MagLite 2-Cell D Incandescent Flashlight – Water-Resistant, Adjustable Beam, High-Intensity Xenon Bulb – Black

first off lets start buy stating the most important fact about these first gen mags...people who know maglites do not buy them for their "brightness" but rather there outstanding durability to cost ratio.Mags have earned this reputation since day one thus for this reason alone they have still not changed...why change something that isnt broke?they are built like tanks,waterproof,drop resitant,shock resistant and parts are readly available all over the net.upgrade bulbs,lens,seals,switches...you name it.now another very very important fact that i do not see written about or even mentioned.in the event of a long term power outage these D batteries will prove to be more vital...why? beacause when your batteries die simply replace and you are good to go.if your light sources are rechargable you are screwed unless you have a generator.this was proven in 2008 when hurricane ike made its way to ohio with sustained wind gust of 40-50mph winds,knocking out power for 3 days in my kneck of the woods.not only did i have to replace my D's in my 2 cell and 4 cell but if it wasnt for long term stash of batteries i would of been screwed.my Brothers rechargables went bad after two night,caught off gaurd by the winds he only had half a charge on his tactical super bright pieces of trash...no power to recharge.so my point is if you do not need a super bright rechargable,expensive flashlight dont waste your money.i change the batteries in mine every 6-12 months and they are fine.these are lifetime flashlights.both my 2 cell D's are 18 and 19 years old,sharing vehicle duties,hunting,fishing,dog finding and all around general pupose.they are scratched up and look like they been through heck!that is because they have! over the past 3 years i replaced the old krypton bulbls with LED's and made them virtually new and 3 times more bright.they will never be replaced as there is simply no reason to with parts all over amazon.now my 4 cell first generation was upgraded withn LED and a nice new glass lens and it literally illuminates my whole yard.its a beast,heavy,solid and more light than most any person will ever realisticaly ever need.in fact its so bright and useful it acompanis me on all of my hunting trips for the simple reason of long rang beam and excellent flood illumination in the appalachian foot hills were we roam.let me say this again...the 4 cell even with the old fashion krypton bulb is more than most anyone will ever need! if you live in a city with small lots its will illuminate not only your lot but a four lot area.so the two cells being less light and flood illumination is adequate for 99.9% of the general population.right now we live in a time of excess...people always have to have the latest and greates everything...from new phones,cars,computers...maglite still stays true to the old ways of adequate needs that are durable for a lifetime...thus all these review you are reading.so in short mags are realistic in terms of durability and price.

Let's be honest, it isn't the most amazing light ever as far as output. You can get 2AA light like the Fenix E21 that is much smaller with similar light output. But what it is, like all Maglites, is a beautiful well made light. And this thing has some nice heft to it, especially with 6 cells inside. For an incandescent, you get pretty good run time and output thanks to 6D cells. Also, the weight and durability of this flashlight could make it useful as an improptu tent stake driver. Also, I actually like the very long length of this light because I can rest it on my shoulder with my hand on the switch. I have found that if you are shooting in low light conditions this is great for illuminating your sights and the target at the same time with a nice stable platform that takes little effort to keep aligned with where you are pointing. I was taking a night shooting pistol class and I think I was getting better shots off than the others because I could see my sights very clearly and the target clearly. If you get this one with the Krypton bulb though, upgrade to the Xenon Bulb at the minimum. You can get a Xenon bulb really cheap and it increases the output. But you can also get LED units like the Malkoff that will turn this light into a power house with much higher output. I would recommend that option if you can afford it, but the LED will cost you more than the flashlight itself. If you wanted to adapt this light to be a club, it might actually be a little too heavy. You might hurt your wrist swinging this thing full force one handed, but two handed it should be pretty good. Further, I think very few people will want to pick on a person carrying a flashlight longer than many batons. You can also use it as a stick to make distance between yourself and aggressive dogs. Another cool thing about this light is that many people are impressed by the sheer size of it. When I need to use a flashlight for a presentation I like to bring this one as it amuses the audience more.

Have owned MagLite’s for many years. Dependable light, that’s there when you need it.

I just purchased some of these along with some 3 -cell LED units.as donations to some mobile Haitian police force officers who patrol the tent cities at night from jeeps and four-wheel drive vehicles. There may be some more advanced units out there but I have been using these for twenty-two years now and my love for them has not diminished. I now have them stationed with tool boxes in the U.S.A., Venezuela and Haiti. I have used them in rain storms and all kinds of other inclement weather with no problems. Ever. When one breaks one of these out the pure visual impact is hard to imagine when people see them even in the U.S.A. but especially in foreign countries. Definitely an ice breaker!!!! I have replaced the standard bulbs with the 140 and 220 Lumen LED bulbs and man are these things even more powerful, especially with the 220 lumen bulb. You can't let people point it at someone's face as it can temporarily blind somebody for more than a few seconds. The 6-cells allow for this unit to literally piece the darkness like a 12-volt Q-beam. It is quite the thing to illuminate a patch of jungle or possibly a deserted housing or warehouse lot. The length is perfect for allowing the body of the flashlight to rest on one's shoulder (especially the officers in those aforementioned truck beds) while either pivoting it slightly right to left or moving ones whole upper torso. This does reduce fatigue as with 6 quality D cells the weight is substantial though not over-powering. The one thing to remember is that it eats batteries at a very high rate if one is using the original bulbs. That is the reason for my usage of the LED bulbs .The only other thing that I have found over the years is that if one leaves the batteries in a hot vehicle the batteries will explode causing them to jam in the body after chemicals corrode the aluminum body. To this end I remove the batteries or the whole unit and store it in a cooler location. I also coat the inside of the unit and the end cap threads with a light anti-corrosive or spray oil to keep this issue at bay should I forget to do the former. Other than that no problems. Makes a nice nut cracker or light hammer, too. One more thing, don't leave them out of your sight and in plain view even at your house or they will disappear! Such is their appeal.

For freaking $16 you cannot beat this 4D Maglight! I wanted a 3D Maglight, but at the time it was twice the price as the 4D, it was kinda weird that it was that much more expensive, but I am Very happy I got the 4D Light! Now even though I love all Maglights and everyone else does too.. I gotta give it 4 Stars Because of the actual light they put out.. Everyone that has a Maglite. Or Looking for a Maglight, You Have to buy a Drop In LED to go into your Maglite. You will open your light and feel how big this light is, it is a big size without being Ridiculously Big. This isn't something that you would openly carry at all times or on your person often, but this is something that you could store in your Car or House and you would have a great weapon/ light.. This is a big size but not crazy, it is big enough so that you would be able to actually hurt someone with this light. It is a great size to use as a Baton, and With it's 4D Batteries Installed, it's is No Question that you could bust someone pretty hard, maybe breaking bones or cracking skulls in the process. (Which is all very dangerous, and Very Illegal unless it is self defense, protecting yourself, family, or property..) But, if you are using this as a good big flashlight, you Have to Spend $10-$15 on a Drop in LED Upgrade for the light.. You will Be very happy at the benefit of the $10-$15 LEDs over the stock bulbs.. I went ahead and bought a Terralux Drop in LED and I was very Pissed when I found out that it Would Not Fit into my Light... I don't know if it will fit most 3-4D Maglight, and it just wouldn't fit a certain year or model, But it Wouldn't Fit into my 4D Maglight UNTIL, I took a Knife and started Shaving Down slivers of the metal off of the Inner circle Lamp Retaining Cap piece that Screws On Top of the Unit (it screws the bulb unit into the flashlight to hold it in place) (It was a good thing that it was an Easy Fix, It was Just that the little Retaining piece Did Not Fit over a tiny part of the Original Bulb Unit) The New LED Unit is a wider piece overall, So when you Try and Screw it onto the Light, the Hole on Top Was Not Wide Enough to Screw Over the New LED Bulb Unit , But By Shaving the Inner Circle Out for a Little Bit, You Can Make the Hole on the Retaining Cap Piece just big Enough to fit over the New Unit, and It Will Fit Over and Screw it down into the Llight, and it will still be able to fit over the Original Bulb Unit if you ever have to switch back...!! So it's kind of a Quick fix to the Drop In LED, But You Will Be Very Happy When you Screw your Light together and Turn On Your Flashlight, you Will See A HUGE Difference with the New LED Compared to the Original Bulb.. So Finally: This 4D Maglight is an Awesome Light, the Weight and Size are Both Pros and Cons.. It is Big And Heavy Enough that You Will Not Carry This Flashlight With You Everywhere, and You Will Not Probably Use This Light as Your Primary Light Either... But.. You Will Love This Light And the Amount of Light that You Get When You Upgrade to a New LED, Even as a Weapon for Self Defense, or Home defense, it can be your main flashlight in your home or car but it's just too big to randomly carry it around..get upgraded LEDs for your Maglites and you will Love your Maglites even better!! 4 stars, but 5 stars with the Extra Drop in LED...

The Maglite 4 D-cell flashlight is a heavy-duty, reliable flashlight known for its durability and strong beam output. It has a solid aluminum construction that feels rugged and built to last, making it suitable for emergency use, outdoor activities, or professional settings. The beam is adjustable, allowing you to switch between a focused spotlight and a wider floodlight depending on the situation. It provides strong illumination over a good distance, especially when powered by fresh D-cell batteries. The flashlight is straightforward to operate, with a simple twist head for turning on and adjusting the beam. Its weight and size make it feel substantial, though it may be less convenient for everyday carry compared to smaller flashlights. Overall, it’s a dependable, long-lasting flashlight that delivers strong performance and durability, especially valued for emergency preparedness and outdoor use.

When you pick up this flashlight you can feel the build quality. I like that is uses traditional batteries instead of rechargeable lithium ion. Worth every penny. Its bright enough for normal use and the battery life seems good. I like the adjustable light diameter which is easy to use.

MagLight has been making the finest aircraft grade aluminum flashlights for decades and their 4 DCell Incandescent flashlight continues with that tradition. I wanted an old style incandescent battery powered flashlight as a backup up to my LED flashlights and I’m very happy with this one

dimensioni considerevoli e buon peso per essere utilizzata come torcia e strumento di difesa. la uso per portare fuori il cane di sera e mi fa sentire sicuro. molto robusta e ben fatta.oggetto che durerà negli anni futuri.consigliatissima

Inte så ljusstark som jag förväntade mig. Har en vanlig glödlampa i sig och inte LED. Har sen tidigare den mindre ML300L LED och den har mycket starkt ljus. Så köpte en 525 lumen ersättningslampa och bytte ursprungslampan. Mycket starkare ljus nästan lika starkt som ML300L. Inte uppenbart hur man byter hela lampan mot en LEF men man får pilla ner metallen runt glödlampan. Funkar utmärkt med amazons uppladdningsbara batterier.

Ho già altre maglite, in giro per casa e in auto, utili per tante occasioni. Acquistata per sostituire una maglite inviata in assistenza, questa è come le altre: ottimamente finita, semplice e robustissima. Queste maglite a volte cadono ma non si rompono: funzionano sempre ed hanno la messa a fuoco regolabile ruotando la campana. La luce è buona, superiore ad altri prodotti, anche se non è impressionante come la maglite led cree che ho acquistata per prima. Però eroga una buona luce. Consigliata

Es MagLite. Calidad. Todo correcto y funciona perfectamente. Es la mas grande de la gama con luz incandescente. Para iluminación de larga distancia en fotografía nocturna es ideal.

Bomb proof with a 10 year warranty with the 6 d cells loaded this is a good torch and a home defence tool a bit of a beast really all rolled into one