"Tactical" flashlight reviews

Delaware_Dan · January 15, 2009, 03:25 PM

I found this the other day, it might help out those of us who can not afford a Surefire. I just ordered a Romisen RC-F4 15 bucks and 170 lumens from www.dealextreme.com Hope this helps someone.

http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=215569

Te Anau · January 16, 2009, 06:53 PM

Let us know how long it takes to receive & what kind of service you get from Deal Extreme.

Bill DeShivs · January 16, 2009, 07:47 PM

The DeLight does not try to compete with Surefire. It's probably not as tough or water resistant. But it's brighter, MUCH cheaper, focusable, and uses readily available AAA batteries. Battery life is fantastic. I won't sell a product I don't believe in.
http://billdeshivs.com/bd1/modules.p...howpage&pid=18

Larry Spencer · January 16, 2009, 10:35 PM

This light uses only one AA battery. (easy to find)

Mode-1: 9 lumens (34hrs)
Mode-2: 47 lumens (6hrs)
Mode-3: 94 lumens (2.2hrs)
Mode-4: 120lumens (1.5hrs)
Mode-5: Strobe

17 days of survival use (2 continuous hours per day in Mode-1)

The LD-10

$58

And what I liked most: A "NO QUESTIONS ASKED" - UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTY!

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Delaware_Dan · January 19, 2009, 05:26 PM

I ordered thr Romisen RC-F4 on the 14th, for under 15 bucks with free shipping. I will do a review as soon as it comes in.

fisherman66 · January 19, 2009, 05:39 PM

I look forward to the review. Some beamshots or comparisons would be nice if you can throw that in.

revance · January 19, 2009, 09:26 PM

Here is a very comprehensive review to a bunch of budget lights (including the RC-F4).

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=202032

I have an RC-F4 and it is great. I wouldn't consider it for tactical purposes because you must fully click the switch to turn it on, but for a really bright light that you don't care if it gets messed up... its perfect.

It definitely isn't near the same quality as a Surefire (all you have to do is hold both in your hands to tell that), but it is probably one of the best values available.

SMITH910 · January 20, 2009, 12:22 PM

I ordered a Romisen from them last month. Great light for like $11.30 shipped! Came in just over a week, couldn't be happier. I am wearing my Gerber today so I don't recall the model.

January 15, 2009, 03:25 PM	#1
Delaware_Dan Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2008 Posts: 1,304	"Tactical" flashlight reviews I found this the other day, it might help out those of us who can not afford a Surefire. I just ordered a Romisen RC-F4 15 bucks and 170 lumens from www.dealextreme.com Hope this helps someone. http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=215569

January 16, 2009, 06:53 PM	#2
Te Anau Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2004 Location: Somewhere south of the No Posts: 3,824	Let us know how long it takes to receive & what kind of service you get from Deal Extreme. __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." --American author Mark Twain (1835-1910)

January 16, 2009, 07:47 PM	#3
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	The DeLight does not try to compete with Surefire. It's probably not as tough or water resistant. But it's brighter, MUCH cheaper, focusable, and uses readily available AAA batteries. Battery life is fantastic. I won't sell a product I don't believe in. http://billdeshivs.com/bd1/modules.p...howpage&pid=18 __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

January 16, 2009, 10:35 PM	#4
Larry Spencer Member Join Date: January 9, 2009 Posts: 66	This light uses only one AA battery. (easy to find) Mode-1: 9 lumens (34hrs) Mode-2: 47 lumens (6hrs) Mode-3: 94 lumens (2.2hrs) Mode-4: 120lumens (1.5hrs) Mode-5: Strobe 17 days of survival use (2 continuous hours per day in Mode-1) The LD-10 $58 And what I liked most: A "NO QUESTIONS ASKED" - UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTY! . Last edited by Larry Spencer; January 18, 2009 at 12:36 AM. Reason: spelling

January 19, 2009, 05:39 PM	#6
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	I look forward to the review. Some beamshots or comparisons would be nice if you can throw that in. __________________ la plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu'il n'existe pas!

January 19, 2009, 05:26 PM	#5
Delaware_Dan Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2008 Posts: 1,304	I ordered thr Romisen RC-F4 on the 14th, for under 15 bucks with free shipping. I will do a review as soon as it comes in.

January 19, 2009, 09:26 PM	#7
revance Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2007 Posts: 305	Here is a very comprehensive review to a bunch of budget lights (including the RC-F4). http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=202032 I have an RC-F4 and it is great. I wouldn't consider it for tactical purposes because you must fully click the switch to turn it on, but for a really bright light that you don't care if it gets messed up... its perfect. It definitely isn't near the same quality as a Surefire (all you have to do is hold both in your hands to tell that), but it is probably one of the best values available.

January 20, 2009, 12:22 PM	#8
SMITH910 Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 282	I ordered a Romisen from them last month. Great light for like $11.30 shipped! Came in just over a week, couldn't be happier. I am wearing my Gerber today so I don't recall the model.