Mag Lite Selection
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Mag Lite Selection
I have been looking at different Mag Lites to mount in my Edge and I have noticed that they come in 2D, 3D, and 4D LEDs. Which one would you guys prefer? I've also seen the same varieties but in C-cells as an alternative. I like the size of the 3D...the 2D is too small...and the 4D is awfully large to mount in such a small pickup. What do you guys think?
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I can't believe the price I saw for the conversion kits at a store here. I was cheaper off buying a whole new LED mag-lite rather than the conversion kit. But I use my Streamlight Polystinger more than my Mag-Lite I have because my Polystinger is MUCH brighter than Mag-lite. But I keep them both in my truck.
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Originally Posted by mudranger96
So the LED ones are brighter then the normal ones...? How is that possible the normal ones are bright as s***.
I got to looking online and found the actual lengths of the different mag lites...
2D - 10" Long
3D - 12.3" Long
4D - 14" Long
I personally like the 2D by its demensions but I deffinately wouldn't go smaller than that even if they made em just a couple inches shorter...the 3D is a good, medium, size but the 4D is just too large for my regular cab pickup...
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Originally Posted by swamper06
Can you just put the leds in an old mag or no?
They are a much more white light than the bulbs, and after shining it in my wife's face (without her knowing prior) she can confirm that they are bright as hell! I would say they are at least as bright, but not sure about MUCH brighter. Definetly whiter though.
Biggest selling point for me was the longer battery life, a real disadvantage to the old bulbs.
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Not trying to make this into a "post your maglite mods" thread....but mounting location was brought up....
btw....do you have an extended cab or regular cab?? I have my 4D mounted on the inside plastic on the C pillar.......I took off the plastic, made 1/8" support plates, and used machine screws to mount the Mag Mounts......only problem is the damn batteries shaking around in the darn flashlight on bad roads. lol.
btw....do you have an extended cab or regular cab?? I have my 4D mounted on the inside plastic on the C pillar.......I took off the plastic, made 1/8" support plates, and used machine screws to mount the Mag Mounts......only problem is the damn batteries shaking around in the darn flashlight on bad roads. lol.
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I have a regular cab...nice setup on yours! I like it! I just wish I knew of a way that is convenient, looks decent, but also isn't getting in the way that will work on mine too! Any suggestions? Also, does walmart sell those mag lite mounting brackets? If not does some place like AutoZone have it?
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I still have my old 2D cell Mag. Makes for a great weapon too. I was in a "situation" once before where I cranked a guy across the side of his head/face. Needless to say, after that, the "situation" ended.
Still on the original bulb too, the spare is still in the butt end of the Mag in the foam.
I like the long ones that the truckers have, the 6 or 7 D cell ones. As long as an arm. Now that's cool.
I just originally got my 2D cell Mag for camping. I only had a few bucks in my wallet at the time and could only get one 2 pack of D cell batteries, so getting the 3 D cell was out of the question. LOL
Still on the original bulb too, the spare is still in the butt end of the Mag in the foam.
I like the long ones that the truckers have, the 6 or 7 D cell ones. As long as an arm. Now that's cool.
I just originally got my 2D cell Mag for camping. I only had a few bucks in my wallet at the time and could only get one 2 pack of D cell batteries, so getting the 3 D cell was out of the question. LOL