Streamlight Night Fighter II - too good?

[Ken Cox]

I recently came across the Streamlight NightFighter II in the Brigade Quartermaster's catalogue.
At 100 lumens, one hour and under fifty dollars, it seems like too good a deal.
I suspected a typo, and so I went to the Streamlight site:

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Battery: Two 3 volt lithium (with a shelf life of nearly ten years) Included.
Bulb: 6 volt, High-pressure xenon gas-filled bi-pin.
Material: 6000 Series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish; High-temperature glass lens.
Weight: (with batteries)123 grams.
Dimensions: .9" (D) x 4.9" (L) Head (D): 1.25"
Run Time: Up to 1 hour of continuous use
Power: 100 lumens
Special Features: Includes removeable spring steel pocket clip and adjustable wrist lanyard; Adjustable spot-to-flood focus; Tail cap momentary push button – rotate for lock "on"; O-ring sealed.

http://streamlight-flashlights.com/nightfighter.html

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I have no problem with the one hour of use, since I intend it as self defense flashlight on my night bicycle rides (I sometimes ride to work in the dark and come home in the dark, 27 mile round trip).

Does anyone have any experience with this flashlight?
I've already done a search of this forum.

 

[MikeyM]

I've been looking for a tactical light myself and found the following sight. They gave the Nightfighter a Very Good rating.

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/index1.html

 

[cosine]

Here is the link to the review: http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/streamlight_nightfighter2.htm

 

[dano]

The NF-2 is a fantastic little light. Take the grip ring off, and you have a light as small as a SF-E series, with a better beam focused beam.

The lumen rating is for the bulb, and does not take into account losses from the reflector or lens. Real lumens would be around 60-70...

--dan

 

[Larry B.]

Hey Ken........Try this place, they have the flashlight you want and are a lot cheaper. I used them and always had good service with these people.

www.productwizard.com

 

[Ken Cox]

Thanks to Larry for the steer.
I found another Streamlight at that site I like better.
Great prices.