So Maglite has decided to join the 21st century

[Moose-Knuckle]

If you haven't already done so I highly recommend you check out Malkoff devices for your regular maglites and Terralux for your mini mags.

Malkoff:
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/drop-i...o-fit-mag-lite

Terralux:
http://www.amazon.com/TerraLUX-TLE-5...nistar+extreme

Those are both way better than anything Nightize has to offer.

I knew there were some modern LED engines for the older Maglites from my time over on the CPF boards.

It's just for the price it's hard to beat deals like these for extra throw away lights to stash about in drawers/glove boxes/etc.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FO1TUH4/...=ILKU65OQ1LX5R

[Hawky]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=REG&A=details

[naloxone]

This thread reminded me of some cool pics from back in the day . . .

Any idea what sort of switch they had rigged on those? Were they just turn it on and leave it? Was always curious.

[TF82]

So my interest is kind of peaked by the current crop of D cell maglights. It doesn't seem like there are lithium D cells available like I would want in a light that might sit for a while. Am I wrong about this or is there some good alternative?

[Etho]

That's nice that they decided to update. But why on earth would they NOT make it re-chargeable? The last thing I want to do is haul around D cell batteries for when it dies. I'll keep my Streamlight SL20L. Stick a fork in Maglite, they are done. Time and technology passed them by.

[CLHC]

That's nice that they decided to update. But why on earth would they NOT make it re-chargeable? The last thing I want to do is haul around D cell batteries for when it dies. I'll keep my Streamlight SL20L. Stick a fork in Maglite, they are done. Time and technology passed them by.

They have the Maglite MagCharger LED Rechargeable System that's $$$. Here's their at a glance on it:

[Moose-Knuckle]

Any idea what sort of switch they had rigged on those? Were they just turn it on and leave it? Was always curious.

I've never seen any pics from that era with wires for remote switches. I believe they would simple activate the on/off button prior to entry and would remain on. The first remote switches for the Mini Maglite I can recall didn't come about until the 90's and made by Tacstar.

[Etho]

They have the Maglite MagCharger LED Rechargeable System that's $$$. Here's their at a glance on it:

Nearly $100 more expensive than a Streamlight SL20L that comes with AC and DC charger. Again, stick a fork in Maglite, they are done.

[TF82]

In its high mode the maglight claims nearly 300 more lumens and twice the run time so I can see why they ask a little more for it. Take this for what it's worth but from what I've seen maglights are very tough. I personally have carried my own Streamlight Ultra Stinger and it's worked great for me and never let me down in 9 years as a police officer, but when it comes to the lights that sit out and are used by everyone most of the ultra stingers don't work anymore and most of the maglights do. Now that they're upping their brightness I don't think you could say they're done, especially considering how popular the maglight name is with their target audience.

[Etho]

The Ultra Stingers are far more fragile than the SL20. I used one for two weeks until it flew out of my flashlight ring in a foot chase and the head separated from the battery tube. Streamlight fixed it free of charge, but it's relegated to house use. My SL20 looks like t-total shit and still works fine. I work with guys who have 20 year old Streamlights that still work fine. So comparing the SL20 and Maglite(which are equals) is six of one half dozen of another. Other than Maglite not keeping up with the times in any way shape or form. Streamlight has cornered the LE market for so long that anyone breaking into it will be next to impossible.