I’m new and don’t know what to do.
New to the world of flashlights other than putting batteries in and using it. Hope to learn a lot more than that here. Thanks.
Hi, ifdot.
Welcome. There is a lot to learn and lots and lots of reading for you to do, so hop to it!
What kind of flashlight needs do you have? What types of lights are you seeking?
Thanks for signing up, ifdot!
I currently just picked up a Olight May maverick no battery’s yet, still trying to figure out that mess.
I also have a Surefire G2 body (lamp died) looking for new lamp and battery set up on that.
The maverick I got for edc. The surefire I want to use as a backup with my tools. I work in building service industry so my uses would be for looking above ceilings or underground areas. Basically indoors. I also want to use them as personal protection as part of edc also.
If anyone could Point me to batteries for idiots section that would be greatly appreciated.
Do you mean an olight M10 or M18 maverick? Those can use a single rechargable 18650 battery… or two primary CR123s or two rechargable CR123s.
Here is a pretty good overview of lights and stuff all in 1 place:
It looks like reading this will introduce a ton of new terminology and stuff.
I would also mention that using an every day carry flashlight as a personal defense is an extremly hotbutton topic. The long and short is that is pretty much worthless. The only ones that would be usable are the big TK70 style ones that have 2000 lumens, then youd beat their head in.
These EDCs with ‘tactical tips’ are ridiculous. You might succeed in scratching them slightly, and then get stabbed.
Keep this in mind if you bring up that topic…
Howdy and welcome aboard.
I don’t understand your english, you sure ur from the UK?
Btw welcome
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