Looking for a new work flashlight for the wife for Christmas. She loves her M18, so I want to go with something similar. Only upgrade I can think of is more light. M18 is ~500 so I'm looking to get close to 1000.
She works nights and uses this light every time she works. FYI, she gets "what is that and where can I get one comments" from all her co-workers and some cops. Apparently most medics have crappy lights.
Requirements:
Lumens: 1000 or so.
Battery: 18650 is a must. She seems to like the size of the light and batteries last forever. And she carries a spare so she can swap if needed.
Switch: Has to be clicky. Two switch is preferable. Given what she does she can't be fiddling with it. Guessing 90% of the time she'll have it on max brightness. Out of her pocket and on without thinking about it.
Bezel: Not strike - can't catch on anything.
Strobe: Don't care. She never uses it.
Brand: Not too picky. One that would deal with issues and send parts if needed. Something with no support (i.e. Jetbeam) is out.
COO: U.S. preferred. Features, quality, and support are more important.
Price: under $100. She hasn't lost one yet, but it will happen at some point.
Waterproof: required
PD35 or PD32, maybe?
She works nights and uses this light every time she works. FYI, she gets "what is that and where can I get one comments" from all her co-workers and some cops. Apparently most medics have crappy lights.
Requirements:
Lumens: 1000 or so.
Battery: 18650 is a must. She seems to like the size of the light and batteries last forever. And she carries a spare so she can swap if needed.
Switch: Has to be clicky. Two switch is preferable. Given what she does she can't be fiddling with it. Guessing 90% of the time she'll have it on max brightness. Out of her pocket and on without thinking about it.
Bezel: Not strike - can't catch on anything.
Strobe: Don't care. She never uses it.
Brand: Not too picky. One that would deal with issues and send parts if needed. Something with no support (i.e. Jetbeam) is out.
COO: U.S. preferred. Features, quality, and support are more important.
Price: under $100. She hasn't lost one yet, but it will happen at some point.
Waterproof: required
PD35 or PD32, maybe?