I had 124, but they are 123a lithium batteries.

Pap

Yeah, well I had to look it up myself. I couldn't remember either.

I like the old-school Mag-lite flashlights (AA "Mini-Mag" and AAA "Micro-Mag").

Other than that, I have some of the "Lux Pro" flashlights from Lowe's.

Most others (cheap things) have failed me and ended up in the trash.

All that said, I do have a few of these left:

Remember when Mag Lite first hit the scene? It was the law enforcement flashlight for civilians and put all others to shame. Then came the LED and put the past to sleep for good.

So something has to be the NEXT right? Battery technology is going to improve and maybe a new something to go along. Quick charging solar is my initial thought.

Mag now has LED, but they're way behind the curve, sadly.

I'm thinking next generation will be sealed rechargeable units with (carbon nanotube?) batteries that last 50yrs.

So true on maglites. I have a "tactical" model of theirs and the sure fire and others blow it away. I really wanted to love it because it was a maglites.
Walker

I'm with you Pap. Got my first Fenix flashlights 5 years ago, two PD35s. One for me, the other for my son.

Was amazed from the get-go. Crazy bright and those were 850 lumen models. One rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123As - makes it so easy to have it always ready with plenty of power.

Got a third recently, same PD35 model, but now 1000 lumens at max. With the 5 power settings, using level 3 or 4, the thing just keeps working forever, even while using full power occasionally.

And it's so small and light. About the same size as the old mini-maglights we all used to think were so cool, but 100 times brighter. LED tech is nuts. And the lithium-ion batteries these days are remarkable. Light-weight, but so powerful and long lasting.

Fenix. Best value out there.

(Both of the flashlights I purchased 5 years ago are still in great shape and working perfectly - and we have put them through the wringer).

Gary

Thanks for this thread.

If you can't tell from all of my other posts, I am old school. I owned Maglites for 40 years. Several have lasted 30+ years. The first part to fail is usually the on/off switch.

I have bought four in the last two years and they look just like every other one I have had. But they don't last until the water gets hot.

Is it just me getting some defective Maglites or has anyone ealse had this happen?

How many of us "old school" guys had one of these massive Maglites/ Billy Clubs sitting near our beds for years? Or between the seat and console in our truck or car?

Gary

do they have led upgrades for them?
I have one under my bed too 5 'D" cells

upgraded all my lights on my Classic Rode King
I like the white light so much more than incandescent

Sharpi