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[#1] Posted: 03/29/2012 - 3:03:54 PM		Reply with Quote
A quick heads up. About six months ago I was looking to buy another flashlight. I found the Ultrafire Wf 502b Cree Xml T6 3 Mode Cree Led Flashlight 900 Lumens on Amazon and decided to get one.

I have been very impressed with the flashlight. I can get about three inspections out of the flashlight before I have to recharge the battery.

The only disadvantage is that it uses a 3.7V Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery. A charger plus two batteries cost $14.59. (no batteries come with the flashlight)

The good news is the flashlight only cost $15.72 each. I just order five more flashlights as backup. All five showed up today from Hong Kong. All five flashlights work just fine. (gives me a grand total of 6 flashlights) It took a total of eleven days from the time I ordered to the time I received my order.

With the flashlights being this cheap, I can afford to throw a flashlight away if it goes bad. More than likely I will keep the bad flashlight for parts.

If you are in the market for a new flashlight, you may want to take a look at these.

Jeff Euriech
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 [#2] Posted: 03/29/2012 - 7:56:54 PM		Reply with Quote
Is anyone aware of a good LED flashlight that's made in the USA?
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 [#3] Posted: 03/29/2012 - 9:33:30 PM		Reply with Quote
Quote: Originally posted by Jim Katen

Is anyone aware of a good LED flashlight that's made in the USA?
I tried to stay loyal to the local manufacturer (Streamlight). They provided a fair product and excellent customer service. They were just not keeping up with the rechargeable LED products that Kurt convinced me that I had to have (and he was right).

Check here: http://www.flashlightz.com/mad..._usa.php
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 [#4] Posted: 03/30/2012 - 01:03:48 AM		Reply with Quote
Quote: Originally posted by Jim Katen

Is anyone aware of a good LED flashlight that's made in the USA?
My LED Maglites are plenty satisfactory for what we do and they're made in Ontario, California.

http://www.maglite.com/mag_commitment.asp

ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!

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 [#5] Posted: 03/30/2012 - 05:32:21 AM		Reply with Quote
Surefire makes nice lights, but they are pricey.
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 [#6] Posted: 03/30/2012 - 09:14:41 AM		Reply with Quote
Quote: Originally posted by hausdok

Quote: Originally posted by Jim Katen

Is anyone aware of a good LED flashlight that's made in the USA?
My LED Maglites are plenty satisfactory for what we do and they're made in Ontario, California.

http://www.maglite.com/mag_commitment.asp

ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!

Mike


Ditto. I've been using Maglites for 10 years with no problems, including now using the LED 3D cell version. Makes a great weapon for rabid listing agents and other dogs as well.
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 [#7] Posted: 03/30/2012 - 10:14:26 AM		Reply with Quote
Quote: Originally posted by Jim Katen

Is anyone aware of a good LED flashlight that's made in the USA?
I just bought a Barska 1200 lumen flashlight. Im not sure where it's made, but when the tailcap switch falis, i'll be dealing with the company headquarted in California, and not sending anything to China.
Neal Lewis
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