Any flashlight enthusiast (geeks) here?

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Originally Posted by desertrunner

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Originally Posted by Dan Druff

Actually, when desertrunner first brought his enthusiasm for flashlights to me, I didn't get it, and mostly wrote it off.

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I have a friend who is about 18 years old and we were chatting about lights one time and he was kinda interested and then bought a Pelican 2380r and later texted me how much he has unexpectably used it it during power outages, etc. He's a light geek now for sure.

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Me too. However, when we chat, he's usually measuring my 'flashlight' with his mouth. He never can seem to measure the entire thing though.


Practice makes perfect though

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Originally Posted by desertrunner

I think Druff is getting a tactical light soon and I hope he gives a review of it on a future PFA show.

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Druff should get this one.

https://youtu.be/bWM1m-dh9iU

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Originally Posted by MumblesBadly

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Originally Posted by desertrunner

I think Druff is getting a tactical light soon and I hope he gives a review of it on a future PFA show.

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Druff should get this one.

https://youtu.be/bWM1m-dh9iU

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I give a firm NO to that video. Trunite and WowTac are unknown and unproven names. These are consumer level lights that do not have a track record, not field tested and not carried by law enforcement officers. Are those light USB rechargeable, doesnt matter.

I rather see Druff go with a proven and field test light that has a track record. Remember, a light is an investment and should last you atleast 20 years. I'd still go with Pelican or Streamlight as a lifetime safety tool investment.

I know Druff is looking at the Streamlight HPL USB unit. Here are two good short videos...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz_yqEEXII8&t=2s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8edxhWgHOnU

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Originally Posted by desertrunner

I know Druff is looking at the Streamlight HPL USB unit. Here are two good short videos...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz_yqEEXII8&t=2s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8edxhWgHOnU

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Come on, dude! Those are flashlights for pansies. Man up and go at least 1,000,000 lumens.

https://youtu.be/5f6mDfc5zg4

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Originally Posted by MumblesBadly

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Originally Posted by desertrunner

I know Druff is looking at the Streamlight HPL USB unit. Here are two good short videos...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz_yqEEXII8&t=2s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8edxhWgHOnU

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Come on, dude! Those are flashlights for pansies. Man up and go at least 1,000,000 lumens.

https://youtu.be/5f6mDfc5zg4

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Not practical.

Is it true what they say? Bigger is better?


I always thought that its more about how you use the flashlight more so than how big it is.

Streamlight Stinger AINEC, get on the right side of history.

EXTENDED CLIP, OBV.

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Originally Posted by wrenchjockey

Streamlight Stinger AINEC, get on the right side of history.

EXTENDED CLIP, OBV.

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I really loved the Stinger, it was perfect. But didn’t like that charging cradle and installed my own TerraLux LED upgrade. They did come out with the Stinger 2020, but I don’t care for the design change.

And again, USB charging for the win. Your cell phone and torch should charge the same.

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Originally Posted by desertrunner

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Originally Posted by wrenchjockey

Streamlight Stinger AINEC, get on the right side of history.

EXTENDED CLIP, OBV.

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I really loved the Stinger, it was perfect. But didn’t like that charging cradle and installed my own TerraLux LED upgrade. They did come out with the Stinger 2020, but I don’t care for the design change.

And again, USB charging for the win. Your cell phone and torch should charge the same.

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I actually have 2. One for home and one for work. One charger on my toolbox at work, one in my shop at home. With 4 batteries, I never have an issue. When I throw the jeep on the trailer and head for the backcountry I toss both lights and all the batteries in a tool bag and haven't needed them all yet. So I guess what I'm saying is the cradles don't bug me, since they keep the both the light and the extra batteries topped off at all times.

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Originally Posted by wrenchjockey

Streamlight Stinger AINEC, get on the right side of history.

EXTENDED CLIP, OBV.

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Look at that flashlight. This tool has been used and not just fashion.

Wrench ain’t a poser

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Originally Posted by wrenchjockey

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Originally Posted by desertrunner

I really loved the Stinger, it was perfect. But didn’t like that charging cradle and installed my own TerraLux LED upgrade. They did come out with the Stinger 2020, but I don’t care for the design change.

And again, USB charging for the win. Your cell phone and torch should charge the same.

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I actually have 2. One for home and one for work. One charger on my toolbox at work, one in my shop at home. With 4 batteries, I never have an issue. When I throw the jeep on the trailer and head for the backcountry I toss both lights and all the batteries in a tool bag and haven't needed them all yet. So I guess what I'm saying is the cradles don't bug me, since they keep the both the light and the extra batteries topped off at all times.

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Good call and I get it. That Stinger is an all time king of lights, designed just right. FWIW, I did have a cradle in my car for my old Stinger as well.

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Originally Posted by Sanlmar

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Originally Posted by wrenchjockey

Streamlight Stinger AINEC, get on the right side of history.

EXTENDED CLIP, OBV.

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Look at that flashlight. This tool has been used and not just fashion.

Wrench ain’t a poser

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That blue is good looking too, hands down!

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Originally Posted by wrenchjockey

Streamlight Stinger AINEC, get on the right side of history.

EXTENDED CLIP, OBV.

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obv a snap on brag

Do the Snap On trucks still roll from shop to shop or is that a thing of the past?

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Originally Posted by adamantium

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Originally Posted by wrenchjockey

Streamlight Stinger AINEC, get on the right side of history.

EXTENDED CLIP, OBV.

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obv a snap on brag

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GOT HIM

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Originally Posted by Sanlmar

Do the Snap On trucks still roll from shop to shop or is that a thing of the past?

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Yep. Once a week if you have a good guy who cares about his route and income. Mine is without peer, and of the 4 trucks that stop here weekly (Snappy, Mac, Matco, Cornwell) the only one I walk on, because he shows up every week, and takes care of business.

Druff- Ben might like this NEBO light-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW7iLKOHGQI

This thread wins the award for "Most Surprisingly Successful PFA Thread of 2020"

Best flashlight video...

https://tinyurl.com/y3yznzc5

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Originally Posted by Dan Druff

This thread wins the award for "Most Surprisingly Successful PFA Thread of 2020"

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Only because I'm an undercover fed cop and they know I'll be cracking skulls with my flashlight soon.

https://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Cy...6f5_853310.jpg

Earlier I mentioned the Nebo Redline X flashlight and I dont like the rubber cover on the USB port. Here is a good pic of what I am talking about. I did order this light for my collection and should be here tomorrow.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/AMYAA...Xo/s-l1600.jpg

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Originally Posted by wrenchjockey

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Bro, here is the solution to your "tape a battery to the flashlight trick"- the USB rechargable 18650 battery. No more taping and dragging. Instead, have two of them and charge one by USB at a time and rotate back and forth as needed. No more electrical taping and plug it directly into your car's charger. The future of flashlights is the same as your cell phone- USB direct connect and no more cradles or wall chargers.

https://www.streamlight.com/images/d...8650-usb_1.jpg

https://www.brightguy.com/wp-content...ry-22102_1.jpg

Article link- https://www.streamlight.com/communit...charging-port#

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Originally Posted by Dan Druff

This thread wins the award for "Most Surprisingly Successful PFA Thread of 2020"

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Curious why. The Worms figured it was something new or maybe they related to the geekness of it? Harmless thread?

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Originally Posted by desertrunner

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Originally Posted by Dan Druff

This thread wins the award for "Most Surprisingly Successful PFA Thread of 2020"

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Curious why. The Worms figured it was something new or maybe they related to the geekness of it? Harmless thread?

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for starters mickeycrimm has not posted in it

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Originally Posted by desertrunner

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Originally Posted by wrenchjockey

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Bro, here is the solution to your "tape a battery to the flashlight trick"- the USB rechargable 18650 battery. No more taping and dragging. Instead, have two of them and charge one by USB at a time and rotate back and forth as needed. No more electrical taping and plug it directly into your car's charger. The future of flashlights is the same as your cell phone- USB direct connect and no more cradles or wall chargers.

Article link- https://www.streamlight.com/communit...charging-port#

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That was a joke, aiming at the extended clip posts in other threads. Guess it missed the mark. I don't really tape my shit like that lol.

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Originally Posted by wrenchjockey

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Originally Posted by desertrunner

Bro, here is the solution to your "tape a battery to the flashlight trick"- the USB rechargable 18650 battery. No more taping and dragging. Instead, have two of them and charge one by USB at a time and rotate back and forth as needed. No more electrical taping and plug it directly into your car's charger. The future of flashlights is the same as your cell phone- USB direct connect and no more cradles or wall chargers.

Article link- https://www.streamlight.com/communit...charging-port#

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That was a joke, aiming at the extended clip posts in other threads. Guess it missed the mark. I don't really tape my shit like that lol.

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Oh ok, all good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baQ5VwpUMOI

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Originally Posted by desertrunner

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Originally Posted by Dan Druff

This thread wins the award for "Most Surprisingly Successful PFA Thread of 2020"

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Only because I'm an undercover fed cop and they know I'll be cracking skulls with my flashlight soon.

https://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Cy...6f5_853310.jpg

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undercover cop? well then can you recommend a good functioning set of night vision googles or rifle scopes?

you know those have the advantage of not giving away one's position when defending one's acreage against trespassers such as vicious deer, angry hares or deadly raccoons

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Originally Posted by desertrunner

I am a flashlight geek/enthusiast only because I use them alot. I am also a desert person that loves running from So Cal up the I-15 to Las Vegas. With that in mind, I just use flashlights alot and prefer the tactical types with USB recharging capabilities. Some of my main brands are- Pelican, then Surefire for the pistols and a Streamlight. I do like the Streamlight Protac HPL light right now, but dont have one.

Here is the slimmer Protac HL that is USB rechargeable-

https://www.streamlight.com/images/d...rsn=34aabff0_0

Ive also been chatting with a member here about a rock solid long term USB flashlight investment. I did recommend that Streamlight ProTac HPL to him or the slimmer HL.

Anyone else use or like certain brands or models?

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Great call, mine just came in.

My motivation is primarily to have a flashlight on hand when I go into the mountains, as it gets perilously dark on cloudy nights.

Also trying to up my 'dad game' now that I'm with child by building up the tools and trinkets needed around the house that I've previously never really given much attention to.

Sometimes the headlamp isn't quite enough (need an upgrade there as well), so glad to have a dependable source going forward.

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Originally Posted by Sloppy Joe

Great call, mine just came in.

My motivation is primarily to have a flashlight on hand when I go into the mountains, as it gets perilously dark on cloudy nights.

Also trying to up my 'dad game' now that I'm with child by building up the tools and trinkets needed around the house that I've previously never really given much attention to.

Sometimes the headlamp isn't quite enough (need an upgrade there as well), so glad to have a dependable source going forward.

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Awesome! Can you please give us a review here once you get it up and running. I’m a geek and love real life reviews. Thanks

A side note- I current live out in the country right now and sometimes my home gets blacked out. Or I have to do some extensive yard work in the evening. Earlier this year, I found this USB rechargeable Nebo folding work light, its pretty awesome.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/00...g?v=1580944871

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Originally Posted by GrenadaRoger

undercover cop? well then can you recommend a good functioning set of night vision googles or rifle scopes?

you know those have the advantage of not giving away one's position when defending one's acreage against trespassers such as vicious deer, angry hares or deadly raccoons

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Ha, I am not really a cop. And know zero about NVGs, but do know that Trijicon and Lupold would be a good start on rifle scopes. Im not a good source for these two items, sorry I cant help more.

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Originally Posted by desertrunner

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Originally Posted by GrenadaRoger

undercover cop? well then can you recommend a good functioning set of night vision googles or rifle scopes?

you know those have the advantage of not giving away one's position when defending one's acreage against trespassers such as vicious deer, angry hares or deadly raccoons

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Ha, I am not really a cop. And know zero about NVGs, but do know that Trijicon and Lupold would be a good start on rifle scopes. Im not a good source for these two items, sorry I cant help more.

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gee, you mean you won't come busting down my door to gun grab?



<and here i was going to made espresso for us...>

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Originally Posted by Sloppy Joe

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Originally Posted by desertrunner

I am a flashlight geek/enthusiast only because I use them alot. I am also a desert person that loves running from So Cal up the I-15 to Las Vegas. With that in mind, I just use flashlights alot and prefer the tactical types with USB recharging capabilities. Some of my main brands are- Pelican, then Surefire for the pistols and a Streamlight. I do like the Streamlight Protac HPL light right now, but dont have one.

Here is the slimmer Protac HL that is USB rechargeable-

https://www.streamlight.com/images/d...rsn=34aabff0_0

Ive also been chatting with a member here about a rock solid long term USB flashlight investment. I did recommend that Streamlight ProTac HPL to him or the slimmer HL.

Anyone else use or like certain brands or models?

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Great call, mine just came in.

My motivation is primarily to have a flashlight on hand when I go into the mountains, as it gets perilously dark on cloudy nights.

Also trying to up my 'dad game' now that I'm with child by building up the tools and trinkets needed around the house that I've previously never really given much attention to.

Sometimes the headlamp isn't quite enough (need an upgrade there as well), so glad to have a dependable source going forward.

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Just curious what model did you get? How do you like it so far?

Too many choices.

Finally settled on Streamlight ProTac HPL USB.

Was a bit of a challenge to find a retailer I trust, because I'm hearing reports of counterfeits, especially on Amazon.

Will be here in about a week.

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Originally Posted by Dan Druff

Too many choices.

Finally settled on Streamlight ProTac HPL USB.

Was a bit of a challenge to find a retailer I trust, because I'm hearing reports of counterfeits, especially on Amazon.

Will be here in about a week.

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Sweet, that will be a lifetime investment for sure, I really like that light, right now I consider it the "King of Flashlights" as it has the right size, USB, LED and Streamlight. The HPL is probably carried by a LOT of LEOs and I like that the collar that covers the USB charge port is nice and tight. Seriously a good buy! I hope you can do a review on the PFA show in the future.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...54e75e494b.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8edxhWgHOnU

Side note- Still waiting on that Pelican5050r, guess they’re slow.

A note on Weapon Mounted Lights (WML), do NOT buy cheap. I do not recommend Olight...

https://external-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...F5WaQPNcTL-SqM

The original post with more pics- https://www.instagram.com/p/CI4ELq7L...0ObrVmZfj5e3sQ

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Originally Posted by Dan Druff

Was a bit of a challenge to find a retailer I trust, because I'm hearing reports of counterfeits, especially on Amazon.

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can you post what dealer you went with? Just curious.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHYw5UzBntk