MagLite MAG-TAC 2-Cell CR123 LED Tactical Flashlight – High Lumen, Water-Resistant, QuickClick Modes Crowned Bezel

sethmeisterg

Sep 1, 2026 3:57 AM

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sethmeistergSep 1, 2026 3:57 AM

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The only tactical use of this for me will be taking out the garbage but still worth it!

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paulk11087

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Quote from MerryCrown764

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Using batteries is a killer for me. Would like to go American but too many other options with USB C. Lots of options with better performance for cheap.

Replaceable batteries are much better for emergency situations. I'd much rather have batteries on hand and replace them every so often than to buy a flashlight where you can't replace the batteries so when it starts to die you have to get rid of the whole thing

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MerryCrown764

Sep 1, 2026 11:39 AM

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Quote from paulk11087

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Replaceable batteries are much better for emergency situations. I'd much rather have batteries on hand and replace them every so often than to buy a flashlight where you can't replace the batteries so when it starts to die you have to get rid of the whole thing

Sure but a 6 pack of batteries cost more than the flashlight. You can get a pair of trixhubs for $22 right now and I have been camping with those for two years with no issues. Meanwhile, you buy a $40 and $16 pack of batteries and you have one flashlight with 6 charges. To each their own. Maglites are quality flashlights, just saying most people are better off with something else.

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michi098

Sep 1, 2026 11:43 AM

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I give them credit for being honest. But that said, 378 lumen is NOT a lot these days. If it was AA's I would understand the concept of having it for emergencies, but CR123 batteries are nearly impossible to find in a local store, and are expensive online. $38 is just not a deal at all for this light. For $10 maybe. I can't imagine someone paying $78 for this light.

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ZeeDuck

Sep 1, 2026 7:04 PM

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ZeeDuckSep 1, 2026 7:04 PM

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I've had one of these for many years. I wish it took 18650 cells. I run mine on rechargable 123 cells. They just don't have the capacity of an 18650. While the rated output in low on paper, it's a good mix of throw and spill. The hot spot will match or even beat many lights that claim 1000 lumens. However, it's not a great area light. Build is top notch but the battery situation means I verbally don't use it. Too bad since I like maglight as a company and their legacy products.

michi098

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Quote from ZeeDuck

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I've had one of these for many years. I wish it took 18650 cells. I run mine on rechargable 123 cells. They just don't have the capacity of an 18650. While the rated output in low on paper, it's a good mix of throw and spill. The hot spot will match or even beat many lights that claim 1000 lumens. However, it's not a great area light. Build is top notch but the battery situation means I verbally don't use it. Too bad since I like maglight as a company and their legacy products.

I didn't even realize Maglite still exists. I don't understand why they wouldn't make some of their classic lights, same shape and build quality, maybe 30% smaller and with high powered LED's and Li-ion batteries. At a fair price, I would buy one immediately. I tried those conversion kits but they're dim and who wants to get C and D batteries these days.

ZeeDuck

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Quote from michi098

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I didn't even realize Maglite still exists. I don't understand why they wouldn't make some of their classic lights, same shape and build quality, maybe 30% smaller and with high powered LED's and Li-ion batteries. At a fair price, I would buy one immediately. I tried those conversion kits but they're dim and who wants to get C and D batteries these days.

They do make some decent lights but I think their historic design doesn't work well for LEDs. With old lights the bulb got hot but it didn't care. With LEDs the temperature is much lower but it's critical to avoid over heating. This means you need a good heat path from the light to the flashlight body. The old style maglite setup doesn't have good heat transfer.

I think they also have issues now that people think they are made overseas. It's not exactly true. Most of the light is still made in the US. The problem is the "bulb". The old bulbs were relatively low cost so even if they were sourced from outside the US, their percentage of the whole light cost was low. The LED and driver modules aren't made in the US and they are a bigger part of the flashlight's total cost. That and a few other parts have pushed the outside US content too high to advertise made in USA even though the factory is still there. It's got to be frustrating that maglite lost their USA label even though they still do basically all the same work in their factory.

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zeker2001

Sep 2, 2026 9:53 PM

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zeker2001Sep 2, 2026 9:53 PM

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Have always liked Maglites, they have been dependable, long lasting and easy to get replacement parts.

MagLite MAG-TAC 2-Cell CR123 LED Tactical Flashlight – High Lumen, Water-Resistant, QuickClick Modes Crowned Bezel – Foliage Green $38.24

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