[AT] Todays flashlights

[Mike]

The big D cell Mag-lights were standard issue back in the day, took 6 D 
cells. They were bright for their time, and also served a dual role as a 
good  head cracker if need be.

Mike M

On 11/19/2014 8:21 PM, Steve W. wrote:
> jtchall at nc.rr.com wrote:
>> Haven't seen anyone mention Maglite so I looked them up. It appears they are
>> still in business with a much wider range of products than they offered 20
>> years ago. Quite a bit of sticker shock I might add as well. Considering
>> we've got a couple of the small ones that use 2 AA batteries and are 20
>> years old, I guess you do get what you pay for. I've put in quite a few sets
>> of batteries and a few bulbs, that’s just a testament  as to how much we've
>> used them.
>>
>> John Hall
>>
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> Got a bunch of Mags as well. Mini and 3D mostly. Great lights but they
> sort of fell off the wagon with LED technology. Plus other than a couple
>    newer models they are all bulky.
>
> They now sit in wall racks as power failure lights, batteries get
> swapped yearly but they get very little use.
>