Flash light recommendation?

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Hey everyone, I usually carry a Streamlight Stylus Pro with me everywhere I go but I am looking to buy a flashlight that's a little brighter.
Mid/Small sized that I can carry either in my pocket or in a sheath on my belt. I would prefer the flashlight to have a end cap button on/off.
Here are some of the flashlights I have been looking at. Spec wise it looks like the Quark meets the bill but i am very open to advice/recommendations as I do not know too much about flashlights.
d25LC EagleTac
TT-5 Terralux
Quark Pro QP2L-X
Surefire Fury

Thank you all for the time and responses.
 
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I'm on a budget and I use a Rayovac Roughneck. It's not perfect but for it's price, $23, it'll be a bright, 70/200 lumen low/high, and decent option for non daily use. This post probably won't apply much to you judging by your list but maybe someone in a similar boat to me might find it useful.
 
I have a few flashlights, but the Four Sevens Quark aa is the one that is usually riding in my pocket. Plenty bright with a rechargeable aa but if you shell out the $12-$20 for a 14500 battery it is impressive for its size and price. I have the tactical, so momentary on/off, but hindsight I might have preferred the regular for the tail stand capability. Definitely was looking at the Eagletac last time I was hunting for a light. Never read a bad thing about any of the sizes on that one.

If you don't mind a little bit of bulk in your pocket or do belt carry the Fenix pd32 is stellar with an 18650 battery, and I think the "Ultimate" version even puts mine from a couple years ago to shame. Think almost having a floodlight in your pocket.
 
Also worth checking out are some of the flashlight websites that sell pieces and housings. Just make sure that they're shipping from the US otherwise you'll wait for two weeks to two months.
 
I've got a Novatac Classic I'm very happy with. Three brightness settings (up to 120 lumens) plus strobe setting. Endcap button and knurled aluminum body. Also, it runs on easy to find AA batteries instead of the more expensive types.
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I have fenix e11 that runs on 1 AA and is a great little light. I also own the Quark mini but you need the cr123 batteries so not easily accessible. The Rayovac indistructable 100 lumen is a great deal and i picked one up at Lowes a while ago for $20 I think. Runs on 2 AA and I love that light.
 
Fenix pd35 6 modes on off button on back and a button near the front to switch modes. Brightest mode is 850 lumens with a strobe. The only thing it's missing is a tactical bezel, but for $75 I couldn't find anything better or brighter for the price and quality, uses 123 li or rechargable 16850
 
Another recommendation for the Fenix E-series lights. If you don't need all the extra modes, they are pretty budget friendly. I have an E-05(single AAA) that is on a sits on a right with a couple tools for work,(widgy bar and leatherman style cs) its been beaten to hell, but works great. I also keep an E-11(single AA) handy for outdoor night work. And I have an E-21(2x AA) which is just handy to have.
 
Thank everyone, I went with the pd35. Perfect light for what I was looking for. I will post pictures and maybe a mini review when I get it.
 
Krav said:
Fenix pd35 6 modes on off button on back and a button near the front to switch modes. Brightest mode is 850 lumens with a strobe. The only thing it's missing is a tactical bezel, but for $75 I couldn't find anything better or brighter for the price and quality, uses 123 li or rechargable 16850
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:thumbup::thumbup: mine should be here by wednesday! 62.50 _bay.
 
mdauben said:
I've got a Novatac Classic I'm very happy with. Three brightness settings (up to 120 lumens) plus strobe setting. Endcap button and knurled aluminum body. Also, it runs on easy to find AA batteries instead of the more expensive types.
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I thought NovaTac got bought out by another company then discontinued... I've got an EDC-120 (the smaller version of the Classic) and was wanting to pick up a couple more but they're getting harder to find...
 
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