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Maglite XL 100 flashlight
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cashishift
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That looks like its way too complicated for a flashlight.. but maybe thats just me.
Kirbot
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Never used it, but it doesn't look like anything special.
If you wan't a really good light, check out Fenix.
If you wan't a really good light, check out Fenix.
ibedayank
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sheez i am behind in the time i still have my old 2aa regular maglite that does what i need so no need to replace it
sheez i am behind in the time i still have my old 2aa regular maglite that does what i need so no need to replace it
Nothing wrong with that!!! I still have them in the gloveboxes of my cars. Also have a 4cell in the truck at work. I have a 6 cell albeit big can also be used to beat some ***. LOL Can't beat the good old Maglites.
I have a 2aa mini mag with this http://store.led-replacement.com/niq071wc.html kinda of the same thing if you already have the AA mini mag not a bad upgrade
TheGrooveking
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I'm wondering how adjustable and what range the strobe does, that may come in handy when trying to diagnose high speed machinery.
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Stuey
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I was considering picking one up, but abandoned the notion after being disappointed with Maglite's new 2AA LED flashlight with electronic switches. My concern about the XL lights is that nobody else will figure out how to use it. It just doesn't seem intuitive to use to its full potential. How much of the light's cost is attributed to features I likely won't use?
"Pass me the flashlight please"
"Okay, don't forget to hold the switch for one second and then rotate to adjust the power output"
"What??!"
"Pass me the flashlight please"
"Okay, don't forget to hold the switch for one second and then rotate to adjust the power output"
"What??!"
I'd struggle to find a use for most of those options personally.
Because it's not designed for someone to use to look under their hood in a garage. It's designed for LE/MIL use. My Stinger DS LED has the safe features (minus SOS), and use all those features at work. Strobe works great (along with a cone attachment) when your standing in the street at 3am directing traffic because a drunk ran into a tree. The low light is good for when your out checking on stuff, and don't want to completely mess up your eyes night vision. Better part is that the stinger does it all with one button, and is rechargeable. Hit button 2x: strobe. Hold button down, turns to low mode.
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shampoop
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That looks like its way too complicated for a flashlight.. but maybe thats just me.
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Slip_Kid
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Never used it, but it doesn't look like anything special.
If you wan't a really good light, check out Fenix.
Ditto on the Fenix, best flashlight I have ever owned.
http://www.fenixlight.com/viewnproduct.asp?id=39
Kirbot
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I still wouldn't go with the maglight if I were you.
First of all, it runs on three AAA batteries.
You don't wan't that if there is any way you can avoid it.
You will burn through AAA batteries much faster than you would AA batteries, and they cost about the same.
AA batteries have roughly double the capacity of AAA's.
I have a Fenix LD20 and your right, it does cost quite a bit more.
But there are other options too.
Look at the E21
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041NE8TG/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Or an LD15
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003U0ARL4/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Or an L1T
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GAOOFA/?tag=atomicindus08-20
The only "disadvantage" (if you can call it that) to any of those flashlights is the lack of all the gimicky nonsense.
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I'm sure you would be happy with any of those lights, even maglight.
But personally, I would definitely look closer at Fenix
First of all, it runs on three AAA batteries.
You don't wan't that if there is any way you can avoid it.
You will burn through AAA batteries much faster than you would AA batteries, and they cost about the same.
AA batteries have roughly double the capacity of AAA's.
I have a Fenix LD20 and your right, it does cost quite a bit more.
But there are other options too.
Look at the E21
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041NE8TG/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Or an LD15
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003U0ARL4/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Or an L1T
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GAOOFA/?tag=atomicindus08-20
The only "disadvantage" (if you can call it that) to any of those flashlights is the lack of all the gimicky nonsense.
Edit,
I'm sure you would be happy with any of those lights, even maglight.
But personally, I would definitely look closer at Fenix
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I went to the fenix site you linked, but I refuse to ever again buy a 123 battery flashlight. They tend to die at the worst possible times. That's why I stick to rechargeable while at work. The old d-cell maglites stay in the garage and house.
premierplayer
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What no email, or web? Maybe if I tried it I'd like it, but it comes with a learning curve, all I need is a flashlight.
I was a 2 AA maglite guy for decades.
I've become very partial to the near disposable LED's.
I was a 2 AA maglite guy for decades.
I've become very partial to the near disposable LED's.
HandyManny
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I have the newer XL50. It a more simplified version of the XL100. As others have said here about the XL100, it's way too complicated for a flashlight. Just too many feature that few people need in a light.
I like the newer XL50, simple high, low, and strobe. That's it. Throws a pretty nice bright wide beam too. The focus feature on this light is useless and unessesary. Fully tightened down it's already focused about as good as it can get, no need to fiddle with it.
Drawback is that the electronic tail switch allows a slight trickle drain when batteries are stored in it. I've heard at the rate it drains, a fully charged new set of batteries stored in the light would be fully drained after 3 years. Not bad, but as long as you use it regularly I suppose there's nothing to worry about. Other drawback is that it's machined aluminum body is not as thick walled and doesn't seem as sturdy as the original Maglite products. Seems thinner, but it's still plenty strong and doesn't feel weak. In fact it's thinner walled design also lessens the weight. This thing weighs about what a 2AA mini-maglite weights.
The light will touch an object out to approx 134 meters under dark moonless night conditions, but just enough to know something is there. At 134 meters it's pretty faint. In reality it's beam usefulness is only to about 90 to 100 meters. Overall I like it, and at $29 it's a lot of light for the money. Just a simpe no-frills, fully functional light.
I like the newer XL50, simple high, low, and strobe. That's it. Throws a pretty nice bright wide beam too. The focus feature on this light is useless and unessesary. Fully tightened down it's already focused about as good as it can get, no need to fiddle with it.
Drawback is that the electronic tail switch allows a slight trickle drain when batteries are stored in it. I've heard at the rate it drains, a fully charged new set of batteries stored in the light would be fully drained after 3 years. Not bad, but as long as you use it regularly I suppose there's nothing to worry about. Other drawback is that it's machined aluminum body is not as thick walled and doesn't seem as sturdy as the original Maglite products. Seems thinner, but it's still plenty strong and doesn't feel weak. In fact it's thinner walled design also lessens the weight. This thing weighs about what a 2AA mini-maglite weights.
The light will touch an object out to approx 134 meters under dark moonless night conditions, but just enough to know something is there. At 134 meters it's pretty faint. In reality it's beam usefulness is only to about 90 to 100 meters. Overall I like it, and at $29 it's a lot of light for the money. Just a simpe no-frills, fully functional light.
Thanks Kirbot, I will look into the Fenix line of lights. to tell the truth I never heard of them before I started this thread. Thanks for helping out, I think the reason I am "stuck" on maglite is because I am so happy with the ones I have or had, like I said I had that 2AA light for so long, almost 16yrs. I never needed to look at whats out there until now. Boy have things changed, well, now I have more then a few options to look at.
tonydanzah
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i like it, similar to the nebo redline. As far as AA vs AAA if you use larger capacity rechargeable, then the battery life doesn't become as much as a issue
JML2
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For LED flashlight reviews and opinions, go to:
Flashlight Reviews - CandlePowerForums: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=19
LED Flashlights - CandlePowerForums: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=45
You can find several threads about this Mag.
I have one of the lights, because I was curious about it. The AAAx3 is a strange choice of cells for an enthusiast light, or even for a working light, as noted. For a shop, a rechargeable makes much more sense than something with any of these batteries, and for emergency use, there are better choices based on higher-capacity lithiums. Plastic lens, thin aluminum body, type II anodizing; all are items not found on a top-line LED light. Output isn't bad, color is OK. But I use CR123A batteries and AA Lithiums exclusively, in type III hard-anodized, titanium, or stainless steel lights.
Nothing great overall although the interface is unique.
If you're committed to buying a US-made light, however, you don't have many choices; most LED lights are coming from China. You can find some threads on the CandlePower Forums about the handful of US-made light manufacturers; generally, for a flashlight fan, Mag is at the bottom and SureFire at the top.
Flashlight Reviews - CandlePowerForums: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=19
LED Flashlights - CandlePowerForums: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=45
You can find several threads about this Mag.
I have one of the lights, because I was curious about it. The AAAx3 is a strange choice of cells for an enthusiast light, or even for a working light, as noted. For a shop, a rechargeable makes much more sense than something with any of these batteries, and for emergency use, there are better choices based on higher-capacity lithiums. Plastic lens, thin aluminum body, type II anodizing; all are items not found on a top-line LED light. Output isn't bad, color is OK. But I use CR123A batteries and AA Lithiums exclusively, in type III hard-anodized, titanium, or stainless steel lights.
Nothing great overall although the interface is unique.
If you're committed to buying a US-made light, however, you don't have many choices; most LED lights are coming from China. You can find some threads on the CandlePower Forums about the handful of US-made light manufacturers; generally, for a flashlight fan, Mag is at the bottom and SureFire at the top.
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Got my XL100 today and you know what I really like it. It has all that fancy stuff, but, I like that you can just turn it on and off also. All that other stuff is not needed but my kid likes to play with all the modes( how a 5yr old can figure them out is crazy, she is amazing!) .The light output is great and I got a holster at Loews for 8 bucks and it fits real nice. I'll get some pics soon.