Flashlight help

Need to replace an old Surefire which just isnt as bright as it used to be. I've tried switching the bulb, no luck. need to stay around $100, Would like it to double as a weapon light for my AR

Streamlight.

I’ve got two Fenix PD35 Tacs that I use for work and hunting and I beat the hell out of them. They’ve been good for me and I will continue to buy.

just looked at the website. thanks

Always the answer with flash lights.

Fenix Iare made in China, also the one I handled had a proprietary battery….

Another vote for streamlight

Streamlight are made in China as well, everyone I have looked at so far has point of origin as China

What's the point of your post?

Which one do you recommend?

I would like them to be very light to carry in my walking/riding short, maybe with a lanyard

This is what I carry now, Got in China, but if you use them the battery doesn't last very long during my walk, they are a tad bit old but battery is weak.

Nebo. I prefer the three triple A powered Cryket.

I’d suggest a Strion with a spare battery or two even.

This is a list I found rather quickly and screen shot. Looks like the lower end Streamlights are made overseas. Everything on that list is allegedly made in the US.

Not sure if it's for weapons but this is right for the price buzz

which one P?

Buzz I have a Streamlight Stinger DS LED HL that is as bright as any I carried on patrol, probably brighter, a bit over your budget and don't think it could be mounted with out possibly a mod holder, but in your pocket, it is a bad mofo.

Good battery life and rechargeable with a small footprint. about 8" long and 1"-1-1/4" diameter

Streamlight ProTac 2. Rail mount model for a weapon if that is desired.

Love Streamlights.

This is the one I carry daily Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA

Use the ProTac 2's exclusively on all my long guns.

Are these rechargeable flashlights really good? I'm still living in the stone age and use alkaline batteries.

Every police officer in the country uses them so there’s that.

That is all I use, however I don't use them too often, so far after a couple years of intermittent use I haven't had any issues.

I prefer rechargeable like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-...xqvbXgQMVWcLICh1jqgJzEAQYASABEgLDfPD_BwE

I agree with nxt or if you just want a light
https://www.streamlight.com/products/detail/polytac-x


For you 5.11 wearing retirement community dudes you don't have to spend $300 on a light

Buzz if you're feeling rich
https://www.clouddefensive.com/

I learned a long time ago that optics and lights are things to not cheap out on.

ProTac 2s here too. Sweet lights.

X2

Quit buying alkaline batteries for anything you care about.

Kestrel was shipping new units out with their alkaline batteries. And they were corroding, ruining a $700 instrument.

Kestrel took care of their customers. But they sent out a press release for everyone to move over to lithium ion AA batteries. They don't rupture and corrode. That was about 7 years ago, if memory serves. And I haven't bought an alkaline battery ever since.

Seems a bit large and heavy to carry while walking or riding a bike

Have you tried any one with a much smaller footprint? I don't need it to light up the world like the one you posted, it's sweet for sure but a tad on the bulky side for me

I carry this for general hunting. It’s tiny but very bright. I have the rechargeable case one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165490961992

I just ordered it with the rechargable case

Thanks Again, You the man....

You will like it.

Love it

Ebay says it is waiting to ship, expected arrival date is Oct 6th to 10th

I got a couple of spare batteries too. Between them and the charger case, I’m never without light.

What kind of batteries do they take?

You need to buy from the manufacture?

i carry a Fenix LD12 in my pocket all of the time , my wife has one in her purse

The battery number will be on the one that comes with it. I did get Olight brand. eBay or amazon.

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Surefire G2X is nice for a smaller light or mounted on a rifle. I picked up a few when Midway had them on sale for $50. I've had 2 Streamlights for a full size one, Poly Stinger DS and a regular stinger. The last one I got has a super bright led bulb. I've also had a fenix about the same size as the surefire. All were good and I would definitely get a rechargeable one, was easier than keeping spare batteries and those CR123s get expensive

That little olight is bright! 1200 lumens. May have to get one of those. I have a couple of small LAPG flashlights for pocket carry but that Olight looks smaller and is definitely brighter

I bought a couple after reading your post and a little reseach. First impression is that it is a solid light and quite bright. Thanks for the info.

You will like them.

I do like them, not as bright as my spotlights but way more practical

Thanks again

Did you get it yet? Review it when you get it and use it.

Mine is suppose to be delivered today, I can't wait to try it out.

Got em in yesterday.

I like that one with the recharging case.

Yep, it's very cool looking

Gonna try it out in the morning, from using it around the house it was pretty impressive for the size

If you’re not happy with the Olight you’re hard to please.

I used it yesterday morning

I was impressed, very strong light on normal mode and when I do the double tap the light gets stronger and even more powerful.

I am gonna see how long it will go on a single charge now

Loving it so far, I might get a back up for traveling

Good deal. It’s the most compact and versatile light I’ve ever had and I’m a flashlight nerd.

I’m a flashlight nerd myself. Guess I need to get me one and see what the fuss is about

Is the clip removable on this one?

I bought a Olight Baton 3 max pro at amazon prime days , 2500 lumens . Bright light , so far happy

Bumping this up to remind me to get the olight.

$100 flashlight, does it come with a happy ending?

Lights are like most anything else…you get exactly what you pay for.

Very accurate statement

Trapper wins the internet for today!

I have used mine everyday since I got it like over a week ago, Finally put it on charge, it still worked on normal function, the super bright where you click the button was starting to fade

Also what I like about it is you can travel the world and plug into 220 volts and still charge the light

Excellent Product and super powerful light for the size.