I have converted my Mag Light to the LED bulb and it makes a big difference. If you have a Mag Light I would go for it.

 

Surefire, they want up to $500. Must be one heck of a light.

 

I have a bunch of flashlights and they each have their uses. The Streamlights are of the compact variety and are the best for multi use.

For a workhorse, the Maglights work for me hands down. I have converted all but one to LED. and that one is in my truck. The rest have much better battery life with the LEDs and they routinely get used for the kill shot on boated fish. Many times that means hitting the deck with a bad shot. They hold up and keep the water out.

Dave

 

Point well taken and Im sure you are correct but I am not in Iraq and my life doesnt possibly depend on a flashlight. With the new LED bulb I already have $55 invested in the Maglight. I do have some pelicans as well as Streamlights (the work versions not the tactical versions).

Now, I wish I could remember where I put my Maglight.

 

You need to seat clamps like I have there Evil. You drill and tap your trucks seat frame, install this bracket and it fits the 3 to 5 D cell MAG's really well.

I open my truck door and it is right there, when i need it.

 

Im pretty impressed with this upgrade. I have a few flashlights with multiple LEDS but they are only good for up close work. The Maglight LED isnt the same, it projects the light as it should. Its not a cheap upgrade but still worth it, IMO.

I would like to try one of these - supposed to put out 140 lumens:

MaxStar2 Led Kit for Maglight 4 to 6 Cell from Terralux

 

I only have one for my Mini-Mag Lite. They're ok for close-up, but there's no distance at all. Battereis will last longer though I suppose.

 

I got a cheap one a while back it wasn't worth a ****. I don't use my flash lights very much any more or I would try out one of the better conversion.