Sunwayman does the tactical flashlight right! The V20C strikes me as Sunwayman’s quintessential tactical flashlight.
The V20C uses the CREE XM-L LED along with two CR123 lithium batteries to spit out 438 lumens on the max brightness setting. The V20C, unlike a lot of other lights in its class, is capable of using an 18650 rechargeable lithium cell which will provide longer run times. The XM-L LED is larger than most, so the V20C will not have tons of throw. The V20C has a nice high quality beam which transitions smoothly from hot spot to flood. Don’t be fooled though, the V20C has enough throw to light up objects way past 100 yards.
I feel like a broken record saying this but Sunwayman is known for quality. When you buy a Sunwayman you know you are getting a high quality light, every time.
Surefire is known for making some of the best flashlights available, period. The new M3LT is no exception.
The M3LT tops out at a blistering 800 lumens on the max brightness setting which is twice brightness of the old M3LT. Surefire’s TIR lens focuses all of that light into a nice big hot spot. The beam quality on this light is just incredible thanks to the total internal reflection lens. If you’re looking for a light with a lot of spill then the M3LT probably isn’t for you. If you want a light that is crazy bright even way past 100 yards, look no further.
Surefire lights are 100% made in the USA using the best materials and highest quality components available. That sentence alone is enough to make me want it!
The JETBeam PA40 features a high end LED along with a high end carbon fiber body with a relatively low end price. Most of the time my favorite lights are the ones that are affordable for everyone. The best flashlight in the world is useless if nobody can afford to buy it.
The PA40 utilizes the big CREE XM-L LED which pumps out a blistering 468 lumens on high. 468 lumens is a ton of output for a torch that costs well below 100 dollars. In addition to the great LED, the PA40 has a body made of carbon fiber. Carbon fiber is extremely strong and lightweight making this flashlight strong while not weighing down your pocket.
The real magic happens when you turn the light on. Check out the video below to see just how well this flashlight performs!
The world of super high output flashlights can be an overwhelming place to a lot of people. One has to be fairly familiar with the terms conditions that come with using a super output light for it to be safe and reliable. I would venture to say that many people would like a simpler and safer way to get that mega output. For that crowd, Fenix made the perfect torch.
The Fenix Tk60 is a mega output torch that is exempt from the rules and risks that come with lithium batteries. The rechargeable lithium cells that normally power the super high output lights can be dangerous if the user is not familiar with their use. The TK60 uses the ubiquitous D cell battery which is completely safe no matter the conditions. In addition to being extremely safe the D cell is easy to find and fairly cheap. The TK60 utilizes the D cell to the fullest pumping out 800 lumens on the max brightness setting. The throw with this light is amazing as well. Check out the video below for a better idea of just how well this light performs!
I think we have all had a moment when we wished we could upgrade one of our lights without buying a completely new torch. Olight has obviously thought of the same thing since they now provide us with optional drop in modules.
The M20S XM-L drop in module allows you to quickly replace the LED module in your M20 giving you more overall output. At just under 40 dollars this is a super economical way to get much improved performance over the old XP-G LED. Installation is simple, but if you have any trouble you can refer to the video below to get it figured out.
The world of high end, high output flashlights can be sort of overwhelming. There are a ton of options which can make it very difficult to choose the right light for you when the time comes. To remedy this problem we do a flashlight comparison series using all of the biggest and brightest tactical flashlights available at that time. Not only do these videos give you a good idea of how well each light performs, it also provides a nice side by side comparison of each beam. There are 3 targets set up at 100, 200, and 300 yards to give you an idea of how far each beam travels. These comparison videos are a great way to get a feel for how all of the technical jargon translates into real world use. Clear your schedule and check out the vids, there are a lot of them!
The JETBeam PC25 is another tactical flashlight using the big CREE XM-L LED. If you’re familiar with the flashlight world you know that the XM-L LED allows for a higher overall volume of light to come from the LED making the overall output higher. The PC25 maxes out at a blistering 408 lumens on high, which is more than enough for just about any urban situation you could think of. The PC25 also uses a 2 button interface which is becoming increasingly popular in the tactical flashlight community. The dual button system allows for easy manipulation of the interface which makes the user’s life much easier. Like a lot of other similar lights the PC25 uses two CR123 lithium batteries to provide maximum run time in a small package. JETBeam outdid themselves with this light. If you’re looking for a nice EDC light with tons of output then you’ve found it; the PC25 fits that role perfectly.
The Sunwayman T20C is an every day carry (EDC) light on steroids. Normal lights which are similar to the T20C don’t even come close in terms of output. The T20C uses the big CREE XM-L LED which pushes out 438 lumens on max brightness. That is close to 500 lumens coming from a light that is more than small enough to fit in your pocket. The T20C uses two CR123 lithium batteries which provide long run time while without making the light bigger and heavier. Having a light with this much output isn’t always necessary, but it is nice to know that you have it in case the need arises. I think lights like this will become fairly common in the future, but as of now the T20C is one of few with this kind of performance in this small of a package.
The JETBeam Jet III 3M XM-L (that’s a mouth full) is the definition of a pocket rocket. The Jet3 is a fairly small and very pocketable light. Most of the time small lights don’t have a whole lot of bragging rights when it comes to output, but the Jet3 is definitely an exception. Using two CR123 batteries and the new CREE XM-L LED this torch has a max output of 450 lumens, which is lot for a light of any size. If you need long run time and not a whole lot of light, the Jet3 has you covered there also. On the lowest setting it can run for up to 200 hours. The Jetbeam JetIII is the perfect light for anyone wanting a pocketable torch with a whole lot of output!
The ThruNite Scorpion v2 is a super high output flashlight which uses the new CREE XM-L LED. While the v2 version of the light is sold out now, we do still sell the regular Scorpion which also uses the XM-L emitter.
The Scorpion is an every day carry light that has the guts of a full blown search light. Using two CR123 batteries and the XM-L emitter the Scorpion x2 can put out a max of 750 lumens. While that is impressive in itself, the Scorpion v2 isn’t a one trick pony. The unique interface which the Scorpion uses is another reason these lights are so popular. Using a tail clicky and rotary switch the Scorpion v2 can ramp from the max output of 750 lumens all the way down to .1 lumens.
The Scorpion is a very popular light, so be on the look out for them on the site. Snag one when the chance presents itself!
