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  1. #21
    Quote Originally Posted by MGW View Post
    I would prefer to keep it under $100. If it’s a solid light I’m impartial to country of origin.
    This to me checks all the boxes for an etc light
    https://www.batteryjunction.com/jetb...hoC2oIQAvD_BwE

    I prefer a light that gives me access to both low and high modes out of the pocket. This has a rotary bezel and a click tailcap. That means if I want to I can rotate the bezel all the way to high and have a "tactical" light that comes on high every time I pull it out of my pocket without having to adjust it. However, if it's dark and I don't want to blind myself b/c I'm just looking for something I can rotate the bezel and get a low or medium output.

    Streamlight's are reliable and they market towards first responders, but they are really far behind in terms of output and battery life. I don't like their modes but that's a preference thing. I want a high and a low. I really don't need anything else for what I need from an edc light.
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  2. #22
    This is a Protac 1L-1AA with a AAA Microstream. The USB version of the Microstream is a little bit longer.

    I have an old style Fenix E11, which is I think is a little longer than the E12 but similar diameter. I can snap a pic of the E11, 1L-1AA, and USB Microstream if that helps.
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    My EDC about 70% of the time is an 4sevens quark 123 set up on high/high strobe that I purchased in 10 ish years ago after seeing a post about it from TLG. Lately, I have added my original Laser Product 6P with a M61 Malkoff single 450 lumen output head to the mix.

    If one of the Streamlight products can be set up so it always comes on and stays on high or perhaps high strobe, that is likely the intersection of quality and value.

    Having said that, if I was looking for a small single cell today, I would look very hard at a Malkoff Single High Output (250 lumens) , An Elzetta High Output (410 lumens) or the Surefire EDCL1-T which is 5 lumens when you push it soft and 500 when you push it hard.

    I want my light bright with NO chance of it being less bright unless I want it to be so. "Switchology" is interesting but with the possible exception of the old school Gladius, is is too fraught with variability for my mind/hands.


    Let us know what you end up with and why you made that choice. Be safe and well.



    https://malkoffdevices.com/collectio...123-flashlight

    https://www.elzetta.com/product/A114/

    https://www.amazon.com/SureFire-Hand...ardware&sr=1-1

  4. #24
    A quick comparison. Microstream USB, old style Fenix E11, Protac 1L-1AA.

    The clip on the Protac comes off pretty easily.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JCS View Post
    This to me checks all the boxes for an etc light
    https://www.batteryjunction.com/jetb...hoC2oIQAvD_BwE
    I carry an HDS Systems EDC Tactical every day. (https://www.hdssystems.com/Products/Tactical/) It has a tailcap switch for on/off and a rotary bezel for adjustment, similar to the Jetbeam light linked above. I keep the bezel set on max, which means it defaults to momentary on and can be adjusted through strobe to lower settings easily. I could just as easily leave it on strobe if I wanted to. I love this light. It's bulletproof, intuitive and dead simple to use. It's also stupid expensive at $324 for the 325 lumen model and not as bright as a lot of others, though plenty bright for my use. I'd recommend the HDS light all day every day if you were willing to spend the money for it. The rotary interface is just the best, as far as I'm concerned. That Jetbeam is the first light I've seen that I would consider as an alternative for myself. I can't really tell how strobe is engaged, so it might not be quite as simple to operate, but in reality, how often are you going to need to go to strobe in a hurry? I do NOT need another damn flashlight but I'm pretty tempted. Dammit.

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    Another option is a sidekick (surefire). It is my go to Cary light due to shape and size unless I need something specific.

    It is rechargeable only but that is the future..... or now of carry lights.

    The downside is no easy way to attach to a hat. But I always keep a hands-free light in my car.

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    I just ordered the new macro stream so I can’t wait to try it. Right now, I like the protac 90, bc it’s nice to stand up on its tail cap to work on diff things.

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    I have carried one of these for years, although usually in the included pouch (behind my spare mag), but occasionally in my pocket:
    https://www.streamlight.com/en/produ...ndex/protac-1l

    It's 275 lumens, and with the programmable switch you can make sure it comes in full bright.

    That one uses CR123 batteries, so if I needed to replace it I might go with:
    https://www.streamlight.com/en/produ.../protac-1l-1aa

    That one can use either a CR123 (350 lumens) or a AA (150 lumens).

    Both can be found for around $35-$45.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NH Shooter View Post
    Is there a way to get the malkoff where it's programmable to be High only? I'd be interested (if they were in stock).

    EDIT: Found it https://malkoffdevices.com/collectio...123-flashlight. How often do they restock, anyone know?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hot Sauce View Post
    Is there a way to get the malkoff where it's programmable to be High only? I'd be interested (if they were in stock).

    EDIT: Found it https://malkoffdevices.com/collectio...123-flashlight. How often do they restock, anyone know?
    I would not be surprised if it takes a few weeks at least, but it will be well worth the wait.

    In that size light, you might also consider the Bodyguard version 1: https://malkoffdevices.com/collectio.../mdc-bodyguard

    I have carried either this light or the version 2 Bodyguard every day for several months now. You get a really high mode every time you press the tail switch, but then get a medium output after about 8 seconds of runtime. The next time you press the switch, it goes right back to high. It is one of the most useful user interfaces I have seen.

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