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<blockquote data-quote="Glock &#039;em down" data-source="post: 1629328" data-attributes="member: 684"><p>No offense to daugbl5, but by all means...</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">STAY AWAY FROM RECHARGEABLES!</span></strong> <img src="/images/smilies/image103.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":soapbox:" title="Image103 :soapbox:" data-shortname=":soapbox:" /> </p><p></p><p>I'll tell you why.</p><p></p><p>A few years ago, I was assissting another agency on a manhunt for a murder suspect. I had with me my handy, dandy rechargeable Streamlight SL-20 flashlight. About 1/4 mile away from my car (15 minutes into the search) at the very entrance of the woods, my SL-20 decided to lay down and die on me. With a rechargeable, that means it's down for at least a few hours while it charges up. <img src="/images/smilies/grumble.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":grumble:" title="Grumble :grumble:" data-shortname=":grumble:" /></p><p></p><p>Luckily, I had a little mini Mag-Lite that I used to guide myself back to my patrol car with my tail tucked between my legs. <img src="/images/smilies/new/cry3.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":cry3:" title="Cry3 :cry3:" data-shortname=":cry3:" /></p><p></p><p>Shortly after that, a friend of mine introduced me to Surefire brand flashlights. Of course, I asked the ever popular question, "aren't the batteries for these damned things like uber expensive?"</p><p></p><p>The answer to that question is yes...if you buy 'em in pairs at Wal-Mart. You can buy 'em by the dozen at multiple websites for around 25 bucks for a dozen. With these type of lights, you can carry extra batts with you and when the ones in your torch go dead, dump 'em out and pop in a fresh pair - back in the game!</p><p></p><p>I carry a pair of Surefires on duty, the Z2X "Combat Light" as my primary on my duty belt and my back-up/EDC light, the Surefire LX2 "Lumamax" clipped inside my pocket. I also carry four extra batteries in my pocket in one of these...</p><p></p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>Anyway...</p><p></p><p>In regards to your question about a good LED light that delivers at least 120 lumens for around 50 bucks, look no further than Streamlight ProTac 2L. This little guy delivers a cornea searing 180 lumens as well as an 18 lumen low mode and even a strobe (if you need that sorta thing <img src="/images/smilies/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" />). They sell for about 50 bucks (+/-) and carry nicely thanks to a nice pocket clip.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/ep_yimg_com_ca_I_policestuff_2175_514351124_.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>This guy gives it a good review as do several others.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oELsBW8mE0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oELsBW8mE0</a></p><p></p><p>If you want a "bigger" sized light, you might consider the Streamlight Polytac LED flashlight. This is one of my very favorite flashlights for the money. It offers up to 130 lumens with a good throw and plenty of spill all at a good price - around 35/40 bucks or so.</p><p></p><p>You can get either flashlight at several different places. My favorite places to shop are <a href="http://www.lapolicegear.com" target="_blank">www.lapolicegear.com</a> <a href="http://www.copquest.com" target="_blank">www.copquest.com</a> and <a href="http://www.batteryjunction.com" target="_blank">www.batteryjunction.com</a> just to name a few. There are several other places, these are just the three I use the most often. Add a dozen batts for just a few dollars more and you're good to go.</p><p></p><p>The only "bad" thing about these lights is finding a decent leather or kydex carrier for one. Unless you wanna use a cheap nylon sheath...I guess you could carry it in one of those. <img src="/images/smilies/rolleyes2.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rolleyes2" title="Rolleyes2 :rolleyes2" data-shortname=":rolleyes2" /></p><p></p><p>Streamlight also offers an HP version of the Polytac which is suppossed to deliver a whopping 150 lumens, but I've never owned one so I can't testify to that.</p><p></p><p>If you wanna spend a little more for better customer service, I say go with Surefire. But then again, you're gonna pay damn near twice the price for one of those. Being a police officer, I appreciate Surefire's no hassle warranty that they offer on their lights. If it breaks they replace it. No questions asked.</p><p></p><p>I don't think Streamlight is quite that good. They might be, I just don't know. <img src="/images/smilies/ugh2.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":ugh2:" title="Ugh2 :ugh2:" data-shortname=":ugh2:" /></p><p></p><p>Anyway...here's a video of the Streamlight Polytac. I think you'd be completely satisfied with one. <img src="/images/smilies/thumb.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thumb:" title="Thumb :thumb:" data-shortname=":thumb:" /></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a6TaO8pehk" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a6TaO8pehk</a></p><p></p><p>Happy hunting! <img src="/images/smilies/wave.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":wave:" title="Wave :wave:" data-shortname=":wave:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Glock 'em down, post: 1629328, member: 684"] No offense to daugbl5, but by all means... [B][SIZE=4]STAY AWAY FROM RECHARGEABLES![/SIZE][/B] :soapbox: I'll tell you why. A few years ago, I was assissting another agency on a manhunt for a murder suspect. I had with me my handy, dandy rechargeable Streamlight SL-20 flashlight. About 1/4 mile away from my car (15 minutes into the search) at the very entrance of the woods, my SL-20 decided to lay down and die on me. With a rechargeable, that means it's down for at least a few hours while it charges up. :grumble: Luckily, I had a little mini Mag-Lite that I used to guide myself back to my patrol car with my tail tucked between my legs. :cry3: Shortly after that, a friend of mine introduced me to Surefire brand flashlights. Of course, I asked the ever popular question, "aren't the batteries for these damned things like uber expensive?" The answer to that question is yes...if you buy 'em in pairs at Wal-Mart. You can buy 'em by the dozen at multiple websites for around 25 bucks for a dozen. With these type of lights, you can carry extra batts with you and when the ones in your torch go dead, dump 'em out and pop in a fresh pair - back in the game! I carry a pair of Surefires on duty, the Z2X "Combat Light" as my primary on my duty belt and my back-up/EDC light, the Surefire LX2 "Lumamax" clipped inside my pocket. I also carry four extra batteries in my pocket in one of these... [b][Broken External Image][/b] Anyway... In regards to your question about a good LED light that delivers at least 120 lumens for around 50 bucks, look no further than Streamlight ProTac 2L. This little guy delivers a cornea searing 180 lumens as well as an 18 lumen low mode and even a strobe (if you need that sorta thing ;)). They sell for about 50 bucks (+/-) and carry nicely thanks to a nice pocket clip. [img]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/ep_yimg_com_ca_I_policestuff_2175_514351124_.gif[/img] This guy gives it a good review as do several others. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oELsBW8mE0[/url] If you want a "bigger" sized light, you might consider the Streamlight Polytac LED flashlight. This is one of my very favorite flashlights for the money. It offers up to 130 lumens with a good throw and plenty of spill all at a good price - around 35/40 bucks or so. You can get either flashlight at several different places. My favorite places to shop are [url]www.lapolicegear.com[/url] [url]www.copquest.com[/url] and [url]www.batteryjunction.com[/url] just to name a few. There are several other places, these are just the three I use the most often. Add a dozen batts for just a few dollars more and you're good to go. The only "bad" thing about these lights is finding a decent leather or kydex carrier for one. Unless you wanna use a cheap nylon sheath...I guess you could carry it in one of those. :rolleyes2 Streamlight also offers an HP version of the Polytac which is suppossed to deliver a whopping 150 lumens, but I've never owned one so I can't testify to that. If you wanna spend a little more for better customer service, I say go with Surefire. But then again, you're gonna pay damn near twice the price for one of those. Being a police officer, I appreciate Surefire's no hassle warranty that they offer on their lights. If it breaks they replace it. No questions asked. I don't think Streamlight is quite that good. They might be, I just don't know. :ugh2: Anyway...here's a video of the Streamlight Polytac. I think you'd be completely satisfied with one. :thumb: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a6TaO8pehk[/url] Happy hunting! :wave: [/QUOTE]
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