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    SureFire M6 rechargeable options – SHOOTOUT (Part 2)

    Nice bump. I'll have to go back and read all the replies to see if I can do anything to modernize my M6.
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    When Is A Light A Tactical Light Vs. A Searchlight?

    Tactical lights are smaller and are meant to be used with handguns/rifles and are weapons mountable. This usually means momentary on rear with just on/off, none of that ridiculous cycling through 5 modes. The rear switch is so it can be used in an overhand grip/ice pick grip. Typical uses would...
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    What's the best quality 2xAA flashlight?

    No one doubts the build quality of Malkoff lights but it probably won't work well for your application. If you're used to a couple hours of runtime with the Fenix LD10/LD20 then the Malkoff will only last about an hour on its highest setting. And going from 25 lumens to 250 lumens is a huge...
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    What's the best quality 2xAA flashlight?

    I think you should repurpose your Eneloop Pros and get an 18650 setup. Batteries are about 5 USD each and a basic charger is not that expensive so it's a very small percentage of your $250 budget. There are chargers that will handle NiMH and Li-ion as well. 18650 lights have much higher...
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    Incoming - What do you have coming in the mail??

    Convoy S2+ 219C 4000K Convoy S2+ SST-20 2700K Folomov EDC C1 v3 (maybe replacing the SF Sidekick as primary EDC) ZebraLight SC64w HI (maybe replacing Quark QTL as secondary EDC) I just wish the Folomov had an optional key ring so I can put a mini carbiner so I can detach from my keys when...
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    What's your car EDC?

    I've had the SureFire G2Z (incandescent) in my previous and current car for probably at least 10 years now. Temperatures can range from below 0*F in the winter and over 100*F in the summer so I've always preferred lithium primaries for this reason. Another reason is that since I don't use lights...
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    L-M-H with full clicks

    I'm not familiar with the D25 UI. What happens if you fully press the switch instead of doing half presses? If you can live with a M-L-H UI, I like my LUMINTOP IYP365 Nichia. It can be had for close to $21 on Amazon with a discount code. There are some discontinued Quark Pros on eBay (search...
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    What do you EDC (Every Day in your Car); what light is in your car?

    SF G2Z w/ Lumens Factory HO-6 incan lamp and a SF battery carrier w/ Panasonic CR123A. 4S QT2A-X and w/ Energizer Ultimate Lithiums.
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    Possible to upgrade Quark Tactical QT2L XP-G2 to something brighter?

    The listed max lumens is 276 and I have a QT2L-X head w/ Burst that gives 780 lumens for a minute before dropping but I don't like the floody beam of the XM-L2. I also don't like the slower strobe on the X heads. Also, is there a way to get a faster strobe frequency? I think selfbuilt measured...
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    Video Review: Lumintop IYP365 Pen-sized Flashlight (Nichia 219BT, 2xAAA)

    The comfort level between a 1xAAA and 2xAAA is negligible if you carry a pen.
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    Cr123 vs AA flashlights

    Like Rob and others have said, I like CR123 lights for their output/size ratio. The lights that I like have 1 or two settings (see sig) and are used in short bursts so runtime isn't that important since I usually have spares kept close by. A CR123 in something like the Quark QTL will give me...
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    Your EDC Battery

    Check out the Streamlight 88061 ProTac 1L-1AA Dual Fuel.
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    Your EDC Battery

    I recently got a 2xAA light (for no reason other than it was cheap) and an 8 pack of Energizer L91 Lithiums. I can honestly say that this set of batteries will last me at least 5 years barring a natural disaster. Primary > rechargeable makes better sense for 99% of people.
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    Your EDC Battery

    I use primaries (CR123) and have a spare light (G2Z) in the car. I also have an AAA keychain light that hasn't been used all year. I tried the rechargeable thing but don't use a light often enough to justify the ~$30 for a charger + batteries. $30 can get me a couple dozen CR123 and some AA and...
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    Where did all the oldtimers go.

    What's up, Jason? Glad to see that you're still around. I remember us chatting on AIM or something way back. Just checking in after seeing a link from Kestrel in another thread. I found CPF after being in awe of the Streamlight Stylus AAAA that my brother had. My first light was the $30 (?) Arc...
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