The EDC flashlight world changes with new LED versions and the battery. It is so strange to see such a little light vastly outshine a 5d mag lite we used for years. The wonderlights are great.
The light will freeze someone like a deer in the headlight.
This. I have 5d maglites in every vehicle I own. When I get them out now to check batteries, the just seem.... dim.
the Fenix UC35 looks awesome but the price is salty for me considering it would sit in a vehicle for emergency purposes only. But lumens is like horsepower, more is better.
My opinion: at this time, the Fenix UC35 is the best EDC flashlight on the market when considering durability, reliability, performance, features, and price. I carry one and it's what I recommend when asked.
I've not found anything that can hang with Surefire's switches or overall build quality, though I have tried dozens of contenders.
...the Fenix UC35 is the best EDC flashlight on the market when considering durability, reliability, performance, features, and price. I carry one and it's what I recommend when asked.
Look buddy, a 250 lumen USB rechargeable Streamlight Microstream. Built in hat clip.
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. Good luck with that, the LX2 has been discontinued for a couple of years.Get yourself a surefire lumamax Lx2, and an E series pocket clip, as the factory one is prone to breaking. If you want a light that has lo/hi momentary, this is the best light by far. The momentary switch is low when pressed slightly, and when pressed all the way down it’s full output, but in either position it can be released immediately. Then to keep it on you twist slightly for li and twist more for high. No clicky switch, no BS strobe mode, it’s the best EDC light that stays uncompromising in the features necessary to be a true tactical light. It runs on 123’s but they last decently long if you use it on lo when using it for everyday illumination. Other lights mentioned in this thread are decent, namely streamlight, but no other company understands tactically what it is to be a fighting flashlight. They get the features wrong. Every. Time. I’m chronically frugal with gear but sometimes you spec out features you need and there really only arises one model or brand. Also it’s a good size to use as a striking tool in nonpermissive environments on on the lower end of the force continuum if you aren’t justified in using a gun.
You will have no problem finding them on eBay, new or used.. Good luck with that, the LX2 has been discontinued for a couple of years.
If one were to use eBay that’s a possibility, but counterfeiting is alive and well on the bay of e’s. Caveat Emptor. Look into a Surefire Tactician.You will have no problem finding them on eBay, new or used.
I've bought three from eBay, two new ones and one used. I must of had good luck then. Also I'm not saying to doesn't happen but it is an option to get a new one. You can find used ones on flashlight forums too.If one were to use eBay that’s a possibility, but counterfeiting is alive and well on the bay of e’s. Caveat Emptor. Look into a Surefire Tactician.
I've not found anything that can hang with Surefire's switches or overall build quality, though I have tried dozens of contenders.