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My Maglites and me
on: July 12, 2008, 04:55:22 PM
Not sure where Maglites stand with you guys but I love them :D  I just bought a new Maglite 3D and a Maglite Mini at Sams Club last night for 20 bucks.  It's my 2nd 3D but my 1st Mini Maglite. I have also had a Solitaire but alas it no longer works.  What do you guys think about them?  I have also changed the bulb in my 1st 3D to an LED which I find rather handy in certain circumstances debating whether to change the bulb in my new one.  Thanks for any comments ;)
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #1 on: July 12, 2008, 05:35:39 PM
Can't you send the Solitaire in for replacement?
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #2 on: July 12, 2008, 05:36:14 PM
It wouldn't really be worth it.. You can buy a brand new one for only $5 bucks!
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #3 on: July 12, 2008, 05:38:51 PM
Oh. Well, that's not the case here: new ones go for ~30 $ each.  :o
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #4 on: July 12, 2008, 05:53:29 PM
I have an AA and AAA and never use them because of there poor output in comparison to my others.
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #5 on: July 12, 2008, 06:01:28 PM
Quote from: Rodion on July 12, 2008, 05:35:39 PM
Can't you send the Solitaire in for replacement?

I was just thiking that when I typed it :P

Quote from: Leatherman123 on July 12, 2008, 05:36:14 PM
It wouldn't really be worth it.. You can buy a brand new one for only $5 bucks!

Then I thought that ;)

Quote from: Benner on July 12, 2008, 05:53:29 PM
I have an AA and AAA and never use them because of there poor output in comparison to my others.

Do you have the Reg bulb or the LED bulb?  I have the LED on the big one and it does make the light brighter but it is that whittish blue light I can't decide if I like reg light or LED light ???

Any thoughts? :)
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #6 on: July 12, 2008, 06:09:21 PM
No, I only have the standard bulb.  I am hoping to stick a hotwire kit in the AA one day.
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #7 on: July 12, 2008, 06:11:56 PM
Quote from: Benner on July 12, 2008, 06:09:21 PM
No, I only have the standard bulb.  I am hoping to stick a hotwire kit in the AA one day.

 ??? What's that? :-\ Not much of a flashlight/torch techie :oops:
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #8 on: July 12, 2008, 06:14:17 PM
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #9 on: July 12, 2008, 06:43:39 PM
I am pretty happy with my NiteIze and TerraLux upgrades as well. But, in this day and age- I'd rather carry around a Fenix or a SureFire..
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #10 on: July 12, 2008, 06:48:53 PM
Personally, I prefer one AA Maglite and one Atlas for the money.  :multi:
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #11 on: July 12, 2008, 06:49:45 PM
Quote from: Benner on July 12, 2008, 06:14:17 PM
This one http://flashlightreviews.com/reviews/auroralite_hotwire.htm

 :o Jumpin Jimminey Crickets that would be brite :o but @ what price  :-\ Too high for my blood :)


Quote from: Leatherman123 on July 12, 2008, 06:43:39 PM
I am pretty happy with my NiteIze and TerraLux upgrades as well. But, in this day and age- I'd rather carry around a Fenix or a SureFire..

Yeah I think I have a bulb similar to the Terralux upgrade in my 3D ;) I am happy about it.

I am not much of a flashlight man but I guess I need to look into a Fenix or Surefire as much as you guys praise them :)
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #12 on: July 12, 2008, 06:51:13 PM
If you are thinking about getting a light from Fenix then you should start with an E01 and build up from there.. At least that's what I would do.. But the L2D is another great first light.. When in doubt, buy both!
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #13 on: July 12, 2008, 06:57:22 PM
Quote from: Benner on July 12, 2008, 06:09:21 PM
No, I only have the standard bulb.  I am hoping to stick a hotwire kit in the AA one day.


HOTWIRE KIT?



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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #14 on: July 12, 2008, 06:59:03 PM
Quote from: Tarrodemierda on July 12, 2008, 06:57:22 PM
Quote from: Benner on July 12, 2008, 06:09:21 PM
No, I only have the standard bulb.  I am hoping to stick a hotwire kit in the AA one day.


HOTWIRE KIT?




Yeah I asked that already check down a few post from that post for a link Tarro ;)

Quote from: Leatherman123 on July 12, 2008, 06:51:13 PM
If you are thinking about getting a light from Fenix then you should start with an E01 and build up from there.. At least that's what I would do.. But the L2D is another great first light.. When in doubt, buy both!

Thanks for the suggestion I'll have to look into it :D
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #15 on: July 12, 2008, 07:31:24 PM
Quote from: Leatherman123 on July 12, 2008, 06:51:13 PM
If you are thinking about getting a light from Fenix then you should start with an E01 and build up from there.. At least that's what I would do.. But the L2D is another great first light.. When in doubt, buy both!

I would suggest the L2D first.  You will be hooked for sure then.  :D
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #16 on: July 12, 2008, 07:34:54 PM
thanks for that link,i didnt notice it.

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Reply #17 on: July 12, 2008, 08:03:41 PM
Yeah, I'd definitely go with the L2D first!!
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Reply #18 on: July 13, 2008, 12:37:22 AM
Quote from: NutSAK on July 12, 2008, 07:31:24 PM
Quote from: Leatherman123 on July 12, 2008, 06:51:13 PM
If you are thinking about getting a light from Fenix then you should start with an E01 and build up from there.. At least that's what I would do.. But the L2D is another great first light.. When in doubt, buy both!

I would suggest the L2D first.  You will be hooked for sure then.  :D

Man I don't need to get hooked on lights too :( But I have always like the bright shiny things :D
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #19 on: July 15, 2008, 09:45:52 PM
Quote from: Poncho65 on July 13, 2008, 12:37:22 AM
Man I don't need to get hooked on lights too :( But I have always like the bright siny things :D

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Reply #20 on: July 15, 2008, 09:54:27 PM
I just bought an E01. I figured it was a cheap way to see what all the Fenix fuss is about. Plus the run time is phenonemal and I really wanted a small lower level EDC light for just looking inside computer cases, etc.

I went for the gold colour. I debated for a while, but I figured that gold would be easier to find in the dark.

Most people seem to generally go for black and drab dark colours though. Is that solely because of tactical & camouflage concerns or is there another reason?
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #21 on: July 15, 2008, 10:09:06 PM
Quote from: max6166 on July 15, 2008, 09:54:27 PM
Most people seem to generally go for black and drab dark colours though. Is that solely because of tactical & camouflage concerns or is there another reason?


I like Hard Anodized because it's durable. It just happens to be dark. I like black or HA for the pocket clip or for any light, knife, multitool that sticks out of my pocket because it's less noticeable than chrome or lighter/brighter colors.

I like yellow lights, knives for the fact that if you drop them or lay them down they are more noticeable and easier to find.

This seems like a good reason to buy both.  :D

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Reply #22 on: July 15, 2008, 10:16:59 PM
i tend to use olive drab,camo and moslty black on everything from clothes to gear.i donno why,maybe its cause i dont want to scare animals and kids in the woods by looking like some ugly bright coloured clown :D

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Reply #23 on: July 15, 2008, 10:22:25 PM
"Ohh Poncho....mags"   :P
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Reply #24 on: July 15, 2008, 10:33:37 PM
Hey, what's wrong with Mags? Show me another brand of flashlight that's EMP-proof.
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Reply #25 on: July 15, 2008, 10:45:27 PM
Quote from: Rodion on July 15, 2008, 10:33:37 PM
Hey, what's wrong with Mags? Show me another brand of flashlight that's EMP-proof.

yeah right! says who? but I guess since theirs nothing in it....
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Reply #26 on: July 15, 2008, 10:48:22 PM
well id settle easily for some led and switch conversion on my 2aa mag,instead of buying some cool cree magic light.but here u just dont walk into shop and get one kit just like that.

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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #27 on: July 15, 2008, 11:24:10 PM
^ Have you tried MagLEDs?

Quote from: WhichDawg on July 15, 2008, 10:45:27 PM
Quote from: Rodion on July 15, 2008, 10:33:37 PM
Hey, what's wrong with Mags? Show me another brand of flashlight that's EMP-proof.

yeah right! says who? but I guess since theirs nothing in it....

See, that's the consumer in you talking. Just because something doesn't have five operating modes and four hundred moving parts, doesn't mean it's junk. Now, if your gripe was with Maglite reliability, you might have had a case.
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Reply #28 on: July 15, 2008, 11:29:42 PM
Quote from: Rodion on July 15, 2008, 11:24:10 PM
^ Have you tried MagLEDs?


...but MagLEDs aren't EMP-proof.

There's nothing wrong with Maglites--they do their job well, but there are much better products available from a durability and performance standpoint.
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Re: My Maglites and me
Reply #29 on: July 15, 2008, 11:44:46 PM
Quote from: NutSAK on July 15, 2008, 11:29:42 PM
Quote from: Rodion on July 15, 2008, 11:24:10 PM
^ Have you tried MagLEDs?


...but MagLEDs aren't EMP-proof.

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There's nothing wrong with Maglites--they do their job well, but there are much better products available from a durability and performance standpoint.

Oh, I'm sure there are. In fact, I'd be grateful for specifics.

However, I just don't think it's a valid reason to diss such an iconic company and product.

You don't mock PST by comparing it with the Swisstool, do you?  ;)
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