So over the many years I've used pretty much only Surefire and Fenix, and I felt I should leave a good review here for people who are interested in buying Fenix instead of other brands. I have a Fenix TK15 that i have been using for about 3 years. I first had it mounted on an 11.5 rifle, and then decided to replace that with a surefire and use the Fenix as a hunting light. By hunting, I mean hunting for lobster around midnight off the coast. After dark, I snorkel around looking for rock structures and then dive down about 15 feet to get them (I think Fenix says they are only water proof to about 3 feet, but I trust mine down to 20 feet from experience). This Fenix has been doing that now for 2 years and has gone out with me more than 60 times. I have dropped it to the bottom where it hit rock, I have dropped it while walking out of my house down the cement stairs, and i have really not taken care of this light at all, simply because I have many surefire ones to replace it. However, after years I still just don't need to replace it. I have a huge amount of confidence in Fenix now and I have now been carrying their PD22 for about a year as my EDC. Nothing really to say about any other brands, but if anyone is wondering about Fenix, Fenix really has been a great light. I'm Amazed it still works. Its had some rusting, and I've painted it a few times (which wears off) to try and protect it a little. Otherwise it works great. Anyway, maybe their lights are a cheaper alternative for people?
If anyone has any other experience with certain lights that would be awesome? and not just "I've had this a little while", I mean real use.
note: Im not affiliated with any flashlight company.
Cheers!