Coin Collectors: What is your favorite flashlight?

braddick · November 16, 2020 2:23PM

I have found that coin collectors and dealers are knowledgable when it comes to other products and generally your recommendation is solid. With that being said, I am looking for a great thrower of a flashlight. There are so many options. Right now I am thinking Acebeam T27 would fit my purposes.
Any suggestions would be helpful! Perhaps it is a light you use in combination with a metal detector or searching mines for treasure or prospecting! Either way, what do you recommend?

bsshog40 · November 16, 2020 3:32PM

I keep a bushnell TRKR T1250L in my shop. Nice and bright and has blue and red light.

oih82w8 · November 16, 2020 3:40PM

I have a Surefire 6P-BK that I was issued in Iraq. The original bulb would "burn" through the 123 barrettes in about an hour...and it got very hot! I have since replaced the bulb with an led, not as bright or hot, still a great flashlight.

jesbroken · November 16, 2020 5:32PM

I bought my cousin and myself one of those tactical lights you see on tv. Paid less than $10 apiece for the two and have never had a flashlight as good as this. I'm serious. Could care less about being able to drive a deuce and a half over it and hope never to drop it in a boiling water lake, but the beam is great and can be focused easily.
Jim

Hydrant · November 16, 2020 6:05PM

My favorite flashlight is a pink rabbit's foot with a small light emitting diode. I use it every night this time of year to find the keyhole in my front door when I get home around 5:30. It was a birthday gift from little Hydrantette Jenny. It's not my best flashlight but it is my favorite.

braddick · November 16, 2020 6:11PM

@Hydrant said:
My favorite flashlight is a pink rabbit's foot with a small light-emitting diode. I use it every night this time of year to find the keyhole in my front door when I get home around 5:30. It was a birthday gift from little Hydrantette Jenny. It's not my best flashlight but it is my favorite.

That IS cool! I wish you had a photo of it as looking online I don't see where they're available anymore.

Hydrant · November 16, 2020 6:45PM

I'm sure it came from the Dollar Store. Where else would the family shop for my gifts?

JohnnyCache · November 16, 2020 6:45PM

These are the flashlights I use: EagleTac.
I keep several around the house for easy reach, such as by the bed. I also carry one daily and keep one in each car.

BryceM · November 16, 2020 7:32PM

I dunno, but the more you spend on it, the faster it will get lost.

Sort of like sunglasses that way......

ms70 · November 16, 2020 8:04PM

There's a few made by Fenix that I really want but I'm too cheap.

https://fenix-store.com/?msclkid=49e080eb45d91f26c9d5df580e615c22&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Fenix-Store%20SO&utm_term=fenix%20lights&utm_content=Fenix%20Flashlights%20GSO

AlanSki · November 16, 2020 8:35PM

Surefire helmet lights. The IR is useless now though.

yosclimber · November 16, 2020 10:39PM

https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/product/178506/black-diamond-spot-lite-160-headlamp
Hands free!

air4mdc · November 17, 2020 3:11AM

Mine has so many lumens it would improper anneal any coin if used.

ricko · November 17, 2020 5:38AM

I carry the Surefire Stiletto every day. I also have the Surefire E2 Executive Elite, the C2 Centurion, the E2 Defender and the 6Z. Surefire lights are super. I do also carry the Streamlight Keymate on my keyholder. Cheers, RickO

ELVIS1 · November 17, 2020 10:09AM

I may sound stupid but I bundle my lights with my tools.. Dewalt has some pretty excellent battery options ..
No affiliation, Just a user..
If you have another brand ,Say Metabo (used to be Hitachi) ,Rigid, Ryobi, Craftsman or Milwaukee I would bundle up..
They all have pretty large inventories..
Black Friday comes long before Thanksgiving ..
https://www.amazon.com/dewalt-work-light-20v/s?k=dewalt+work+light+20v

AUandAG · November 17, 2020 10:18AM

What do you use the light for? That might help us answer your question.
I use two different flashlights.....normal white is an Olight and I also use a florescent for scorpion hunting.
Don't use one for coins...

bob

amwldcoin · November 17, 2020 12:10PM

Hmmmm!

jedm · November 17, 2020 2:13PM

Besides the one in my cellphone- like @amwldcoin - I use a little red Ray-o-vac with 2 AA batteries at least once a day around the house.

NumisOxide · November 17, 2020 2:37PM

@JohnnyCache said:
These are the flashlights I use: EagleTac.
I keep several around the house for easy reach, such as by the bed. I also carry one daily and keep one in each car.

That brand looks familiar. I think they had a booth at the Syracuse State Fair when I went in 2019. My father-inlaw loves to shoot the breeze with anyone who will talk with him. He bought two of the small ones. I like it.

braddick · November 17, 2020 3:04PM

@AUandAG said:
What do you use the light for? That might help us answer your question.
I use two different flashlights.....normal white is an Olight and I also use a florescent for scorpion hunting.
Don't use one for coins...

bob

Something like this!

AUandAG · November 17, 2020 4:16PM

We have a bigger one here in Las Vegas........

N_aye098 · May 22, 2021 4:58AM

@braddick said:
I have found that coin collectors and dealers are knowledgable when it comes to other products and generally your recommendation is solid. With that being said, I am looking for a great thrower of a flashlight. There are so many options. Right now I am thinking Acebeam T27 would fit my purposes.
Any suggestions would be helpful! Perhaps it is a light you use in combination with a metal detector or searching mines for treasure or prospecting! Either way, what do you recommend?

My favorite flashlight is Fenix E12,

It contains features like waterproof, lifetime warranty and run long hours !