Favorite light for IDPA/Defense? - Page 2

Ragin Cajun · June 6th, 2008, 04:21 PM

I bought one of the $25, 80 Lumen Rayovac's from Wal Mart. It's very bright, LED, and good quality. I don't see the need for a Sure Fire anymore. Well worth the money.

houndawg75 · June 6th, 2008, 04:33 PM

I've got one of the G2's but found that the button would get held down while in a pocket. I found an LED Lenser at Home Depot for about 30 bucks. It uses 3 AAA batteries and the button doesn't seem to get held down. Even if it does the AAA batteries are a lot cheaper and easier to come by.

Ragin Cajun · June 6th, 2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GingerKid

I ordered this one... figured I'd give it a shot and it seemed like a bargain. We'll see if you get what you pay for. 5-watt, LED, CREE bulb, 100 lumens, Smith and Wesson, $39 shipped.

Smith & Wesson CREE 5 Watt LED Flash Lights w/ FREE UPS SW775LX

Article that I found just came out this week...

FlashlightNews | Smith & Wesson Announces New LED Tactical Flashlight

That S&W light has a lot of simularities of the Rayovac. Must be the same OEM.

GingerKid · June 6th, 2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragin Cajun

That S&W light has a lot of simularities of the Rayovac. Must be the same OEM.

Not certain if it is correct, but I read a post that Nuwai in China makes the Rayovac and others while a company called PowerTech in Tennessee makes the S&W lights.

Jamie Young · June 7th, 2008, 09:34 AM

FYI- These are IDPA Legal and come in handy. I was at the IDPA Nationals last Sept and the guys that used them didn't drop the flashlights. The Ultimate Retention Device

AZ Husker · June 7th, 2008, 11:24 AM

How about taping a bright LED to the brim of your cap? I know it says no weapon mounted lights, but don't recall that it actually has to be in your off-hand.

Weedy · June 7th, 2008, 02:08 PM

Has anyone here tried or used the Arcturus I keep seeing advertised in G&A? I am very interested in that for the strobe function, not to mention it's avertised brightness.

snowdoctor · June 7th, 2008, 04:32 PM

can't go wrong with a surefire....and that is a decent price..
you can also purchase the 120 lumen lamp upgrade if you need more light down the road...BUY BUY BUY

snowdoctor · June 7th, 2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by snowdoctor

can't go wrong with a surefire....and that is a decent price..
you can also purchase the 120 lumen lamp upgrade if you need more light down the road...BUY BUY BUY

I also own a dorcy spyder..it can be found at lowes or sportsmansguide.com...
very good and inexpensive light.

Agave · June 7th, 2008, 05:16 PM

I have a Garrity with a clip that I wear IWB at 9:00. It cost me $20 and my favorite part is that it runs on three AAAs. It is just as bright as the high dollar ones.

June 7th, 2008, 09:34 AM	#15
Jamie Young Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 465	FYI- These are IDPA Legal and come in handy. I was at the IDPA Nationals last Sept and the guys that used them didn't drop the flashlights. The Ultimate Retention Device __________________ Find out about Gun Shows and Training activities. www.TheRallyPoint.org Get your gun club involved!! Free TRP.org stickers RogueElite.netWoolrich Elite Series Distributor

June 7th, 2008, 11:24 AM	#16
AZ Husker Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,987	How about taping a bright LED to the brim of your cap? I know it says no weapon mounted lights, but don't recall that it actually has to be in your off-hand. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

June 7th, 2008, 04:32 PM	#18
snowdoctor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 1,188	can't go wrong with a surefire....and that is a decent price.. you can also purchase the 120 lumen lamp upgrade if you need more light down the road...BUY BUY BUY __________________ ----DOC----- --people ask why I carry, and I show them this picture. I think it says it all.-- NRA Certified Instructor--many disciplines

June 7th, 2008, 05:16 PM	#20
Agave Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 429	I have a Garrity with a clip that I wear IWB at 9:00. It cost me $20 and my favorite part is that it runs on three AAAs. It is just as bright as the high dollar ones. __________________ "Wherever I go, everyone is a little safer because I am there; anyone in need has a friend." -Capt. Jack Hoban, USMC

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June 6th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#11
Ragin Cajun Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 425	I bought one of the $25, 80 Lumen Rayovac's from Wal Mart. It's very bright, LED, and good quality. I don't see the need for a Sure Fire anymore. Well worth the money.

June 6th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#12
houndawg75 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 36	I've got one of the G2's but found that the button would get held down while in a pocket. I found an LED Lenser at Home Depot for about 30 bucks. It uses 3 AAA batteries and the button doesn't seem to get held down. Even if it does the AAA batteries are a lot cheaper and easier to come by.

June 7th, 2008, 02:08 PM	#17
Weedy Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 27	Has anyone here tried or used the Arcturus I keep seeing advertised in G&A? I am very interested in that for the strobe function, not to mention it's avertised brightness.