Is there any difference in brightness or other performance between 4-cell, 5-cell, and 6-cell maglites? I know the bigger ones are better weapons, but what other difference is there?

6/22/2008 11:48:37 AM

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"the bigger ones are better weapons"

And they will burn longer just because they have more battery power.

6/22/2008 12:02:50 PM

great chit chat thread, i love talking about flashlights

6/22/2008 12:05:33 PM

get a surefire instead, much brighter, better flashlight

6/22/2008 12:09:35 PM

i don't know the difference, but the bigger ones make better weapons.

6/22/2008 12:14:04 PM

who in the fuck really needs a 6-cell Maglite? for what purpose are those extra cells actually going to be an advantage unless you absolutely plan on using your flashlight as a bow staff?

if anything i feel like the extra cells are a disadvantage cause of how big and heavy the light will be.

6/22/2008 12:16:51 PM

the 4,5, and 6 cell all use the same bulb

the batteries are connected in series so, more batteries = more voltage = more lumens

6/22/2008 12:17:38 PM

...it also means the bulb will probably burn out much faster.

6/22/2008 12:24:49 PM

^^^you're obviously not from the country and maybe NC and maybe the south. if you were, you would know the purpose of a 6-d maglite

6/22/2008 12:27:10 PM

you're obviously one of those idiots who likes to drive around in a big truck even though it's not economically viable and you don't need a truck.

6/22/2008 12:29:40 PM

The guy with the biggest flash light at an emergency is in charge. Take it as you will.

6/22/2008 12:29:45 PM

^^you're obviously a fucking retard. I don't drive a big truck, I drive a small truck. And yes, I use it for it's truck capabilities. not everyday, but often enough to have a truck. so why don't you stfu and quit making stupid assumptions.

^is right.

[Edited on June 22, 2008 at 12:32 PM. Reason : .]

6/22/2008 12:31:43 PM

the ASSumptions started on your end bro....now why don't you go get in your Chevy S-10 and go drag racing or something.

6/22/2008 12:33:52 PM

you must have a 2-cell flashlight

[Edited on June 22, 2008 at 12:35 PM. Reason : wtf is a 2-cell battery]

6/22/2008 12:35:42 PM

yes, but my assumptions had some validity behind them, while your's were just a stupid, needless personal attack. and I don't drive an s-10 and drag racing is gay, so try again fucktard.

6/22/2008 12:36:10 PM

how did you validate your assumptions about me? I was right that you drive a truck and that you use your big flashlight to make up for the lack of flashlight in your pants.

6/22/2008 12:37:46 PM

Man, there's a lot of hate in here.

My Maglite is a 4-cell, it works well, is plenty bright for every purpose I've found except using it as a lightsaber, and it lasts fairly well. It even works okay as a hammer.

6/22/2008 12:38:36 PM

hahaha, wtf are you on hippy. why don't you get off the internet already, your computer is killing trees in brazil.

6/22/2008 12:39:24 PM

BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE FROM THE SOUTH KNOW WHAT A 6-D MAGLITE IS FOR.

goddamn are you that retarded?

and no, it has nothing to do with your fag fantasies.

I'm done here, I can't stand the stupidity

6/22/2008 12:39:58 PM

my point is that the MAJORITY of people don't need a HUGE flashlight...unless they plan on using it as a weapon.

say you are camping, hiking, walking, using it around the house....a gigantic Maglite is gonna hold you back/weigh you down.

[Edited on June 22, 2008 at 12:41 PM. Reason : wm]

6/22/2008 12:40:53 PM

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"get a surefire instead, much brighter, better flashlight"

but they're expensive and they're small, so if you're using one as a self-defense weapon, it won't do you much good.

^ maybe he's in the MINORITY.

[Edited on June 22, 2008 at 12:43 PM. Reason : could be a possibility.]

6/22/2008 12:41:39 PM

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"my point is that the MAJORITY of people don't need a HUGE flashlight...unless they plan on using it as a flashlight."

who would possibly ever want a flashlight for flashlight purposes?!?!

6/22/2008 12:42:04 PM

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"BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE FROM THE SOUTH KNOW WHAT A 6-D MAGLITE IS FOR."

you still haven't mentioned what this is...maybe you have to be in the goodoleboy club to get this info.

6/22/2008 12:43:56 PM

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" ^is right. "

Its a couple posts up. Although, its debatable as to who is in charge when things like chainsaws are in involved.

6/22/2008 12:45:42 PM

^would the same rule not apply?

6/22/2008 2:16:14 PM

well, if one person has a chainsaw and another has a big flashlight

i'd bet the guy with the flashlight

6/22/2008 2:20:06 PM

good point, you should make a wiki entry explaining the rules

6/22/2008 2:26:57 PM

I'd have to say that even though the Surefires and nice, they're like a bazillion dollars.

For the money I'd take a 5 or 6 cell mag with the LED kit any day of the week.

6/22/2008 4:20:58 PM

i love my led lenser flashlight, SO FUCKIN BRIGHT

6/22/2008 4:25:15 PM

lemme check, its DEFINITELY a cop light though (thanks asshole at bojangles)

4 D cells

so actually this flashlight has broken more teeth than had batteries replaced

and thats the truth

6/22/2008 4:31:29 PM

Don't buy a flashlight that takes an odd number of batteries. You ever seen a 5 pack of Duracell batteries? That's reason enough to go with the 4 cell or the 6 cell.

6/22/2008 6:09:44 PM

i thought like prime would be the problem, ive seen 30 packs!!1

6/22/2008 6:11:05 PM

^^ never seen a 5 pack

but i have seen 10 packs

^ 5 is a prime number

[Edited on June 22, 2008 at 6:12 PM. Reason : 

6/22/2008 6:11:28 PM

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6/22/2008 6:12:58 PM

prime number sized packs i guess is what i meant
did i save myself?

6/22/2008 6:14:44 PM

yeah

gj not taking the interents so seriously

6/22/2008 6:15:52 PM

im properly medicated i dont get mad

6/22/2008 6:17:26 PM

hay

me too!

its great isnt it...i dont feel shit

6/22/2008 6:18:06 PM

shes been trying for almost 2 years, i finally said ok. i feel sad. but not mad. so the world wins and i lose!

6/22/2008 6:21:08 PM

I have (2) of the small 2-AA cell LED Maglites -- they work great.

Not quite as bright as my 3w LED backup lights, or my Halcyon 18w 13.5ah HID though.

6/22/2008 6:30:41 PM

a wanna be cop that hates cops

6/22/2008 6:53:02 PM

fits in your pocket, outshines every maglite they make

6/22/2008 9:24:32 PM

blends in with a tree too

6/22/2008 9:25:32 PM

yes, dnl, it does

6/22/2008 9:25:53 PM

^^ haha, lol

6/22/2008 9:42:04 PM

drop that shit in the dark when it's off

YOU DAMNED RIGHT YOU'LL HUNT

6/22/2008 9:43:09 PM

cell phone camera flash

and i usually carry my old ass 2 AA minimag as a backup. i put the LED conversion thing in it and it's not that bad.

6/22/2008 10:07:24 PM

and i want one of these for work:

6/22/2008 10:10:00 PM

my mag has duracell 2010 batteries in it, when does that mean i replaced them last

6/22/2008 10:10:03 PM

set em up

6/26/2008 11:14:34 PM