I purchased this light from lowes 2 weeks ago and am very pleased with it. It is just as bright as my g2 led with a cree q5 drop in, lasts almost 3 times as long and has low and strobe. Outstanding review sir!
These flashlights will also fit in a standard 40 mm scope ring and you can attach it to any picatinny rail that you choose. So really consider thinking about getting one of these if you want a cheap affordable light that runs on easily acquired/affordable batteries
I've had mine for over 3 years now. I have dropped it a couple times but it still works perfectly. I have used it quite often and have only replaced the batteries around 5 times!
I went out and got the new XL50. In comparison to the old XL50 it's just a little brighter but the hot spot of the beam is a smaller so that extra focusing is the reason for over double the candela. Really liking this flashlight! I like it as a pocket light but every day I find that it can turn itself on in my pocket so I just lock out the tail cap. I actually changed the o-ring to a slightly thicker one so the tail cap would be tight to the body of the flashlight when loosened away from the battery carrier so it doesn't change position in my pocket. One thing to mention is that the battery life is slightly worse with the new XL50. 6h:30m on high and 33h low. Still totally acceptable for what this light can do.
I have a XL100 from about a year and today I buy the Xl 50. For me this are the best light that maglite ever made. I used even under the water a cupel of times and the XL100 still alive so I decide to buy this one because this have the functions I use more. I recommend this two to every one, especially the XL 50 for the person ho want's a simple but powerful light.
I love maglite. I have a 5 cell that I bought over 20 years ago that I used for security work and other than a few scratches it is in superb condition. It works fine so i went out and bought 2 more and they have both been in use in the house and the car for years now.
I have one mounted on my 12 gauge. I do plan to mount a better light, something such as an olight or a surefire but I will say this light has held up wonderfully. I've put at least 50-60 slugs through it and countless bird shot with the light attached. It still functions completely fine. very surprising for a $30 flashlight! maglight does make good stuff not as nice as surefire or olight but it's definitely a viable option if you're on a budget. If it can handle a 12 gauge pump then it's a good light in my opinion.
Jut purchased one at Home Depot. It has 200 lumens, comes with a lens holder/ anti roll device with 4 different colored lens, a pocket clip that can be tightened down with a wrench that is included. It produces 12533 cd and has a run time of 6 hours and 45 minutes on high and 25 hours on low. The range is listed at 224 meters. Price was 29.97. Need to purchase an additional two units. This is an fantastic light. The part number is 163-000-214. Happy holidays all.
I gotta say, the guarantee is holding true to this amazing machine. I'm in the process of testing my xl50. So far it has been on high power for 5 and a half hours now and has only dimmed a little bit. I'm loving it more and more by the day! Can't wait to get an xl200. If this one's super bright, I can't imagine how bright the 200 is!
I have had one for some time, and carry it in my Fanny pack along with my .38. The only problem noted is that the button will come on by itself from getting bumped while in the pack. I really would prefer a twist-on rather than a push-on. I now use a soda bottle cap to slip over the end to prevent accidental turn-ons. Other than that problem, it is one fantastic light.
After watching this video I bright the maglite xl50 and man it is well worth the money. Super-bright super long lasting top quality , I work in Security and I would recommend this product to anyone that has the need or want for superior lighting. 10 of 10
I saw this one at the home depot, I was debating myself between this one and a Duracell Daylite, hard choice because you couldn't test neither of them, so I searched it and found your helpful video. So I opted for the maglite. It's $29.99 but I might search ebay to get a diff color. Thanks for the review, very helpful!
I bought this on eBay for $28 dollars. I ripped out the plastic reflector and dropped in an AR coated lens and a collimator lens. They fit snug and now I have an awesome flashlight with a floody beam. Very useful when you first walk into a dark room.
American made! you bet! thanks for sharing. Maglite is a great American company with a great history and people running it. they've had to make sacrifices to stay in the US so we should support them.
Awesome Flashlight, just recently went down to Maglite's Headquarters/Factory in Ontario CA to warranty a Few old Maglites and instead I traded them in for a XL50. Great service and they will completely Honor there Warranty right at there shop in Ontario.
I have seen this light at the Home Depot, dint pick it up myself. I think it is a medium quality light, which is good for its cost. Thanks for the video now at least I see it work outside the package.
I'm glad I waited to buy one, mine is 200 lumens, came with a red, blue, and green filter. Also came with a clip, and slip on anti roll bezel. It is one of my edc flashlights.
Love the MAG XL series. Perfect size for holding it with your sidearm, not to mention the strobe function can disorient someone in a dark area. I've seen it happen.
Picked one up recently when my 5 year old light finally gave up. It's compact, really like the strobe and it lights up the inside of my house nicely. I've paid more for less light. And, yes...Made in the USA.
Another great video Sootch. You seem to be able to find the tactical items of interest to TH-camrs. I have watched almost all of your videos and I'm still learning. Thanks and keep them coming in 2011.
My $8.00 Energizer "Pen" Flashlight I had been using at work for 10 months died on me today. Never sleep with that in your pocket, the plastic threads on the cap will crack. Picked up the XL 50 with the 104 Lumen version. Supposedly they have upgraded these to a higher lumen though the 104 was all they had. I was so surprised to see you reviewed this, it's my first "Tactical" Flashlight. Complements my Grandfather's 3 Cell Maglight nicely, even if it out shines the old Incandescent bulb ;)
I have one xl50 and like you said is ver,very cool, i realy love that fashlight.......very long run time and is very bright with 104 lumen. simply perfect for everyday use.
Yup, that's a Maglite, artifacts & all. I'm sure it doesn't affect performance much, but flashlight aficionados can't wait to point out those black circles & lines once you started turning the head. I think it's a perfectly good light for beginners. Darn it! I can't get all the flashlight snootiness out of my review comments! Aw, I've been spoiled with all the Fenix's & Olights & Nitecores in my life. This looks like a decent performer. Thanks Sootch, & Merry Christmas to you & yours!
What I ment to say is Maglite is a great American made product with a good owner who will not ship American Jobs to China! Thanks Sootch00!!!!!! Great Vid!!!
Glad I subscribed , been wondering why Maglite didnt offer such a light and low and behold there you were with review.Also ,glad you mentioned it being made in the US. Merry Christmas
Everyone dogs Mag-Lite, but they were about as good as it got flashlight wise for a number of years. They've keeping up with the fancy LED, multi-mode flashlight manufacturers as well--at a reasonable price point, and in the USA. Pretty decent in my book. You can find an even more complicated version of this at your local Target (at least I can) for a few more dollars. I've been eyeballing it myself.
Great review, I have just gotten one of these and already love it. I ended up buying a holster for it due to it's lack of comfort for carry in my jeans, but it is a great light and a fantastic deal for the money.
Before they made flashlights that attached to your guns, me and my friends used to duct tape full size Mag Lights to the barrels of our 22 LR's to rat hunt at the mink yard at night. It worked really well, but these would have been even better.
I can always appreciate a good little flashlight. Especially one with some punch and some features. Made in the USA is more frosting. Thanks for the review Sootch. ~Wolf
I was planning on buying the Inova X5($34.99, 65 lumen) at academy today but looks like i will get this one, for under $30.00 and over 100 lumen you cant go wrong...thanks Sootch
lol Disco? I love Mag lights. I bought an LED bulb for a standard Mag and I have been using that for about 3 yrs now. It,s a great set up. The light quality isn't quite as good but batteries last forever & dont burn out.
I'm gonna check one out at Home Depot tomorrow. Have to go there anyway for other stuff so I'll check out the light selection too. I bought a Coast Lenser LED light that looks just like this little Maglite and it is one bright little sucker! I've had it for several years now (also uses three AAA batts) but I could always use another light if it's as good as my older Coast Lenser model. Years ago Sure-Fire was among the only choice there was. Very expensive and the batteries were too :(
Those are pretty good run times for just three AAA's. Looks like Mag-lite is trying to keep up with the tactical manufacturers. I guess ol California is technically still considered part of the US.
I got this in lowes earlier today and the duracells that came with it were completely drained but I had some of my own that were new Put em in and was rlly imoressed with how bright it was I also have an 80 dollar surefire and this maglite is basicall just as bright Just goes to show that ur usually paying for the brand name Maglite makes very durable lights tho and in my opinion this one is worth every single penny I plan on getting rechargeables
An excellent find! thanks for sharing! I just can't bring myself to spend the money for a Fenix, esp since they are foreign made. I hope they make a version with a super low setting that would increase battery life to something ridiculous.
I just picked up a maglite at Walmart last weekend. It's a longer model that fits two AA batteries in series, also with LED. There was a fourth setting that was an S.O.S sequence. Maybe yours has that too? The strobe was a lot slower on mine, which would lead me to believe it might last longer in that mode. It doesn't have the push button though, which would have been nice, but not necessary since the tube is long enough to get a grip to turn. I guess it's necessary on the very short models.
Try the Coleman MAX in 135 lumen. For the money it rocks. Ive had mine for a year and has low watt red lighr for preserving night vision and low watt blue. Mine seems to have a better beam without all the artifacting too. 35 bucks and walmart has started carrying them. It has the same carriage to hold 3 AAA batteries and can be removed to use the lithium batteries.
I paid $30 and was dissappointed because when I was screwing the cap back on it felt like those cheap $3 autozone ones that strip the threads easily and it didn't have the spare bulb storage. It is powerful and it has that bright strobe setting that can blind someone at night but I wouldn't buy it unless you're an emergency responder, It's MADE IN USA!
Also with a little ingenuity, a large pressure switch from a laser will fit into the bottom cap. Almost perfectly, just remove the button from the bottom cap, run the switch and cord thru the inside of it. Then just screw the cap on and there you go.
American Made! A champion of free enterprise and U.S.-based manufacturing, Anthony Maglica is the President of Mag Instrument, Inc. and the creator of the Maglite® flashlight, now an icon of classic American design. Armed with only his talent, his determination and his reverence for hard work, Tony Maglica set out in pursuit of the American Dream when he founded Mag Instrument in 1955. When he went on to design and manufacture a product that revolutionized an industry, he realized that Dream i
Merry Christmas , At the last gun show there was a guy from gville that are manufactureing ammo , so I plugged your channel to check out and maybe demo some of it , hope that you don't mind...God bless...
Nice review. I've had my Xl50 for about 6 months now and it's a good quality light. For under $30, it's good buy especially when you consider the 139 lumens. The strobe is a nice feature too. It is bright enough to disorient an aggressor in a low light situation and give you the edge you need to get away. Nice job
Sorry. Forgot to add that unlike alkaline batteries, lithiums don't leak. That, along with their 10-year shelf life, makes them the best for long-term storage just about anywhere. Especially in a BOB. LED technology advances even faster than computer technology. A recent LED model running on a single CR123 cell can give several hours of runtime on a low setting, while making it seem as though you've got the power of the sun in another setting.
Nice review. Does it have a momentary on setting without a delay? I like to have that for home defense but a lot of these multi-click lights have it but you have to push the button for a second the it turns on then you can release to turn off the delay is not good for a home defense light.
Good review. I've seen these at Lowes and was considering one of these or perhaps one of the Coast flashlights that they sale at Lowes. Do you know how this compares to the Coasts?
Great light. I might get one on my next stop to Home Depot. Also, can anyone tell me how Lumens work? Like how to measure them? By the way, I subscribed, I like your videos.
@aaronscrewme If you put a high-performance engine intro a tractor-trailer truck, you can't then say that it's not good because you couldn't get 0-60 performance out of it under 5 seconds. Streamlight Scorpion has been obsolete for about 4 years now. Put CR123 cells into a more modern LED light, and you will see a difference. As for AA and AAA cells, they make those in lithiums as well. Alkies leak. When a flashlight company uses a 3AAA battery-carrier, they cheaped out.
A mini mag AA with led conversion is my edc. I have one of these XL50 lights and I noticed that the batteries drain if you leave them in over time. Every time I'd go to use it the batteries where drained. Kinda sucks cause it's nice with a fresh set in there but I don't use it everyday.
@sootch00, Is this same flashlight working well now? I noticed you did this review 10 1/2 months ago and was wondering if the flashlight still works as it did then. Because on this review, I went and bought one today. I've used LEDs before but the bulbs flicker and don't work as they did when they were new. The ones I've used had 6-9 mini bulbs in them. Does the one bulb in this one hold up well? Thanks in advance!
Hey Sootch, I just picked up the new XL200 version, and was going to mount it on my tactical .22... Do you think it would hold up OK on a .22? Thanks for the vid!
Disco Don hahahahahah good review man....... I didn't know about this light, off to ebay I go..... or amazon lol. I really wanted to use one as a weapon light but I guess not :( I wish it came with a slip or something.
@NGMonocrom The purpose of using a light like this are the batteries are common. Almost every household, store, 2nd hand remote, or toy will have series A batteries. This is the mindset. I think he knows what a lithium battery is... -_-
Bought one four years ago. I've carried it everyday since. Outstanding flashlight. Will be upgrading to a mag tac led soon.
I purchased this light from lowes 2 weeks ago and am very pleased with it. It is just as bright as my g2 led with a cree q5 drop in, lasts almost 3 times as long and has low and strobe. Outstanding review sir!
These flashlights will also fit in a standard 40 mm scope ring and you can attach it to any picatinny rail that you choose. So really consider thinking about getting one of these if you want a cheap affordable light that runs on easily acquired/affordable batteries
I've had mine for over 3 years now. I have dropped it a couple times but it still works perfectly. I have used it quite often and have only replaced the batteries around 5 times!
I went out and got the new XL50. In comparison to the old XL50 it's just a little brighter but the hot spot of the beam is a smaller so that extra focusing is the reason for over double the candela. Really liking this flashlight! I like it as a pocket light but every day I find that it can turn itself on in my pocket so I just lock out the tail cap. I actually changed the o-ring to a slightly thicker one so the tail cap would be tight to the body of the flashlight when loosened away from the battery carrier so it doesn't change position in my pocket. One thing to mention is that the battery life is slightly worse with the new XL50. 6h:30m on high and 33h low. Still totally acceptable for what this light can do.
I have a XL100 from about a year and today I buy the Xl 50. For me this are the best light that maglite ever made. I used even under the water a cupel of times and the XL100 still alive so I decide to buy this one because this have the functions I use more. I recommend this two to every one, especially the XL 50 for the person ho want's a simple but powerful light.
I love maglite. I have a 5 cell that I bought over 20 years ago that I used for security work and other than a few scratches it is in superb condition. It works fine so i went out and bought 2 more and they have both been in use in the house and the car for years now.
I have one mounted on my 12 gauge. I do plan to mount a better light, something such as an olight or a surefire but I will say this light has held up wonderfully. I've put at least 50-60 slugs through it and countless bird shot with the light attached. It still functions completely fine. very surprising for a $30 flashlight! maglight does make good stuff not as nice as surefire or olight but it's definitely a viable option if you're on a budget. If it can handle a 12 gauge pump then it's a good light in my opinion.
maglite is a far better brand than olight or sure fire. they are tough little bastards.
Jut purchased one at Home Depot. It has 200 lumens, comes with a lens holder/ anti roll device with 4 different colored lens, a pocket clip that can be tightened down with a wrench that is included. It produces 12533 cd and has a run time of 6 hours and 45 minutes on high and 25 hours on low. The range is listed at 224 meters. Price was 29.97. Need to purchase an additional two units. This is an fantastic light. The part number is 163-000-214. Happy holidays all.
I gotta say, the guarantee is holding true to this amazing machine. I'm in the process of testing my xl50. So far it has been on high power for 5 and a half hours now and has only dimmed a little bit. I'm loving it more and more by the day! Can't wait to get an xl200. If this one's super bright, I can't imagine how bright the 200 is!
According to the maglite website, its 200 lumens. Maybe it used to be less lumens years ago.
As an owner of a 2nd gen 3-D cell and 2-AA LED Maglite's, they're FANTASTIC!
I have had one for some time, and carry it in my Fanny pack along with my .38. The only problem noted is that the button will come on by itself from getting bumped while in the pack. I really would prefer a twist-on rather than a push-on. I now use a soda bottle cap to slip over the end to prevent accidental turn-ons. Other than that problem, it is one fantastic light.
After watching this video I bright the maglite xl50 and man it is well worth the money. Super-bright super long lasting top quality , I work in Security and I would recommend this product to anyone that has the need or want for superior lighting. 10 of 10
I saw this one at the home depot, I was debating myself between this one and a Duracell Daylite, hard choice because you couldn't test neither of them, so I searched it and found your helpful video. So I opted for the maglite. It's $29.99 but I might search ebay to get a diff color. Thanks for the review, very helpful!
I bought this on eBay for $28 dollars. I ripped out the plastic reflector and dropped in an AR coated lens and a collimator lens. They fit snug and now I have an awesome flashlight with a floody beam. Very useful when you first walk into a dark room.
This is one of my favorite flashlight, have had it foe ever now. Never let me down.
They're junk
American made! you bet! thanks for sharing. Maglite is a great American company with a great history and people running it. they've had to make sacrifices to stay in the US so we should support them.
Awesome Flashlight, just recently went down to Maglite's Headquarters/Factory in Ontario CA to warranty a Few old Maglites and instead I traded them in for a XL50. Great service and they will completely Honor there Warranty right at there shop in Ontario.
I have seen this light at the Home Depot, dint pick it up myself. I think it is a medium quality light, which is good for its cost. Thanks for the video now at least I see it work outside the package.
I'm glad I waited to buy one, mine is 200 lumens, came with a red, blue, and green filter. Also came with a clip, and slip on anti roll bezel. It is one of my edc flashlights.
They're terrible
uuuultra haha to each his own I guess
Love the MAG XL series. Perfect size for holding it with your sidearm, not to mention the strobe function can disorient someone in a dark area. I've seen it happen.
Picked one up recently when my 5 year old light finally gave up. It's compact, really like the strobe and it lights up the inside of my house nicely. I've paid more for less light. And, yes...Made in the USA.
Mag lite has always made great products, its good to see them keeping up with the times but sticking to there basic great design, happy holidays sir
Another great video Sootch. You seem to be able to find the tactical items of interest to TH-camrs. I have watched almost all of your videos and I'm still learning.
Thanks and keep them coming in 2011.
My $8.00 Energizer "Pen" Flashlight I had been using at work for 10 months died on me today. Never sleep with that in your pocket, the plastic threads on the cap will crack. Picked up the XL 50 with the 104 Lumen version. Supposedly they have upgraded these to a higher lumen though the 104 was all they had. I was so surprised to see you reviewed this, it's my first "Tactical" Flashlight. Complements my Grandfather's 3 Cell Maglight nicely, even if it out shines the old Incandescent bulb ;)
Just got the upgraded xl50. It’s really a bright torch. Great for the deer woods.
I have one xl50 and like you said is ver,very cool, i realy love that fashlight.......very long run time and is very bright with 104 lumen. simply perfect for everyday use.
Yup, that's a Maglite, artifacts & all. I'm sure it doesn't affect performance much, but flashlight aficionados can't wait to point out those black circles & lines once you started turning the head. I think it's a perfectly good light for beginners. Darn it! I can't get all the flashlight snootiness out of my review comments! Aw, I've been spoiled with all the Fenix's & Olights & Nitecores in my life. This looks like a decent performer. Thanks Sootch, & Merry Christmas to you & yours!
What I ment to say is Maglite is a great American made product with a good owner who will not ship American Jobs to China! Thanks Sootch00!!!!!! Great Vid!!!
Glad I subscribed , been wondering why Maglite didnt offer such a light and low and behold there you were with review.Also ,glad you mentioned it being made in the US.
Merry Christmas
Everyone dogs Mag-Lite, but they were about as good as it got flashlight wise for a number of years. They've keeping up with the fancy LED, multi-mode flashlight manufacturers as well--at a reasonable price point, and in the USA. Pretty decent in my book. You can find an even more complicated version of this at your local Target (at least I can) for a few more dollars. I've been eyeballing it myself.
I was so impressed that I bought a 2nd one. I have one for home and one for EMS work.
Good to know that Maglite isn't dead, but they should have been building these five years ago.
Wow! I have always wanted a disco light. If only all reviews were like your's! Good job. I am going to get one!
Great review, I have just gotten one of these and already love it. I ended up buying a holster for it due to it's lack of comfort for carry in my jeans, but it is a great light and a fantastic deal for the money.
Merry Christmas, Sootch!
maglite are my favourite brand of torches. LED lenser are also a really nice torch.
i have the first version, and to improve the grip i just wrapped it in bicycle innertubes, grips really well
Looks like a very nice light for a great price! Thanks for bringing us the review.
Before they made flashlights that attached to your guns, me and my friends used to duct tape full size Mag Lights to the barrels of our 22 LR's to rat hunt at the mink yard at night. It worked really well, but these would have been even better.
I can always appreciate a good little flashlight. Especially one with some punch and some features. Made in the USA is more frosting. Thanks for the review Sootch. ~Wolf
This flashlight is awesome. Ive had mine for awhile
I was planning on buying the Inova X5($34.99, 65 lumen) at academy today but looks like i will get this one, for under $30.00 and over 100 lumen you cant go wrong...thanks Sootch
Merry Christmas Sootch!
I keep one of the big Maglite LED lights in my car and would probably be lost without it.
lol Disco? I love Mag lights. I bought an LED bulb for a standard Mag and I have been using that for about 3 yrs now. It,s a great set up. The light quality isn't quite as good but batteries last forever & dont burn out.
I'm gonna check one out at Home Depot tomorrow. Have to go there anyway for other stuff so I'll check out the light selection too.
I bought a Coast Lenser LED light that looks just like this little Maglite and it is one bright little sucker! I've had it for several years now (also uses three AAA batts) but I could always use another light if it's as good as my older Coast Lenser model.
Years ago Sure-Fire was among the only choice there was. Very expensive and the batteries were too :(
Those are pretty good run times for just three AAA's. Looks like Mag-lite is trying to keep up with the tactical manufacturers. I guess ol California is technically still considered part of the US.
Gotta love the disco at the end, You got the moves!
I got this in lowes earlier today and the duracells that came with it were completely drained but I had some of my own that were new
Put em in and was rlly imoressed with how bright it was
I also have an 80 dollar surefire and this maglite is basicall just as bright
Just goes to show that ur usually paying for the brand name
Maglite makes very durable lights tho and in my opinion this one is worth every single penny
I plan on getting rechargeables
This is a nice light. I bought one a month ago, and I like it.
An excellent find! thanks for sharing! I just can't bring myself to spend the money for a Fenix, esp since they are foreign made. I hope they make a version with a super low setting that would increase battery life to something ridiculous.
I just picked up a maglite at Walmart last weekend. It's a longer model that fits two AA batteries in series, also with LED. There was a fourth setting that was an S.O.S sequence. Maybe yours has that too? The strobe was a lot slower on mine, which would lead me to believe it might last longer in that mode. It doesn't have the push button though, which would have been nice, but not necessary since the tube is long enough to get a grip to turn. I guess it's necessary on the very short models.
i bought one today very nice its my everyday carry flashlight now
Try the Coleman MAX in 135 lumen. For the money it rocks. Ive had mine for a year and has low watt red lighr for preserving night vision and low watt blue. Mine seems to have a better beam without all the artifacting too. 35 bucks and walmart has started carrying them. It has the same carriage to hold 3 AAA batteries and can be removed to use the lithium batteries.
sweet little light for the money, thanks for sharing and as usual another great video
Great gift idea.
I paid $30 and was dissappointed because when I was screwing the cap back on it felt like those cheap $3 autozone ones that strip the threads easily and it didn't have the spare bulb storage. It is powerful and it has that bright strobe setting that can blind someone at night but I wouldn't buy it unless you're an emergency responder, It's MADE IN USA!
Also with a little ingenuity, a large pressure switch from a laser will fit into the bottom cap. Almost perfectly, just remove the button from the bottom cap, run the switch and cord thru the inside of it. Then just screw the cap on and there you go.
Finaly bought one, my first Sootch product!
Thanks for all your vids i hope that you and your family have a veery merry Xmas.
It uses the luxeon rebel.
I have this flash light and I am also very pleased with it.
Nice flashlight!
American Made! A champion of free enterprise and U.S.-based manufacturing, Anthony Maglica is the President of Mag Instrument, Inc. and the creator of the Maglite® flashlight, now an icon of classic American design.
Armed with only his talent, his determination and his reverence for hard work, Tony Maglica set out in pursuit of the American Dream when he founded Mag Instrument in 1955. When he went on to design and manufacture a product that revolutionized an industry, he realized that Dream i
Merry Christmas , At the last gun show there was a guy from gville that are manufactureing ammo , so I plugged your channel to check out and maybe demo some of it , hope that you don't mind...God bless...
It's official. This light is capable of stayng on high for over 20 hours, though it dims quite a bit. It's still useful after that point.
Nice review. I've had my Xl50 for about 6 months now and it's a good quality light. For under $30, it's good buy especially when you consider the 139 lumens. The strobe is a nice feature too. It is bright enough to disorient an aggressor in a low light situation and give you the edge you need to get away.
Nice job
NICE MAG LITE I MUST GET ONE THANKS FOR POST.
Great review and American made too. What is the battery life on strobe?
Sorry. Forgot to add that unlike alkaline batteries, lithiums don't leak. That, along with their 10-year shelf life, makes them the best for long-term storage just about anywhere. Especially in a BOB. LED technology advances even faster than computer technology. A recent LED model running on a single CR123 cell can give several hours of runtime on a low setting, while making it seem as though you've got the power of the sun in another setting.
Nice review, looks like a good light.
Great recommendation sir! I've been thinking about checking those out.
Nice review. Does it have a momentary on setting without a delay? I like to have that for home defense but a lot of these multi-click lights have it but you have to push the button for a second the it turns on then you can release to turn off the delay is not good for a home defense light.
I'd prefer this over the other XL's cause its alot simpler
lol nice ending sootch
Merry Christmas!!
★★★★★
@Sootch00 if your talking the CR123 Lith BOTACH has the best price for a 100 pack its around 110$ just over 1$ a Batt
I like my xl50 when i first got it.. now i got a nebo redline and love it more. Though I think the xl50 has farther range, IMO.
Good review. I've seen these at Lowes and was considering one of these or perhaps one of the Coast flashlights that they sale at Lowes. Do you know how this compares to the Coasts?
Great light. I might get one on my next stop to Home Depot. Also, can anyone tell me how Lumens work? Like how to measure them? By the way, I subscribed, I like your videos.
@aaronscrewme
If you put a high-performance engine intro a tractor-trailer truck, you can't then say that it's not good because you couldn't get 0-60 performance out of it under 5 seconds. Streamlight Scorpion has been obsolete for about 4 years now. Put CR123 cells into a more modern LED light, and you will see a difference.
As for AA and AAA cells, they make those in lithiums as well. Alkies leak. When a flashlight company uses a 3AAA battery-carrier, they cheaped out.
A mini mag AA with led conversion is my edc. I have one of these XL50 lights and I noticed that the batteries drain if you leave them in over time. Every time I'd go to use it the batteries where drained. Kinda sucks cause it's nice with a fresh set in there but I don't use it everyday.
Batteries always dieing stay away
@sootch00, Is this same flashlight working well now? I noticed you did this review 10 1/2 months ago and was wondering if the flashlight still works as it did then. Because on this review, I went and bought one today. I've used LEDs before but the bulbs flicker and don't work as they did when they were new. The ones I've used had 6-9 mini bulbs in them. Does the one bulb in this one hold up well? Thanks in advance!
There is a new version of this xl50. 139 lumen, 11373 candela and 213m beam. I might have to upgrade from the old one!
BTW - you can get a replacement LED bulbs for older mag-light from mag-light
what is the diameter or it sootch? cheers dude loving the vids!
nice light for the price.
Nur wegen dank der Werbung habe ich die XL50 Danke für den Tipp
Hey Sootch, I just picked up the new XL200 version, and was going to mount it on my tactical .22... Do you think it would hold up OK on a .22? Thanks for the vid!
Disco Don hahahahahah good review man....... I didn't know about this light, off to ebay I go..... or amazon lol. I really wanted to use one as a weapon light but I guess not :( I wish it came with a slip or something.
@MrDarkJester Thanks Jester... It'll definitely come in handy when the dogs are making a racket!
I'm thinking about one of these to mount to my shotgun. Do you recomend this?
CR123a kicks aaa ass anyday...
the strobe could be used in a defensive situation to. to blind the enemy or somthing
Ajdustment at the end?? is that Led ( like diode on all 3 mods(blue) ) or it's regullar diode(yellow) ? p.s. sorry for my bad english :)
Did it come with a sheath?
Better brightness/distance than the 2 and 3 cell AA LED?
I like thanks keep it up
Great... another thing I am going to have to buy!!! LOL
@NGMonocrom The purpose of using a light like this are the batteries are common. Almost every household, store, 2nd hand remote, or toy will have series A batteries. This is the mindset. I think he knows what a lithium battery is... -_-