They have a limited presence, from what i understand they don't have any corporate brick and mortar locations in the states just authorized retailers and dealers.
I need a flashlight
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They have a limited presence, from what i understand they don't have any corporate brick and mortar locations in the states just authorized retailers and dealers.
Tejano Scott
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Fair enough, perhaps the Chinese vs. USA construction explains the massive price difference. Not sure about their warranty, I've never had to get any warranty work. If I ever do, I'll make sure I update this thread. Honestly, Surefire was not the best in honoring any kind of "warranty" per se. I saw a few of those claims when my dad was a surefire dealer, and on at least 2 occasions I can think of Surefire refused to correct a problem claiming it was the users fault. So, take that for whatever it is worth.
Tejano Scott
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Well, I had my first problem with 1(of 12) Fenix lights I own. My Fenix PD-20R5 (approx 6 months old and my EDC) began having issues turning on very similair to what Bithabus described in another thread. Fortunately its the cheapest of all my Fenix lights, but it got me thinking about this thread. So I decided to contact the retailer I purchased the light from by email. I sent the email at 6am CST. Less than 2 hours later, here is was the response. I will make sure to update more-
Dear Scott,
I'm sorry to hear your light is not working properly. We would be
happy to take this back for repair under warranty. You may return this
to our address:
4Sevens,LLC
Attn: RMA Dept
5117 South Royal Atlanta Dr
Tucker, GA 30084
Please write the RMA# [NOT TELLING] on the outside of the package
and include only the flashlight, without its box or accessories. The
RMA will expire in 14 days so please send it to us as soon as
possible. When shipping, ensure that the light is in a secure package
that will not rip or smash, allowing the loss or damage of the
flashlight.
Please let us know if we may be of any further assistance.
Regards,
Jennifer Cojoc
4Sevens.com
To the OP:
Some things to consider would be:
- Budget?
- Number of lights? Especially in situations like blackout, usually you're not the only one around, and you're also almost guaranteed no one else is going to have a flashlight =) Which is why I carry my main EDC, and usually 2 spares, on my keychain. I have a few in my car as well.
- Carry method? Like, in the pocket, in a holster...
- Twisty or clicky? This matters more than you might imagine, for quick deployment in emergencies. For this one you might need to just buy, then sell what you don't want, or borrow.
- Battery type. Because you'll be refilling it, as well as buying spares (kind of like buying ammo, heh). So might want to standardize on a size and type (primaries? rechargeables?).
That said, I think everyone should have a 2D Magled in their car/truck. The bang for the buck is amazing.
If you are serious about getting a SureFire, post back here and I can give you some opinions on those. They have a huge range, but each one is not what its cracked up to be depending on your use scenario.
But I think it's great you want to get a light and be prepared!
Some things to consider would be:
- Budget?
- Number of lights? Especially in situations like blackout, usually you're not the only one around, and you're also almost guaranteed no one else is going to have a flashlight =) Which is why I carry my main EDC, and usually 2 spares, on my keychain. I have a few in my car as well.
- Carry method? Like, in the pocket, in a holster...
- Twisty or clicky? This matters more than you might imagine, for quick deployment in emergencies. For this one you might need to just buy, then sell what you don't want, or borrow.
- Battery type. Because you'll be refilling it, as well as buying spares (kind of like buying ammo, heh). So might want to standardize on a size and type (primaries? rechargeables?).
That said, I think everyone should have a 2D Magled in their car/truck. The bang for the buck is amazing.
If you are serious about getting a SureFire, post back here and I can give you some opinions on those. They have a huge range, but each one is not what its cracked up to be depending on your use scenario.
But I think it's great you want to get a light and be prepared!
Someone mention flashlights?
I have a Jetbeam that is NOT in that photo I took about a month ago.
My favorite brand of lights is Eagletac. I have several of them. The newest T20C2 MK II (mentioned above by someone else) is now about 2x as bright. That is my everyday carry light. I have been carying it for about a year. Still works great.
I also like that they are upgradable as new LED technology comes out - and no need to buy another new light.
I won't pay the price that Surefire charges, especially when they don't use the latest LED technology. They are 2-3x the price, with less than 1/2 the lumen output of other brands that ARE reliable.
I have a Jetbeam that is NOT in that photo I took about a month ago.
My favorite brand of lights is Eagletac. I have several of them. The newest T20C2 MK II (mentioned above by someone else) is now about 2x as bright. That is my everyday carry light. I have been carying it for about a year. Still works great.
I also like that they are upgradable as new LED technology comes out - and no need to buy another new light.
I won't pay the price that Surefire charges, especially when they don't use the latest LED technology. They are 2-3x the price, with less than 1/2 the lumen output of other brands that ARE reliable.
I did a ton of research and ended up buying "what I feel" is the best thing on me, besides my gun...my:
Olight M20 Warrior
Olight USA
I was able to purchase two rechargeable batteries (UltraFire BRC 18650) and a charger rather inexpensively on eBay. The Olight's carry case allows for two extra batteries to be held...so I carry my light with one recharged battery in the light, one back up rechargeable and the back (original) batteries that came with the light...I rarely have to recharge...and I am always ready!
M20 R5 Warrior Tactical LED Flashlight 320 Lumens
Olight M20 Warrior
Olight USA
I was able to purchase two rechargeable batteries (UltraFire BRC 18650) and a charger rather inexpensively on eBay. The Olight's carry case allows for two extra batteries to be held...so I carry my light with one recharged battery in the light, one back up rechargeable and the back (original) batteries that came with the light...I rarely have to recharge...and I am always ready!
M20 R5 Warrior Tactical LED Flashlight 320 Lumens
| Model #: | M20-R5 2010 |
| Availability: | Added 06/02/2011 |
| Price: | $89.95 |
wow... what the heck is #12?Someone mention flashlights?
I tend to prefer pocket sized lights, but I do have a couple punk thumper Maglites like your #1&2.
#12 is a TK70 made by Fenix. 2200 Lumen flashlight. Brightest LED flashlight. The Olight SR90 lumen stats were recently lowered by Olight, so that makes the TK70 the new king daddy. I got it in December.
Personally I have never been willing to shell out more than 50 bucks for any single flashlight except a stinger rechargeable that I use for work. It has 3 brightness settings and a strobe mode. It's battery life is limited on it's brightest setting but with the piggyback charger you can keep a fresh backup at the ready. I also like that you can buy the DC charger for it as well, great for an emergency situation. I keep one in my truck as well as the shop. It is probably powerful enough to damage your sight if you look into it(not sure about lumen output). Otherwise, I feel like most of the line-up of Coast brand LED flashlights are a great value for the quality. The older gen of "torches" all used gold plated contacts and jap LEDs. Maglights have been around forever and also double as a "beatin' stick" if necessary which may come in handy. I have handled and seen a lot of high-end flashlights but I have never had a desire to mount one to a gun so I stick to my old favorites. I am sure the "get what you pay for" rule plays some factor here but overall the coast and streamlight product suit my needs.
My new favorite is made by Inforce. They showed up last year and noticed everyone in my shop was using Surefire. One of their reps gave me a freebee to try out. Well I gave all three of my remaining Surefires to the kiddos and replaced them with Inforce products.
INFORCE® | Inforce Color LED Flashlight
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INFORCE® | Inforce Color LED Flashlight
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