I'm working security temporarily and have a few overnight shifts.

where can I pick up a flashlight around the woodbridge area?

I'd like for it to be lightweight, small and able to take(or even) give a beating.

sub$100

What brands should I be looking at

I'll be checking out dick's and firearms guild

Home Depot/Lowes? Maglight is too heavy right?

Yeah I was thinking maybe the tiny maglites

But then I'd also like the option of being able to mount the light on the AR as well.

so more along those lines

http://www.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-Galaxy-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B001CUL4EI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1313762373&sr=8-5

Love this guy:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-88850-Polytac-Flashlight-Batteries/dp/B001S0IN46

Love this guy:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-88850-Polytac-Flashlight-Batteries/dp/B001S0IN46

 

Yeah but it takes CR123a Lithium batteries, which are like $2 each compared to AA batteries.

http://www.amazon.co...13762373&sr=8-5

 

Added to my cart, thanks.

Yeah but it takes CR123a Lithium batteries, which are like $2 each compared to AA batteries.

 

But they are brighter and seem to last longer than AA batteries. If you buy them by the bulk, they can be had for about $1 each. There is a vendor at Rice's who sells them 25 for 10$...got some great prices on them as well as AA and AAA batteries.

Get the three pack techlite from Costco under 20 bucks.

 

 

I just bought the maglight XL50 it is a small tactical light and bright as hell. Probably brighter then my 2d cell led maglight.

 

XL 50

I have surefire lights on like ALL of my guns.. and in my pack.. there is nothing else I would choose.. they are cheap.. and solid... imo..

I've gotta agree. A Surefire 6PX is my bedside light, and carry light when I'm out at night.

carry light when I'm out at night.

 

I will withhold any "you live in NJ" comments..

https://www.4sevens.com/index.php?cPath=22

 

 

they have great customer service and Fenix lights are high quality not some cheap knock off.

Thanks all for your suggestions!

I ended up getting the Surefire G2X Pro from NJ Firearms Guild.

They had it $10 cheaper than all other places including online.

Price out the door came to $87.xx

 

You guys gave me great options but I needed something I could walk out a store with and there it was.

I think they have at least one more left.. and probably one out of the box too.

I ended up getting ..... Surefire

 

 

good choice..

Nice pickup. Did you get some extra batteries?

Nice pickup. Did you get some extra batteries?

 

I didn't.

Waiting to see if a deal pops up for them.

For an entry level light the G2 is rock solid. Go to the link above they sell rechargeable 123 Lithium batteries. So you get the same storage life and about 90% or better run times compared to regular Lithium batteries. I bought the charger and 2 123 batteries 3 yrs ago and have had zero issues. How much have I saved? I spent $20 bucks at the time. Same items still available on the site.

I know it's a little late to say anything but this is an awesome flashlight. http://www.amazon.com/Rayovac-RNT3AAA-B-Roughneck-Flashlight-Batteries/dp/B003D7LHMC/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1313937327&sr=1-5

Fits and good grip in the hand, sharp edges on both ends, low high and strobe modes, very bright.

I agree with the rechargable 123's they save you a ton of money in the long run especially if your using the light on a regular basis make sure to find the ones that are Lipo based so even when you dont use the battery the charge doesn't drop over time.

PSA has 'em for a good price:

http://palmettostatearmory.com/666.php

I use these:

http://www.amazon.com/Tenergy-40-pack-Lithium-Battery-Protected/dp/B001W9Y4PK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1314225644&sr=8-2

 

$1 a pop. They work fine in everything I've used them in.

I have surefire lights on like ALL of my guns.. and in my pack.. there is nothing else I would choose.. they are cheap.. and solid... imo..

 

You would choose Surefire for any flashlight or just rail mounted lights?

 

https://www.4sevens....ex.php?cPath=22

 

 

they have great customer service and Fenix lights are high quality not some cheap knock off.

 

I'm with you. Fenix is where it is at when it comes to flashlights quality light to price ratio.

You would choose Surefire for any flashlight or just rail mounted lights?

 

 

I was a maglight guy my whole life.. even when I was younger in scouts.. I always used one.. but when I was looking for a cheap quality weapon mounted light I ended up with Surefires mounted in decent mounts.. I am not a fan of taped switches.. and wires all over my gun as I see it as more to get caught up... surefire + some of the quality offset mounts has gotten me a weapon mounted light that is sensitive enough to easily engage without any excessive clutter.. further with utilizing a quick detach mount I get a light that if need be I can pull right off the weapon.. I was so impressed with them that I purchased one as a carry light and have since replaced all of my maglights..

 

so I guess the answer is both.. lol

Surefires are nice lights, but I really prefer the value you get out of Fenix or 4Sevens lights (4Sevens was started by the guy that started Fenix) . You get some impressive light output along with a friendly UI. The sheer number of modes in these lights (low, Med,high, strobe, SOS) are really impressive. For the same price, the Surefire only delivers single or dual output modes. For the $ Fenix or 4Sevens is where its at!

More modes to shine your light in just means more ways it can break. I don't really see the point in any of those modes, except for low and high. I can do a strobe effect with my Surefire if I wanted to, but I don't.....it's bright enough that it'll blind anyone I'm shining it at.

Get a Fenix LD20. It's bright as all hell and takes 2 AA batteries.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-LD20-205-Lumen-Flashlight/dp/B004CXNY3G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315096608&sr=8-1

 

I use mine all the time!

recently picked up a fenix LD10 and for the cost (think it was about $50, its a great light. Also picked up the LD01 for EDC/key chain and it really came in handy at the arts center on sunday night! Not sure if you can get them local tho, but it only took about 5 days to get mine in the mail...

 

edit: didnt see the post above about the LD20, nice light as well, but i just wanted something smaller... either way you cant go wrong!

I've been EDCing an LD10 for a little over a year now. I decided I wanted to try something with a single AA battery and none of Surefire's AA offering were really calling me, so I gave the Fenix a shot. Overall, I'm very happy with it. My only gripe is that the tailcap switch doesn't allow for a momentary on/off. But, that aside, it's a solid, user-friendly light.