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Good Times

04-09-2008, 01:22 AM

I know that I'm not the only idiot that loves these things so show off your flashlight toys!

http://www.surefire.com/surefire/content/c2black_full.jpgSurefire C2
Max Output: 65/120* lumens
*With optional ultra high-output lamp
Runtime: 60/20* minutes
*With optional ultra high-output lamp
Length: 5.20 inches
Weight: 5.30 ounces
Battery: Two 123A lithiums

http://streamlight.com/images/products/stinger_enlarged.jpgStreamlight Stinger
# Xenon gas-filled bi-pin bulb; spare bulb in tailcap
# Adjustable focus beam
# Up to 15,000 peak beam candlepower; 125 lumens
# 3-cell 3.6V nickel-cadmium sub-C battery
# Up to 1 hour continuous use
# 7.38”
# 10 oz.
# Fast Charger and PiggyBack options available

No ImageMag Light 3D and 4D

Good Times

04-09-2008, 01:35 AM

I will blame 4x4Mike (Mike) for introducing me to a new series of lights....

Fenix Lights (Website (http://www.fenixlight.com))

http://www.fenixlight.com/UploadFiles/20081289241830.jpgFenix PD1 Q5
• Utilizes a Premium (Q5) Cree 7090 XR-E LED with a life of 50,000 hours
• 5 Output Levels: 95 lumens (2.8hrs) -> 180 lumens (1hrs) -> 16 lumens (21hrs) -> Strobe -> SOS
• Digitally Regulated for Constant Brightness
• Uses one 3V CR123A battery (Lithium)
• 7.1cm (Length) x 2.1cm (Diameter)
• Made of aircraft grade aluminum
• Durable Type III hard anodized finish
• 27-gram weight (excluding batteries)
• Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
• Toughened ultra clear glass lens with AR coating
• Reliable twist switch
• Capable of standing up securely on a flat surface to serve as a candle

http://www.fenixlight.com/UploadFiles/200812892651266.jpgFenix LD1 Q5
• Utilizes a Premium (Q5) Cree 7090 XR-E LED with a life of 50,000 hours
• Two modes (6 types) of output, generation/turbo selected by turning the bezel (patented)
• General Mode: 12 lumens (25hrs) -> 53 lumens (5hrs) -> 107 lumens (2hrs) -> SOS
• Turbo Mode: 120 lumens (1.5hrs) -> Strobe
• Digitally Regulated for Constant Brightness
• Uses one 1.5V AA ( Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium ) battery, inexpensive and widely available
• 9.7cm (Length) x 2.1cm (Diameter)
• Made of aircraft grade aluminum
• Durable Type III hard anodized finish
• 46-gram weight (excluding batteries)
• Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
• Toughened ultra clear glass lens with AR coating
• Push-button tail cap switch
• Capable of standing up securely on a flat surface to serve as a candle
• Includes a holster, lanyard, two spare o-rings, and a rubber switch boot

http://www.fenixlight.com/UploadFiles/2008326154040678.jpgFenix E01
• Utilizes a Nichia white GS LED with a life of 100,000 hours
• Constant brightness: 10 Lumens
• Uses one 1.5V AAA ( Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium ) battery, inexpensive and widely available
• 7.1cm (Length) x 1.4cm (Diameter)
• 21-hour working time ( 11-hour sun mode plus 10-hour moon mode)
• Made of aircraft grade aluminum
• Durable Type III hard anodized finish
• 14-gram weight (excluding batteries)
• Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
• Reliable twist switch
• Capable of standing up securely on a flat surface to serve as a candle

Sadly I won't be keeping all of them but will be able to play with them before I give em out. I'll sending one to my bro and gf as small gifts to keep on their key chains. The price points on these are pretty impressive!

The E01 is only $15 bucks!!! the other two are closer to the $50 range but still the specifications on these definitely make the price point attractive.

All above items can be purchased here Fenix Store (https://www.fenix-store.com). If you are a CPF (Candle Power Forum) member you get an added CPF member discount too!

iceman601

04-09-2008, 06:47 AM

Here is what I got :hillbill:

This one started it all:

Surefire 6p
Max Output: 65/120* lumens
*With optional ultra high-output lamp
Runtime: 60/20* minutes
*With optional ultra high-output lamp
Length: 5.20 inches
Weight: 5.30 ounces
Battery: Two 123A lithiums

http://www.gear-zone.co.uk/eshop/products/60_bk_250.jpg

E2D Executive Defender
Max Output: 60 lumens
Runtime: 1.25 hours
Length: 4.90 inches
Weight: 3.20 ounces
Battery: Two 123A lithiums

http://www.mountsplus.com/miva/graphics/00000001/SUR-E2D-BK.jpg

M3 CombatLight
Max Output: 125/225* lumens
*With included ultra high-output lamp
Runtime: 60/20* minutes
*With included ultra high-output lamp
Length: 7.30 inches
Weight: 7.00 ounces
Battery: Three 123A lithiums

https://www.expeditionexchange.com/personaldefense/DSC00961340.jpg

Streamlight SL-20X
LIGHT SOURCE:
10-watt, 6-volt Halogen Bulb with 100 hour lifetime 3 High Intensity LED's with 100,000 hour Lifetime
LIGHT OUTPUT:
Halogen - up to 38,000 Peak Beam candlepower
Bulb Rating:
200 Lumens typical
LED Rating:
30 Lumens typical (3 LEDs)

http://www.brightguy.com/images/bgimages/str26010.jpg

4x4mike

04-09-2008, 07:00 AM

Oh Lance I forgot to send you that info.

I'll try to remember to post pictures later but my collection:
Surefire E2e
Surefire G2 (yellow)
Surefire G2 (black)
Surefire U2
Surefire X300 weapon light (recently sold)

Fenix LOD CE
Fenix P3D

Borealis 1050 (Modded Mag)
http://blackbearflashlights.com/

Maglight 2D
Maglight 2D LED
Maglight 3D
Maglight 3D LED

My wife gives me a hard time and says I'm afraid of the dark. Oh well, look in her purse and you'll see her G2.

04 Rocko Taco

04-09-2008, 07:06 AM

I guess Im not as fancy as you guys....

I have a cheapie LED in the toolbox, and a few maglites around the house...

Mag 2D (x2)
Mag 3D (x3)
Mag 4D (x2)

Seanz0rz

04-09-2008, 09:56 AM

im with chris on this one. i have a 2D cell mag (with mag LED upgrade) that lives in the truck, and a few others that spend their time hanging around the house/apt/garage, etc.

dad has an old streamlight sl20 (police flashlight of choice for 30 years) and a stinger like the one mentioned above. both are very nice, but very heavy and batteries and bulbs are VERY expensive.

Robinhood4x4

04-09-2008, 07:38 PM

I've got 3 fenix's but I'm not so sure I like their reliability. They've all flickered at some point and I've had to fiddle with either the head or the cap to get better continuity. It's kind of a minor thing but if I ever have to use them as a psuedo weapon light then I'd like to see better reliability.

Having said that, I'm eyeing the new tactical series they have. They're really hard to beat for the price, at least for now.

I'll repost my comparison pic:
http://www.robinhood4x4.com/misc/Flashlights2.JPG
http://www.robinhood4x4.com/misc/Flashlight%20beamshots.JPG

Since this picture was taken I now have a Fenix P3D 100. It's amazingly bright and impresses everybody who sees me use it. Everybody makes some kind of remark about it.

I also bought 2 L2T's for my guys at work.

I hope nobody here is buying their CR123 batteries over the counter at about $6 each! Search the internet for bulk buys where you can get them for about $1.50 each or if on sale for about $1 each.

4x4mike

04-09-2008, 08:11 PM

Sweet, beam shots.
I found a box of 100 CR123a's a while back on ebay. I forget how much I paid but it I think it boiled down to less than a buck each. I gave half to my Dad (got him a Surefire for Father's Day one year) and have slowly been using the rest. They seem to last a long time. I keep a few in each car and my BOB. You never know when you need them

mastacox

04-10-2008, 08:05 AM

I've got an Inova X03 (2x CR123, 3-watt LED), a 2-D Cell LED Maglite, and various no-name AA LED lights. Both the Mag and Inova are very sweet lights, I love the Inova because it puts out an incredible amount of light for a palm-sized light...

localmotion

04-10-2008, 10:22 PM

I have the Surefire C2, Surefire E2E, Blackhawk Gladius, Streamlight Stinger, Streamlight Ultrastinger, Tigerlight and of course, the mag light.

http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/blackhawk/images/gladiusbk.jpg
http://dsasd.org/store/images/ST75000.jpg
http://www.brightguy.com/images/bgimages/STR78014_1.jpg
http://www.imagometrics.com/images/4.05/Recharge/tiger/TGR_4.jpg
http://www.demibarbito.com/images/eetid.jpg
http://pm.home.pl/gunsold/photos/c2_5.jpg

garrett

04-10-2008, 10:53 PM

good lord, what are you, SWAT or something? :flipoff:

localmotion

04-10-2008, 11:15 PM

nah, i just like to pretend that i am...LOL

My next buy will be the Pelican 7060 LAPD light

https://www.expeditionexchange.com/lighting/pelican018%20002.jpg

Good Times

04-11-2008, 12:05 AM

https://www.expeditionexchange.com/lighting/pelican018%20002.jpg

My buddy has one of those (issued) and man it's BRIGHT!!!!

Btw I noticed you have one of those Surefire CR123 pods! Those things are sooo sexy :) I got one somewhere.. hehe

localmotion

04-11-2008, 07:53 AM

that pic of the cr123 pods isnt mine, but i do have one! HAHA

yea, those LAPD lights are extremely bright....the only thing is that they are kinda big and remind me of legos.

paddlenbike

04-14-2008, 03:38 PM

You guys suck. I had to order these just to try and keep up:
Fenix L0D: (keychain light w/Cree LED; up to 75 lumens)
https://www.fenix-store.com/images/fenixl0d01.jpg

Fenix P3D: (pocketable light w/Cree LED; up to 215 lumens)
https://www.fenix-store.com/images/p3d2.jpg

Robinhood4x4

04-14-2008, 06:01 PM

You'll be happy with the P3d. It's like a fricken search light.

3rdCoastRunner

04-15-2008, 12:02 AM

I've got a 3d cell LED Maglite. I can't justify paying more than $30 on a flashlight.

Bob98SR5

04-15-2008, 12:07 AM

paddlenbike

04-15-2008, 08:06 AM

I seem to never have light when I need it, so it was time to upgrade. The Fenix keychain light is brigher than the 4-cell D Mag light mounted in the 4Runner, and I will have that on me all of the time. I also replaced my incandescent 4-AA headlamp that you guys were making fun of in Joshua Tree with a Petzl Tikka Plus LED. Much brighter, way lighter and more comfortable and the batteries will last 100-150 hours. I also just learned that I can do surgery on it and replace the 4 white LEDs with the latest technology from Nichia and quadruple the light output with the same runtime. Geeze, I can't leave anything alone, not even a flashlight. :shake:

4x4mike

04-15-2008, 10:12 AM

Geeze, I can't leave anything alone, not even a flashlight.

:clap: :rofl:
Hey Ken, we should talk knives and guns. You think you could handle more addictions? :confused:

localmotion

04-15-2008, 11:18 AM

3rd coast,

Do you mean you have the traditional flash light with the led bulb? if yes, i have the same thing too. but compared to even fenix 3d, its not even a close comparison. but then again, you cant beat the snot out of someone like you can with the maglite

If I am not mistaken, that is one of the reasons LAPD went to Pelican and asked them to design the 7060...hahaha

paddlenbike

04-15-2008, 01:31 PM

but then again, you cant beat the snot out of someone like you can with the maglite

:lol: I also ordered an LED upgrade for my 4D Maglite. If it's going to be big and heavy, it might as well put out some light.
http://www.theledlight.com/img-TL/tle-6ex-maxstar5.jpgLINK. (http://www.batteryjunction.com/tle-6k2.html)

[LED on left; stock incandescent Mag on right]
http://www.led-replacement.com/sitebuilder/IMAGES/tle-6ex_cmp-150x112.jpg

And no, I do not need any more addictions, thank you! :flipoff: Bob's got me looking at diesel Mercedes, Lance has me looking at RVs, Mike has me buying flashlights and tents. Oh well, at least I am partially responsible for Mike selling his Chevy and buying a 4Runner. (In other words, I'm still ahead--or less behind, depending on how you look at it.) :tongueout: I'm quitting now before you guys send me into bankruptcy.

Good Times

04-15-2008, 01:53 PM

4x4mike

04-15-2008, 01:55 PM

If I am not mistaken, that is one of the reasons LAPD went to Pelican and asked them to design the 7060

This was my understanding from the threads on CPF.
No one uses the mag lights anymore. Now you've got tasers and collapibile batons.

These pictures are from the web but who knows how far it'll go.

4x4mike

04-15-2008, 01:56 PM

Another

localmotion

04-15-2008, 02:49 PM

Another

if im not mistaken, the light in the very back with the wire coming out is called THE BEAST...i think its 6,000

Flashlights are awesome!..so are knives!

paddlenbike

04-15-2008, 04:12 PM

I think all of ya are bad influences period.... I hate all of you!

Hey Ken did you make sure to use the CPF member discount for your purchases at the Fenix store? if not o well I guess? I'll be buying my flashlight toys soon but apparently not soon enough since your already ahead of me!

You guys save me money in some ways. I read about aftermarket parts for the 4Runner that work, so I buy those and avoid the expense of buying stuff that doesn't work. But then I browse the Outfitting section here and that "savings" goes out the window!

And Lance, I SAVED money via CPF8...thanks! (See the word "save" in there?) :thumbup:

4x4mike

04-15-2008, 06:40 PM

I'm not sure that guy has a Beast. I've seen 2 different ones. They're below. The second one is the newer version. Looking for real light check out the Hell Fire.

4x4mike

04-15-2008, 06:43 PM

Hell Fire
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.surefire.com/surefire/content/templates/main/main/hellfire.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/prrfnbr/24279/sesent/00&h=300&w=300&sz=67&hl=en&start=2&um=1&tbnid=TqZ1bRtcMskTXM:&tbnh=116&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsurefire%2Bhell%2Bfire%26um%3D1%26hl% 3Den%26sa%3DN
3000 lumens. I think Mac from CPF makes some modded HID Mag with that output. They only have a 15 minute run time though.

Now you just need a .50 caliber to mount it one.

Good Times

04-15-2008, 10:47 PM

looks like the next time we all see each other we'll all be showing off out lumens! :D

as for the beast.. holy mother of .... I definitely don't want to be on the other end of that thing!

Phalanx

04-16-2008, 09:15 PM

The flashlight I've carried every day for the last few years in the Surefire L1. A few months ago I purchased the new version, smaller, brighter and longer runtime. I love it.

I got to play around with the Beast when the old VP of surefire stopped by my friends shop to show it off. There are some photos of us playing around with the Beast, CSI style (you know where the the surefire's always have a low light output for cinematic effects. Like an M3 with the output of a maglight) You should see what the Beast does to a dark bathroom! The thing buzzes and seriously puts out enough heat to cook with!

paddlenbike

04-18-2008, 07:02 PM

You guys are completely responsible for this. :argue: :prod: :spank:

UCL glass Maglite lens in place of stock plastic one:
http://home.off-road.com/~kemanuel/flashlights/flashlights2.jpg

Terralux 150+ lumen LED bulb replacement (LED is made by Seoul):
http://home.off-road.com/~kemanuel/flashlights/flashlights3.jpg

Fenix L0D keychain light (75 lumens) and Fenix P3D (215 lumen) light, both with Cree LEDs:
http://home.off-road.com/~kemanuel/flashlights/flashlights4.jpg

http://home.off-road.com/~kemanuel/flashlights/flashlights6.jpg

Dozen CR123A batteries. Buy them online for 1/4 store price:
http://home.off-road.com/~kemanuel/flashlights/flashlights5.jpg

Upgraded Mag, both Fenix's and the Petzl Tikka Plus LED headlamp (since you guys make fun of my incandescent one:
http://home.off-road.com/~kemanuel/flashlights/flashlights1.jpg

I can't go camping with you guys anymore...too many hidden costs! :flipoff:

4x4mike

04-18-2008, 07:58 PM

I'm sure once the sun goes down you'll have some fun. I'm excited to see what that drop in does to mine.

Robinhood4x4

04-28-2008, 07:48 PM

I just found this company with a 1050 Lumen maglight.

http://www.blackbearflashlights.com/

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/blackbear11784/boREALIS1000plus.jpg

paddlenbike

04-28-2008, 10:24 PM

I just found this company with a 1050 Lumen maglight.

http://www.blackbearflashlights.com/

4x4mike has the Borealis 1050. Definately the brightest flashlight I have ever seen.

4x4mike

04-29-2008, 06:50 AM

4x4mike has the Borealis 1050

I love this light and giggle every time I use it. It's held up fine and holds quite a charge. I think my burn time is more than 1:30. It's been dropped in the ocean and dropped off counters. Worth the $$ or at least that's what I tell myself.

paddlenbike

04-29-2008, 07:57 AM

It's like stepping on the accelerator on a way overpowered car. Whoa........

Bob98SR5

05-19-2008, 11:56 PM

Awe damn you, Lance and Ken! I've been thinking about buying pocket light after i had lunch with Lance on Saturday. He pulled out his new Fenix (forget the model #), so I had to buy a compact LED light of my own! I read a few posts and I decided to buy this:

http://www.arcflashlight.com/images/arc-aaa.jpg

Its an ARC Light Premium DS. I like the fact that it runs off AAA batteries and that its uber-compact---barely 3 inches long (which still makes it longer than Lance's pee pee, so says Robinhood4x4) :gay: :tongueout: And for those of you who really know me, I freak out like a bizatch when i have to add another key to my key ring, so this is a big step for me.

I intend to have this on my keychain as an every day tool. As I am part of my building's evac/safety team, I better have some kind of light. I'll post again when i get it.

http://ledmuseum.candlepower.us/eleventh/arcaaads.htm

Robinhood4x4

05-20-2008, 06:33 AM

Aaawwww, how cute...it's so little... :tongueout:

paddlenbike

05-20-2008, 08:54 AM

I don't make a habit of looking at anyone's pee-pee, but I know exactly what you mean about adding yet another object to a keychain. I use my AAA Fenix L0D all the time, so having a little extra bulk in my pocket is okay with me. Plus, you look like a true boyscout around your friends when you are always armed with light.

Bob, this is just the first step in the program. You'll get a mid-size light next, then a big daddy Borealis after you camp with us a bit more!

Bob98SR5

05-20-2008, 05:15 PM

i also own a surefire 6P, so i'm covered in the mid-size dept...if a 6P is considered a mid size. i'll consider upgrading my 3D maglite b/c i put in a cheapy LED bulb in my current one. it does not seem as good as yours

Bob98SR5

05-22-2008, 12:29 AM

FAWKIN PIECE OF S##T FORUM TIMER OF OURS. i spent 30 minutes writing this kick ass review of this light vs my 6P and i hit post and i went to the login screen. and yes, i clicked "remember me". grr.

anyways, here's some pics. i'm not gonna rewrite everything.

packaging- totally cheesy for a $45 light. gimme a nice box and pack it in foam, damnit!
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w177/bob98sr5/Flashlights/arc_packaging.jpg

only 2 7/8" long. kick ass:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w177/bob98sr5/Flashlights/arc_tapemeasure.jpg

Where's the lens? I dont know if this is a good thing or not, esp attached to a keychain:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w177/bob98sr5/Flashlights/arc_nolens.jpg

this is the beam pattern of this arc flashlight:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w177/bob98sr5/Flashlights/arc_beam_only.jpg

and a very unfair comparison to a surefire 6P :D
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w177/bob98sr5/Flashlights/arc_vs_6p.jpg

overall, id give it 1.5 thumbs up. the .5 off is for a light that should be $10 cheaper to reflect the cheesiness of the packaging (yes, presentation counts) and the lack of a replacable lens to protect the bulb given that its meant to be carried on a key ring.

4x4mike

05-22-2008, 08:30 AM

I really like my LOD CE. I got it when it first came out and it has been on my key ring since. It's beat up but still puts out.

Robinhood4x4

05-22-2008, 10:28 PM

I wouldn't worry too much about the lack of lens, the LED itself is pretty tough and you'll never notice even if it does get scratched. I thought you knew there wasn't a lens.

Bob98SR5

05-22-2008, 10:48 PM

i did not know there wasnt a lens. i didnt really bother to examine the pictures on their site that closely as most of them were side profile views anyways. but good to know that the led is tough enough.

oh, my coworkers were NOT impressed :hillbill:

troyboy162

03-19-2009, 12:01 AM

i saw this post awhile ago and thought id add to it what ive found. i didnt think i could afford nice lights but now ive
got these coming from www.dealextreme.com. they have amazing deals on lights using the latest and greatest leds. see whatad happened was that i found my 130 lumin thumb sized light was better in the mines then my huge 3cell mag lights....so it was time for an upgrade that didnt break the bank(those of you that know me, know im cheap lol).
got these coming for main lights (700 lumin)
http://www.quarkr.com/app/upload/product/20081117/sku_16501_1.jpg
and these for backups (250 lumin)
http://www1.dealextreme.com/productimages/sku_14601_1.jpg

CJM

03-19-2009, 12:30 AM

Good throw away light really since its cheap and so so in reality. Ultrafire is a cheap weird offbrand btw. Good for your uses and many others, I demand my gear be near failproof so i only buy top stuff lol..

FWIW I have this light: http://www.batteryjunction.com/premium-olight-m20-warrior.html its everything and more and for the price its nicer than a streamlight or surefire. You pay for what you get, buy once, cry once.

troyboy162

03-19-2009, 01:12 AM

yeah ive read that i may need to inspect the soldering on them but im up to that task. other then that the internals to any light come straight outa china/HK anyhow. im a master at being cheap and aluminum bodied flashlights with basic driver circuits seems like a place to save some money. i always thought the led's themselve were where why surefire could charge 300 bucks. turns out the worlds best leds are not more then $25 retail.

4x4mike

03-19-2009, 11:14 AM

troyboy162

03-19-2009, 12:02 PM

I have the knock off Surefire u2, like your first picture. Its a great light for the 10 bucks I paid for it. It's been dropped, left on and submerged and still rocks out. Be fine with your purchases. One thing I've found with DX is that their shipping is weird. Sometimes stuff is here really fast, other times 2+ weeks.

good to hear. the reports of issues with these things are extremely low from what i can gather. the mines should be about the ultimate place to test them out. give me a month and ill put 4 years of abuse on them lol.
on a side note i looked at surefires web site. have they dropped off the leading edge? the prices have come down but there rated light outputs are nothing even close to modern leds. Cree Q5 or R2 are well over 100 lumins in even the smallest sizes with lowest driving amps.

4x4mike

05-26-2009, 09:34 PM

I sold my Borealis and got a new light. This one is rated at more lumens (2100) and is LED. I think the Borealis was brighter (1050 lumens) but it's hard to tell because it's light was a spot (non adjustable) and this new light is super flood (non adjustable). Nice thing about the flood is you just point it and you have a wall of light. It's also more useful in close up situations.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e13/mezamichael82/Borealis/DSC07130.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e13/mezamichael82/Borealis/DSC07143.jpg

Ric

10-10-2009, 06:38 PM

I just picked up a terraLUX, http://www.terraluxcorp.com/products/LightStar220.php

4x4mike,
what brand is the LED @ 2100 Lumens ?? how much was it ?

4x4mike

10-10-2009, 06:42 PM

4x4mike,
what brand is the LED @ 2100 Lumens ?? how much was it ?

The led's are Seoul P7's. I bought the guts to flashlight from a guy that makes them. He is not currently making them so I don't know what the deal is. I'm thinking he wasn't making much on them. I think delivered the guts were $125.

He's a write up on the type of led in the light.

http://www.ledsmagazine.com/news/5/2/27

xonetruthcrewx

10-10-2009, 07:43 PM

Good thread here. Saw it a while back and then forgot about it. Anyways, I have a Fenix TK10.

http://www.fenix-led.com/images/TK_10_black_512.jpg

Some of you may have seen it during the raffle at this last Pismo Jamboree. I used it as a spot light a few times. Haha. I love this damn light. Before long it will be going on my Sig 556 though. :D
I would like to get a P3D for everyday carry. But after looking through this thread I have decided to upgrade some Maglights that I have sitting around. Going to get the TerraLux upgrades for both the AA and 3D I have. The AA will be nice to carry around at work and not have to worry about trashing it. And the 3D will stay in the garage. Cheap upgrades and it will make the Maglights "decent". Haha.

Now back to Fenix lights. Have you guys seen the HP-10 Headlamp? (http://www.fenixlight.com/viewnproduct.asp?id=49) I'm liking it a lot.

4x4mike

10-10-2009, 09:13 PM

I saw the HP-10 on CPF. Looks like a nice light but too bright for a headlamp. I love my Fenix lights so I bet the headlamp will be nice too, maybe I'll have to try it out.

xonetruthcrewx

10-11-2009, 08:24 AM

Too bright? No way. There are 4 different output settings. 3 different flash settings too. Im totally down with it.

CJM

10-11-2009, 10:07 AM

The fenix lamp is awesome but needs a flipdown red filter.

xonetruthcrewx

10-11-2009, 03:26 PM

That would be a nice option. There is an optional diffuser lens for it though. So who knows, maybe more options/filters will be available down the road a bit.

CJM

10-11-2009, 07:10 PM

I must have a red lens in the very least b/c it ruins your night vision HORRIBLY if you dont use one at night or when its dark.

4x4mike

10-11-2009, 07:57 PM

I've got this new Petzl and I like it a lot.
http://www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/headlamps/tikka-zipka-series/tikka-plus

It's got a little red led for night vision mode. I think it's 65 lumens on high. If I need anything more I've got it in my pocket for hand.

CJM

10-11-2009, 08:01 PM

^ I have a similar older model and love it, only downside is the AAA batts and my other stuff takes AA or CR123.

Mine has a flip down red lens

slosurfer

10-13-2009, 07:22 PM

Now that I actually have a decent flashlight, I can contribute to this thread. :laugh:

Thanks to Lance, I now have this:

Fenix LD10

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/slosurfer27/fenix-ld10-1-003-1.jpg

I have a bunch of maglites that I now know that I should convert to LED. :)

Also, I thought I would show this light I have. You guys might laugh at it, but I use it all the time and it is one of the most useful lights I've ever used. I have the big one and the small one, and actually this is my second set. (Jack broke a leg off the small one using it as a play gun and the next day, someone stole the big one out of the 4runner) I got the original set from my dad for christmas and then he bought me the second set for my birthday. :laugh:

Stanley Tripod Flashlight:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/slosurfer27/41HSJ-r2JAL_SL500_AA280_.jpg