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Posted: 11/12/2014 3:45:09 AM EDT
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I've been really happy with my Streamlight Style Pro and PT2AA, one runs AAA one runs AA. Bright, functional without a hitch.
Stylus Pro is only on/off and more of a pen light. PT2AA is high/strobe/low with momentary and press for mode on the tail cap. There's even a usb one they make now which is cool. |
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Posted: 11/12/2014 3:45:32 AM EDT
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This is what I carry as a back up light on duty. I'm really impressed by this light. I ended up buying 5 of them. I carry one clipped in my pocket, one on my SWAT vest, one in my bail out bag, and keep 2 at home for spares. At $45 bucks, I'm not gonna be heartbroken if I do lose one or find a way to break it if that's possible.
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Posted: 11/12/2014 6:53:02 AM EDT
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4Sevens Preon 2, Streamlight Stylus Pro.
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Posted: 11/12/2014 9:10:11 AM EDT
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These threads are expensive.  I was going to make it $100 budget. So you actually saved $50.You're welcome. 
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Posted: 11/12/2014 9:16:20 AM EDT
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There is a guy on the EE with a G2 LED for $40 shipped that won't respond to my request to buy it. Maybe you will have better luck. site vendor , brand new $49 shipped As far as I am concered, /thread. Dual output 
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Posted: 11/12/2014 9:25:25 AM EDT
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I carried a Solarforce L2t for two years (carrying a SF A2 aviator tonight), best light I have ever bought.
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Posted: 11/12/2014 9:36:29 AM EDT
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Although definitely not as good as others, my daily-carry is a Bushnell 125 Lumen from walmart for $19.97. Single AA battery keeps it going for 50 hours (alkaline, I run lithium). It's only 125 lumens, but it's compact, has a red light to keep my night vision and can just pop in AA batteries if I need to redo it. A few others I wanted only took 123's.
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Posted: 11/12/2014 9:39:06 AM EDT
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I've had a Nextorch T6 for 5 years now that has never failed me, had it mounted on a 12ga for several hundred rounds as well and it never missed a beat.
*mine has the LED upgrade bulb as well... 
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Posted: 11/22/2014 11:25:52 PM EDT
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For only 22 bucks, it's pretty hard to beat the SolarForce T1 - It's surprisingly compact for a light that can accept a 18650 rechargeable cell (will also run on a pair of ordinary CR123 cells), and has a nice spread of brightness settings. http://imageshack.com/a/img904/4475/4PvAQJ.jpg SolarForce has great quality for the money, and ships for cheap (around 2 bucks). I bought this light because of this thread (and your link...thanks). all I can say is Wow... great light... super bright, $24 shipped and showed up in a little over a week... Build quality on it is very well... blows doors on the Fenix E35 I have that is comparable. |
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Posted: 11/22/2014 11:43:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThis. Been carrying one every day for a year and a half.  Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 1:38:59 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/23/2014 1:44:50 AM EDT
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I carry a 5.11 from la police gear it was 20 bucks on closeout but I picked up one of these and its great.this som bitch
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Posted: 11/23/2014 2:01:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryI carry a 2L daily. Plenty of light for me. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 2:14:25 AM EDT
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A big fat frozen north woods Yankee son of a birch TAG !
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Posted: 11/23/2014 2:40:13 AM EDT
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Tagged, for gift ideas for my crew.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 3:05:16 AM EDT
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Go get a Solarforce L2 (AKA P60 clone). That way in one year when LED technology advances you'll be able to drop in a new LED and won't have to buy a new body.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 3:39:25 PM EDT
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I bought this light because of this thread (and your link...thanks). all I can say is Wow... great light... super bright, $24 shipped and showed up in a little over a week... Build quality on it is very well... blows doors on the Fenix E35 I have that is comparable. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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For only 22 bucks, it's pretty hard to beat the SolarForce T1 - It's surprisingly compact for a light that can accept a 18650 rechargeable cell (will also run on a pair of ordinary CR123 cells), and has a nice spread of brightness settings. http://imageshack.com/a/img904/4475/4PvAQJ.jpg SolarForce has great quality for the money, and ships for cheap (around 2 bucks). I bought this light because of this thread (and your link...thanks). all I can say is Wow... great light... super bright, $24 shipped and showed up in a little over a week... Build quality on it is very well... blows doors on the Fenix E35 I have that is comparable. I ordered one too...not here yet. 
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Posted: 11/23/2014 3:54:47 PM EDT
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I really like the maglite XL series. Bright, strobe functions, compact, and uses AAAs. Stpsrts at $30.
I have three of them and love them. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 4:37:57 PM EDT
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My EVERYDAY light is actually the 85-lumen, 1-AA Energizer "Tactical" light from Advance Auto Parts.
It sells for $20. I used a coupon code to get it for $14. It's bright, reliable and sturdy... and AA batteries are evertwhere. It's been rock-solid for the four months that I've owned it. If I had to register ONE complaint, it would be that the anodized finish is a bit thin. Some raised edges had started to show a bit of "shine" pretty early. If I end-up losing it, I'll just crack for another one. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/energizer-tactical-aluminum-light-mlt1waae/10090112-P |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 4:50:29 PM EDT
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Fenix PD22 can be had for just under $50 sans shipping.
Mine has survived the laundry twice 
It has 4 brightness settings. 200 lumens is great for lighting up sketchy people, but the lower settings are more usable day to day. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 5:20:21 PM EDT
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TerraLUX TT-4 $33 from batteryjunction.com and it is 520 Lumens. I love mine. It is bigger then most of the lights mentioned already.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 5:23:35 PM EDT
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streamlight protac 2L
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Posted: 11/23/2014 5:24:20 PM EDT
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streamlight protac 2L
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Posted: 11/23/2014 5:31:04 PM EDT
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Roche F8 for $29.
850+ Lumens with an 18650 Your choice of 3 or 5 modes. Super solid construction with your choice of Gold or Black Type III Anodized finish. Roche F8 at Fast Tech 
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Posted: 11/23/2014 5:33:45 PM EDT
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I am not big into lights like some, but a coworker showed me one of these the other day, so I ordered one as well.
Zeusray $7.99 |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 5:50:53 PM EDT
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The more I EDC, the more I find myself going towards smaller stuff. Both knife, gun and flashlight wise. I started out carrying a pd32/surefire g2x. Great lights but batteries are expensive and hard to find plus I don't like the bulk.
Maratac AA @ $32.95 This one is the Rev II. (125 lumens on high for 90minutes and .25 on low) 
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Posted: 11/23/2014 5:55:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/23/2014 6:27:25 PM EDT
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New Maglight tactical lights.
Three settings, Hi beam Low beam Strobe I like them because they take AAA batteries. Carry mine all the time. Buy them for under $35 I think....... |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 7:25:27 PM EDT
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Streamlight Microstream. They are cheap, good, and small |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 8:21:28 PM EDT
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I have carried the fenix Ld10 for 2 or 3 years now. It is flawless. I have a thing for AA lights because the batteries are so easy to find. When I replace it I think that will still be a requirement.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 9:22:52 PM EDT
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I have carried the fenix Ld10 for 2 or 3 years now. It is flawless. I have a thing for AA lights because the batteries are so easy to find. When I replace it I think that will still be a requirement. Mines been going on 4 years.. I gave it to my wife to carry in her purse... great light, and I agree with the AA lights, nice to be able to pick up a battery when I'm out traveling vs. a rechargeable. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 9:24:11 PM EDT
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Surefire G2, slightly above price range but worth it IMHO
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Posted: 11/23/2014 9:32:39 PM EDT
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Flashlights are finally coming down to the reasonable range, thanks to heavy competition. A freakin milled aluminum tube, a reflector, and a CREE LED and they are nearly disposable items that can be picked up at Lowes. The tactical flashlight emperor now has no clothes.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 9:36:43 PM EDT
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I use my stream light microstream many times a day. It is always clipped to my left pocket. I love it and they cost ~$20. I agree. I have modded mine with an ITP EOS A3 Upgraded head and 14410 Lion cell. Plenty of info about that mod on Candle Power Forums. jonbkack |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 9:40:56 PM EDT
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E4 pioneer AA power 860 lumens
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Posted: 11/23/2014 9:41:47 PM EDT
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Surefire G2X, look around and you can find them under $50 especially in colors other than black
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Posted: 11/23/2014 9:43:10 PM EDT
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So worth it. Stock clip is garbage. buy it here http://www.darksucks.com/store%20DS_PreonClip.html Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Foursevens Preon 2 with Prometheus Lights titanium clip That's what I use. Didn't know about that clip though, might pick one up. So worth it. Stock clip is garbage. buy it here http://www.darksucks.com/store%20DS_PreonClip.html I'm going to get that clip. Mine bends a little from time to time. I just keep bending it back. But I've been carrying my Preon 2 for two years now. Love it. My most used flashlight out of ... probably 30 flashlights. Preon 2 - Pocket carry. Amazon Link Here. Under $45. E01 - keychain. Amazon Link Here. Under $13. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 9:52:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/23/2014 11:38:09 PM EDT
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My EVERYDAY light is actually the 85-lumen, 1-AA Energizer "Tactical" light from Advance Auto Parts. http://hunterswarehouse.com/wp-content/uploads/MLT1WAAE.png It sells for $20. I used a coupon code to get it for $14. It's bright, reliable and sturdy... and AA batteries are evertwhere. It's been rock-solid for the four months that I've owned it. If I had to register ONE complaint, it would be that the anodized finish is a bit thin. Some raised edges had started to show a bit of "shine" pretty early. If I end-up losing it, I'll just crack for another one. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/energizer-tactical-aluminum-light-mlt1waae/10090112-P If you gotta have a single AA light, the SolarForce Z2 is definitely worth considering, especially for just 16 bucks. 
Has a tough HA-III finish, and 4 brightness levels that range all the way from 120 lumens to 4 lumens. Battery life on the lowest brightness setting is 50 hours. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 11:45:44 PM EDT
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Streamlight Microstream. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile This...I've carried this one for 3 or 4 years, it's pretty beat up, but still working like a charm... 
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Posted: 11/23/2014 11:55:30 PM EDT
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Fenix LD12. Small, bright, durable. I use mine to check my rig's connections up to 15 times a night. I haven't seen anything better.
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Posted: 11/24/2014 12:15:08 AM EDT
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I carry a Fenix e15. It uses cr123, but all my flashlights use them. Great light if you don't mind 123's.
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Posted: 11/24/2014 4:05:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThis. I have 2 of the 1L's and they are awesome little lights for the money. |
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Posted: 11/24/2014 4:19:02 AM EDT
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Surefire
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Posted: 11/24/2014 9:33:53 AM EDT
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This. I have 2 of the 1L's and they are awesome little lights for the money. Quote HistoryQuoted:
This. I have 2 of the 1L's and they are awesome little lights for the money. And another "this". The 1L has been my EDC for years. Tomac |
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Posted: 11/24/2014 9:47:10 AM EDT
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The G2X Pro is 320 lumens now?
When did that happen? I just gave my old one away. Maybe it's time for a new one. |
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Posted: 11/24/2014 9:54:18 AM EDT
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Does not have to be tactical. Can not be the size of a street lamp. CountyComm -- Best Light Out There |
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Posted: 11/24/2014 10:30:13 AM EDT
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Zebralight SC52
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Posted: 11/24/2014 10:40:29 AM EDT
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There is a guy on the EE with a G2 LED for $40 shipped that won't respond to my request to buy it. Maybe you will have better luck. site vendor , brand new $49 shipped As far as I am concered, /thread. This is my nightstand light, love it. |
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Posted: 11/24/2014 11:17:05 AM EDT
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Streamlight Microstream. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile This is what I have and I am very satisfied with it. Takes an aaa battery, pretty bright and rugged, and I really like the clip. You can stick it in your pocket and forget it's even there. |
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