Garrity flashlights for Tactical use? $20 at WalMart - Page 2

Camjr · January 4th, 2006, 10:29 AM

When a Surefire G2 is less than $35.00, why would anyone carry anything less for a "tactical" light? Granted, some of the other aluminum Surefires may be easier to carry, but the G2 is still pretty darn small and handy.

I'm a recent convert to the advanced lights, and just carried a mini-mag with me before when I walked the dog at night or had to run outside at night for something. I know Cabela's has their brand for a similar power light for about $29.00, but I was more comfortable with the Surefire. The mini-mag now stays in the car.

srfl · January 4th, 2006, 11:31 AM

I lucked out a couple of months ago....the MacDill exchange had the DigiLight 1000XB-LE (70 lumens output) with all of the doodads such as a clip, carrying case, etc., for sale for the grand sum of 19.95...bought two of them.

Kompact9 · January 4th, 2006, 12:32 PM

I bought a Streamlight Scorpion for use at work. I liked the idea of being able to leave the light focused as I need it (instead of twisting it to turn it on and then focusing as the smaller MagLites do) and having the on/off switch on the end under a rubber cover. The on/off switch also allows momentary operation which is convenient in some situations.

The light IS bright...I needed that for seeing equipment backplanes at work with my aging eyes. I also discovered that it throws quite a good light outdoors, and in close, will blind you momentarily if you're looking at it directly. Makes a great CCW accessory...the only down side I've found is the cost of the batteries. But I have found a local supplier with reasonable prices for those 3V lithiums, so that's not really an issue anymore. It's now 7 years old and still on the original bulb...

Best,

Fred

P95Carry · January 4th, 2006, 01:15 PM

I think my best budget light was the Mini-mag and then addition of the ''NiteIze'' LED head - which a member here kindly picked up for me from his WalMart as mine had none.

Starting from scratch that all represented about $16 and tho brightness is not really blinding, the whole thing does represent an excellent utilitarian light even if low on ''tacticalness''!!

ExSoldier · January 4th, 2006, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarhog

I bought a Surefire G2 Nitrolon for $34 and am very happy with it. It appears to be just like the 6P, but a little lighter and no lock-out tailcap.

Yeah, I love my G2, but have had less luck with my new Pentagon light which just burns thru those lithium batteries! Also, the tailcap on the Pentagon is somewhat uneven and often cuts out when you try to exert pressure for a fast spot. The G2 is just as good as my 6P at half the price.

artz · January 26th, 2006, 03:17 AM

I have the Dorcy also. Hard to beat for the $$$.
Surefire lost out due to cost and hard to find batteries.
If I had to use it as part of my work and survival as a cop. Then surefire would have won...

ExSoldier · January 26th, 2006, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Euclidean

I have one Garrity light. It's my truck light. The reason it is my truck light is it has an obscene battery run time and it's very very dim with basically no sidespill, idea for looking around the cab of a truck without losing nightvision.

Can somebody provide a direct link to Dorcy and Garrity? I hate to make a trip to WALLY WORLD. It's a nightmare at any of the Miami locations. Dangerous, too.

BigEd63 · January 26th, 2006, 02:22 PM

I've used the Brinkman light from Wal-Mart on my last job and it worked pretty well.

Bright enough to see clearly into all the dark nooks and crannies that I had to check while doing a security patrol.

artz · January 27th, 2006, 02:27 AM

heres the dorcy site...

http://www.dorcy.com/flashlights.htm - batteries, LED, flashlight

don't forget to check wal-marts' website....

clipse · January 27th, 2006, 11:29 AM

I like LEDs, expecially Luxeon LEDs. I only use lithium batteries on lights that are used seldomly. Like in a truck or something. Alkeline batteries won't work in cold temps, (somthing to think about). I have a Dorcy Super 1 Watt that takes one CR123a battery. It was $20 at Sears and is still on sale for that price if anyone is interested. My personal carry light is a Amilite Neo T3 and Fenix L1P. Both are Luxeon LEDs and very bright. IMHO they are the best lights for carry. My nightstand light is Streamlight TL-2 LED 2nd Gen. The lights at wal-mart are good beater lights and I have many different varieties just for handing out to other people or for various other things where I don't want my good lights lost, stolen, or beaten up.

clipse

January 4th, 2006, 10:29 AM	#11
Camjr Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 160	When a Surefire G2 is less than $35.00, why would anyone carry anything less for a "tactical" light? Granted, some of the other aluminum Surefires may be easier to carry, but the G2 is still pretty darn small and handy. I'm a recent convert to the advanced lights, and just carried a mini-mag with me before when I walked the dog at night or had to run outside at night for something. I know Cabela's has their brand for a similar power light for about $29.00, but I was more comfortable with the Surefire. The mini-mag now stays in the car. __________________ One Riot, One Ranger. Long live the Republic of Texas.

January 4th, 2006, 11:31 AM	#12
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,873	I lucked out a couple of months ago....the MacDill exchange had the DigiLight 1000XB-LE (70 lumens output) with all of the doodads such as a clip, carrying case, etc., for sale for the grand sum of 19.95...bought two of them. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

January 4th, 2006, 12:32 PM	#13
Kompact9 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 427	I bought a Streamlight Scorpion for use at work. I liked the idea of being able to leave the light focused as I need it (instead of twisting it to turn it on and then focusing as the smaller MagLites do) and having the on/off switch on the end under a rubber cover. The on/off switch also allows momentary operation which is convenient in some situations. The light IS bright...I needed that for seeing equipment backplanes at work with my aging eyes. I also discovered that it throws quite a good light outdoors, and in close, will blind you momentarily if you're looking at it directly. Makes a great CCW accessory...the only down side I've found is the cost of the batteries. But I have found a local supplier with reasonable prices for those 3V lithiums, so that's not really an issue anymore. It's now 7 years old and still on the original bulb... Best, Fred __________________ noli nothis permittere te terere...

January 4th, 2006, 01:15 PM	#14
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,468	I think my best budget light was the Mini-mag and then addition of the ''NiteIze'' LED head - which a member here kindly picked up for me from his WalMart as mine had none. Starting from scratch that all represented about $16 and tho brightness is not really blinding, the whole thing does represent an excellent utilitarian light even if low on ''tacticalness''!! __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

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January 26th, 2006, 03:17 AM	#16
artz VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,297	I have the Dorcy also. Hard to beat for the $$$. Surefire lost out due to cost and hard to find batteries. If I had to use it as part of my work and survival as a cop. Then surefire would have won...

January 26th, 2006, 02:22 PM	#18
BigEd63 Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 318	I've used the Brinkman light from Wal-Mart on my last job and it worked pretty well. Bright enough to see clearly into all the dark nooks and crannies that I had to check while doing a security patrol.

January 27th, 2006, 02:27 AM	#19
artz VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,297	heres the dorcy site... http://www.dorcy.com/flashlights.htm - batteries, LED, flashlight don't forget to check wal-marts' website....

January 27th, 2006, 11:29 AM	#20
clipse Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 451	I like LEDs, expecially Luxeon LEDs. I only use lithium batteries on lights that are used seldomly. Like in a truck or something. Alkeline batteries won't work in cold temps, (somthing to think about). I have a Dorcy Super 1 Watt that takes one CR123a battery. It was $20 at Sears and is still on sale for that price if anyone is interested. My personal carry light is a Amilite Neo T3 and Fenix L1P. Both are Luxeon LEDs and very bright. IMHO they are the best lights for carry. My nightstand light is Streamlight TL-2 LED 2nd Gen. The lights at wal-mart are good beater lights and I have many different varieties just for handing out to other people or for various other things where I don't want my good lights lost, stolen, or beaten up. clipse