Flashlights

[Graham26 8]

I'm looking for a great quality, security/all purpose duty flashlight. Going to be used for mainly ship security for a large ship I work on, but cannot be metal (no mag lights) Any suggestions or help... thinking of the Pelican BigED 3700 so far...

[Remember585 815]

How about the Streamlights with the poly construction?

The Polystinger

Others

[Guest feraldan]

+1 for Streamlights.

[SteveOFD 176]

StreamLight hands down!

I have the PolyStinger, use it for work (installing Fire & Security Systems). Have the charger in the truck so it recharges every night. Gets about an hour an a half use per charge.

On a pre-wire (new construction) dropped it from the attic to the Front Door Foyer (concrete floor) approximately twenty feet. Picked it up and it still worked. I try not to abuse it, but work takes its toll. I have sent it in for repair several times (mostly for the switch cover wearing out, ripped) including once where the case cracked. Everytime they repaired/replaced it AT NO CHARGE. StreamLight=Lifetime Warranty. Can't beat that.

[20Truck 7]

Check out SureFire lights. Especially for security / all purpose. I currently use a Z3 combat light with an upgraded lamp. Goes through batteries quite quickly due to the high output of the lamp, but it is without a doubt, the brightest light I have ever seen. Plus, its on/off switch is on the end cap. So you can use it constant or on and off...depending on your needs.

SureFire has a decent selection of lights...my model has been discontinued (Z3 Combatlight). But the Z2 Combatlight is currently issued to FBI Agents and USMS. I also have an executive E2E...but its not as bright.

I believe their web site is : Http://www.surefire.com

Best place to buy them is off e-bay.

Plus, everything on them is covered...except batteries. I melted a lens a few years back...my fault...but they covered it TOTALLY!

I hope this helps.

Edited September 18, 2007 by 20Truck

[xfirefighter484x 234]

StreamLight=Lifetime Warranty. Can't beat that.

I use my Survivor light for all kinds of things, but mainly on my turnout gear. I had an issue with a part breaking on mine, contacted Streamlight, they had me send it back in, repaired FREE OF CHARGE, and returned it promptly.

I highly recommend Streamlight, any model!

[Guest]

My Streamlight Survivor has been fantastic. FF in training situations have come up to me and asked what light I have. Note that on the Survivor, the waterproof guarantee only goes if you have purchased the rechargeable batteries, which I may go back and purchase (=arm+leg). You can see 100 yards with that baby!