LED Lenser Pro Series P6 Torch

movingtables · 17 May 2009 at 22:16

chipperhead said:
Here's my latest torch, unfortunately not big enough for self defense.
Rated at 900 lumens but in reality about 600 lumens, uses a Seoul SSC P7-D LED.
Just over £20, uses a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, more of a flood type beam than a thrower, 5 modes Hi-mid-low-strobe-sos.

thanks for the pics

movingtables · 17 May 2009 at 22:18

joewm18 said:
I start my training as a PC very soon and I've bought the LED Lenser P7, ordered from pellilite on ebay for £45 with free engraving - so you can have anything written on it also, i.e. your security firm / name etc. This may seem slightly expensive for a torch, but believe me it's worth the money.

I was blown away with how powerful it is, 200 lumens coming from a fairly small torch - on a focussed beam it can light up a house literally from 1 end of my road to the other. It feels really solid too, a top quality product. It came with a holster and caribine etc. to attach to your belt, would definitely recommend!

Specs here: http://www.ledlenserusa.com/product_info.php?modelNum=8407

very james bond

V4NT0M · 17 May 2009 at 22:21

Can't get more bang for your buck than a metal torch from the pound shop.

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 17 May 2009 at 22:42

movingtables · 17 May 2009 at 22:43

Skyfall said:
Can't get more bang for your buck than a metal torch from the pound shop.

credit crunch

movingtables · 17 May 2009 at 22:43

hmm i wonder if these security companies provide you with a torch ......

Amp34 · 17 May 2009 at 23:36

Kona* said:
3D Maglite with LED uprade, about £20 if you have a Costco card.

If you need to burn retinas as well as bump people on the head then add a Malkoff drop-in module: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop2/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2&products_id=2

Sorted

Thats about the same as my Fenix. It's brilliant turning it on after other people have turned theirs on. "I thought you put your torch on?"

Solari · 17 May 2009 at 23:41

Tonyator said:
This maglite is a good weapon It's what my step dad uses as a security guard.

Or an even bigger one

Damn right, you want something that will do damage when it matters.

GSDog · 17 May 2009 at 23:55

Is that Mag-Lite Led Upgrade Module any good?

I've had a 3 cell maglite for years and it has been very reliable but I've never been too impressed with the power of it.
Will the upgrade module make a big difference, enough to justify the £20 or so?

The maglite I have must be about 5 years old now so I expect the bulb needs replacing anyway.

SB118 · 18 May 2009 at 00:09

chipperhead said:
Here's my latest torch, unfortunately not big enough for self defense.
Rated at 900 lumens but in reality about 600 lumens, uses a Seoul SSC P7-D LED.
Just over £20, uses a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, more of a flood type beam than a thrower, 5 modes Hi-mid-low-strobe-sos.

oooh, shiney, where from?

SB118 · 18 May 2009 at 00:11

GSDog said:
Is that Mag-Lite Led Upgrade Module any good?

I've had a 3 cell maglite for years and it has been very reliable but I've never been too impressed with the power of it.
Will the upgrade module make a big difference, enough to justify the £20 or so?

The maglite I have must be about 5 years old now so I expect the bulb needs replacing anyway.

Often wondered about those upgrade units, i've got the 2AA minimag and the battery life is pants. BUT the led upgrade costs nearly as much as a whole new torch!

chipperhead · 18 May 2009 at 08:28

SB118 said:
oooh, shiney, where from?

Deal Extreme, search under SSC flashlights there's loads. You'd also need a charger about £4-£5 and 18650 batteries, two for £6-£7.
Every things free P&P.

Tonyator · 18 May 2009 at 09:04

SB118 said:
Often wondered about those upgrade units, i've got the 2AA minimag and the battery life is pants. BUT the led upgrade costs nearly as much as a whole new torch!

I'd have though it would be quite good, if only for battery life, as it goes from a normal bulb to LEDs. Not sure about the beam though.

diverse180 · 18 May 2009 at 12:29

Here's a pic of my Surefire G2 LED...a blinding little torch

You can swap out the aerospace-grade aluminium head for a strike bezel if you "need" it

Kona* · 18 May 2009 at 12:38

chipperhead said:
Deal Extreme, search under SSC flashlights there's loads. You'd also need a charger about £4-£5 and 18650 batteries, two for £6-£7.
Every things free P&P.

I'd be pretty dubious about £6/£7 18650 batteries to be honest, I am guessing for that price they are unprotected cells? I'd spend the extra money and get some proper protected 18650's for ~£11, then you don't run the risk of them exploding.

Also, be very careful with lithium batteries (18650, RCR123's etc) as if you over discharge them your gonna break 'em. Most good quality flashlights (Dereelight, Fenix, etc) have protection built in and stop the battery from going below 2.7v.

Edit: ^^ Nice G2, I've got the incandescent version and it's a really good torch - shame about the 1hr battery life though

chipperhead · 18 May 2009 at 13:10

Kona* said:
I'd be pretty dubious about £6/£7 18650 batteries to be honest, I am guessing for that price they are unprotected cells? I'd spend the extra money and get some proper protected 18650's for ~£11, then you don't run the risk of them exploding.

Also, be very careful with lithium batteries (18650, RCR123's etc) as if you over discharge them your gonna break 'em. Most good quality flashlights (Dereelight, Fenix, etc) have protection built in and stop the battery from going below 2.7v.

Edit: ^^ Nice G2, I've got the incandescent version and it's a really good torch - shame about the 1hr battery life though

They are protected but I appreciate what you are saying, you have to be extremely careful with lithium rechargeables.

atpbx · 18 May 2009 at 13:29

SB118 said:
Often wondered about those upgrade units, i've got the 2AA minimag and the battery life is pants. BUT the led upgrade costs nearly as much as a whole new torch!

I've got a 6D Maglite with a Terralux LED upgrade in it, its rated at 140 lumens and to be honest, its a lot, LOT brighter than the 900 lumen torch that is mentioned earlier on.

I'll wait till its dark, and take some pics.

Jest3r · 18 May 2009 at 13:46

movingtables said:
So i passed my security training and need a good torch for future work.

spotted this torch and so i just wanted your input, bare in mind i want a discrete but power beam.

Specifications

* Advanced focus system - spot to flood beam
* One handed speed focus
* Lightweight aircraft aluminium casing
* Real tail cap switch
* Lumens - 78.4
* Beam range - 350ft
* Burn time - 45 hours+
* Dimensions(cm) - 17.5 x 2.5
* Weight - 122g
* Battery type - 2x AA (supplied)
* Supplied new, boxed with batteries

dont wish to spend over £40.
what do you guys think ?

i've got the v2 mate, it's got a tail end button press which is nice for single hand use, and I use mine in the clubs as well sometimes as a doorman, it's nice to be able to see stuff in dark corners if you need to eliminate flashing lights etc, can't fault it as a torch though, nice build quality and discrete as a unit too, sits in tight to my radio in it's own belt pouch,

http://polimil.co.uk/acatalog/LED_Lenser___V__Professional__29_95.html

This crowd is pretty good service and give good info for a shop, i've had a chunk of kit from them, believe me, you'll want a good set of boots before you buy the torch though

5.11 Side Zips are the mutts nutts

chipperhead · 18 May 2009 at 14:09

atpbx said:
I've got a 6D Maglite with a Terralux LED upgrade in it, its rated at 140 lumens and to be honest, its a lot, LOT brighter than the 900 lumen torch that is mentioned earlier on.

I'll wait till its dark, and take some pics.

What led is that, an SSC P4?

KaHn · 18 May 2009 at 14:18

I know its out of your price range but you would never need to hit anyone with it just shine at them and blind them

http://www.mindyourfingers.co.uk/P2219.html

KaHn