Why do I still use my Maglite?

Winny · July 9, 2018, 04:35 PM

I keep an old 2-Cell D Maglite next to my bed and anytime I hear a noise, power goes out, need a quick light, etc. I grab the big, bulky, dimly lit Maglite and head off.

At 27 lumens, this light packs a significantly smaller punch than my smallest EDC light, a 50/250 Lumen microsrtream, smaller than ONE of the batteries in my Maglite.

Sure, the thing can run for 8 hours with no problem, and I guess one could argue the heft of the damn thing is a weapon in itself.

Anyone else still use an old school Maglite or am I just crazy over here?

FITASC · July 9, 2018, 04:36 PM

You keep it near your bed because it can also double as a billy club.....

stephen426 · July 9, 2018, 04:38 PM

Get the LED Bulb for it. No sense in burning your batteries on the old xenon bulbs. The Maglights do make a great contact weapon. Just ask Rodney King! LOL The smaller lights might be more practical in case you need that hand for other things.

jpx2rk · July 10, 2018, 06:09 AM

I've got 'em scattered through the house, do need to get the LED bulbs to upgrade tho. LOL

Wishoot · July 10, 2018, 07:28 AM

Beyond use as a club, I don't know why anyone still uses those old Maglights. My Streamlight ProTac (2XAA) cranks out more light than my old Maglight.

I understand the Maglights make decent hosts for serious LED conversions though.

Winny · July 10, 2018, 11:56 AM

Sounds like I need to find me an LED bulb for it!

stephen426 · July 10, 2018, 03:40 PM

https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Maglite-F...D+for+Maglight

Here you go!

July 9, 2018, 04:35 PM	#1
Winny Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2018 Location: SC, USA Posts: 136	Why do I still use my Maglite? I keep an old 2-Cell D Maglite next to my bed and anytime I hear a noise, power goes out, need a quick light, etc. I grab the big, bulky, dimly lit Maglite and head off. At 27 lumens, this light packs a significantly smaller punch than my smallest EDC light, a 50/250 Lumen microsrtream, smaller than ONE of the batteries in my Maglite. Sure, the thing can run for 8 hours with no problem, and I guess one could argue the heft of the damn thing is a weapon in itself. Anyone else still use an old school Maglite or am I just crazy over here?

July 9, 2018, 04:36 PM	#2
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,441	You keep it near your bed because it can also double as a billy club..... __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

July 9, 2018, 04:38 PM	#3
stephen426 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Posts: 3,840	Get the LED Bulb for it. No sense in burning your batteries on the old xenon bulbs. The Maglights do make a great contact weapon. Just ask Rodney King! LOL The smaller lights might be more practical in case you need that hand for other things. __________________ The ATF should be a convenience store instead of a government agency!

July 10, 2018, 03:40 PM	#7
stephen426 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Posts: 3,840	https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Maglite-F...D+for+Maglight Here you go! __________________ The ATF should be a convenience store instead of a government agency!

July 10, 2018, 06:09 AM	#4
jpx2rk Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2015 Posts: 387	I've got 'em scattered through the house, do need to get the LED bulbs to upgrade tho. LOL

July 10, 2018, 07:28 AM	#5
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,093	Beyond use as a club, I don't know why anyone still uses those old Maglights. My Streamlight ProTac (2XAA) cranks out more light than my old Maglight. I understand the Maglights make decent hosts for serious LED conversions though.

July 10, 2018, 11:56 AM	#6
Winny Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2018 Location: SC, USA Posts: 136	Sounds like I need to find me an LED bulb for it!