Thread: Maxtoch vs Olight vs ????

Apologies guys cos I know "Torches" has been done to death, but......
Need some up to date recommendations on a "Good Quality " torch to be used mainly in the line of work (Catching crims), but also on the hill

I've got a bunch of Fenix torches probably no better or worse than all the other Chinese made torches out there. They only have about 50 different models so plenty of time to find just the right one.

Get a good old fashioned bobbys torch (but LED), they are durable enough when you crack the crim over the skull with it (accidentally of course).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...630d323a6791c4

Have you checked out the cop shop - not the "cop shop" as such, but the shop where the cops buy their gear from. Might be worth a browse.

https://store.tactical.co.nz/

Finding things in the dark, especially at a distance then I must say my maxtochs have been wonderful. Have not use Olights to compare, but I am very happy with the maxtoch...

Originally Posted by Mr Browning

Get a good old fashioned bobbys torch (but LED), they are durable enough when you crack the crim over the skull with it (accidentally of course).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...630d323a6791c4

Have you checked out the cop shop - not the "cop shop" as such, but the shop where the cops buy their gear from. Might be worth a browse.

https://store.tactical.co.nz/

Yea thanks
Had a look there but general concensus among collegues is that there are better options out there

I have a maxtoch sniper and a mate has the 2x, both de-domed.

There is not a massive amount of difference between them and i reckon if you get either of those you won't need to look for another torch.....so my vote goes to the maxtoch mate !!!

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For a belt torch, check out Nitecore MH27 or the UV model if you need that function - theres a nice corrugated bezel that fits them too.
If you want a bean cracker then get the Nitecore MH40GTR

Maxtoch better than Olight equivalent but only 1 year warranty vs 5 years for the Olight.

If you have lots of dollars to drop, have a look at the Surefire Dominator but I would imagine its a special order.

IMO there are only 5 brands to choose from in your profession:

Nitecore
Maxtoch
Surefire
Fenix
Olight

Currently run an Olight javelot, brilliant for spot lighting. Have shot deer at 300m with ease.

My current flashlight would suit you well.

https://drop.com/buy/nextool-xph50-2...referer=EVZSZJ

I buy a new torch pretty regularly after starting with DEFT-X and DEFT EDCs (class of their own throwers).

Loving the Nextool. Great features.

+1 for Olight too.

Maxtoch Dedomed 2X is all you will need. You can get a neoprene belt holster thing for them too I think. Nothing will hide from that amount of light.
Torches have come a long way since the old 3D cell maglites. Just no comparison even with a led in the old bodies they don't have anywhere near the output of the led chips they use in the high end Maxtochs.

Originally Posted by rugerman

Maxtoch Dedomed 2X is all you will need. You can get a neoprene belt holster thing for them too I think. Nothing will hide from that amount of light.
Torches have come a long way since the old 3D cell maglites. Just no comparison even with a led in the old bodies they don't have anywhere near the output of the led chips they use in the high end Maxtochs.

What he said.

Got a few Maxtoches and like them all. The big 2x seems to win all the pissing wars with your mates. The m1 archer is my go to at the moment, shines a lot further than I can shoot and small and light only running on one single 18650.

Run a small Olight, brilliant wee torch for its size.

Time for a plug for something than all the "other" brands - my big torch is an older Thrunite Catapult. It's a bit like the old Maglites in heft, ie solid as, could be used as a club, and you could shave on the bezel. Sits on my bedside cabinet....

Older LED technology which won't match the lumens of the latest torches but still excellent throw. On our small famlet I can easily check all my animals last thing at night from upstairs.

Normally runs on 2 18560s but can be shortened up by removing a centre section and running on 1 18650. Output stays the same.

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

My current flashlight would suit you well.

https://drop.com/buy/nextool-xph50-2...referer=EVZSZJ

I buy a new torch pretty regularly after starting with DEFT-X and DEFT EDCs (class of their own throwers).

Loving the Nextool. Great features.

Can you focus the beam into a spot?

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