Maglite Still Competitive? MAG-TAC CR123 Crowned-Bezel Flashlight

[@alanwilliams5836]

At over 60 years of age now, I've definitely seen flashlighghts change. In my Army days, we had the L-shaped 2 D cell lights that every soldier carried (shout out to old soldiers who know what BA-30s were). Those things were probably 20-30 lumens at the best. It was never advertised to us... we just ordered them, they came, and that was what we used. As Maglite grew into something of its own, we started carrying one or two of the 2 and 3 D cell Mags in our armored vehicles, just as added support. Later on, some of us carried mini Maglites (2 AA) as add-ons. Streamlight wasn't even something that I had any experience with in the military, although nowadays, every "soldier store" is stacked with them. Still... now that I'm no longer in the roles I was in during those years, I'm finding a lot more favor with NOT the "military considered" lights. I'm most favorable to Nitecore, Fenix, Thrunite, Wow-Tac, and O-Lights. But, again with the current surge of these lights, I do find myself still favoring the ones that have the simple one button functions of firefly-low-med-high-strobe. One thing I don't want is to have need to carry a freaking operator's manual around with me in order to use my lights. As for this light that Aaron is showing here? ... too little and too late for Maglite in my opinion. There are many better options available to us all in that price range. Thanks Aaron... you know I love your work (all of your work, brother), but had to add my opinion. Something I'd like to see is the best "instant on red" headlamps that you like. I don't think people get the relevance of having instant red (saving natural night vision,etc). There are a few headlamps out there that offer this... I'd like to see what you and others think might be best at it. I have my favorite, and I will share if and when that opportunity arises. God bless... hope you get over that Retreat crud... I get it myself when I'm out with the high schoolers especially.

[@mozzberg590]

I carry a Maglite XL50 for work every day. Cheap, cheap batteries, durable and bright.

[@magaman3048]

Maglites are practical for the layman who shops at Home Depot and needs a basic, general use or emergency flashlight. The 3rd generation flagship models, the ML100L 3D light and the classic Mini-Mag LED and mini-mag LED PRO AA lights are still the best lights you can purchase at big box retail stores like Home Depot or Walmart. Push the button and light comes on. Push button again and light turns off. It allows you to see in the dark. The batteries they use: AA, AAA and D cell are the most commonly sourced batteries on the planet and in a disaster or emergency situation that is far more useful than trying to find expensive and hard to source CR123's. With a power outage your 18650's wont be rechargeable. Also, Maglite focusses on runtime over power output. Sure, 1000 lumens on four D cells doesn't sound impressive, but that series of batteries will power the light for TWO WEEKS straight with usable output. No CR123 or 18650 light can run that long on a single set of batteries. I use Surefire lights on my rifles, shotguns and handguns for defensive purposes because they are the best quality lights in terms of durability and reliability. I trust my life to them. For hunting, fishing and general outdoor use I think Streamlight reigns supreme. They have a very diverse line of WATERPROOF lights (IPX7 and IPX8 rated) that accept multiple battery sources, some will take CR123 and/or AA or 18650. (They call it multi-fuel) Overall they have the most diverse assortment of specialty designed lighting products to suit a wide variety of needs. They OWN the Law Enforcement market with their rechargeable Stinger series and virtually every Firefighter in the country has a Streamlight Survivor clipped to their turnout gear. But do NOT discount Maglite because they still offer the most iconic, basic, standard issue, essence of a flashlight in their AA and D cell models. Maglite is America's flashlight. They just work and they are the most practical illumination tool for the balance of simplicity, cost and availability.

[@micahfrye8885]

I’ve had a cheap 12$ mag light that uses 2 AAA batteries. It’s lasted 3 years as a hammer, pry tool, flashlight, and even a fire poker. I trust it to last me a long time. It’s cheap, not bright, but works through anything, and batteries last forever.

[@SeikoGrand]

Tactical flashlights get a lot of attention, but the C and D LED maglites are very practical for their generous battery life. The ability to switch between flood, mixed beam, and hot spot is also useful; tactical flashlights usually require you to change out the lens to do that

[@bogoljubdjordjevic7528]

I like just one setting simple like old days

[@Kermitscreeping]

For real same

[@grrjr215]

I remember when I first started crewing Chinooks, we needed a 3 D cell maglight for performing duties at night. Now you can get a light 10x brighter the size of your pinky finger. Maglight started making LED lights late and they were under powered and OVER priced. Frankly I am amazed they havent gone belly up yet.

[@JM-uo5vp]

$55 for a USA made flashlight isn’t a bad price. Solid build quality and 300lm is plenty. 1500lm lights are great but not when the battery runs out after 30mins and the light is red hot. I know what you mean if you are comparing them to made in China brands but they never last. I bet that mag would last at least 10 years with no problems.

[@nashvilleoutlaw]

@@JM-uo5vp mag tac cr123 $95 on Maglite's site right now with a single 320lm 4hr setting. Fenix PD40R V2 is $30 more with a 30lm 88hr, 350lm 8.5hr, 1,000lm 3hr and 3,000lm 2hr setting and rechargeable 21700 battery. I just don't think Maglite is anywhere near the competition. 320lm is about perfect for around the house/yard but when you deal with cattle, chickens and predators out in the boonies. 320 just ant enough

[@stoopidhaters]

That's because MAGLITEs mainly use bulky Alkaline batteries AA, AAA, and the big chunky C and D cells. I actually like having a Big Heavy Flashlight in my hand because your brain is constantly updating that you have a flashlight in your hand. If I were to carry a small lightweight bright LED torch in my hand or pocket, I might forget I'm holding it. Also, obviously a MAGLITE can be used as a Baton.

[@stoopidhaters]

@@JM-uo5vp Also, rechargeable batteries don't last forever. 100 charges and the power diminishes. Most MAGLITE models run on Alkaline batteries. My 3 D Cell (Incandescent) gets 10hrs.

[@tyronewalker5764]

Their great when you have go upside someones head though!😐

[@SeikoGrand]

I have the same model and enjoy using it; it's not the brightest or the most versatile tactical flashlight, but the light is plenty bright enough in most day to day applications and it's very simple to use. Designed really for the single output user. The electronic switch is super quiet and a feature you might expect to find on higher end tactical lights. The 320lm output is also helpful as it has prolongs battery life; quite helpful if you're running primaries. For the price that it's going for nowadays it's not a bad deal. The Polytac is probably better value for most though - it's much more versatile and now the Polytac X has the rechargeable 18650, making it much cheaper to run

[@jordanquinley2471]

The newest rechargeable Mag-Tac has a max output of 671 lumens, with a low mode of 22 lumens. What I would like to see is a Mag-Tac that can swap between CR-123s and a USB rechargeable 18650, like the Polytac X that I bought. But I still really like my two Mags: a ML300LX (with incredible runtimes) and an XL50.

[@ryanshepherd6457]

Ive noticed alot of Coast lights have that option

[@Joe.dirt7909]

I started my Law Enforcement carer off with a Maglite.....man I'm getting old.

[@spektr540hemi]

I have one of these in grey...LOVE the body, tail stand, crenelations! Things I would change, 1)Higher peak output., 2) Multiple output levels including sublumen.(Nitecore P12 can run over 1 month constant), 3)Longer run time!, 4)Dual Fuel.

[@aephspore3341]

Maglight, got my 1st flash light from my dad when i was 7, rly liked them, but they are affected by a nokia sindrome, they didnt adapt, at the moment i use Olight, imo best flashligts we have

[@londiniumarmoury7037]

I still use Mags, I don't want all those funky modes, have to click through 4 diff outputs to get tot he one I want, I just want a solid light that doesn't break, can take a beating and turns on with 1 click. Not to mention a 10 year warranty.

[@jordanquinley2471]

Nice review. I'm surprised that model doesn't have a lo mode. I've got a Mag XL50 and it's got hi and lo modes, 200 lumens on hi. Takes 3 AAAs in a carriage. I love that light.

[@lvhydro5935]

My XL50 does 300+ lumens on high with 12,000+ candela. Do you happen to have an older model?

[@arthurrobertson1725]

I think Maglite really needs to step up their game, especially with so many competitive options now...I still really like the big ol' lights from back in the day...just something iconic about them. But, practically speaking I would much rather like to see a whole redesign on their product line to include more tactically oriented options with much higher lumens & more modern features.This one is a pass for me. However, excellent review as always...Thanks Aaron...Keep it up bro!

[@alexryherd9810]

I agree, I think their big lights are awesome though, I love the throw distance and the durability. They're no frills working lights and I carry a 3 c cell model with my Fenix lights when I'm camping, sometimes it's nice to have that 640 meter throw when you're camping in the middle of nowhere.

[@666seilah666]

i did carry a maglite XL200 for almost 5 years, it was and still is an excellent light. Recently i did replace it with a nitecore Srt3 that has more lumen output and an similar size.

[@nonjaninja4904]

The newer Mag C and D cells are great. Long battery life. I don't do Chinese lights. They always fail eventually. The whole Mag LED lineup is pretty good right now, honestly.

[@lusqwerty]

Whats funny is that tge likes of Maglite and Surefire still lags in behind in terms of battery. While competitors use rechargable battery these two still count on disposable battery and low lumen count while overpriced their rechargable battery.

[@marcvanheugten9472]

Have quite a few maglites including this one. Had some chinese brands too, but where they might have more output, their quality isn't where maglite is. Great light, but for some simple camping around the house lighting you are better off with the AA mini proplus 351lm. More output with cheaper batteries plus an eco mode that will be used more than a strobe.

[@hunterglaspell5580]

The cool thing about maglite is you can get custom parts from nite ize to make your maglite even better. Don’t know if you can do that with other brands

[@wS-lf3lk]

The plain bezel does provide low light function... replaced with strobe in bezel model

[@pablooliveri5731]

Tuve Maglite y eran lo mejor. Hoy tengo una Fénix TK22 v2.0 con 1600 lúmenes maximo y tiene el mismo tamaño que ésta Maglite, lanza 400 metros. Gran calidad las Fénix, lo Maglite es incomprensible, no compiten hoy en día

[@alwarberigai5955]

I have owned this flashlight for 3 years. I liked it for a while till I switched over to a new surefire V1 vampire. That’s a damn laser beam of a thing!!i keep the maglite as a car backup..

[@christopherharpster9330]

In my opinion, maybe a little too big for edc. However, I'd get a few and toss one in the glovebox of my Jeep, my backpack that I carry at work, and maybe in my night stand, assuming I already didn't have a WML on most of my guns. In my night stand I have a full size M&P with a streamlight. Plus my EDC has an o light. Plus my AR has a light. The only one I'd need is my shotgun, but in all honesty I would probably grab my AR, considering it's on my side of the bed

[@BobbyU808]

It is a true tactical light because it only has one lumen setting. In a dicey situation, you do not want to accidentally turn on a 5-lumen setting.

[@jordanquinley2471]

Ah, that does makes sense.

[@andrewchristiansen8311]

The anodized aluminum frame with nitrite firearm finish is what sold me. No more key scratches on a T6 tempered aluminum light. 2m drop rating, 1m waterproof rating etc. The standard CR123 disposables put out 3.3v each 1500 mAh draining to 2.5v. If you get 650-900mAh 16340s for your magtac they put out 4.2v each and stay 85% of their life at 3.8v. They are rechargeable & brighter (Lux meter reads 380 lumens at 3.9v per cell) cause of the 7.4-8.4v rather than the 6.6v from disposables. I get 20-40 minutes out of each set of 650 mAh's depending on use. (10 short dog walks). I bought (x2) 4 packs for 7$ each on eBay. No better light IMHO. Momentary saves power for quick flashes of where you are going, built in throw and fixed flood, 1 hand operation instead of giving my flashlight a hand job to turn it on. I got the crown over the plain because strobes good for warding off large game in my area like 1600 lb black bears. Also I can peel a guys head open like a potato if I need to defend myself. With the momentary full power, the light saving is useless for me. Plus if the full power is too bright, DONT use the hotspot! Tilt the light and use the fixed flood for its 50 lumen low light. Or unscrew the cap some and it dims. Again the plain bezel power saving mode is useless. Especially with lithiums lol. Save power? What for? I have 8 batteries to hot swap as they weigh 6 grams each! Also in 1 amp mode they re charge in 35 minutes not the healthiest for the batteries might lose half of your life cycles (300vs600) but its usefull. In 0.5 Amp mode they charge in 1 hour saving your life cycles. I even got a 300 mAh charger that takes 2 hours to baby my batteries if I want to get all 600 cycles out of a set. Just make sure to take them out before they die so they dont drain to 2.5v to get all your cycles out of your batteries (you'll get use to it getting dim at 3.0v). 2.5v wont kill them, but you'll get less recharges. I pull them out and check the voltage in my charger once every few days. With the added voltage you get 220m or 718ft beam distance. DONT get the rechargeable version of this light with the charge dock. the wireless charge rings if they get scratched they use power, cause charging problems, and can get stuck in strobe mode. makes the durability go to trash 1m drop rating vs the 2m of the CR123 version.

[@TheKalkara131]

For $50, it's really hard to beat the wowtac blackscoutsurvival V3

[@andrewchristiansen8311]

Chinese LEDs are overclocked and dim within a year or so, get overly hot and prematurely kill themselves. This isn't.

[@yourfilipinotv6477]

@@andrewchristiansen8311 "Chinese LEDs" 😂 almost all of the Flashlight Manufacturers use Cree LED which is made in the US, now Luminus and Osram are often being used by flashlight manufacturers which both made in Germany if I am not mistaken. So I don't know what "Chinese LEDs" you are talking about in a well known brand Wowtac that uses Cree LED.

[@fixedfocusmediaofficial]

Not real tactical flashlights but good for around the house, not the mag tac though. I've heard of far too many reliability issues with the mag tac.

[@vole12]

Maglite obviously lagging behind still . They are a great solid light and I've had many . Crazy how they've overlooked the need for different brightness settings . The last aa maglite led torch I had stopped working however . Joining the Thrunite and Xtar quitting club . No misuse , just broke down . I don't buy the same brand again . Maglite should be the number 1 light yet they don't take a lesson from Fenix and Nitecore .

[@nwprepped]

Polytac x is on Amazon now! 600 lumens off a 18650 battery. 👍

[@Deadpoolmasterchief]

i love my maglites i have one i dropped 4 feet and still works and u can beat the shit out of anything with a d cell and its USA made and the battery life is really good for the powertolight

[@Browncoatful]

weirdly enough the plain bezel version of the Mag-Tac does have a low and high power setting but removes the momentary feature that allows you to have the light on only when holding it. Personally this feels worth giving up for a low setting. It does only put out 310 lumens but is around $10 cheaper. Other then those changes it is the same flashlight so as long as you don't mind the aluminum body it actually would be worth it as the high feature is 4 hours and the low is 17 hours.

[@brianflanagan8764]

I like it because of the clip which fits on a gun belt and you don't need a case

[@longrider42]

I carry a Maglite the AA one, that uses two batteries, sure its not the brightest, but I still like them. Oh yes its the LED version. Yeah, the Mini Maglite, which has a high and low beam, strobe and SOS function.

[@axeviking4602]

Actually the new maglites have an outstanding battery life the 3 c and D battery models last 16 hour on high at more than 600 lumens that is the best battery life out there sure they are brighter flashlights but they won't even make it to 2 hours on high much less through the night

[@mollies13]

Who uses C battery..... D battery is fine but still alot of money to pay.

[@adrianlarson658]

Yea, back in the dim of time, Maglite was the lore of legends for lights. Just went to the front page for Maglite: 4D cell @ 100lums. 4 very heavy cells @ only 1000 lums, I don’t know what to say, that’s the equivalent of an Stone Age torch in today’s modern flashlights. Shrugs…to each his own but man Maglite is behind the times. 4D cells, who the heck uses D cells anymore...sheesh!

[@jseden]

I grew up in the 90s and my 2xaaa and 2xAA incandescent mag lights were my good ones.. I found one of my old aaa ones last week and while it’s fine for what it is, it’s laughable by today’s standards. I think it puts out about 9lm. I also had a couple early aa led models in the mid-late 2000s and while they were fine for camping back then, things have come a long way.. although I did frequently use these lights as hammers for tent stakes lol. Always held up fine! Changed the batteries every couple weeks and never really needed anything more. I also liked that they were maybe $20 at most so I wasn’t too upset about occasionally losing them. The more. Modern 3xaaa and cr123 models never appealed to me. Just stupid battery configurations. I pretty much only use 18650 and single aaa nimh these days.

[@Gieszkanne]

There is a new Mac Tac 2 out there. It has only 80 lumen more now. Its kind of interesting that Streamlight, Maglite, 5.11 and SureFire in many cases avoid high lumen LEDs. Also they dont go with the 18650/21700 trend.

[@qazmko22]

Very interesting i've heard that Maglite is like the Kodak of Flashlights. Used to be the best but got stuck in the past and are having trouble catching up

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Yep, when i was a kid in the 80's. Maglite was the king of flashlights. My Dad use them in the Army an security too. Glad to see Maglite coming back. Thanks for showing this Cool flashlight Aaron

[@slik560]

Maglite might be more $$$, but I will buy American before anything else. So it looks like Maglite, Streamlight & Surefire.

[@Horde334]

Learned that always taking the route of "i will by x before anything else" doesn't make companies innovate or compete i stopped caring about what maglite, streamlight and surefire have done cause when it comes to the civilian market they became so complacent with military/law enforcement contracts they never try anything new, no mode memories, awful runtimes, clunky ui, and last but not least all of them seem to hate letting anyone use rechargeable cells in their lights unless its their proprietary cells that they make you pay out the ass for.

[@subaruforester5062]

Streamlight is made over seas and put together in the USA.

[@subaruforester5062]

Please review the energizer HD focus head lamp. 315 lumens ! 3 AAA

[@wordwalker3]

Have you ever checked out solarforce flashlights? Imported yes, but good quality for sure. Their L2P is a typical 18650 or 2 X CR123. Pick a drop in (led, reflector and driver assembly) to fit your lumen output and battery voltage. You can add different tail switches and bezels, the model L2D has a side switch reminiscent of the Maglite. Add the M3 head and it looks even more like my old maglite with impressive throw. Be careful though, 2 or 3 bodies, some dropins, an M3 head, and an assortment of tail switches and bezels...it's like Legos...or worse, a barbie doll without accessories! But I am very pleased with the balance between quality and price. Especially since I can customize!

[@jovenguardian]

Thanks for putting Maglite back in the map. It seems like a decent effort. Simple output for tactical use that avoids confusion. That pocket clip though...oh my. I encourage you to give Eagtac/Zebralight a try one day. Step above in pricing for sure. But for your lifestyle and activities: I highly recommend the DX30LC2 and SC64W Hi. Much regards. Keep up the good work!

[@sciencestuff699]

Armytek's flashlight line remains my favourite. They offer some impressive features, like the TIR optics (no tunnel effect) , different models for AA, CR123 or 18650, very good interface, lot of brightness levels (including firefly modes), magnetic charging, high CRI model, they double as a headlamp ... however Maglites still have their charm.

[@Broken_Arrow58]

Prefer non-CR123 lights. Those batteries are too expensive and are inconvenient. A lot of quality lights use regular batteries now.

[@danielcharbonneau222]

One 18650 does replace two CR123 nicely. But this is an expensive light for what else is out there.

[@not-a-theist8251]

Seems like a pretty good designed flashlight (besides the lack of modes) . I think maglite should really be get more attention here on KZbin.

[@alexryherd9810]

I still think maglites are good flashlights they just aren't the super fancy Chinese megalights we've grown accustomed to. For a light tho throw in the truck or bang around a campsite they're awesome, they also seem to focus alot on super long range beams. I still carry a larger maglite with me when camping in the woods along with my Fenix lights.

[@steven3379]

Love my Mag-Tac!! I wish they would get into the weapon lite market! I've had Maglites since 79 working at the "phone company" pre breakup!

[@misterstaypuft]

The plain bezel model has a “low” mode

[@vole12]

They're excellent as a baton but not great torches any more . They were the dim best in the 80s but now need to catch up with their brighter competition . I love maglite but until they improve I am getting Nitecore and fenix .

[@shcmoly]

Do not care for this model. I think the Maglite AA's are great, highly underrated.

[@Enlowra]

I agree, they could do a lot more to the 2x AA model

[@edwinbeltran2677]

I have used a Maglite before its long like a baton and robust enough to wack a person's head...

[@NGMonocrom]

Polymer clip?? Yeah, there's a reason why knife companies ditched integral polymer clips on their modern-day tactical folders *decades* ago. They snag, they break! Bit odd Maglite never learned that lesson.

[@Espionage.Battleground]

I have a tactical flashlight brand Acebeam defender P-16. Try to make a comparison between Maglite and Acebeam defender P-16.

[@juswiffin8380]

Shame there's no "Eco-mode" on the MagLite. I'm kinda torn now...

[@danielruthven2739]

Good video. Off topic but you should check out LA police gear stuff. There bags are good quality ata great price. Just got there expedition mp bag on sale for 24.99. They also have good flashlights too.

[@ljaysperspective1775]

Good to see Maglight is still competitive. However its a little pricey in comparison to the other 2 flashlights.I have an Olight MT2 Warrior its a little more but the lumens are much higher and it has exta features. Considering the difference is about $20 anyways. Good vid thx for sharing

[@JC-wj3hx]

Any idea if I can use like an 18650 to replace the Two CR123s... I have a Streamlight Protac 1L-AA... It's good! But want to change...

[@kevinlawson3981]

I try to buy USA made if possible and it's of good quality usually USA made is the best for me except for maglite for some reason they can't compete with there competitors. I saw in the video you got a new watch, which one did you get and when are we going to see a review of it.

[@adrianotero7963]

It is an insult....that Maglite being an industry leader for so many years gets rolled by the Chinese ......and they build a flashlight with one mode......and 330 lumen with two cr123.....

[@mollies13]

Maglite are okay brands There not the brightest around, they are still able to help you in the dark. Mini maglite are will built but problem is to turn it on you need to twist its head and the reflector are not strong enough to collect alot of the lumens. I have also use 2D maglite, there good too for whacking people but still paying 2D battery then AA or AAA, is a waste of money, When you want lightweight then mini maglite is a okay light for you with less cost. You can find rechargeable Nimh AA/AAA battery anywhere in the store. Im a Led Lenser and Coast Led lenser brand better quality feel better in the hand, press button power on, plus better reflector lense thats grab more light and output more then maglite. As a comparison LED Lenser P5.2r 270 270 lumens is times better then Mini Maglite 272 lumens. Yes I did compare both and LED lenser is 40% much brighter then maglite and when you try to throw the light distance, you can see a tighter focus on the led lenser where the maglite its okay. Sorry maglite isn't doing will

[@tabobato1672]

Mai Va Lee you mean "Well"

[@mollies13]

@@tabobato1672 but im for real.... maglite can't have real much output then a led lenser rechargeable at the same lumen rate.

[@BattleBrat]

Nezuko Vang The new Mini Maglite AA’s are 351 lumens with 2 1/2 hour battery life. With some eneloops that’s freaking epic. And unlike the Chinese options they are well designed and don’t become instant hand ovens (looking at you Lumintop) and they use a STRONG high grade aluminum the Chinese lights I have (Streamlight ProTac, Nitecore, Lumintop) deform when dropped and they’re a lot thicker aluminum, but very cheap soft aluminum.

[@mollies13]

@@BattleBrat n 3 weeks I gonna get a led lenser HX5 350 lumens or if it 330 idr...

[@mollies13]

@@BattleBrat found a flashlight at Walmart for 15 bucks! It's 1000 lumens and throw over 1400ft It's rechargeable

[@sski1971]

Aha... Great video. My co workers & I were just talking about flashlights & how maglite used to be the standard now my cell phone light is brighter lol

[@thenerdofalltrades8190]

Boweimer 1 No it isn’t.

[@stevennighswongersln]

That’s weird because my magtac is 671 lumin hi 22 low and strobe I bought it the first week it came out it has a low serial number I’ve never heard of one of these having only a high it would seem like you must of gotten a cheep one to do your review but still a ok review

[@kevinsmith9142]

At the $55 price point, I need more Lumen out than any of these 3. I only paid $65 for my Felix pd35 that is 1000 Lumens max output. Heck, I only paid $45 for my EastShine that is advertised at 1000 Lumen, but it actually shines brighter. It is much brighter than my fenix, Nitecore, and o light 1000 Lumen lights . You can get a Thorfire VG-15S for under $30 and is advertised as 1000 Lumen, but I think is actually closer to 800 Lumen. Still, more lumens for less than the $55 maglite.

[@jamienelson5438]

At $53 I’ll take a $35 Streamlight 1L-1aa all day long over this Maglite.

[@urbandualsport]

my mag tac plain bezel has high and low setting i dont know why this one does not.

[@jayyoung3876]

Aaron is back!

[@Steve_Farwalker]

I recommend the NITECORE SRT 3 Defender. Takes both AA and CR 123 with many more modes with an adjustable brightness feature. Strike bezel in front and a recessed button to allow as a stand. NITECORE....RULE THE NIGHT!!!! DISCLAIMER: This is not an a officially sanctioned NITECORE endorsement. Any reference to NITECORE or its affiliates is simply an opinion by this user's experience and may not reflect all outcomes by all users. Even IF it did, you're still a wussy for using anything else. NITECORE!!! Some restrictions may apply, void where prohibited. (edited for punchuwweighaton).

[@mattfinish2196]

This is a really good review!

[@rolasrey1394]

Not even worth it. I can get another nitecore or fenix for that price, that has mor than just a high setting. Good vid though big dawg

[@tyronewalker5764]

Olight, Nitecore & Surefire! No disrespect but Maglite is like 80s technology, but I will look into their tactical models.🤔

[@jordanquinley2471]

Does the Mag-Tac in this video look like 80s technology to you?

[@tyronewalker5764]

@@jordanquinley2471 Yes, check out the Olight M2R. I must confess I've never seen one of these units outside of pictures.

[@kinguin7]

@@tyronewalker5764 -LED Flashlight -80s Ok.

[@MrF4tty]

At $55 it would have been fine but they are asking over $100 for these now... ridiculous.

[@traymuse3810]

Maglite is the flashlight of choice for Fudds

[@C1schecter101]

thank you you are alsome !!alsome review

[@subaruforester5062]

Just the fact they only take cr123 batteries turns me off. I use 18650s all day long

[@happyknife8785]

320 lumens, so pathetic for 2019 and for a flashlight of this size.

[@user-yp9zy1yc2n]

The fenix TK16 V2.0 tactical flashlight is way way brighter and durable than these it's also 3,100 lumens.

[@TheCoomer]

Just look at Olight, Lumintop, and many more brands. They are better machined to a great finish. Technology is updated yearly, difference colour temperatures of the Led is available. Lastly you get them in different materials such as titanium, brass stainless for the same cost as a maglite which is normal more more money for something 5 years out of date. Maglite, I want you to succeed. However no innovation. For instance, why hasn't there be a Double AA torch with a 18650 Battery? Why have they used the 14500 battery for small Maglites. The solitaire hasn't been upgraded in years..47 Lumes and poor run times. The larger lights, a plastic lens when others have glass as standard? Plus for the same price as a larger torch it has no batterys. Why has it not gone out of business?

[@C1schecter101]

dam they failed on the modes

[@cs-vf2de]

I like those gaskets, better than those cheap chinese gaskets.

[@tyronewalker5764]

5.11?🤔

[@tyronewalker5764]

Polymers when wet is like a greased pig.🙄

[@GetBant]

Took him 3 minutes to explain a simple point and get on with the review. Wow

[@user-yp9zy1yc2n]

Fenix is way better.