[vash]

HA! my girlfriend just bought me the SUREFIRE executive defender for the holidays. side by side, it is just a tad brighter than my STINGER flashlight. the defender has the "ridged" bezel that you can use to jab a badguy in the ribs. i played with it and hurt myself. the thing is tiny, clenched in my fist, only the ridges poke out. it would be like punching someone with a roll of pennies in my fist, if i chose to do so. i have been hasseled by lots of homeless freaks lately when i am inspecting bridges, so the abilty to hit harder makes me feel better.
the batteries are supposed to have a 10 year shelf life, so get a box. surefire sells them for $1.25 ea. versus $9 at walmart.

i am gonna order the more energy effiecient lightbulb for it. on camping trips without homeless freaks, the 2.5 hours of burn time would be welcomed if i get lost after dark. with the bright bulb, 75 lumen, i only get to play the sun for 75 mins. todd, it would be a tough call between the rechargable aluminum stinger, or any surefire.

good week on the BBS! four of my favorite topics' kitchen supplies, knives, flashlights, guns.