Customer Reviews

MAGLITE S3D036 Heavy-Duty 3-D Cell Flashlight, Red

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First of all, a black Mag-Lite is awesome. But a silver one is out of this world. It's bright aluminum casing enables it to be found more easily in dark situations because it seems to have a "glowing" silver presence to it. Trust me, I've found mine in the woods late at night after putting it down somwhere. Plus it looks very futuristic, and sure can light up a room for an extremely cheap and reasonable price. Go buy two of them.

who lives as far out in the rural countryside as I do gets accustomed to power interruptions, whether they are due to downed power lines from ice storms, someone hitting a key telephone pole and knocking out a transformer, or is the result of one of the occassional electrical storms we have during the warmer months of the year. In any and all of these circumstances I can always depend on my collection of mag-lights to see me through the darkness of the house in order to light my well-used candles and oil lamps until the power is finally restored. I also have one in each of my two trucks, and when I recently narrowly missed hitting a startled deer late at night and went off the road into a muddy field, the trusty mag light was invaluable in helping me find a winching point to pull myself out of the muddy gully. So, whether it is a venture down into the blackened hole my basement becomes late at night, or finding my way to the bathroom in the middle of the night, I can always depend on my mag lights to candle-power my way wherever I am going. I have several of the three battery-sized ones like the one displayed here, but actually also have three or four of the largest ones as well. I love mine, and although I seem to misplace at least one or two a year, I always have an ample supply of both mag-lights and replacement batteries because I find they are absolutely essential out here in the woods. Get one today.

After working with some of the so-called "tactical" flashlights out there, I've come back to the Mag Light. You just can't beat the classic heavy duty construction and standard batteries. Mag Instrument still provides the best customer support if you ever need any spare parts. Just give them a call and they will send you almost anything you ever need for repairs.

My father has ALWAYS had a MAGLIGHT handy in our house growing up. I got this one for my Fiance since he asked for one. They are good products. Highly recommend. You can use it for lighting.. and if you are out walking alone it is heavy enough to use as protection as well.

When I walk my 20# Boston Terrier at night around my (very suburban) neighborhood, I always have my Maglite. The adjustable light beam and push button on/off switch is great between lamp posts. But more appealing is the solid construction of this defensive weapon. If needed, I know we can fend off a large dog or coyote with this club-like weapon. If you walk your dog at night, don't leave home without your Maglite. Take care.

My brother bought this exact flashlight for me for Christmas. I kept it in its packaging until last night, when severe storms hit Northern California, and our house blacked out in the middle of the night. I fumbled around until I found it, popped three brand-new D-Cell batteries into it...it blinked on briefly, and then would not work any more. I used a $2 plastic flashlight until the power was restored, and then investigated the MagLite this afternoon. It has some sort of short in it, where it will work as long as I don't screw the back cap in, but when I do and the metal pieces contact, it shorts out.

What's sad is that when I was a kid, MagLites were the gold standard for flashlights. The local sheriff always used them. After what happened last night, I spoke to a deputy I work with, and he confirmed that then new MagLites are pieces of mass-produced junk. They feel like the old MagLites but are not well-made. He recommended I buy what he uses, which is the Pelican 7060 or a Streamlight. They are much more expensive, but I have already bought one. I can't afford to have a bad flashlight in a blackout again...

Super flashlight. I wanted black but they raised the price so I had to go with red. Color is not a big deal.

These are great lights. I have had at least 5 Maglights in my life and each one has been there reliabily even after being dropped and on in the rain and in the mud...I am pretty rough on them. I even had one in the bedroom I found them so very useful. I am sure you will find them usefull too, no matter what size you get! Other than that, take care and good luck shopping.

I have had this flashlight for a few years and would never buy anything else but a mag.

Mags take a beating and keep on ticking. I have dropped this on the concrete, pavement anything you could think of only a tiny scrach. It provides a very large light which you can adjust simply from the top for a more exact stream of light. I have yet to change the batteries(2 years) even though i use it constantly. The on/off switch has never failed or broke. Remember all the flashlights you have had when you have to keep hitting it every 10 seconds to get it to work? Not this one.

Great for working in the garage, anywhere outside or when the lights go out. If you want a real flashlight get a mag they are the best by FAR... Don't hesitate

This is a great flashlight. If you find them for sale overseas they are kept behind glass.(pricey) This flashlight is bright and rugged but if you use a flashlight for work or for camping in my oppinion its not the best. It seems to lose its new battery brightness soon. More than that its had to hold and work on anything. I believe as far as flashlights go either a head lamp, or what I use, a rechargeable Dewalt (or the like) are anyones best bet. I can set it up and point it just where I want it and not fumble trying to hold it in-between my neck and sholder or try to prop it up angainst something that usualy roles off just when I need it most! Also you get that new bright battery look every time you re-charge. Overall this flashlight is a good one, but if you use one to work with of have ever set up a tent in the dark you'll agree that this coventional light is not he best choice. If you do go with this light I suggest getting the silver one because the paint on mag's usually scratch off making it look old and shabby. Take care, and I hope this helps.