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03-03-2012, 04:40 PM
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New LED MagLight...
Bought a 2 pk of LED MagLights today from CostCo for $30. One takes two AA batteries and has a belt holder and the other takes three D batteries. Batteries are Duracell and included.
What I found out when I got home was the smaller light has some new features that I think are very cool. To access the feature you turn the light on then off/on quickly to go to the next feature. 1- 100% full power 2- 25% power 3- constant blink 4- SOS blink mode This is the first one I bought that was an LED from the start so I do not know how long this feature has been avalible. The others I converted to LED when Lowes had the kits on clearance. Both LED lights are very bright. The 25% power mode will come in handy too. |
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03-03-2012, 05:09 PM
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I have a number of AA minimags i have purchased over the years, I have really been impressed wioth increaed amount of light have obtained by using the maglite retrofit kits that are available, that said though I have experienced the push button rear switch to be rather finicky at times
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03-03-2012, 06:17 PM
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I just bought the LED minimag too and am really happy with it. Good buy there!
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03-03-2012, 07:28 PM
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I just got this the other day and I am thrilled with it...
http://www.survivalistboards.com/sho...d.php?t=219811 |
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03-04-2012, 06:39 AM
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The upgrade kits I bought have the LED and push button but they are standard 3LEDs. This new one is on a small circuit board and is a flat surface mount type. |
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03-04-2012, 12:36 PM
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Just an FYI, you can purchase LED bulbs for mag lights for ~$10 and they're rated by the bulb manufacturer to extend the useful battery life by at least 500%.
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04-26-2012, 10:57 PM
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I just bought the LED minimag too and am really happy with it ----------------------------------------------- T5 LED Tube supplier 12v led lights flexible led strips |
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04-29-2012, 09:18 PM
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The only thing maglite has going for it is you can buy them easily at a store.
Overpriced, underpowered, little to no heat sinking, plastic lenses, no current regulation, bad reflectors, poor anodising, and plastic switches. If you are looking for cheap your much better off with a Romisen, Solarforce, or ITP. Which are all cheaper, brighter and of higher quality. Heck for $30 you can buy a lower end Fenix like a E11 or E21. It seems my life goal on this forum is to steer people away from the maglite. |
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05-01-2012, 06:15 AM
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I just got this 3 C-cell Maglight from Amazon and I think it's great. Low price, powerful, current regulated, excellent finish and quality, AND made in USA!
Just 25 bucks, with free shipping to boot. Also makes a good weapon... |
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05-04-2012, 11:31 PM
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I have an XL50 which has served me well over the past few years,
but I can't wait until they come out with the Mag Tac later this year! 250 Lumens, basically an XL Series on steroids. http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y63...=MOV054431.mp4  
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