Maglite MAG-TAC Rechargeable LED Flashlight – Plain Head, High-Performance Tactical Light – Black

***update 09/29/19*** A month after my initial review I turned around and bought a brand new Mag Tac rechargeable flashlight and it has been my best EDC flashlight. Having been carrying and using it every day for the past 9 months, I can say that I have had no problems with this flashlight. I even bought a spare battery directly from Maglite but I have never had to use it... but it is nice to carry around in my bag if ever the time arises for me to need more than just a few hours of battery life. For those of you wondering if it can use and alternative battery for it, the answer is no. Maglite uses a proprietary 18650 LiPO battery that is placed in a special housing. Basically the polarity is switched so if you try to use just a regular 18650 Li-ion battery it will not turn on and you can actually pop the LED or fry the circuit board. I have even switched out the LED housing and used the tail cap of a regular Mag Tac and it would not turn on. I am one of those people that likes to modify my Maglites, over-volting, swap led's, use high-capacity rechargeable batteries, modify the reflectors, and other stuff... but this is the only one that has pretty much been left in near stock condition (I switched the reflector heads with the red Mag Tac my wife has). It works absolutely fantastic for what I need. And with a diffuser lens attached, it makes an absolutely wonderful fill light for night time photos and videos, especially with high and low settings. I use it all the time when my family and I go to Knott's Berry Farm in the evenings. The only complaints there has been about my flashlight usually come from the security personnel at an amusement park. It's either brighter than the ones they use or it's better looking...lol. All in all it's a great short to medium throw tactical flashlight. If you're looking or something similar but with a longer throw, you can always buy a 2 cell Maglite ml50lx. If you add a 3.7 volt rechargeable battery (25500) and a stretched spring, it makes for a great backup flashlight. Or just use the 2 C cell batteries that they recommend. ~~original review~~ I normally buy my items brand new, but when I saw what is typically an $80-$100 flashlight for only $47 used... I thought what the hell. The flashlight that I got in particular look like it had been somebody's everyday carry for the past couple of years. It did not look like an item that was simply bought and then returned within their refund policy time. I don't think Amazon may have checked carefully enough to see what was in the package and the condition it was in because the flashlight that I thought I was buying: 1st of all was not the right flashlight 2nd everything about it was dirty, where the rings and inside the flashlight itself was 3rd I charged it it worked for about 15 minutes and then it shut off and would not recharge... which is a common problem with this particular flashlight and the tail cap assembly. I removed and tested the battery itself. It had a charge but the tail cap assembly just stopped working. Sadly, I ended up having to return it. I really like how the flashlight looks and feels, but I didn't buy it to just sit on a desk and look pretty, even though it was a used flashlight. I don't blame Amazon, I just think that whoever they got that flashlight return from they did not check to see that what they got back was exactly what it was supposed to be. My lessons learned, I will stick to buying my flashlight brand new... no matter what the price. I give it three stars because I really do like Maglite brand flashlights and I believe this is a great flashlight, but I won't know until I buy one brand new. I just had one of those very rare moments where I was not satisfied with my Amazon purchase.

Could not be happier. This is my 4th MagTac (lost one, now I have 3) and it is by far the brightest of the bunch. The other lights are rechargeable CR123 powered and come in around a little over 300 Lumen, this one however is in the neighborhood of +600 Lumen and comes fully charged. The difference is evident. The 'spill' on this light illuminates my whole apartment. The modes are easy to navigate and the strobe function even makes me a bit disoriented and nauseous. It has the same dimensions as the standard CR123 MagTac, but is about 3/4" longer due to the charger. The pocket clip is the same as the other lights. It's durable and secures the light well. I bought this to replace my Q-Beam spotlight (stolen) for it's 12V recharge-ability in my vehicle. I'm a former Medic / 1st Responder and I carry a comprehensive Med Kit in my vehicle. I like this light for it's ability to be used as a spot light, but it has lower light levels and portability (which I love) where-as the Q-Beam didn't. I now have 14 Maglites (I'm a 'flash-a-holic') of various size and brightness. This one is "up there" w/ the best and brightest of my lights. I look forward to many years of use with this fine, highly functional tool. Maglite rules! (I would include a comparison photo, but I don't have a vacant wall and my apartment 'fills up' when I turn it on)

High quality, extremely bright, decent battery life, weather resistant, and convenient charger. Highly recommend as a carry light, for emergencies, or occasional outdoor use. If I could suggest any improvement, it would be a low-power LED light to locate the charger/light when power is out. Hard to locate easily in complete darkness!

I have been wanting to get a tactical flashlight for a while, and I have always been a fan of MagLight. I really like that this light is made in the USA! The quality is great! I have accidentally dropped it many times, and have had it rolling around in the back of the truck (in the same bin as a bunch of rocks by accident) with no noticeable scratches or decreased functionality. I like that it is rechargeable, and I have never run into the issue of the batteries dieing on me. The light is Very Bright, and will light any path I will ever be going on! It is also great for keeping on hand while I am redoing my basement. I am constantly turning the power off to different rooms, or just needing to look in that dark corner or ceiling joist. Highly recommended! I also purchased the optional carrying case, and the two go together perfectly. It is really nice that the belt loop comes un velcrowed (with a safety button) to allow you to put it on or take it off without having to unloop your belt.

High quality, and works beautifully.

Maglite es de uso rudo, esta linterna es excelente, con esta version de recargable. Indispensable para que ande en el carro siempre con su carga.

I had this product less then a month before it started having problems I sent it back to company who I got it from to say it was a faulty led light. They've said they changed the light but until I give it a full test I won't be holding my breath about this torch

Great flashlight. Prompt processing/shipping.

Fue un regalo para mi esposo y quedó maravillado. Gran calidad, tamaño y resistencia.