Check out the E12. I got it just because it used AA batteries. My TK15s use the lithium batteries, but that E12 is still crazy bright and takes a single AA.Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
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Check out the E12. I got it just because it used AA batteries. My TK15s use the lithium batteries, but that E12 is still crazy bright and takes a single AA.Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
Is the LD22 brighter than the LD10?
Which ever one you get, I suggest the newer models with the tail cap power button, but finger control button.
Yeah I'm up to around 3.5 years, not daily but frequent use. No issues with mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by rbeau30
My son was running with mine, dropped it, and it never worked properly again.... I don't know the model, just that it was a really bright LED Fenix with the tactical bezel. I won't trust one on a real outing.
So many to choose from. Didnt see price on main fenix website.
Any suggestions for something for duty belt carry (ie preferably with a wide loop belt holster nylon or leather), Under $100, ideally non mondo expensive $15 batteries or rechargable?
I have a pd35 that I used when I was driving for a living to do my pre trip in the a.m.. Personally they seem to be a great light and there are very bright. I have surefire lights and wanted to get away from the cr123a batteries. So far so good I carry it with me everyday my bag but rarely use it.
^ try this site for prices
http://www.fenix-store.com/
I have 3 TK10s that I use regularly around the house, with my vehicle, and with my camping/backpacking gear. I used one of them A LOT right after my house was built because I didn't have any other homes around us and there was a lot of open space without any lighting. Any time I heard anything, I grabbed the TK10 and went to check it out. It saw a lot of use. All three of them are still in perfect working order, but 2 of them are pretty beat up (cosmetically) from my use.
I have since upgraded two of them to this: http://shop.gregmcgeeengineering.com...IMITED-037.htm It's harder to cause trouble with 1200 lumens in your face. The MTE lights are very well built and have held up just as well as any other light I've ever had. The LED and the reflector are well-designed to compliment each other for a perfectly even illumination without any dark spots or artifacts. The throw on these is easily 300-400 yards. Best part: Greg is local (Denver) and stands behind his stuff 100%.
Damn, RC40, 3500 lumen for over an hour...
That is stupidly awesome. Seriously, that's a lot of light.Quote:
Originally Posted by fitz19d
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Originally Posted by fitz19d
I've always wanted a ridiculously unnecessary (for my uses) bright light, the RC40 could fit the bill, that thing looks legit.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
You, of course, have tested this on yourself... right?Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
... Sunburn from an LED.... hmmm sounds like fun.
I'll support a local guy. Added to my wish list. Great review!
Hahahahaha what? No! Of course not! ...Can somebody turn the lights on? .................. What do you mean "they're already on"??Quote:
Originally Posted by rbeau30
In all seriousness, I did chase off a dumpster diver with 1200 lumens and he was whining like a baby. I only pointed it at his feet.
I have to comment here, because I commented on my own thread also. I know people hate ebay, but I just picked up a NIB Surefire 6P for $40 shipped. The original 65 lumen incandescent bulb isn't much light, but considering that there are 1000 lumen replacement lamps for $13 shipped with a supposed 1.5 hr run time, the total price isn't bad, and like I'm trying to point out, it's a Surefire.
If you have the 1000 lumen replacement lamp, can you tell us more about it?Quote:
Originally Posted by spyder
Well I'm adding 2 of them to my order, PM me if you want one (or another Fenix brand flashlight since I can get most of them).
A friend on mine gives very high praise to Fenix flashlights. He is a mechanic so i know it is used and mishandled daily.
Love my TA21..
Uses the 18650's so I own two of those.. keep one on the charger one in the light .. and a spare set of cr123's just incase I somehow don't charge both bat's..
the 18650's last mad longer then cr123's ( well with the 3000mah one's I have)
I'd buy another fenix if I ever mange to break this one.. I dropped it.. thrown it .. used while making an unruly bar patron find his way out the door ( those "tactical" serrations really do work ... ) ... camping .. toured the country with it 3 times on rock tours dropped it once from about 20 feet to wood flooring other then dings and scrapes works just fine.
I had a buddies act up like this and the switch was just coming loose inside ..Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
pop the tail cap off and you can see the plate for the switch just tighten it up a bit and it should fix it .. they were left hand threads if I recall correctly .. ( yeah you are supposed to use the proper spanner wrench.. I used a set of fine needle noses to do it )
Do you have an LD 10 mounted to an AR?Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
I have the 600+ drop in it is crazy bright....cost 8 bucksQuote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
Edit 450
http://www.amazon.com/Flashlight-Bul...ed+drop+in+951
Here's the 1000 lumen one I may give it a shot
http://www.amazon.com/CREE-1-Mode-Mo...pr_product_top
I took it apart to change out the battery and it turns out the battery (brand new) exploded, battery acid on everything. Tried cleaning it up, but the light is fried and won't turn on. After a couple weeks of research, I ended up replacing it with a Fenix PD22. Just got it yesterday and so far, I love it!Quote:
Originally Posted by clublights
Nope, don't have any WML.Quote:
Originally Posted by JackRyan
Yes, -based on shining them both against the wall in front of my desk (it's not even a close comparison).Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Had a L2D (2 AA batteries) for about 6 years now. Use it quite a bit and have had no problems.
http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_11343_1.jpg
Thank you sir. Hopefully I'll be able to pick at least one up some time this summer before my new job starts.Quote:
Originally Posted by hatidua
Zombie thread, but wanted to update on my LD10. It began acting funny, flickering, sometimes working, sometimes not (possibly same issue Buffcyclist was having in post #7). I finally decided to sit down and try to get it working properly, and come to find out, the whole thing including the tail cap comes apart, and is serviceable. The tail cap had become loose, and there was some corrosion around the solder. I cleaned everything up, tightened everything down, and it functions perfect again. The LD10 trudges on, now at nearly 5.5 years of daily carry.
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Dang I started this thread a while back. High five to me. I'm awesome.
Yeah, I didn't think my post was worthy of a new thread, so I piggybacked off of yours.Quote:
Originally Posted by KevDen2005
I feel like I have reached a new status on the forum...piggy backing onto my threads...I feel like a salty CO AR15 Veteran.Quote:
Originally Posted by hurley842002
Awesome!
And I would point out that I have several Fenix flashlights, I carry in gear and what not. I have one that I use on patrol for a backup if my streamlight goes out (because I forgot to charge it). I like them and as always one of the biggest selling factors for me, besides their lower cost, is the usage of regular batteries and not CR123 which tend to be expensive and sometimes a pain to find.
This is the big seller for me. I've got a single CR123 Streamlight, which is a nice light, but damn the batteries are expensive! My Fenix LD10 takes one AA, and is nearly as bright as the Streamlight, and much cheaper to run.Quote:
Originally Posted by KevDen2005
I like solarforce lights. Use li-ion 18650 batteries (or 2 cr123 in some cases).
My favorite light is a S2200. 3 18650 batteries, 2200 lumens. Big as hell, but great for a truck light.
Agreed. I used to carry flashlights on my duty gear that required the CR123 batteries. My last agency sometimes would have piles of them in the battery bin since all of the department rifles had flashlights that used that battery. At my current agency we are required to supply all of our own batteries for all of our personal equipment. So there are a lot more rechargeable batteries being used. For me, I try to remember to charge my streamlight, but if I use it a lot and forget it's nice to have a fairly bright back up light that uses less expensive and common batteries. And since it's mine I often throw rechargeable AA batteries in it that I recharge at home.Quote:
Originally Posted by hurley842002
Don't get too uppity. [LOL]Quote:
Originally Posted by KevDen2005
I have a Fenix L2D (2 AAs) that has lasted many years. Talked to a Fenix rep. about why they discontinued that model. He could not give me a good reason.
The repost Gods smile favorably upon you.Quote:
Originally Posted by hurley842002
To make a useful post: Does anyone have experience with the Fenix LD9? I like the idea of only using a single common alkaline battery, and I don't necessarily need 1000000000 lumens for everything.
I ditched 5 or 6 CR123 lights in favor of AA lights with all the power, in a smaller package with a common battery. Zebralights are my current favorite AA lights with a Maratac AAA copper for EDC. I've had several fenix lights, all good, but the ZL won me over for the side buttons and interface plus a 90 degree head suitable good beam projection from a shirt pocket or headlamp position. I do have a couple of 18650-powered lights for work on the ranch. 300 yard spotlight capability in a nice, compact package.
Do any of you use rechargeable cr123 batteries and if so which brand and how do you like them?
I've been using the Tenergy RCR123A's in my EDC. They are LFePO4 vice LiPO ... Supposedly a little more stable in this application ... at least according to the all-knowing inter web .
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I've never used the rechargeable CR123 batteries, but Sportsman's warehouse has a 2 pack with wall charger for like $22, I thought about trying it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by lex137