Flashlights: Mounted, carried, both, or neither?

[Modoc]

I second Eric on carrying a separate light. My work needs one for checking things, so it gets drawn a lot more than my CC does. Currently I am looking at the new Shurefire compacts with the 180+ lumens, because most of the other compact lights don't give enough light to see the bottom of a 20' deep Drainage Inlet in the daytime. Near side, front pocket with the wallet is where it lives.

I found this little Jem at a local gun show. Olight S10 (older model). https://olightworld.com/store/specialty/every-day-carry/s10c-baton.html

I really like it because it is not much bigger than the CR123 and the one I have puts out ~450 Lumens. The only down side is that on bright, it does get HOT if it is on too long.

 

[jcameron996]

This is microstream number three. Hopefully my little modification will keep it in my pocket better.

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[glazer1972]

Pocket or Belt Carried primarily.

 

[Burk Cornelius]

Just picked up a Streamlight Protac 1L for my dad. I might have to keep this one. Sorry, dad

Single 123 Battery. 180 lumens. Pocket clip

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[Matt1911]

I'm still a fan of the microstream.

 

[Burk Cornelius]

I'm still a fan of the microstream.

What battery/lumens is it?

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[Matt1911]

What battery/lumens is it?
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Single AAA 35 lumens.
It seems brighter though. I've had it side by side with an older model surefire 60 lumen I have, and they look similar.

 

[Burk Cornelius]

Single AAA 35 lumens.
It seems brighter though. I've had it side by side with an older model surefire 60 lumen I have, and they look similar.

I do like the common battery type. 123's are expensive but they are strong.

I want something around 200 lumens

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[Burk Cornelius]

I'm still a fan of the microstream.

I decided that I wanted a small pocket flashlight, so off to Cabelas I go.

I looked at the Streamlight microstream because I always want to be like Rigsby (nice). But ultimately I ended up with a Streamlight Protac 1AAA. 70 lumens, single AAA battery, pocket clip and just a little less than 1/2" longer than the microstream.

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[Matt1911]

Nice. I saw a Protac 1aaa a couple weeks ago and was impressed with the specs. I need to get one.

 

[Burk Cornelius]

On a not unrelated topic, does anyone know if you can convert an old model TL-2 to LED?

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[PeteMcGuire1881]

On a not unrelated topic, does anyone know if you can convert an old model TL-2 to LED?

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Sell said TL-2 and convert proceeds to new LED light. BOOM!


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[Burk Cornelius]

Sell said TL-2 and convert proceeds to new LED light. BOOM!


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Will you give me $70 for it?

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[PeteMcGuire1881]

Will you give me $70 for it?

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No where did it say sell TL-2 to ME and convert proceeds to LED light.


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[PeteMcGuire1881]

Here's the light I carry: Coast HP3R 245 Lumen rechargeable. Uses 2 AAA batteries or Lithium rechargeable battery. Plugs into USB to recharge.


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[jcameron996]

I will have to look into the protac. I've had my microstream for almost a year, its days have to be numbered.