Anyone have a Maglite LED flashlight?

[JayC]

I was thinking of getting a new LED flashlight. I knew Maglite made them and decided to see what they had. I went to their site and saw they had upgrade modules for the standard bulb lights. I have a 2 D-Cell Maglite. I didn't know they made upgrade modules. Since I already have the Maglite, I was wondering how good or bad the Maglite LED flashlights are?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

So far I have not seen very many problems with any LED light. They are super bright and they don't burn out like regular bulbs. If you can get an upgrade kit then go for it. Currently, the only Maglite branded LED light I have is the single LED 2AA light. It has been with me for a few years and gets bounced around a lot as I take it with me every day I am out hunting turkey or deer.

 

[hudr]

I haven't bought a new MagLite in years, but I have bought the LED upgrades for the three I own. I love the LED bulbs. Only one problem I have noticed. The LED uses so little juice, you will end up leaving the batteries in the flashlight too long and they will start to leak. I ruined one 2 cell Mag that way and have since taken to replacing batteries on a schedule other than just when the light dims.

 

[RonMar]

I got a cool new LED light made by Gerber called a "Firecracker". It is machined anodized aluminum with a 3/4 watt LED which has a fixed lense over it(no focus). Runs for 5+ hours on a single AA battery, shoots a 160' beam and fits easilly in my shirt pocket unlike a 2AA cell maglight. It has a narrower beam but it is brighter than just about any 2 cell(AA,C or D) light I have in my house. It rivals the Surefire Scorpion light I keep with my pistol for night time excursions, but without the exotic batteries. It only cost about $16 at Sportsmans Wharehouse. It is small enough that I always have it in my pocket, which has proven to be pretty handy this winter...

GerberGear > Product Details > Firecracker™  (White L.E.D.)

 

[JB4310]

That's a nice little lite Ron, there are new and better ones coming out now every other day, the Mags have lost favor with me, to heavy and large, they held the top roost for many many years though. I use flash lights daily in dark basements, had been using the high quality plastic body ones for a couple of years, reg filament bulbs but lighter and brighter than the mags. now we're using led's, the first ones weren't very bright but now they are tactical bright for around 20 bucks, just got one from Home depot, 3 AAA's (3.5 watts/65 lumens), it's as bright as a sure fire for a fraction of the cost. Still got a 5 D cell mag next to the bed, that can be used as a weapon, have 3 kids so I can't really keep a firearm handy now.
This is similar to the one I got from HD it shows it for over $60. but I know I paid less than $30.
Tactical Focus beam Flashlight | Coast | LL7438

JayC, if you already have the light, might as well try the upgrade, I did see the new mags and was thinking about trying one again, they always were a top quality product.

 

[JayC]

Thanks guys. I'd like to get an LED light to get rid of the old bulb light. I like those other lights, but I might just go for the upgrade since I already have the Maglite.

 

[the_sandman_454]

I'm quite satisfied with the drop-in replacement Maglite brand LED bulb. Battery life is significantly better than the old incandescent bulb, and I think the brightness is a bit better also, in addition to having a bit tighter focus on the beam possible.

 

[mjfox6]

I use a 2-D cell LED Maglite at work. The only reason I don't like it is that it makes all of my standard ones at home look crappy! Well worth the extra money.

 

[Mickey_Fx]

You can find LED replacement lamps for typ flashlights at many places that have a decent selection of flashlights. Typ cost is $10. Quite bright but not the qty of light as from convientional lamp. Have one in my Maglite, works nice but with such a small current draw, batteries will likely never need replacing do to use but self discharge is a factor and if you get out of the habit of checking batteries, you may find yourself with dead batteries just when the you ne light the most.

For a better price, check out SUPER BRIGHT LEDS home and look down close to the bottom of the page for LED flashlight lamps.

 

[GaryM]

The discussions on this message board CandlePowerForums will answer almost any kind of flashlight question you might think of.

A good source of lights if you want to go internet order is the Fenix Store https://www.fenix-store.com/index.php?cPath=22

Look for light with CREE or Rebel LED emitters. I've purchased several lights from the store and have gotten good products. Yes they are built to a price point, not too low a price point, but good lights.