Fenix lights

[Swobe1]

I'm sure this has been talked about verbatim, but I'm looking for a good light to run on my duty belt. I've got the flashlight in the car that I grab, but I also want one on my belt. More is better, right? I've been eyeing the Streamlight Protac HL-X, but the Fenix TK 20 is tempting, also. I need rechargeable and the ablity to run batteries just in case. It seems like Surefire and Streamlight get all the buzz, but I want something that is going to be a good light.

Thanks, all!



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[BuzzinSATX]

I'm not a LEO, but I use flashlights pretty hard and often, so I'm with you to have a good light. I carry them and have them prepositioned all around the house and at least two lights in every vehicle I own.

I have a Fenix UC35 that's on my workbench. Great light and never failed me.

I have several different Streamlight Protac models, including the HL, and all have been excellent through hard use/abuse. My wife and daughters carry the Protac 2L (presents from me). A Protac HL sits in my nightstand next to my G17 w/ Surefire X300.

I will offer a couple low cost alternatives for a secondary/tertiary light that I've been using for a year or so:

1. LAPoliceGear.com Recon: I bought one on a whim during a 20% off sale and it's been a great light: https://www.lapolicegear.com/lapg-fl...lashlight.html

2. Thorfire Flashlights available from Amazon.com A cop on another board turned me on to these. He said he'd used them for several years and loved them. I have a couple including one I EDC and a second that sits on a window sill at the back door. These are freaking great lights: Here are a couple options for you:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CBQLTJ5...d_w=r94BS&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/ThorFire-Flas...33TAY4AYRT9BBP

This one was my backup and is now my primary EDC: https://www.amazon.com/ThorFire-Flas...7467976&sr=8-3

I'm NOT saying Thorfire lights will replace my Streamlight Protac's, but they are proving to be excellent, reliable lights at very good value and have been extremely reliable through day-to-day use and abuse. They've been dropped, left out in the rain, fell off my moving truck roof, etc., and it's still going strong.

FWIW and full disclosure, every Streamlight product I've owned is still working except one, a Streamlight TLR-4, which Streamlight replaced at no cost-no questions asked, three times. The issue was the same on every one...the plastic rail always broke. The light never failed me. Kudos to Streamlight for great CS with this issue, which they told me was a common issue, but could do nothing for me except replace the light. I finally replaced it.

Just some food for thought. Take care,

[Swobe1]

I'm not a LEO, but I use flashlights pretty hard and often, so I'm with you to have a good light. I carry them and have them prepositioned all around the house and at least two lights in every vehicle I own.

I have a Fenix UC35 that's on my workbench. Great light and never failed me.

I have several different Streamlight Protac models, including the HL, and all have been excellent through hard use/abuse. My wife and daughters carry the Protac 2L (presents from me). A Protac HL sits in my nightstand next to my G17 w/ Surefire X300.

I will offer a couple low cost alternatives for a secondary/tertiary light that I've been using for a year or so:

1. LAPoliceGear.com Recon: I bought one on a whim during a 20% off sale and it's been a great light: https://www.lapolicegear.com/lapg-fl...lashlight.html

2. Thorfire Flashlights available from Amazon.com A cop on another board turned me on to these. He said he'd used them for several years and loved them. I have a couple including one I EDC and a second that sits on a window sill at the back door. These are freaking great lights: Here are a couple options for you:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CBQLTJ5...d_w=r94BS&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/ThorFire-Flas...33TAY4AYRT9BBP

This one was my backup and is now my primary EDC: https://www.amazon.com/ThorFire-Flas...7467976&sr=8-3

I'm NOT saying Thorfire lights will replace my Streamlight Protac's, but they are proving to be excellent, reliable lights at very good value and have been extremely reliable through day-to-day use and abuse. They've been dropped, left out in the rain, fell off my moving truck roof, etc., and it's still going strong.

FWIW and full disclosure, every Streamlight product I've owned is still working except one, a Streamlight TLR-4, which Streamlight replaced at no cost-no questions asked, three times. The issue was the same on every one...the plastic rail always broke. The light never failed me. Kudos to Streamlight for great CS with this issue, which they told me was a common issue, but could do nothing for me except replace the light. I finally replaced it.

Just some food for thought. Take care,

Thank you for the info. I currently have two 2L's and two 1L's. I also have the 1L-AA, but I'm disappointed in that light; it's more of a yellow light and the lower lumen 1L's wash it out easily.

I carry a 2L in my pocket, but want more lumens. I've been eyeing the 1000 lumen lights, but wondering if maybe a 600 lumen light that has a better actual throw and longer battery life might be the ticket. I use my light a LOT in my town and the rechargeable battery is almost a must versus having to change batteries on the daily.

I'll check out those other lights that you mentioned, too!

Thanks again!


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[Adrenaline_6]

Another light you might want to check out is the Klarus XT11 line of lights or the XT12GT. They are rock solid and the tail cap dual switch user interface is imho the best there is.

[nimdabew]

I am a flashaholic. I really like this light for general use.

https://www.fenix-store.com/fenix-pd...t-1000-lumens/

This light I use while flying all of the time and is a good general use light. I really like the side buttons for going up and down in the output modes.

http://flashlight.nitecore.com/product/mt20c

[signal4l]

I used a Fenix UC35 at work for about 1.5 years. It has a very irritating habit of stepping down to progressively lower levels of Illumination after running on high for about 30 seconds.

I put a drop in Malkoff lamp assembly in an old 6P and am much happier with it. You can purchase rechargeable batteries for these lights.

Malkoff also makes complete flashlights that are well worth the money.

https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.com

[Canonshooter]

Malkoff also makes complete flashlights that are well worth the money.

https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.com

I have a few;














No more Chinese stuff for me. Malkoff lights are built like tanks, simple but effective UI, are LEGO ready. They are tools that can be depended on, not gimmicky toys. Additionally Gene and Kathy Malkoff are awesome people to deal with and provide unmatched customer service.

[Swobe1]

I have a few;














No more Chinese stuff for me. Malkoff lights are built like tanks, simple but effective UI, are LEGO ready. They are tools that can be depended on, not gimmicky toys. Additionally Gene and Kathy Malkoff are awesome people to deal with and provide unmatched customer service.

That's what I was afraid of is the quality and customer service of Fenix. I just want a good, solid light that I can count on. I've been eyeing some on their website. I really want rechargable, and I like reading all the tech specs on the Malkoff website because it seems they know their stuff. Thanks for the pics and recommendation.

Thanks everyone!




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[Adrenaline_6]

I have a few


No more Chinese stuff for me. Malkoff lights are built like tanks, simple but effective UI, are LEGO ready. They are tools that can be depended on, not gimmicky toys. Additionally Gene and Kathy Malkoff are awesome people to deal with and provide unmatched customer service.

I like Malkoff. He makes great products and highly recommend them, but to label all the Chinese brands as gimmicky toys would be nonsense. There are great brands out there like Fenix, Olight, Klarus, Nitecore, Eagtac, etc that make very high quality lights and have great CS.

[NWPilgrim]

I've been using Fenix lights for several years and find them very dependable, good features, excellent brightness and good selection of brightness levels and many models using the superb rechargeable Li-ion 18650 battery (I prefer the fully protected Orbtronic 3500mAh). My most used lights are the PD32 for a handy all-pupose light, the E12 (single AA using Eneloop) for pocket carry, and the HL-60R headlight (like the UC35 it uses an 18650 battery and has built in micro-USB charging port). The HL60R has about the same lumens as the PD32 (around 900-1,000) but a wider beam that is nice for working on stuff in the dark. The 18650 battery is a fantastic power source and Fenix has a good variety of flashlights and headlamps that use it. I used to get CR123 powered tactical lights but have switched to only lights using AA Eneloops or 18650, with only a couple of smaller headlamps using AAA Eneloops. The 18650 is nearly the same size as two CR123 batteries, and in fact many of the Fenix lights will run on either two CR123 or one 18650. The 18650 seems to have more more aggressive development in greater capacities and low draw and high draw version, protected and unprotected circuitry.