Flashlight $90-$150

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heck, from 100+ yards i would also need binoculars to see house numbers!

the ones mentioned all seem good.

i have a few nitecores that would probably fill your niche, and are well within your price range.

i just got the extreme ra2, but haven't really used it yet. just played with some of the settings.

i also have a d20, d10, and infinity. the d20 is a 2 cell AA, but the others are all one cell and very pocket friendly. the infinity is the narrowest, and the d10 is the shortest.

i prefer lights with few settings. i dont need the strobe/sos and i dont like to toggle through brightness settings. these nitecores are fairly simple to operate, though my d20 has gone to the low setting on its own a few times. the infinity and extreme are adjustable by turning the bezel, which i like.

i was carrying a surefire u2, but have come to appreciate the brighter and smaller nitecores.
 
I edc the novatac, and love it. It isn't very big, so for sd, it is more like a fist load than anything else. I have a lot of flashlights(Surefire C3 with clicky and LED upgrade, E2 with a KL4 head,couple Inova lights, Night-Ops Gladius, 3 or 4 Steamlights, Pelikan, and a couple Fenix lights).....the novatac gets used the most by far.

THAT said, it use it for close up work, and the longest distance is maybe 30-40 feet...if you can find something in a package that small or close that has longer throw, it might be ideal for you.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
i prefer the L4 surefire to the E2D by a big margin, the L4 is LED vs incan and the crennelations are hell on pockets.

i edc a L4 and have for the last 4 or 5 yrs and like it a lot and i have tried a few surefires and fenix's thru the yrs let me tell ya, my P2D-CE w/a leef clickie i also a good one though, i carry both daily.
 
JTR357 said:
I need to be able to see house numbers clearly in the pitch dark from a car about 300'-500' away.I'd also prefer it have those ridged edges for SD & a programmable function & strobe.




Any suggestions would be appreciated.



Thanks :)
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if you are looking for throwers here is a great review here. There are also some other reviews below the first post.:thumbup:
 
:thumbup:Thanks a bunch to everyone for your helpful suggestions.


I'm still researching a few different models.I realise now that I can't get the "throw" I want in such a small package.I'm willing to go a little larger in size for better performance.

I'm more than likely to go with one of the Jetbeam or Surefire models,but Fenix is looking pretty good too.

I'll be using CR123's(I have a bunch of them)

Thanks for the link fiskking.I'm going to check out that thrower review asap.
 
I like my Nitecore. Its a tough little light. It has many of the options you are wanting. Mine was 83 dollars and some change. Its very bright (130 lumens) , has a strobe feature and uses a AA battery.

Check them out on 4sevens.com
 
It's larger than you want but get a lanyard to go around your neck and under your arm. This light will do the job ( Fenix TK-20 ) and offer protection during those dark hours! $60.--
 
I just bought the Maratac 9290 AA from countycomm for EDC.Great bargain BTW.

I'm still on the fence about which one to get strictly for work.It'll more than likely be the Surefire or Jetbeam.Whichever can throw the light the farthest.
 
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Take a look at the Surefire backup...I have an old e2e, and a fenix pd30. The backup seems as bright as the fenix, and roughly half the size. It has two outputs, and a great runtime. The fenix is a great light as well, the strobe is a nice feature, but its lack of a clip plus no momentary on is a deal breaker for me. If you get either (strobe or not) in your eyes after they adjust to the dark you will be dissoriented. Neither have a dedicated striking bezel, that being said I would want to be hit in the bridge of the nose with the non crenulated bezel. I would guess that they would be equally effective in a striking SD situation, and the plain models won't appear to be a weaponized light n front of a prosecutor. Just my opinion..good luck finding a light.
 
For that range I would suggest one of the M series Surefires. Pricey, but you get the 2.5" Turbohead reflector that will really throw the light. A worthy investment, especially if you use a Malkoff dropin or rechargeable CR123 batteries to make it more efficient. I don't know if you'll get that kind of range out of anything smaller.
 
JTR357 said:
:thumbup:Thanks a bunch to everyone for your helpful suggestions.


I'm still researching a few different models.I realise now that I can't get the "throw" I want in such a small package.I'm willing to go a little larger in size for better performance.

I'm more than likely to go with one of the Jetbeam or Surefire models,but Fenix is looking pretty good too.

I'll be using CR123's(I have a bunch of them)

Thanks for the link fiskking.I'm going to check out that thrower review asap.
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In that case:

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Available for about $65.00.

225 lumen high mode that runs for 2 1/2 hours, or a 60 lumen general mode that lasts 12 hours.

It's advertised throw is 200 meters, or 650 feet, but I think it's further than that. It's also not much larger than a 2 AA Mag Lite, although it is quite a bit thicker.

If the grip "fins" on back bug you, you can replace them with an orange or black ring for an extra $3.00.

I've been very happy with mine! :thumbup:
 
JTR357 said:
I just bought the Maratac 9290 AA from countycomm for EDC.Great bargain BTW.

I'm still on the fence about which one to get strictly for work.It'll more than likely be the Surefire or Jetbeam.Whichever can throw the light the farthest.
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The Jetbeam RRT-1 is a great thrower. Which Surefire are you comparing it to?
 
Once again,thansk to everyone for your helpful suggestions.:thumbup:

I'm "sold" on the Fenix TA21.:)

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Specs:
Features of Fenix TA21:
• Cree XR-E LED(Q5) with lifespan of 50,000 hours
• 12 modes of output with mechanical revolving dimmer system
• Output and working time with one 18650 battery:
• Mode 1 (4 lumens, 215Hrs), Mode 2 (18 lumens, 48Hrs), Mode 3 (35 lumens, 24Hrs)
• Mode 4 (50 lumens, 16Hrs), Mode 5 (80 lumens, 9Hrs), Mode 6 (120 lumens, 5.5Hrs)
• Mode 7 (160 lumens, 3.5Hrs), Mode 8 (195 lumens, 2.5Hrs), Mode 9 (225 lumens, 2Hrs)
• Mode 10 (230 lumens, strobe, 4Hrs), Mode 11 (18 lumens, flash, 480Hrs)
• Mode 12 (SOS, 40Hrs), Repeat Cycle
• Output and working time with two CR123A batteries:
• Mode 1 (4 lumens, 170Hrs), Mode 2 (18 lumens, 37Hrs), Mode 3 (35 lumens, 18Hrs)
• Mode 4 (50 lumens, 12Hrs), Mode 5 (80 lumens, 7Hrs), Mode 6 (120 lumens, 4Hrs)
• Mode 7 (160 lumens, 2.5Hrs), Mode 8 (195 lumens, 2Hrs), Mode 9 (225 lumens, 1.5Hrs)
• Mode 10 (230 lumens, strobe, 3Hrs), Mode 11 (18 lumens, flash, 370Hrs)
• Mode 12 (SOS, 30Hrs), Repeat Cycle
• OP textured reflector, throws beam over 200 meters
• Constant current circuit - maintains constant brightness
• Powered by one 3.7V 18650 Li-ion battery or two 3V CR123A lithium batteries
• 168mm (Length) x 25.4 mm (Diameter) x 39mm (Head)
• 168-gram weight (excluding batteries)
• Reverse-polarity protection
• Made from dureble aircraft-grade aluminum
• Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
• Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
• Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
• Tactical tailcap switch with momentary-on function
• Anti-roll, slip-resistant body design
• Included accessories: lanyard, body clip, two spare o-rings and rubber switch boot.

All this for just under a $100!
 
I've got a 10% off coupon (ggbf10) running currently if you want to save some cash on the TA21.
 
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