Review Cheap Compact Aluminum Flashlight

These Compact Aluminum Flashlight ended up being great. They are both Bright and light-weight, and extremely portable. The Aluminum frame means they aren't gonna crack like those cheap plastic ones. And in terms of price, they simple cannot be beat. You could purchase a half dozen of these for the price of one name brand flash light.

However, as many on here have stated, they don't have a great track record of working out of the box. Of the 6 I ordered, 4 worked perfectly out of the box, The other two were a little off. They would blink on and off as you tightened the battery caps on, but remained off once the cap was securely on. It occurred to me that there was a problem with the contacts. Since the Compact Aluminum Flashlight use the metal tube as one of the contact points, I went at the threads of the cap and the body in hopes that I could clean up the connection. Turns out it worked! Once I cleaned of some of the manufactures protective coating, I found the broken flashlights worked perfectly. I now have 6 fully functioning flashlights. I'd complain about that little inconvenience, but these are so cheap, even if you can only get 2 working, you'll have saved money off of the name brands.

Other then the complaint about the quality, it does have a few other minor flaws. I notice that these run relatively hot compared to some of the other Compact Aluminum Flashlight I own. Also the strap that comes with these is barely big enough to fit three of my fingers through, really much less useful then a full wrist strap. I Can't testify to the longevity of these though, I've owned them for about 3 months and they all still work. We'll see how they hold up in the years to come.

Pros:
+Very Cheap
+Extremely Bright Light
+Light Weight
+Aluminium Frame

Cons:
-Some didn't work out of the box
-Tends to run a little hot
-Strap is mostly pointless

Streamlight 14103 Sidewinder Compact Tactical Flashlight Featuring C4 Leds, with Helmet Mount and CR123A Lithium Battery, Green

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Streamlight 14103 Sidewinder Compact Tactical Flashlight Featuring C4 Leds, with Helmet Mount and CR123A Lithium Battery, Green Review


Streamlight 14103 Sidewinder Compact Tactical Flashlight Featuring C4 Leds, with Helmet Mount and CR123A Lithium Battery, Green Feature

  • Twenty Flashlights In One, Engineered To Meet A Variety Of Hands-Free Task Illumination Requirements
  • Each LED Features 4 Levels Of Output Intensities: Low (5 Percent), Medium 1 (25 Percent), Medium 2 (60 Percent), High (100 Percent) Plus A Strobe Function (100 Percent)
  • Articulating 185 Degree Rotating Head
  • Durable Belt/Clothing Clip With Integral Helmet Mount Features Allow For Hands-Free Use
  • Lithium Battery Allows For Operation In Extreme Temperatures

Streamlight 14103 Sidewinder Compact Tactical Flashlight Featuring C4 Leds, with Helmet Mount and CR123A Lithium Battery, Green Overview

Streamlight Sidewinder Compact Green w/Mount, Battery, Super lightweight and versatile hands-free helmet light clips onto helmet or MOLLE in seconds. - Twenty flashlights in one! Engineered to meet a variety of hands-free task illumination requirements. - Each LED features 4 levels of output intensities: Low (5%); Medium 1 (25%); Medium 2 (60%); High (100%) plus a Strobe function (100%) - C4 LED. 2-3x Brighter than a High Flux LED! Shock-proof with a 50,000 hour lifetime - Sidewinder Compact Light Output and Battery Run Time - Pull-to-turn locking rotary selector knob prevents accidental mode changes and allows selection of 4 illumination sources: White C4 LED; IR LED; Red LED; Blue LED - tactile indicator on rotary knob for IR LED position - Push button switch enables/disables selected illumination source starting at low output and progressing to highest output in 4 discrete steps - Rubber dome actuator and 4-position pull-to-turn locking rotary selector knob with IR tactile indicator offers easy operation even when wearing heavy gloves - Double click button from off to initiate high output strobe of selected white or colored LED illumination source - Clips onto helmet with helmet mount accessory. Fully rotates on mount in either direction. Sidewinder Compact is available with or without helmet mount. - Durable belt/clothing clip with integral helmet mount features allow for hands-free use - Articulating 185° rotating head - Lithium battery allows for operation in extreme temperatures (-40°F-150°F) - O-ring sealed for waterproof operation. Meets MIL-STD-810F, Method 512.4 - Battery cartridge fits (1) 3V CR123A lithium battery (included) - High-impact, super-tough combat-ready nylon case - 2.4 oz. with lithium battery 3.3 oz. with lithium battery and optional helmet mount - One year limited warranty, Mfg No: 14103, Manufacturer: Streamlight[endif][if ]

Streamlight 14103 Sidewinder Compact Tactical Flashlight Featuring C4 Leds, with Helmet Mount and CR123A Lithium Battery, Green Specifications

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