New Nitecore Extreme Flashlight

jdhaines · 05-01-2009

I just received my new Nitecore Extreme Flashlight today. I'm not going to post new pictures, beamshots etc. but I will link to ones that are done that are waay better than I could do.

Reviews, runtimes, beamshots

The main thing I have to say is that this thing is just stupidly small. I had the size in my mind totally wrong. I thought it would be at least double this size. But when I put in the battery, I quickly realized that 220 lumens is 220 lumens no matter what size.

That tactical strobe works very well, the bright is insanely bright, and the low is very low. You can pick anything in the middle as well. It clips on my pocket and takes up as much or less room than my full size BM griptilian. I love it.

Amazing performance for a single CR123. I bought two high quality 3.7V AW RCR123a batteries and an inexpensive Ultrafire 3.6V (2) RCR123a charger. The batteries were close to $7 each but they are good for hundreds or thousands of recharges. I'll probably get about 10 normal primary CR123s to keep in the vehicles and around the house. Then I should be good to go.

More pictures

rhino · 05-01-2009

Sounds like a most excellent acquisition.

I snagged an OLight M20 "Warrior" this week. I'm pretty sure it will burn a hole through the wall if I shine it there too long. I'm not pointing it at the sky when I'm outside, because it's going to knock a jet down if I hit one with it.

HICKMAN · 05-01-2009

How much are they? Where would you buy one? I don't have a good light like that, think it's about time I get something.

tyler34 · 05-03-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by HICKMAN

How much are they? Where would you buy one? I don't have a good light like that, think it's about time I get something.

from my limited looking around between $80-$90

Bubbajms · 05-02-2009

I don't think either of the lights discussed are available in b&m stores, you're going to have to order online..

jdhaines · 05-03-2009

I've heard good things about the warrior. My next flashlight will be a 2xCR123 or a 1x18650 about the size of a Warrior M20. A little more full-sized. This tiny little nitecore is the brightest light I've ever used.

jdhaines · 05-03-2009

Sorry, missed that post totally. I paid about $92 shipped. tacticalleds.com had them on backorder, and I got mine from knifeworks or knifeworx...one of the two.

slacker · 05-03-2009

wow, I never knew a flashlight review could be so technical, I usually just turn the light on, and if its bright, I like it

I have been using dorcy LED lights for a few years now, and for the price ($15-40 at meijer) they seem to do great. I keep 1 in the jeep, one on the night stand and a few others around the house.

The tactical strobe feature sounds neat though.

05-01-2009	#1 (permalink)
jdhaines Plinker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 110	New Nitecore Extreme Flashlight I just received my new Nitecore Extreme Flashlight today. I'm not going to post new pictures, beamshots etc. but I will link to ones that are done that are waay better than I could do. Reviews, runtimes, beamshots The main thing I have to say is that this thing is just stupidly small. I had the size in my mind totally wrong. I thought it would be at least double this size. But when I put in the battery, I quickly realized that 220 lumens is 220 lumens no matter what size. That tactical strobe works very well, the bright is insanely bright, and the low is very low. You can pick anything in the middle as well. It clips on my pocket and takes up as much or less room than my full size BM griptilian. I love it. Amazing performance for a single CR123. I bought two high quality 3.7V AW RCR123a batteries and an inexpensive Ultrafire 3.6V (2) RCR123a charger. The batteries were close to $7 each but they are good for hundreds or thousands of recharges. I'll probably get about 10 normal primary CR123s to keep in the vehicles and around the house. Then I should be good to go. More pictures __________________ Glock 38 - .45 GAP ~~ No. What you have are bullets and the hope that when your guns are empty I'm not longer standing, because if I am, you'll all be dead before you've reloaded. -V ~~ ~~ People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people. -V ~~

05-01-2009	#2 (permalink)
rhino Somewhat Purple-ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,096	Sounds like a most excellent acquisition. I snagged an OLight M20 "Warrior" this week. I'm pretty sure it will burn a hole through the wall if I shine it there too long. I'm not pointing it at the sky when I'm outside, because it's going to knock a jet down if I hit one with it. __________________ Email: Joseph@AdaptiveConsultingandTraining.com Wabash Valley Practical Pistol Shooters www.wvpps.com Riley Conservation Club www.rileycc.com "The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State." *INDIANA CONSTITUTION* Article 1 - Bill of Rights - Section 32 "Less jibbuh-jabbuh, mo-ah shootin'!"

05-01-2009	#3 (permalink)
HICKMAN Wake Up America Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southport, IN Posts: 4,089	How much are they? Where would you buy one? I don't have a good light like that, think it's about time I get something. __________________ Got Glock? Join INGO Glockers

05-03-2009	#6 (permalink)
jdhaines Plinker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 110	I've heard good things about the warrior. My next flashlight will be a 2xCR123 or a 1x18650 about the size of a Warrior M20. A little more full-sized. This tiny little nitecore is the brightest light I've ever used. __________________ Glock 38 - .45 GAP ~~ No. What you have are bullets and the hope that when your guns are empty I'm not longer standing, because if I am, you'll all be dead before you've reloaded. -V ~~ ~~ People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people. -V ~~

05-03-2009	#7 (permalink)
jdhaines Plinker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 110	Sorry, missed that post totally. I paid about $92 shipped. tacticalleds.com had them on backorder, and I got mine from knifeworks or knifeworx...one of the two. __________________ Glock 38 - .45 GAP ~~ No. What you have are bullets and the hope that when your guns are empty I'm not longer standing, because if I am, you'll all be dead before you've reloaded. -V ~~ ~~ People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people. -V ~~

05-02-2009	#5 (permalink)
Bubbajms Linux Marksman Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delphi, IN Posts: 1,799	I don't think either of the lights discussed are available in b&m stores, you're going to have to order online..

05-03-2009	#8 (permalink)
slacker Check your 6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indianapols, IN Posts: 1,352	wow, I never knew a flashlight review could be so technical, I usually just turn the light on, and if its bright, I like it I have been using dorcy LED lights for a few years now, and for the price ($15-40 at meijer) they seem to do great. I keep 1 in the jeep, one on the night stand and a few others around the house. The tactical strobe feature sounds neat though. __________________ every day I'm giving all I can because I'm damn proud to be American. __ O\|\|\|\|\|\|\|O []---------[]

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