Flashlights

[Siperus]

I have been carrying a flashlight as an edc item with my CCW now for a while. I just want to know if any one else carrys one as part of their EDC? I use a Fenix LD22.


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[Bawanna]

I carry a Fenix PD31 and a Surefire. The Fenix in a little bag on the front of my chair and the Surefire in a back pack on the back.

Along with a Surefire spares carrier for 6 batteries.

[Siperus]

I have two surefires but switched to a AA powered light. I got tired of replacing the 123a. They are not cheap!!

[Bawanna]

I'll have to check at work, don't remember the name of the place but I get the 123's for 91 cents a piece rather than the 3 or 4 bucks a copy in the stores.

I buy them for my police dept, and get 200 at a time but the price is still very good in small quantities. I just order my own with the depts so it works well.

[Siperus]

Sounds like a good deal!

[TheTman]

I carry a no-name $15.00 cree led light, about 150 lumens. It uses 1 C battery, and a Ray o vac that switches from 110 to 180 to strobe, which uses 3 AA batteries. That sits next to my bed.
I carry the no name most often as it's very compact, 4"x 1" at the widest, and came with a little holster for it.

[JFootin]

Just for a lark, I bought the Mini Cree light that they kept showing as a best deal on SlickGuns; $4.39 shipped. It uses one AA and is pretty bright. Real nice construction.

http://www.slickguns.com/sites/default/files/51VZ3gSciML._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[codegeek]

I carry the 5.11 Atac PLx. It only does 80 lumens, but has come in real handy for pocket carry.

[jocko]

I carry a Fenix PD31 and a Surefire. The Fenix in a little bag on the front of my chair and the Surefire in a back pack on the back.

Along with a Surefire spares carrier for 6 batteries.

two of the Fenix PD31 based on the reference form the colonel. Couldnot be happier. Great light,far more than I need and if left on for a fewminutes, I think I could fry an eggo off the heat it generates. great light.

gaveone to son and the utter sits by my bedside next to Mr. K9. Just sayin

[Barth]

I've got a 460 lumen SureFire - Bat Signal.
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[josp]

Streamlight Microstream. 1 AAA battery, brighter than it ought to be, and very easy to have all the time.

[robdnor]

I will preface this by saying 1 is none,2 is one....
I carry an older model olight T10 in pocket weak side(max ~180 lumens with great throw) An olight I1 eos weak side clipped to pocket(max~180 lumens, with good spill... It's my work light) And when I'm wearing long pants or don't plan to be in any super fancy places I also weak side owb an olight m20s-x (max~500 lumens with spill and throw)
2 of these lights also have a strobe feature, these 2 are carried as tac lights

I am not in any way affiliated with olight, I just prefer them as a great light for a good price

[gb6491]

I have some small powerful lights (by Surefire, Streamlight, Fenix, Jet Beam, et al.) that I carry as I perceive/anticipate the need for one of them, but the light I carry every day is a Pak-Lite Ultra:
http://i42.tinypic.com/ehg801.jpg
Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

Wow, Greg finally after all this time posted a picture of a gun I don't want.

Is this a great day or what?

[jocko]

super light gb. I just orderedtwo of them. One for son andI. nice idea..

[gb6491]

Wow, Greg finally after all this time posted a picture of a gun I don't want.

Is this a great day or what?
LOL, I love your restraint sir! The beauty of that little P32 (besides being thin and lightweight) is that it never misses a bit. I carry it all the time and have many, many rounds through it (all without issue, not counting the time I forgot to chamber a round:o). My wife bought it for me and she has good mojo.:)

Here's another you probably won't want (though i dig it). The flashlight is a
Defiant Tactical 5C 625 Lumen LED; got it at Home Depot for under $30 (like it better than my old Streamlight Ultra Stinger.
http://i44.tinypic.com/hwll3s.jpg

You want the knife.
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Jocko, I think you'll be pleased with them.:amflag:
Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

Not sure what that even is but two halves being held together with screws does concern me some.

The knife is drop dead gorgeous. Right back up to your old tricks.

I bet your an awesome fishermen, dangling them worms or toys.

Me, guess I'm just a hungry fish.

[gb6491]

Not sure what that even is but two halves being held together with screws does concern me some.

The knife is drop dead gorgeous. Right back up to your old tricks.

I bet your an awesome fishermen, dangling them worms or toys.

Me, guess I'm just a hungry fish.
That's KT's PMR-30
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I'd love to have the big boy/girl version:)
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Regards,
Greg

[mluikey]

I just picked up the Surefire E2D LED Ultra 500 lumen light, so far it feels nice LOL. I literally took it out of the box and put it in my pocket. I have been carrying an Eagletac D25C2 450 lumens, which has been a very nice light at a great price.

[PM9OWNER]

I have the same light as jfootin in my car, works great for $4 on amazon. I also have stream light proTac 2L for about $35 on Amazon. I highly reccomend the stream light since it has a strobe and low intensity mode. Very bright takes cr123a battery.

[gb6491]

I just picked up 4 of these (as advertised) 40 lumen/4 hrs led lights at Lowes for $2.97 apiece: http://www.lowes.com/pd_472904-50387-DFL-23_0__?productId=4573658&Ntt=flashlight
I played with them some last night and think they are nice little lights (especially so at the price point). I'll probably pick up a few more.:)
http://i43.tinypic.com/fwn877.jpg
Regards,
Greg

[Fodder]

I've been EDCing the Eagtac D25C for the past few months. Close to 400 lumens in an under 3in package.

http://www.amazon.com/Eagletac-D25C-Clicky-Lumens-Pocket/dp/B008G5HL0S



RB

[dirtkicker]

Lots of good lights out there. I personally own 2 streamlight stinger rechargables, one of which has been used extensively and is as rugged as hell. I have a little Fenix PD, a jetfire, an old surefire, and my latest, which I carry daily is a Klarus XT11. It is totally blinding at 600 lumens and floods a dark room like nobodys business. http://www.klaruslight.com/plist_show.php?id=2&lge=en

[newCW45guy]

I have two surefires but switched to a AA powered light. I got tired of replacing the 123a. They are not cheap!!

They can be cheap.. I buy them in bulk at $1 per... search around.

[bugs]

I tried to carry a Surefire E2D I got at a match, put a LED head on it, very bright, but couldn't find a comfortable way to carry it; felt in the way in a pocket (is that a tac lite or are you glad to see me), clipped on the belt w/mag,flip phone,gun, felt like a duty rig almost. now I just use the Surefire when shooting a no/low light stage; they don't let me out much at night anyway. :(

NRA LIFER
IDPA BELEIVER

[Bawanna]

They can be cheap.. I buy them in bulk at $1 per... search around.

Most places to get down under a buck you have to buy in bulk to some degree. Last bunch I got were 93 cents each but I think I had to order 250 or maybe 500.
I order them for the department and just add a few for myself to the order. Officers get them as needed, guess they don't figure I probably need em driving this stupid computer.

[AIRret]

I carry a small stream light pro tac in my pocket or on my belt and in my purse (I don't carry my gun in my purse…personal choice) I have a LAPG Operator L1 800
Lumen flashlight. It comes with 2 CR123 batteries (or you can run it on 18650 battery) and sells for $40.
Below are the specs.


Features:
LED: Cree XM-L2
High Output: 800 Lumens (2.3 Hours)
Medium Output: 320 Lumens (3 Hours)
Low Output: 10 Lumens (63 Hours)
ANSI FL-1 Rated
Modes: High-Med-Low-Strobe
Beam Distance: 200 Meters
Impact Resistant: 1.5 Meters
Waterproof: IPX-8, 2 Meters for 30 Min
Length: 6.125"
Bezel Diameter: 1.25"
Body Diameter: 1"
Weight: .4 lbs (with batteries)
Batteries: (2) CR123 Batteries (included) or (1) 18650 Battery (not included)
Package includes: Flashlight, (2) CR123 batteries, Holster, Lanyard, Spare "O" Ring, Removable pocket clip, spare tail switch rubber boot, instructions and warranty information
Reverse polarity and over temperature protection

[Bawanna]

I have a very old Surefire 6z that I've carried for many many years. Since I started here so around 16 or 18 years. Keep saying I'll put an LED bulb in it but never get around to it. I carry a spares carrier in my little derelict back pack that holds 6 123 batteries and a spare bulb.
In my little front derelict bag I have a Fenix PD31. It's a little smaller, but brighter and does all that strobe and dim stuff.
It sometimes doesn't do what I ask of it, either it will be dim or bright or not strobe or strobe. One of the downfall to having all those options. Handy size and a tough little light. Don't recall what I paid for it, I know even Jocko got one about the same time I did, he's probably due for some batteries. I send him some now and then.
Spends all his money at Hooters and sheep feed so dont' have loot for batteries. Understandable.

[b4uqzme]

My favorite is a Fenix E11 (I think it's been replaced by the E12). I forget the cost but it was a Midway special. It's had a rough life --- literally run through the washer and it looks and works brand new. Otherwise I keep a couple Maglite Solitaires around. They are tiny = AAA battery size. The 37 lumen version is available at Walmart for close to $10. Those all slip in a pocket and take up little room.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/574295/fenix-e11-flashlight-led-with-1-aa-battery-aluminum-black
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Maglite-SJ3A016-Maglite-LED-Solitaire-Flashlight/28941042

For around the house, I have a few Lux Pro 180's. They are 180 lumens and only $15 at Lowes. I've seen them discounted in the checkout aisle displays.

http://m.lowes.com/pd/Lux-Pro-180-Lumens-Led-Handheld-Battery-Flashlight/50193509