jkrispies Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Frankly said: The sharpened tooth rims on some of these tactical flashlights must already be banned in the UK. I wonder if anyone has ever actually used one in anger effectively? (Other than shredding their pants.) Or a tactical pen? John Wick only needed a pencil. I avoid them, or at least the more aggressive ones-- had one that literally ate through the pockets of all my pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Here you go, Jack: https://www.alloutdoor.com/2019/01/16/streamlight-polytac-x-usb-multi-fuel-flashlight-review/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=2019-01-19&utm_campaign=Weekly+New Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Thanks, Steve, that looks like a very nice light - only $57 and 3 hours of 600 Lumen power … very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 15 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said: Thanks, Steve, that looks like a very nice light - only $57 and 3 hours of 600 Lumen power … very nice. FYI based off the preice they are selling for on Amazon the PD25 is less expensive. For the same price. A PD32 is the exact same price with 900 lunens max. Thus is with my discount code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 57 minutes ago, jkrispies said: A PD32 is the exact same price with 900 lunens max. Thus is with my discount code. Again, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emjbe Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 1/15/2019 at 7:25 AM, Hi-Power Jack said: These are all 1/4 to 1/3 of a pound - anything lighter and smaller that works in a social emergency ? IMO you'll want a headlight for a social emergency. Something that uses standard batteries (unless you have a good solar charger). What I've found is that during emergencies (at least in CERT and SAR training/incidents) that most people don't practice any light discipline and they end up flashing all their neighbors with 500+ lumens and you end up seeing spots. I've been in a few night situations wishing I could ban all the lights and require people to use chem-lights only (speaking of chem-lights ... buy some of those also). I really like these: http://www.zebralight.com - pick your common battery type (I use and older version like the H503 with AA batteries). You can start them dimmed and ramp up as needed. Not a tactical/weapon light. Also works great for picking up brass after the match ends also. The night-light on these runs for weeks and is very useful around camp, for sitting around waiting for order/assignments to come through, working the radio, or doing paperwork. Fenix and Streamlight also both have good headlights. Between the two I've had better luck overall with Streamlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Thanks, emjbe, had never heard of Zebra - looks like a great idea to have a headlight, too. That will keep the hands free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p7fl Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 After a Hurricane I want two flashlights. One on a pistol in a dedicated holster, and one hand held. Pointing a weapon at someone to see what is going on would not make me a popular neighbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, p7fl said: Pointing a weapon at someone would not make me a popular neighbor. It would if they were INSIDE your home. Actually, in a hurricane, you need more than two - one is zero, two is one, etc. Can't have too many flashlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p7fl Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said: Can't have too many flashlights Every June 1 I go thru the house and replace the batteries on all my lights. I always feel like I am throwing good money away. Rifles, HGs, car, bedroom, it is endless Edited January 21, 2019 by p7fl edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I'm a fan of Surefires - US made, bright, and they always work. I often carry a P2X Fury, and keep a G2X in my car. Both are dual output, so they last a long time on the low setting(CR123a batteries), but can really put out the lumens when on high level. I would recommend either to anybody who was in the midsize light market. The past several months, I've also been carrying a Streamlight Microstream, and it's pretty sweet too: $20, about the size of a tube of chapstick, runs off a single AAA, and has a reasonable level of output, especially for the size. One of my coworkers has a Fenix that he's pretty fond of, the brand looks promising. (I only haven't bought one because they don't seem to be US made - might try an Elzetta before I go the Fenix route because of that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I picked up one of the newer Chinese lights from Costco, the first time I tried it at night as a test it hurt my eyes going from pitch black to really bright, not reflecting just really bright, I figured that in an emergency i'd be fighting trying to see while blinding the bad guy. Someone suggested that I shoot the beam at the ceiling first that way my eyes have a moment to adjust as I scan the room before dropping the beam on the trouble spot, tried it that way again and found that it works a lot better for me, my eyes didn't hurt and I was able to drop the beam with no problem, now this was with a hand held light, never been a fan of weapon mounted light at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 Do you remember what you paid and how many lumens ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I know it was under $20, not sure of the lumens but it was really bright for its size (about 5" long) uses 3 AA batteries, I like my flashlights to use common batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappy Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I recognize that this thread is old, but I wanted to chime in in favor of Fenix lights. I've been using Fenix lights for EDC for over a decade now and I've never had a problem with them. I have a PD35 TAC that has been my EDC for the last 3-4 years and it's fantastic. Prior to that, I was running a PD32. One thing to remember with any of the lights is that battery choice is critical. I run 18650's in mine, specifically Samsung 30Q high drain batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwright911 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 AMAZON prime day and black friday is a good opportunity to find deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427Cobra Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 I fix 737's for a living, after 34 years of nights weekends and holidays a decent handheld flashlight is very important to me, I use to always recommend Streamlight anything, and still do, Fenix aren't bad either, but I have a few WowTac A1S handhelds and there matching headlamp, these things just work, I haven't broken one yet, and they are priced right on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doge Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I've been using a Surefire Stilletto for about 3 years and the clip placement is good if you wear a hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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