Posted: 2/9/2005 8:37:34 PM EDT
| Hey guys, my bro in-law was out on flashlight review and compared the Surefire M3 with the Streamlight TL3 and they were identical in overall, however the TL3 has a higher throw (94 -vs- 78.7). I'd like a light for my AR, however don't have the cash to drop over $100. Two others I'm considering is the Streamlight Scorpion and the Pelican M6. Does anyone out there use these lights? Comments please... |
Hmmmm... I just started looking and a pressure switch didn't even cross my mind. I'm still interested in the lights I mentioned above, however will now have to look to see if they have a pressure switch cap. If not then I may have to go ahead and upgrade to a Surefire. |
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IMO, if durability is a major concern, an incandescent bulb probably isn't the way to go. Most flashlight bulbs have rated lifespans of well under 20 hours - and much shorter than that if you drop the flashlight!  Some of the 3 and 5 watt Luexon LED flashlights are capable of producing near-Xenon amounts of light, with bomb-proof reliability. They also continue to produce a usable amount of light on near-dead batteries, unlike incandescents. Here's a couple of excellent resources for All Things Flashlight: FlashlightReviews.com Candlepower Forums |