I agree… Defiants would be a great alternative for the Mag, available in C & D versions 2 to 4 cells and provide “500 to 1000” lumens depending on the size and model. (although I bought a “1000 lumen” 3 or 4 D cell last Christmas from Homes Depot and returned it, no where near a 1000 lumens.) Have used other Defiants that were way better. Check them out…
Also, how about a Maglite ML300L series? 625 lumen 3 D Mag. Have the XL model and it’s my night stand go to light for those bumps in the night. You should be able to find them under $50.