flashlight questions and suggestions

BloodSport · August 15th, 2011, 21:38

I picked up a 50million candle power flashlight at Costco for $49.99 last fall. Works great, lights up about 2 city blocks in the middle of the night. Seriously you can turn it on, set it down and walk 2 city blocks in the light with no issues seeing.

Nielsen · August 19th, 2011, 15:56

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Originally Posted by Cobrajr122

I love my PD31, It is part of my EDC along with my E05 on my key chain.

I also have a TK35 that I taking camping and usually leave in my car, and I just ordered a TK60, and another E05 for my dad.

all in all, Fenix is a GREAT company that makes GREAT lights.

Just ordered a TK15, and an E05 after seeing you mention it and checking out the review. Looks like a handy little light to have on your key chain.

Noob7_0 · August 30th, 2011, 23:08

Are there any decent tactical lights that run off of AA's?

mas_oyama · August 31st, 2011, 10:38

I got myself a 4Sevens Quark 123² Turbo "X"

This puppy is BRIGHT. 450 Lumens. It can be programmed to hold 2 different lighting types in memory at a time, wich is with head fully screwed in, and not fully screwed in... lets call it low and high mode.

the different modes are, as shown on the website,
Moonlight: 0.3 lumens for 20 days, (1ma)
Low: 8 lumens for 2.6 days (10ma)
Medium: 60 lumens for 13 hours (50ma)
High: 260 lumens for 3 hours (250ma)
Max: 450 lumens for 1.5 hours (990ma)
Strobe: 450 lumens for 3 hours
SOS: 450 lumens for 6 hours
Beacon: 0-450 lumens pulse for 15 hours

I use the flashlight for both airsoft and urban exploration.

For urban exploration, I set the low mode to medium and high mode to either High or Max mode.

For aisoft, I set the low mode at low or medium(I prefer low so it doesn't ruin my night vision as much as medium...), and I set the hight mode on strobe, A strobe at 450 lumens WILL make everybody in front totally incapable of doing anything, especially when in extremely low light. The only drawback is that It totally ruin my night vision for a good 10 minutes lol.

So yeah, I say "I set it to", but actually its more like "I will set it up to" as I didn't used it for airsoft yet... I kindof hesitate because I fear the glass will shatter if a BB hits it... I' also need to find a way to protect it...

Nielsen · September 1st, 2011, 01:36

Anyone with the Fenix TK15, have you noticed a way to get at the lense to replace it? Does it need replacing? Can it take BB shots? I've seen people have their lights shot out at OPs, so I'd rather not have an $80 light smashed heh.

Azathoth · September 2nd, 2011, 10:10

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Originally Posted by Nielsen

Anyone with the Fenix TK15, have you noticed a way to get at the lense to replace it? Does it need replacing? Can it take BB shots? I've seen people have their lights shot out at OPs, so I'd rather not have an $80 light smashed heh.

I had similar worry, the LED is good for what amounts to your life time of use some 50,000 hours of continuous run time. You don't really need to replace it. If anything buy a replacement bezel with a newer LED with better electronics when that time comes.

As for the BB. I was told by the Fenix dealer that the are rated to take simunition hits. Our local Sherrifs started carrying them I believe 2 years ago now. I was told that the Fenix TKxx is the issue flashlight for Calgary police.

surebet · September 2nd, 2011, 10:27

Any decent brand will have replacement parts, though in the case of my Surefires I never had an issue, and these are work lights.

I did an installation job once with only my M3 as a hammer, the bulb had no issues taking the beating. That's why you pay a premium.

The prices are high, though you can rummage around on light dedicated forums like CPF to find amazing deals, especially on used items. My M3 setup cost me a fraction of the near 1000$ sticker price.

That site also has the best resources hands down for these types of questions.

Outcast569 · September 3rd, 2011, 14:01

I love my surefire. 2 years and still strong. Best thing IMO is the warranty. Any thing happens to it and I get it replaced. So to me the extra 20$ as the initial cost was far worth it.

DEATH2000 · September 9th, 2011, 23:07

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Originally Posted by Azathoth

I had similar worry, the LED is good for what amounts to your life time of use some 50,000 hours of continuous run time. You don't really need to replace it. If anything buy a replacement bezel with a newer LED with better electronics when that time comes.

As for the BB. I was told by the Fenix dealer that the are rated to take simunition hits. Our local Sherrifs started carrying them I believe 2 years ago now. I was told that the Fenix TKxx is the issue flashlight for Calgary police.

Sheriffs are issued a Streamlight flashlight, not Fenix. Calgary Police are also issued Streamlight flashlights, but have the option to carry what ever they want. I do see several members sporting Surefire's and Fenix lights.

Cobrajr122 · September 9th, 2011, 23:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nielsen

Just ordered a TK15, and an E05 after seeing you mention it and checking out the review. Looks like a handy little light to have on your key chain.

Sweeet

I am surprised that I did not post this last time - http://www.2centtac.com/?p=559

Review on the E05.

Fuzzy · September 10th, 2011, 13:07

This may be a silly question but where do flashlights fit into airsoft? The last night game I played everyone got upset whenever someone used their flashlight. They preferred to walk in the dark using their natural "night vision". So everyone had lights but nobody used them. This was an outdoor game.

Cobrajr122 · September 10th, 2011, 14:19

Clearing buildings, finding/blinding bad guys, finding your bag of beef jerky.

At night while patroling, lights are bad, but once you are bumped you need to know where the opfor is and the best way to do that is with light. If your light is bright enough you can fuck up thier vision too so they will be less effective against you.

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August 15th, 2011, 21:38	#31
BloodSport Traveling Man Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan	I picked up a 50million candle power flashlight at Costco for $49.99 last fall. Works great, lights up about 2 city blocks in the middle of the night. Seriously you can turn it on, set it down and walk 2 city blocks in the light with no issues seeing. __________________ Saskatchewan Age Verifier! Contact for more Info.

August 31st, 2011, 10:38	#34
mas_oyama Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Montreal	I got myself a 4Sevens Quark 123² Turbo "X" This puppy is BRIGHT. 450 Lumens. It can be programmed to hold 2 different lighting types in memory at a time, wich is with head fully screwed in, and not fully screwed in... lets call it low and high mode. the different modes are, as shown on the website, Moonlight: 0.3 lumens for 20 days, (1ma) Low: 8 lumens for 2.6 days (10ma) Medium: 60 lumens for 13 hours (50ma) High: 260 lumens for 3 hours (250ma) Max: 450 lumens for 1.5 hours (990ma) Strobe: 450 lumens for 3 hours SOS: 450 lumens for 6 hours Beacon: 0-450 lumens pulse for 15 hours I use the flashlight for both airsoft and urban exploration. For urban exploration, I set the low mode to medium and high mode to either High or Max mode. For aisoft, I set the low mode at low or medium(I prefer low so it doesn't ruin my night vision as much as medium...), and I set the hight mode on strobe, A strobe at 450 lumens WILL make everybody in front totally incapable of doing anything, especially when in extremely low light. The only drawback is that It totally ruin my night vision for a good 10 minutes lol. So yeah, I say "I set it to", but actually its more like "I will set it up to" as I didn't used it for airsoft yet... I kindof hesitate because I fear the glass will shatter if a BB hits it... I' also need to find a way to protect it... __________________ Perks: Dedicated, Steady aim, Quartermaster , Infiltrator, Spider sense, Treasure hunter, Dance, Fker Dance!, Death or Glory, I Mean Business, Drama Queen, Quadruple Bypass, Hypocritical Oath, Fortunate Son, Acrobatic, Gun Slinger**, APC

September 2nd, 2011, 10:27	#37
surebet Vicious MSPaint Wizard Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longueuil, Quebec	Any decent brand will have replacement parts, though in the case of my Surefires I never had an issue, and these are work lights. I did an installation job once with only my M3 as a hammer, the bulb had no issues taking the beating. That's why you pay a premium. The prices are high, though you can rummage around on light dedicated forums like CPF to find amazing deals, especially on used items. My M3 setup cost me a fraction of the near 1000$ sticker price. That site also has the best resources hands down for these types of questions. __________________ Annoyingly good with numbers Stop American Censorship

August 30th, 2011, 23:08	#33
Noob7_0 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cambridge, ON	Are there any decent tactical lights that run off of AA's?

September 1st, 2011, 01:36	#35
Nielsen Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Niagara Falls	Anyone with the Fenix TK15, have you noticed a way to get at the lense to replace it? Does it need replacing? Can it take BB shots? I've seen people have their lights shot out at OPs, so I'd rather not have an $80 light smashed heh.

September 3rd, 2011, 14:01	#38
Outcast569 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta	I love my surefire. 2 years and still strong. Best thing IMO is the warranty. Any thing happens to it and I get it replaced. So to me the extra 20$ as the initial cost was far worth it. __________________

September 10th, 2011, 13:07	#41
Fuzzy Trader rating Join Date: May 2011	This may be a silly question but where do flashlights fit into airsoft? The last night game I played everyone got upset whenever someone used their flashlight. They preferred to walk in the dark using their natural "night vision". So everyone had lights but nobody used them. This was an outdoor game.

September 10th, 2011, 14:19	#42
Cobrajr122 2 Cent Tactical Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NB	Clearing buildings, finding/blinding bad guys, finding your bag of beef jerky. At night while patroling, lights are bad, but once you are bumped you need to know where the opfor is and the best way to do that is with light. If your light is bright enough you can fuck up thier vision too so they will be less effective against you. __________________ www.2centtac.com F i n d - a n - A g e - V e r i f i e r

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