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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Wally World Wonder Light (Page 1 of 7)
Posted: 12/31/2004 5:09:14 PM EDT
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I'm still saving my pennies for a real SureFire to hand off the end of my M4, but wanted somethnig to hold me. Something that works better then a Mini-Mag light or similar. Then I found this on Glock Talk. Check it out. Link to original thread on www.glocktalk.com www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=323343&perpage=25&pagenumber=1 Original thread starter: "Hey all, I just got back from Wally World where I was in the sporting goods section looking for a new flashlight when I came across the Brinkman Maxfire LX. This is a really cool little light, it is definitely a Surefire type clone and it comes with 2-lithium batteries and has the tailcap switch. When I got it home i put in the batts. and this little light is BRIGHT! Alot brighter than my 4-D MAGLITE. Its also water resistant. I know this is no Surefire light, but for $20 it seems like a good little light for the money, just thought I would pass it along " Thread on Candlepower forums: Brinkman Maxfire LX www.candlepowerforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=799292&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1 Quote about compatability with SureFire: "There are threads on this in the incandescent forum, but the P60-61 lamp/reflectors are straight drop ins. You don't have to do anything to make them work." Here are a couple of pictures of the Wally World Wonder Light on my AR. Its mounted in two one inch scope rings on the LaRue 7.0 FF tube.    Its positioned such that I can activate the light with the thumb of my left hand. . |
Well the other forums indicate that it will take the Sure Fire Bezels, so it could be. I don't really know if it is or not. . |
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I have had a Maxfire LX for some time. It is my EDC light. I really like it, and for 20 bucks, i am not worried about losing it or having it "walk away". I highly recommend it to my friends. I would like to see how it works as a weapon mounted light. I don't "think" it will last very long on an AR, but i have no hard data to back my guess. Lancelot, please, let us know how things work out. Have a good one. Stainless |
Yuppers. If my left hand is on the vertical fore-grip, the thumb of my left hand can hit the switch with no change in grip. This light is brighter then my SureFire G2. (Or at least as bright.) And it appears to be as bright or brighter then the M3 I have on my Glock. I just used a pair of Weaver brand 1" low scope rings that I had lying around from another project. The light will mount with only one ring, but I chose to use two. The light is covered with a rubger sleeve that is slightly larger in OD then 1". So the rings are really tight. As a result the light is not going to rotate or come loose from the rings. . |
And for another $7 I can have 2 of the Wally World Light..Look-If it craps out as a weapons light, All is not lost...they would make great home, car and carry lights..I'm not made of money..and as much as I like my G2, I'll try this first... |
Well I messed around with my Brinkman LX and Surefire G2. The Surefire Shock Isolated Bezel will not work on the Brinkman light. But, the P60 Surefire Lamp Assy does drop into the Brinkmam bezel. One drawback is the P60 floats around in the Brinkman Bezel, it is not a snug fit. But when the whole assembly was screwed together the P60 mounted in the Brinkman did work. When the light was shook I noticed no movement of the P60 but the loose fit would definately bother me if the original lamp was replaced with the P60 then used as a weapons light. As far as a handheld light goes I think the Brinkman is a good deal at about $20. As I stated early on I use mine as a nightstand light, they are definately bright! But as far as a weapons light I would be weary. As far down on the food chain of handheld lights used as weapons lights I personally would go, is the Surefire G2 with Shock Isolated Bezel. But even some frown on this set up. The stock Brinkman has no shock isolation what so ever so your bulb assy is definately going to take the full impact of the batteries if they shift during firing.  To install the Surefire P60 lamp assy I: 1) Unscrewed the Brinkman bezel from the light body. 2) Pulled out the stock bulb assy. 3) Unscrewed the bulb mount, this allowes the reflector to fall free. 4) Installed the P60 lamp assy into the Brinkman bezel and screwed the whole light back together. |
Uh, mine has a very nice circle beam pattern, almost scared to say that it is better than my G2. The two lights are very similar in this sense. |
I picked one up - no problem at all with the beam. Nice and round and BRIGHT. If you have a bad one, just take it back to wally world. Nice light for the money. I think I'll be picking up a few more for the cars and around the house. |
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I've got the same little Brinkman light mounted on a Bushy that I shoot fairly regularly... I'de say it has over 200 rounds thru it since I put the light on it.... it hasnt seemed to bother it... does anyone have any idea what kind of remote switch might work with our little Brinkman light...?? |
E-mail BrightFlashlights...Calvin has a aftermarket tape switch that fits it and Surefires....I have one that I used on both... As I recall it was $23.00....well made...I'm impressed with it.. |
I dont have one of these..but am looking.. WARRANTY The Brinkmann Corporation warrants your Brinkmann flashlight against defects due to workmanship or materials for the lifetime of the original owner. This warranty does not cover: bulb or batteries; flashlights damaged due to normal wear, abuse, improper maintenance, battery leakage, disassembly of parts, scratches to the finish (considered normal wear), or attempted repair by anyone other than an authorized employee of Brinkmann. Brinkmann may elect to repair or replace damaged units covered by the terms of this warranty. This warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is not transferable or assignable to subsequent purchasers. Brinkmann requires reasonable proof of purchase. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you retain your sales receipt or invoice. To obtain repair or replacement of your Brinkmann flashlight under the terms of this warranty, return flashlight (without batteries) and proof of purchase along with owner¹s name and address, postage paid and insured to: Service Dept., Brinkmann Lighting Products, 1204 W. 27th St., Kansas City, MO 64108. |
Yea, but is it the same size? (For mounting options) |
At wally world !!! 
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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Wally World Wonder Light (Page 1 of 7)
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