Since I finally got a pic mount for my surefire, I decided that I wanted to keep it with/on the rifle. The mount does make it a little uncomfortable when using in hand any way and I didn't want to keep removing and reinstalling the light. So, this evening, (actually 0200) I went into the Meijers store and was looking around. I decided to check out the "Sporting Goods" section and came across the flashlights. This rayovac looked pretty good with an all aluminum housing and boasting 100 lumens. I decided WTH and grabbed it and an expandable holster for it to use in the truck. Got back outside and installed the 2 AA batteries and started to compare.


On the plus side
1. The light output is quite strong at 100 lumens for a "standard" mini flashlight.
2. The narrow barrel and contour are actually quite comfortable
3. Tailcap switch is very positive.
4. Has an adjustable beam.
5. Aluminum body isnicely made and finished. Looks really good.

On the down side
1. I don't know about battery life yet, but don't think it will compete with the surefire.
2. Beam does not go narrow enough. With beams pointed side by side at 15 yards, the surefire has a more pinpoint and brighter spot than the rayovac. (Which actually has a great beam for an LED cheapo light)
3. Barrel is waaaaaay to thin to mount on a pic rail. (Head diameter is same as barrel diameter on the surefire.)


All in all, was this worth the $30 I paid for it? I believe so. A good looking 80 lumen belt light that would be awesome if the beam could be tightened down just a little bit more. Appears very durable. I like it. (And I go through a lot of flashlights in the truck)

Damn.....Instant death....

Thanks for the info Psy.

I just saw your thread...it is reborn!

Cool I am always losing or breaking flashlights.

I had this light before - one word of caution - my tailcap switch crapped out after about three 10-hour shifts when I worked as a security patrol monkey (graveyard) - it was a nice light until it broke. That was about 4 years ago, so maybe their QC has stepped up a bit.

FWIW - Dorcy lights aren't bad either. Find 'em at Wal Mart. They've got sone alum body LED lights that claim 120 lumens for upto 1 hr, run off 3 AAA batteries. $20.00 and $24.00 for the two models I was looking at. I can't find anyone local who stocks quantities of SureFire P61L lamps - and my bulb is dead in my G2 light. The lamp assembly is about 75% the cost of a new light - so I'm still hunting for a new lamp for my G2 elsewhere (and also for a cheap source of CR123 batteries)

The Dorcy light is on my short list of replacement lights. I've got a streamlight twin-task that is LED and incan - but it's a CR123 that eats batteries in either mode.