which is it?

[Aod]

Americans say Flashlight, English say Torch.

which do you guys think is correct? personally, i think that Flashlight is an abomination.

anyway, any of you guys have high-performance tactical torches, because i'm looking for a nice small one and was wondering if any of you guys had any reccomendations

 

[Aod]

I call it a handlight. A torch is a stick that is on fire. Handlight>Flashlight>Torch.
FACT.

but if i started calling torches handlights, no-one would have the foggiest idea what i'm talking about.

 

[Aod]

Well my dad has just bought a Maglight, and although i can't compare it to much, it felt pretty decent, the light it emits is pretty amazing too

maglites are... insufficient.

i have a small LED torch thats about 5 times brighter than a mini maglite.

i'm talking about torches that use lithium batteries and last a couple of hours.