Favorite Flashlights

[Dorian]

Hi Joe,

I carry an surefire E2D-BK & really like it.
http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/prrfnbr/1132/sesent/00



Dorian

[IDPA Shooter]

unfortunately the new glut of high quality, cheap to feed, pockets lights are coming from China or Korea. They are using a new platform LED called the CREE which is just a whole generational step away from anything else around. Where just a year ago the Luxeon 1 watt LED was the bee's knee's..... they are now incredibly outclassed by the newer technology. Here is another huge step up, the new Emitters are significantly less pricey than the Luxeons.


To the place where a surefire 6p or G2 (same light, different bodies) can be given both more output and far better battery life for about 10 bucks. I have 4 that I have converted and can not say enough about the new setups. From 60 lumens for about 60 minutes battery liffe, to 85 lumens and 300 minutes battery life. The drop ins are easy to use and just wonderful.

The new CREE drop in emitters for the basic Mag 2d are amazing, with 120 lumens for nearly 6 hours. and they cost less than mag lights versions.

Could you let us know where to buy these, and how to determine what fits, what, etc?

[cobb]

unfortunately the new glut of high quality, cheap to feed, pockets lights are coming from China or Korea. They are using a new platform LED called the CREE which is just a whole generational step away from anything else around. Where just a year ago the Luxeon 1 watt LED was the bee's knee's..... they are now incredibly outclassed by the newer technology. Here is another huge step up, the new Emitters are significantly less pricey than the Luxeons.


To the place where a surefire 6p or G2 (same light, different bodies) can be given both more output and far better battery life for about 10 bucks. I have 4 that I have converted and can not say enough about the new setups. From 60 lumens for about 60 minutes battery liffe, to 85 lumens and 300 minutes battery life. The drop ins are easy to use and just wonderful.

The new CREE drop in emitters for the basic Mag 2d are amazing, with 120 lumens for nearly 6 hours. and they cost less than mag lights versions.

Could you let us know where to buy these, and how to determine what fits, what, etc?

I second that request.

[JoeH]

I was looking for this CREE technology in a headlamp and found this:

http://www.zebralight.com/

It's on my list

[DanM]

Here's a web site with drop-in replacement LED modules.

http://www.led-replacement.com/index.html

Is this where you found yours 1911?

[DanM]

Here's a web site with drop-in replacement LED modules.

http://www.led-replacement.com/index.html

Is this where you found yours 1911?

[1911fan]

sorry I did not see the requests for more info on the new lights

The links are on my other computer and I will be able to pull them up tomorrow.

Try looking at http://www.amondotech.com they are a good place to buy stuff.

[Pat Cannon]

sorry I did not see the requests for more info on the new lights

The links are on my other computer and I will be able to pull them up tomorrow.

Try looking at http://www.amondotech.com they are a good place to buy stuff.

I just went there and the page says:

Amondotech.com WILL be back as soon as possible and offering all of the items that have made it famous. During this brief transitional period we ask that you please shop here at our BatteryJunction.com site. For your convenience during this phase we will be listing some of Amondotech.com's most popular items so that you can order the items you want without further delay.

But anyway there at Battery Junction they've got CR123s for a buck apiece. I ordered six, for $10.45 including postage.

[plblark]

I paid $350 for a 4100 lumen flashlight.

It's rather bright

I think they saw you coming at that price. You could have bought a gun for that!!!!!!!!!!

at 4100 lumens, they saw the SUN! after that, it was "Which way did he go, Boss?"

[gunshop guy]

I like the Streamlight Strion. Its rechargable and comes with charging cords for wall charging and car charging. http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=3

Also, for those of you with Surfire 6P's and G2's, you can get LED bulb assembly replacements to convert your current flashlights. I know we just ordered some for Bill's north (not a sales pitch just went with the topic), or you can get them from other locations.

[MNBud]

I like the Streamlight Strion. Its rechargable and comes with charging cords for wall charging and car charging. http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=3

Also, for those of you with Surfire 6P's and G2's, you can get LED bulb assembly replacements to convert your current flashlights. I know we just ordered some for Bill's north (not a sales pitch just went with the topic), or you can get them from other locations.

What does the LED bulb replacement do for you in the G2, stretch battery life or is there an increase in intensity of light. I have already done the 90 lumen upgrade to my G2.