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<blockquote data-quote="Wolf44" data-source="post: 2512949" data-attributes="member: 13895"><p>It depends on what you are trying to do - You need to clarify expectations and intent.</p><p></p><p>1. IF this is for CQB and night defense&#8230;..Going 'monster' Lumen is going to be your weakness as it'll take numerous minutes (or more if your eyes are &#8230;&#8230;&#8230; All about the rods) for your eyes to readjust to the darkness after your initial burst, Sure you just lit up the house but&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.Also, EVERYONE's lumen count is radically different in how they are measured or 'stretched'. There's a reason why persons stick to 80-200 lumen, and the tint dependent upon the manuf. once again for true output.</p><p></p><p>2. Spill - do you want a thrower or a spiller? Thrower is going to have a narrow hot spot and less spill, not ideal for CQB/house clearing; and the spiller will be good indoors but blend out when outdoors&#8230;&#8230;</p><p></p><p>3. Size and Battery -- you want AA, 18650's, or ??? i'd strongly rec 18650 rechargeables (for example 2 surefire 123As make an 18650 basically), or even AA like Eneloops </p><p></p><p>4. Function / modes - single end cap, end cap and side switch, end cap with double button for modes, end cap and front switch, end cap and head twist for modes, etc&#8230;.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The best lights - IMO - are the ones most people don't know about&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; Eagletac, Fenix, Klarus, Nitecore, Thrunite, Jetbeam, Olight, 4 Sevens Maelstroms/Quarks, </p><p></p><p>Sure, you can go Surefire or Streamlight, but if you want the power and the beam / Full pkg, you can do far better with models from the above brands. All my opinion, but its like running STP in your car or using Armor All cuz that is all you see or know or are told. </p><p></p><p>My Rec's to research (and can use Candlepower forums to offset my Rant here is you want data):</p><p></p><p>Thrunite TN11s (clearancing out, was down to like $40 buck, huge deal IMO, but side switch for modes, nice light though&#8230;..good beam, not as smooth of blend as the Klarus XT11, but a bit better throwing)</p><p></p><p>Klarus XT11 ; <a href="http://www.klaruslight.com/plist_show.php?id=63&lge=en" target="_blank">http://www.klaruslight.com/plist_show.php?id=63&lge=en</a></p><p>Fenix TK22 ; <a href="http://www.fenixlight.com/Productas.aspx?cid=1" target="_blank">http://www.fenixlight.com/Productas.aspx?cid=1</a></p><p>Jetbeam BC25 or RR series, <a href="http://www.jetbeamlighting.com/index.php?main_page=index" target="_blank">http://www.jetbeamlighting.com/index.php?main_page=index</a></p><p>4 Sevens Quark 123 squared, or Turbo ; <a href="http://www.foursevens.com/products/flashlights/" target="_blank">http://www.foursevens.com/products/flashlights/</a></p><p>Olight M20Sx or similar ; <a href="http://olightworld.com/product_category/flashlight/" target="_blank">http://olightworld.com/product_category/flashlight/</a></p><p>EagleTac T20, T25 series lights (<a href="http://www.eagletac-usa.com/products/productList.aspx?uid=1-24" target="_blank">http://www.eagletac-usa.com/products/productList.aspx?uid=1-24</a>)</p><p>Terralux?</p><p>Sunwayman?</p><p></p><p>Charger - Latest v2 Nitecore 4 place 18650 Charger</p><p>Batteries - PROTECTED Circuit Panasonic, Orbtronics, AW, newest Nitecores, (use caution and mostly avoid ultra fires), Most of the best cells are panasonics&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;</p><p></p><p></p><p>Resources : </p><p></p><p>1. Candlepower forums</p><p>2. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rcOs_5jL0o&list=PL084D0F0F60B1C690" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rcOs_5jL0o&list=PL084D0F0F60B1C690</a></p><p></p><p>Marshall from going gear has plenty of short comp vids to research a bit, The key is finding the review WITH the latest CREE emitter&#8230;..the XM-L2 or newer model if that is out yet.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wolf44, post: 2512949, member: 13895"] It depends on what you are trying to do - You need to clarify expectations and intent. 1. IF this is for CQB and night defense…..Going 'monster' Lumen is going to be your weakness as it'll take numerous minutes (or more if your eyes are ……… All about the rods) for your eyes to readjust to the darkness after your initial burst, Sure you just lit up the house but……….Also, EVERYONE's lumen count is radically different in how they are measured or 'stretched'. There's a reason why persons stick to 80-200 lumen, and the tint dependent upon the manuf. once again for true output. 2. Spill - do you want a thrower or a spiller? Thrower is going to have a narrow hot spot and less spill, not ideal for CQB/house clearing; and the spiller will be good indoors but blend out when outdoors…… 3. Size and Battery -- you want AA, 18650's, or ??? i'd strongly rec 18650 rechargeables (for example 2 surefire 123As make an 18650 basically), or even AA like Eneloops 4. Function / modes - single end cap, end cap and side switch, end cap with double button for modes, end cap and front switch, end cap and head twist for modes, etc…. The best lights - IMO - are the ones most people don't know about………… Eagletac, Fenix, Klarus, Nitecore, Thrunite, Jetbeam, Olight, 4 Sevens Maelstroms/Quarks, Sure, you can go Surefire or Streamlight, but if you want the power and the beam / Full pkg, you can do far better with models from the above brands. All my opinion, but its like running STP in your car or using Armor All cuz that is all you see or know or are told. My Rec's to research (and can use Candlepower forums to offset my Rant here is you want data): Thrunite TN11s (clearancing out, was down to like $40 buck, huge deal IMO, but side switch for modes, nice light though…..good beam, not as smooth of blend as the Klarus XT11, but a bit better throwing) Klarus XT11 ; [url]http://www.klaruslight.com/plist_show.php?id=63&lge=en[/url] Fenix TK22 ; [url]http://www.fenixlight.com/Productas.aspx?cid=1[/url] Jetbeam BC25 or RR series, [url]http://www.jetbeamlighting.com/index.php?main_page=index[/url] 4 Sevens Quark 123 squared, or Turbo ; [url]http://www.foursevens.com/products/flashlights/[/url] Olight M20Sx or similar ; [url]http://olightworld.com/product_category/flashlight/[/url] EagleTac T20, T25 series lights ([url]http://www.eagletac-usa.com/products/productList.aspx?uid=1-24[/url]) Terralux? Sunwayman? Charger - Latest v2 Nitecore 4 place 18650 Charger Batteries - PROTECTED Circuit Panasonic, Orbtronics, AW, newest Nitecores, (use caution and mostly avoid ultra fires), Most of the best cells are panasonics……… Resources : 1. Candlepower forums 2. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rcOs_5jL0o&list=PL084D0F0F60B1C690[/url] Marshall from going gear has plenty of short comp vids to research a bit, The key is finding the review WITH the latest CREE emitter…..the XM-L2 or newer model if that is out yet. [/QUOTE]
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