Kobalt flaslight

[Pathfinder]

As for the C123, I got tired of paying $10 for 4, and found places online where you can get them $1 a piece in bulk 25 packs (25? The lights take 2...). Here's the one I use:

http://www.all-battery.com/index.aspx

Their page for the CR123As - I got the Tenergy brand for $1 each, these are 1300mah; they also have a new brand that is 1400 mah
http://www.all-battery.com/cr123alithiumprimarybatteries.aspx

[blackwolfe]

We have a local place that started up a few years ago that I use for specialty batteries.   They have a small showroom with some cool stuff including some mag lit accessories.  I don't know how their prices compare to others, but It's less than a mile from my house so it's convienent.  They have always been friendly and helpful so I thought I would give them a plug.

http://www.zbattery.com/

[True_Texan]

I am a bit of a flashaholic... One of the other forums I am a member of is the Candle Power Forums. Guy on there known as 4sevens has some pretty good deals on some insanely bright flashlights. One of my favorite lights is made by Fenix. Called the P2D Premium Q5. It's a little bitty light so it is easy to carry. Not worth anything as far as a striker weapon is concerned but as bright as it is, 180 lumens, you may not need to actually hit them with it.

I have several styles of the Fenix light as well as a multitude of Mag-lites (nothing like a 6 D-cell club when you need it). That and some Surefire lights, but they don't see much on time. One of them has a 200 lumen bulb in it that will eat 3 -123a batteries in 20 min. Not matter which light I have at the time, they are all intensely bright. Get hit in the eyes with them and you'll have a nice little "life-saver" image burned in for a few min.

Nice find on the Kobalt light. Even includes a lifetime warranty. Can't beat that...

[warhawke]

I used to carry a Cyclops tactical light but couldn't go spending the $ on batteries (even at $1 a pop when I bought 50) so I bought a Nite-Ize 3led conversion for my old mini-maglite, it came with a tail switch which I don't like (I like 'em in general but the Nite-Ize seems a bit cheesy, though it still works) and I haven't looked back) I now have 2 mini's with 3-led's, 2 4-D Maglites with 1-Led lamps and I plan to get a drop-in Led for my micro-mag in the next few weeks ( http://www.tek-tite.com/src/product_info.php?id=2958 )

I don't bust down doors and I question the validity of trying to blind an attacker in a self-defense situation outside of that, I just want to see where I'm putting a bullet in the jackass.

[True_Texan]

I don't bust down doors and I question the validity of trying to blind an attacker in a self-defense situation outside of that, I just want to see where I'm putting a bullet in the jackass.

That's true. I just carry bright 'blinding' lights to give me the little, if any, extra time to decide where the bullet in the jackass is going. That whole Force Multiplier deal.

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[bryand71]

For the last 2 years I have used a Surefire G2 Nitrolon that I normally carry on my belt with the Surfire plastic holster when I work my Security job on the weekends.
My initial impression of the Kobalt was that the clip made holding the light uncomfortable and the tail switch was too difficult to activate easily (the switch is protected by the Tailcap). The belt pouch that comes with the light is very big and bulky, the clip is a simple leather wrapped metal clip that slides onto your belt. I don't like it, I feel that it would fall off your belt under stressful situations (ie: trying to grab your light quickly, running/climbing). The lanyard that comes with the light is very handy though, and I plan on leaving it on the light. So far, I have gotten used to the light after using it for a few days. The beltclip is very useful for wearing the light, I have worn it while driving and it does not seem to be uncomfortable and I don't really notice it when walking or sitting. I just wish it was reversed so the business end of the light was facing up, so it would be a natural grab to employ the light from my belt. As it sits now, I have to change my grip when pulling off my belt to use it.
I really like the 2 power settings of the light, the runtime for 90 lumens is 2-3 hours, for 15 lumens - 20 hours. It uses the same C123 batteries like my G2 and it does fit into my nylon Surefire sheath without any problems.
When I bought this light, on the rack next to it was a G3 LED (80 Lumens) for $60, and a 6P LED (80 Lumens) for $82! I couldn't see any reason other than brand loality to buy either of the Surfires.

As of now, I think it will serve my purpose just fine. I just need to pick up one for everyday use, something I can stick in my pocket. 

[Kid Shelleen]

Good report Bryan,

You answered all of my questions, Thanks!