I've been using a malkoff hound dog for a few years now, most recently the single 18650 with the high/low switch and love it. Its been rock solid and really couldn't ask for much more but would like to see what else is out there and possibly give another light a try. I work in a big city police department so dependability is the number one thing I'm looking for.
1) Purchase Method---online
2) Budget---ANY, really looking for the best and most reliable option out there or if I should just get a newer version of the hound
3) Format---handheld flashlight
4) Size--- anything up to about 10in, preferably around the 6-8 in area
5) Emitter---led
6) Manufacturer--- any
7) Power source--- preferably rechargeable but can use 123s or a sleeve with 123s
8) Lumens--- as many as possibly with the light still being stone cold reliable with good battery life. A reliable 600 lumen light beats an iffy 1000 lumen light everyday for me
9) Flood vs Throw--- a good mix is preferred at least able to illuminate over 100ft
10) Runtime--- as long as possible, 2hrs preferred
11) Durability--- most important, needs to be as close to 100% reliable as
12) Switch--- tailcap, clicky possibly one closer to the front of the light as well but not mandatory
13) Modes and interface --- at least a high/low. Quicl access strobe would be a nice feature. Also intersted in the user programmable interfaces
14) Material/finish/coating--- any as long as it's durable and needs to be black in
15) Water resistant ---ipx 8 preferable
16) Storage--- car, locker, duty
17) Special needs/extras--- as close to bomb proof and 100% reliable as possible
Thank you
1) Purchase Method---online
2) Budget---ANY, really looking for the best and most reliable option out there or if I should just get a newer version of the hound
3) Format---handheld flashlight
4) Size--- anything up to about 10in, preferably around the 6-8 in area
5) Emitter---led
6) Manufacturer--- any
7) Power source--- preferably rechargeable but can use 123s or a sleeve with 123s
8) Lumens--- as many as possibly with the light still being stone cold reliable with good battery life. A reliable 600 lumen light beats an iffy 1000 lumen light everyday for me
9) Flood vs Throw--- a good mix is preferred at least able to illuminate over 100ft
10) Runtime--- as long as possible, 2hrs preferred
11) Durability--- most important, needs to be as close to 100% reliable as
12) Switch--- tailcap, clicky possibly one closer to the front of the light as well but not mandatory
13) Modes and interface --- at least a high/low. Quicl access strobe would be a nice feature. Also intersted in the user programmable interfaces
14) Material/finish/coating--- any as long as it's durable and needs to be black in
15) Water resistant ---ipx 8 preferable
16) Storage--- car, locker, duty
17) Special needs/extras--- as close to bomb proof and 100% reliable as possible
Thank you