MAGLITE ST4D016 4-D Cell LED Flashlight, Black
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of MAGLITE ST4D016 4-D Cell LED Flashlight, Black
Customer Review: Better Than Expected
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this to search a treeline at 100 meters from my house at night. I was expecting to only see relections of animal eyes at that distance. However, the beam is wide enough and strong enough to identify the type of animal lurking in the treeline. Very useful to know what's out there before venturing out with my dog at night. It seems to be a very well made flashlight. I'm using Ray-O-Vac alkaline batteries and don't know if that matters for brightness.Customer Review: Quality Product
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone whose life or safety, depends upon their ability to light up the night, will want a professional grade product. My "work-horse" is a Streamlight SL-20X, w/ a SL-35X lamp, throwing out 40,000 candle power. Exactly what I need to be able to see someone trying to run from me or hide in the shadows. For close quarters, I prefer the Streamlight Stinger w/ a Terralux LED upgrade package. To back them up, I keep a Surefire 9P modified to chamber 4 CR123 batteries and fire a 12V Xenon bulb. In my toolbox, for use when I'm crawling in sub-basements, attics, & under cars, I keep a Streamlight SL-20XP LED & Streamlight PolyStinger LED.
Starting to get the idea that I won't leave anything stock or OEM? Can't wait to hear about how I added "more power" mods to my car, my gun, my computer, my gold teeth.......even my jeans sag more than the next guy!
Now lets talk about the Maglite. Sort of like stepping down from a muscle car to a Honda, right? I've also got a set of Snap-On tools, but none-the-less still buy junk from Harbor Freight.
A couple of weeks ago, I found an old Maglite in my garage. Had it from when I was a kid. The batteries had exploded and leaking acid ruined the entire sleeve & switch assembly. Since I had a sense of humor, and an extra $4 in "forever" stamps, I wrapped this thing up in a Streamlight box and sent it back to the Maglite warranty center. Within a couple of weeks, a brand new Maglite came in the mail. Maglite stands behind their product. They are serious about that lifetime warranty. You can't beat that, period.
A flashlight that you can own forever (if you don't lose it) for all of $10!
I've seen mine dropped from ladders, down hiking trails, off the top of a 6 foot fence....you name it, all sorts of heights. Sure, the bulb might break. You may even crack the lens. But you won't break the metal casing or the switch. Even if you drop them in water, you can dry them out, change the batteries, and still use them again.
As Hanukkah approaches, I've already decided to give all the kids Maglites this year. Just like I had when I was a kid. Back then, you were on top of the world if you had a Swiss Army Knife & a Mini-Maglite. Even as an adult, I can't go anywhere without a Leatherman Tool & Surefire G2 Nitrolon.
Not very bright. Cost of batteries will add up real fast. Starts off brighter, then dims & fades. Poor beam pattern with dark spots from filaments out of balance.
But still the best value for an all purpose light. Great to keep around in the kitchen drawer. Excellent for kids. Can't be beat for camping & fishing. Look into the Terralux LED TerraLUX TLE-300M MiniStar30M 600 Lumens LED Upgrade for 4-6 D cell MaglitesTerraLUX TLE-300M for 4-6 D Cell MagLites 600 lumensTerralux LED Bulb TLE 300Mupgrade lamp.
Customer Review: Versatile flashlight has many uses
Summary: 5 Stars
This is by far the best flashlight I have ever used and I've had and still have many of assorted sizes, styles and shapes. It is also the heaviest flashlight I've ever used and that's not a bad thing. It won't fit in your pocket or lap top case but in a car or next to the bed, it can't be beat. On the other hand, should an invader move into your space, he/she can be beat-en by this hefty source of light. We've used it when the power has gone out, when searching for a diamond ring a neighbor lost when she threw a ball on the grass (we found it) and for seeing what was under a stove, sink and cable box, just to name a few instances where it's been superb. I've purchased rechargeable batteries for this and check them monthly, but also keep a supply of D Cell batteries on hand for times when it needs to be used for long periods. I'm still on the original bulb and enjoy the spare one stored in this housing. Now for additional uses -- I once was preparing a pie crust but could not find my rolling pin. Because I had used the flashlight in the kitchen the day before, I placed a clean plastic bag around the flashlight and while placing the bulb end of the flashlight over the edge of the counter top and not applying pressure near the on off button, used this as a rolling pin. It was amusing at first because the light kept going on and off with the pressure from the switch, but I corrected the pressure and was able to create a usable pie crust.Customer Review: Great flashlight to keep around
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a solid flashlight and is great for everything from camping to simply navigating the house during a power outage. The beam is very powerful and adjustable from a focused beam to a spread out light. The batteries last for quite a while, and you won't have to buy replacements often. The case is solid and can even be used for self defense if the need ever arises. With the batteries in it, it makes a hefty club. There's also a spare light-bulb in the battery cap, just in case your bulb does ever happen to go out during your ownership of this flashlight(which it probably won't). So if you want a reliable and bright flashlight, this is for you. The only con is that it's kind of hefty, so if want something more portable, consider one of the smaller length mag-lites.Customer Review: Very disappointed - wanted to love it
Summary: 3 Stars
USA !!! For that, I wanted this to be my favorite. But there is a humongous (HUGE!) black hole in the center of the beam at any focus other than the tightest spot, which for me was an absolute deal buster. No brighter or better than my Rayovac 3-watt 3C unit, ($24 at Menards) which is great!,except for no focusing