These lights any good?

Josh K said:
So if it runs out you can't just put a new one in. That seems like it'd be a bother.
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it is.

i suppose one could buy a spare and keep it charged, but the charger wont accept the battery without the housing. and cops tend to be cheap bastids anyway.
 
Ok, guys. So, you'd all say that the 6P/G2 (led) is a good entry level flashlight (best value) for a person who doesn't know too much about flashlights and probably won't buy any more.

Thanks.
 
Sufler said:
Ok, guys. So, you'd all say that the 6P/G2 (led) is a good entry level flashlight (best value) for a person who doesn't know too much about flashlights and probably won't buy any more.

Thanks.
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Yes, that's right.
 
Sufler, have you spent any time at Candle Power Forums? They have a lot of info on various lights. The Surefire 6P is the standard for 2-cell 123 powered lights. The customization and upgrade options are the best of any light out there. CPF has a sticky in their LED flashlight dedicated to the P60 drop-ins, which is the light assembly used in the 6P and 6Z, C2, G2 and M2. Its 10 pages long. For instance, there are drop-ins that have 500+ lumens output, battery run time is less than an hour, though. Here are a couple links to flashlight review sites:

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PG5768 said:
Sufler, have you spent any time at Candle Power Forums? They have a lot of info on various lights. The Surefire 6P is the standard for 2-cell 123 powered lights. The customization and upgrade options are the best of any light out there. CPF has a sticky in their LED flashlight dedicated to the P60 drop-ins, which is the light assembly used in the 6P and 6Z, C2, G2 and M2. Its 10 pages long. For instance, there are drop-ins that have 500+ lumens output, battery run time is less than an hour, though. Here are a couple links to flashlight review sites:

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Very useful links. Thanks.

That's just it, though. I don't want to get too deep into flashlights. I'm not into all the uprades and whatever else. I just want to buy the best stock piece in my price range.

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I've got the Surefire 6P LED and Fenix T1 (the current equivalent is the TK10). The Surefire is plenty bright and rock solid. Single output mode. Twist on or momentary on by pushing the tailcap button.

The Fenix has a forward clicky tailcap with a standard mode or turbo mode by turning the bezel. For most uses I like having the 2 modes. Surefire makes several lights with 2 modes, but they are in the $100 plus range.

The 6P is maybe $20 more than the TK10 on line. For a first quality flashlight I don't think you could go wrong with the Surefire.

BTW: My favorite light is a Fenix P1D, single CR123, twist on that fits in the watch pocket of my jeans. Max output is 180 Lumens.
 
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http://www.ralights.com/?id=Products

http://www.ralights.com/?id=ClickyTi

this is by far the best light in the world. its not cheap. if you want small and strong built like a tank. this is it.

they also got these in titanium. i just got one in tit

you can also order as per your needs. light color, beam width and some other things.

Sufler said:
Just wondering if any of you have experience with Surefire's G2 LED and G2 Nitrolon. Also, Sreamlight's equivalent model PolyTac™ LED Are these any good? Good power?

I'm looking for a good compact light with long battery life and high light output. The ones above seem to be in my price range and from what I've seen online... they seem very popular.

I own the first generation X1 and that's my only reference point when it comes to output. I get a little confused when one manufacturer uses watt, lumen, and candela designations for output. What is one watt equivalent to in lumens?

Thank you.
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scotsmanspride said:
I had a G2 LED for 2 years. Stick with LED....your wallet will love you for the battery time. Also check out the quark lights! Amazing product for 10 bucks less. they are at www.4sevens.com Ive got a AA2 and a 123 and they are a great quality light with many features surefire will probably never make..... affordable that is.
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4Sevens is a good light for the money
 
my best usage is rechargables for everyday with some regular batteries in pocket or belt if i run the chargables run dry.

as for long hours of usage the ra-light can be knocked down to about 20 different light levels. so power usage can be maximized. on the lowest setting it will run for like 5 days without stopping. but its a low light. you can choose from 20 different levels. 23 if you count the strobe settings. its also got the 'find me in the dark' mode. it will flash a short time every 3 seconds. so if you lost your light in the dark it will flash very low so you can find it.

but you can disable it also.

MORIMOTOM said:
yes, they can be pricey.

my problem with rechargeables is if they run dry in the field you are screwed. some guys have chargers in the shops, but while it is charging they are either without a light or use a backup. ironically, most officers who carry a backup have a simple surefire, like the g2 or 6p.

on more than one ocassion a fellow officer's inova ran dry during a night building search. ive loaned mine out a few times, as my pistol has a dedicated weapon light (surefire, of course).

my primary is a 123 celled light, and i have a backup that uses AA's. i have plenty of spare batteries in the trunk. much easier and more practical to replace batteries than to have to wait for a charge.
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PG5768 said:
I've got the Surefire 6P LED and Fenix T1 (the current equivalent is the TK10). The Surefire is plenty bright and rock solid. Single output mode. Twist on or momentary on by pushing the tailcap button.

The Fenix has a forward clicky tailcap with a standard mode or turbo mode by turning the bezel. For most uses I like having the 2 modes. Surefire makes several lights with 2 modes, but they are in the $100 plus range.

The 6P is maybe $20 more than the TK10 on line. For a first quality flashlight I don't think you could go wrong with the Surefire.

BTW: My favorite light is a Fenix P1D, single CR123, twist on that fits in the watch pocket of my jeans. Max output is 180 Lumens.
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Well, it almost sounds as if you like your Tk1 more than your 6P. :D
 
Sufler said:
Well, it almost sounds as if you like your Tk1 more than your 6P. :D
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I like the 2 output modes on the TK1, but I like being able to put a Malkoff drop-in in the 6P and almost triple the output. Plus, if I want a forward clicky tailcap for the 6P there are several to choose from. They're both nice lights. But if I could only have one, I think I'd still go with the 6P. Its a classic design. Kind of like the 1911A1 of CR123 flashlights. ;)
 
I want this one lol

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http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=87&products_id=411
 
PG5768 said:
I like the 2 output modes on the TK1, but I like being able to put a Malkoff drop-in in the 6P and almost triple the output. Plus, if I want a forward clicky tailcap for the 6P there are several to choose from. They're both nice lights. But if I could only have one, I think I'd still go with the 6P. Its a classic design. Kind of like the 1911A1 of CR123 flashlights. ;)
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Which drop-in do you use?

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Sufler said:
Which drop-in do you use?

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Dude... sufler... buy the G2L or 6p, and DON'T RETURN TO THIS THREAD.

That's of course assuming you DON'T want to get deep into flashlights.

Reading any further than this will probably drag you down the drain.

The G2L or 6P are great lights. The greatest? Maybe not. But good enough. The only way you'll get better is by going down that path... and there is no return. Buy it, and don't respond to this thread, even to let us know; or if you do, blindly hit reply to the thread WITHOUT reading more.

Just take my advice and run. Otherwise, I'd be glad to indoctrinat- err... educate you in flashlights. As would the other cult- err... colorful members.

Zero
 
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