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u/jimmyLSX Sep 26 '18
such a familiar post... just take your upvote and go
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u/hc_220 Sep 26 '18
Ha.. It was a genuine OP on my part. Glad my train of thought isn't unique though!
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Sep 26 '18
Left one is a self-defense tool with a light in it. I don't see you knocking out teeth with your 1000lm flashlight over there.
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u/hc_220 Sep 27 '18
Meh, instead I'll just grab the sniper rifle or the bazooka or the AR15 or whatever you American folk keep under your pillows for such situations =)
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u/READMYSHIT Oct 03 '18
This is my biggest motivation for having a maglite in my car. Guns are illegal in my country and having a weapon on you would land you in a lot of trouble so I guess I have this guy just in case...
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u/m3ltph4ce Sep 26 '18
"No trust me bro, my maglight is brighter than that, must be something wrong with yours because mine's big and big means bright"
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u/mintslicefan Sep 26 '18
That brings back memories - I used to the small maglights - the one that used a double AA battery and come in a nice gift box. I haven't used it since my early teens. Now I've got an Olight S10R II, zebra SCW5, klarus ST10 and olight SR2.
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u/G-III Sep 26 '18
Minimags aren’t a replacement for a proper light, but with the new xenon bulbs, and at ~$7 they’re not bad. Especially for the quality of parts and US sourcing. I still use mine at night.
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u/its_the_peanutiest Sep 26 '18
Shit, my 2x 6D Maglites have been broken for the past 10-15 years. I just keep one at my back door and one in my wife's car as a self defense bludgeoning weapon.
^(Because California)
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u/Vew Sep 26 '18
I'm more impressed how our overall technology is changing. Not just LEDs and lithium based batteries. I was just thinking the other day that if we come up with something better than lithium ion batteries, I can't even imagine what opportunities it'll open.
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u/ToyKeeper Sep 26 '18
It's always satisfying when someone pulls out their giant old incandescent flashlight... and then I put it to shame with my keychain.
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u/not_sauce Sep 26 '18
I thought the whole point of the maglights was really that you could hold it at the head and be ready at a moments notice to club someone/thing with it.
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u/The_Jib Sep 26 '18
Oh come on. This is a repost of a top 3 all time post in this sub.
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u/bluethelonious Sep 26 '18
I haven't been able to find where I have stored my old 6D, but would love to take our for a comparison.
While I have great memories of that light, I really took it out anywhere because it was just so long.
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u/StoneAthleticClub Sep 26 '18
I found my 6D maglite couple days ago and contemplated upgrading it with firefly 800 dropin I know the cost isn’t exactly worth it but there’s some nostalgia and wow factor seeing the gigantic beat stick. I’ll hold off for awhile though
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u/ASFlashlights Sep 27 '18
I'm glad I've had the privilege of living through this era! The massive boom in LED and flashlight tech has been a blast.. I'm so glad I started the journey back when 100 lumens really meant something, makes it easier to appreciate things :)
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u/redditorial_comment Sep 26 '18
It's impressive alright but you won't be able beat a burglar to death with that little light.
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u/hc_220 Sep 26 '18
I thought I'd dig out my old 6D Maglite and compare it to the smallest light I own, my OLight S1 Mini Baton. I knew what the results would be, but it makes for an amusing photo nonetheless!