Flashlights in 2016

[Leroy Suggs]

The Fenix PD32 I edc.
900 lms 1hr 55 min
400 lms 4 hr
150 lms 10 hr
50 lms 37 hr
5 lms 260 hr
on one 18650 battery tail clicky switch

[Duelist]

I have a couple of good lights, but actually carry the Surefire 6P with an aftermarket LED head. Gives about 300 lumens or so.


I like my Fenix, mostly. But it's too long for the pocket, and the tail switch isn't bullet proof reliable, like the Surefire. Plus, the Surefire was NOS cheap - $30 for the incandescent, brand new light, and $15 or so for the LED head. The Fenix was like $90.

[OnionsAndDragons]

EDC it is a Four7s Preon2. I have a couple different ones from a special run with more powerful and white emitters. I replace the tail caps with Streamlight Microstream rubber caps. I hate the Preon clicky caps, they accidentally actuate way too often.

[Dropkick]

I've been carrying the TerraLux TT1-EX since December 2015, and I'm really happy with it. It rides nicely clipped in my front left pocket. Easy to manipulate with my weak hand, while having a pistol in my strong hand.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012V0K4AW/

Premium CREE LED, delivering a maximum output of 400 ANSI lumens; 3 Light modes plus strobe
Easy to use dual button tail-switch for quick, one-handed operation; Mode switch provides instant access to Strobe at all times
Requires 1 x CR123A

[Irelander]

I have been carrying a 4sevens Quark Tactical QTA since I won it in a Karma thread. Using an XTAR protected 14500 cell. I need to get the PRO head to give me burst mode.

Before this I was carrying a 4sevens Quark Tactical 123 which is a great light and now belongs to my wife.

[ssb]

Can't say I am very aware of all the current options, but some months ago I did just move to a couple of new lights after using Streamlight PT 1 and 2 Ls for several years (which were just great.)

What's the point of the rubber band on the Klarus?

[oldtexan]

I carry either a Surefire P2X Fury, or a Surefire C2L fitted with a Malkoff M61 LED, which is rated at about 325 lumens.

[ragnar_d]

Not to add any thread drift, has anyone had any experience with high lumen (500+), single stage (not programmable), 18650 powered light? Bonus points if it's a 1" body/tube

[Paul Sharp]

What are you carrying? I'm looking at a Olight S1 Baton, any opinions on those? I currently have a Eagletac and I like it okay but the tail cap is rough as a cob and I like the look of the Olights magnetic tail cap. I've never used it for any tactical purposes but the daily utility of having a flashlight handy was really surprising to me.


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At work, I've been using the Klaus XT12 - 930 lumens for a little over a year or so. I really like it, the ability to charge it using a USB was a big plus. When not at work I've been using the Klaus XT1C XP-G. The only downside to the XT1C is it's not rechargeable.

I have zero experience with the Olight S1 Baton.

[Malamute]

I have a couple of good lights, but actually carry the Surefire 6P with an aftermarket LED head. Gives about 300 lumens or so.


I like my Fenix, mostly. But it's too long for the pocket, and the tail switch isn't bullet proof reliable, like the Surefire. Plus, the Surefire was NOS cheap - $30 for the incandescent, brand new light, and $15 or so for the LED head. The Fenix was like $90.

What aftermarket LED head are you using? Id like to upgrade my incan 6P, Nitrolon and the E2E.