Flashlights

[Local Talent]

Even with all the time I have on my hands, I too am beginning to lose track of what has been said on some of those threads that we keep resurrecting. Bound to happen with a young forum like this one and I doubt that our good buddy Mata minds too much - I think he went back to lurking for now, unfortunately.

[MOrozco]

I have used and still currently use streamlight products. I have a Stinger, Ultra Stinger, Stinger XT. Stinger DS Led, Strion and a Nano. I have had my stinger for 9 years and all I've replaced is the battery one time. I am looking at getting the 5.11 light for life any feedback would be appreciated.

[Local Talent]

Sorry, no experience with the 5.11. Looks like a large light for only 90 lumens, but I do like the fast recharging time (90 seconds!).

As far as Streamlight, I had an issued SL-20XP once and didn't like it one bit. It felt cheap, was so light that it couldn't be used as an impact weapon (side benefit of most large lights), and its body would get pretty hot. The outside polymer cover actually bulged and ended up sliding over the end cap, preventing the light from being removed easily from the wall mount (the trim job I did was just a temporary fix).
Everybody on the detail liked my personal MagCharger I brought there much better.

I'm not a polymer light guy, but that may be simply because there's usually an all-steel gun in my other hand...

[Lone Wolf]

LOL LT you are to funny.. I get it though.. For many years (20 or so) I carried a 7 C cell Maglight.. Along with my trusty STEEL firearm.. And yes I know your fav.. 1911..

[Local Talent]

Originally Posted by Lone Wolf

For many years (20 or so) I carried a 7 C cell Maglight.. Along with my trusty STEEL firearm..

Those two will leave a mark in case you run out of ammo or can't justify holes in the other guy...