on set of batteries. I don't own one yet but I'm about to pick up one of the Fenix lights. Google "fenix, ligths".

J

Diesel75 · 07-19-2007, 11:33 AM

Thank you guys for the info. I really wanted a good quality flashlight without breaking my bank account. Anyways, thanks a lot and I look forward to getting one soon.

Tally XD · 07-19-2007, 09:49 PM

I bought one at Target. It is a 3 watt single LED, takes three AA batteries and comes in all aluminum body. Can be had in black, grey or aluminum colors. Bright as hell! Its about 4.5 inches long and battery life is excellent. Price? $36.00

dasanii19 · 07-19-2007, 09:59 PM

For carry, buy a Fenix p3D ce. Research this light, you will find excellent reviews.

Royicus · 07-20-2007, 12:20 AM

I carry a surefire 6PD with rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries and an LED head.

Also note, Surefire lumens != Streamlight lumens. For lighting up a room, I'd take a stock G2 over a Streamlight Stinger any day. You need to see the two of them to appreciate the difference. If this thread is still around and I have the energy, I'll take beamshots of a stock Surefire 6P, my modified Surefire 6PD, and a fully charged Streamlight Stinger.

pinpointshot · 07-20-2007, 12:46 AM

Fenix P1D CE is awesome. For around $65 it has seemed to outpreform any surefire in its size class or even near it. max output is 135 lumens.

07-19-2007, 10:23 AM	#1
Diesel75 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 107	Need a Flashlight I would like to carry a flashlight and was wondering if I could get some help as to which one to get? I am willing to pay around $100. I have heard of SureFire, however I would like to know what people carry and which brand? Thanks!

07-19-2007, 10:39 AM	#2
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 8,016	I have a surefire G-2 and its a great little light but the battery life is so so. I saw a light at Lowes thats around $54.00, uses LED's and i THINK takes AAA batteries. The brightness was spectacular and the battery life was supposed to be very high. Im going to pick on up sometime, ill let everyone know what I think. You cant go wrong with a Surefire though. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

07-19-2007, 10:47 AM	#3
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,956	I have the Surefire polymer G2 ($35) as well as the more expensive E2D model ($100). Both are superb, battery life is always going to be short on these high intensity lights. Usually around 60 minutes total and both give you 65 lumens I believe. The polymer G2 is TOUGH and works just as good as the more expensive model, plus it is lighter Streamlight also makes great flashlights, I have their rechargable STINGER model as well. However, it is a bit longer, about 7 12". But the rechargable feature is nice because you can charge it in the house OR in your vehicle. Streamlight also makes smaller flashlights, I'd recommend that you check out both brands, you won't be sorry no matter which you choose. __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

07-19-2007, 09:59 PM	#8
dasanii19 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 3,620	For carry, buy a Fenix p3D ce. Research this light, you will find excellent reviews. __________________ MY NAME IS SUE!!! HOW DO YOU DO!!! "I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it."

07-20-2007, 12:20 AM	#9
Royicus XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 25	I carry a surefire 6PD with rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries and an LED head. Also note, Surefire lumens != Streamlight lumens. For lighting up a room, I'd take a stock G2 over a Streamlight Stinger any day. You need to see the two of them to appreciate the difference. If this thread is still around and I have the energy, I'll take beamshots of a stock Surefire 6P, my modified Surefire 6PD, and a fully charged Streamlight Stinger. __________________ XD45 Compact Waiting for that second gun before I send my XD in to Springfield Precision for some trigger work.

07-19-2007, 11:05 AM	#4
GoCodeBravo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Harris County Posts: 206	For $100, here are two options: a. Buy a Streamlight Scorpion (2 x CR123A batteries) at 114 lumens - the brightness cannot be beat at this price - about $35 ==> OR b. Buy a SureFire nitrolon G2 - about $36 - all plastic with about 65 lumens, but lots of color choices ==> AND Add a SureFire Nitrolon G3 - three cells - 105 lumens This way you get a pocket carry AND a nightstand light for $100. For your next $100, get a Streamlight TLR-1 for about $100+s/h to put on your XD of choice

07-19-2007, 11:31 AM	#5
jar0023 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 81	Going with an LED light will get you longer runtimes. Whatever you get if it's LED make sure it has a the new Cree LED. Much better brightness and runtime than Luxeon. I have a G2 and it's been great but eats batteries. I also picked up a TLR-3 LED cheap it's just as bright and runs 15 + hours on set of batteries. I don't own one yet but I'm about to pick up one of the Fenix lights. Google "fenix, ligths". J

07-19-2007, 11:33 AM	#6
Diesel75 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 107	Thank you guys for the info. I really wanted a good quality flashlight without breaking my bank account. Anyways, thanks a lot and I look forward to getting one soon.

07-19-2007, 09:49 PM	#7
Tally XD XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,368	I bought one at Target. It is a 3 watt single LED, takes three AA batteries and comes in all aluminum body. Can be had in black, grey or aluminum colors. Bright as hell! Its about 4.5 inches long and battery life is excellent. Price? $36.00

07-20-2007, 12:46 AM	#10
pinpointshot XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 199	Fenix P1D CE is awesome. For around $65 it has seemed to outpreform any surefire in its size class or even near it. max output is 135 lumens. __________________ " If you dont have anything nice to say...You must be talkin about Hillary Clinton." Jeff Foxworthy

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