Streamlight 88005 Night Fighter NF, C4 LED Tactical Flashlight, Black

by Streamlight

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Tactical flashlights of Streamlight are most sophisticated and reliable tactical flashlights available. The Streamlight Night Fighter (NF) 2 C4 LED Tactical Flashlight 88005 is designed to give users a clear advantage when confrontations occur in areas of poor light or limited visibility. It is compact and lightweight, yet powerful and precise with the versatility you need to face any situation. It is powered by extremely long-lasting lithium batteries and is ready whenever you need a flashlight. The Streamlight Night Fighter (NF) 2 C4 LED Tactical Flashlight has a and an unique adjustable ring, making a perfect fit for any hand, and an anti-roll head. The 1 watt Luxeon, super high-flux C4 LED delivers 42 lumens. Two 3-volt CR123A lithium batteries, with a storage life of up to 10 years (included), provide 1.75 hours run time at regulated maximum intensity; two additional hours. of declining usable output, using solid state power regulation to provide maximum light output for the entire battery life. The Streamlight Night Fighter (NF) 2 C4 LED Tactical Flashlight has a TactCap switch for quick, easy momentary operation and a momentary push button tailcap, which rotates for locked on. It also has a removable spring steel pocket clip and adjustable wrist lanyard. It is 5 1/2-inches long and weighs 5.2 ounces. Limited lifetime warranty. NEW C4 LED TECHNOLOGY PUMPS UP THE BRIGHTNESS UP TO 3X MORE LIGHT INTENSITY. Streamlight introduces a whole new kind of LED. With a brighter, more powerful, blinding light than any LED that’s come before. Our new Streamlight-engineered reflector with C4 Photonic Crystal technology almost triples the brightness and creates an intense beam that pierces the darkness. So you get the long-run times and indestructibility of an LED with a new level of brightness that leaves other LEDs in the dark. C4 approximates the range and brightness of a xenon bulb

Product Description

Features machined aluminum construction with anti-roll design and an infinitely adjustable polymer grip ring. Tailcap momentary and rotary on/off switch. Removable pocket clip and wrist lanyard included. 1 watt Luxeon super high-flux LED with 42 lumens and 1 3/4 hours regulated high brightness followed by 12 hours declining brightness. Head 1.25 in. body .90 in. x 5.40 in. long. Weighs 5.20 oz. Uses 2 3 volt lithium batteries included.ATTRIBUTES Batteries Included: Yes Bulb: C4 LED Burn Time: 3.50 Hours Carry System: Clip & Lanyard Finish: Black Anodized Material: Aluminum Output (lumens): 120 Overall Length (inches): 5.40 Power Source: 2 x CR123A Special Features: Anti Roll Design Submersible: No Switch: Rotary On/Off TailCap Momentary

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00091V2KC
• Item model number: 88005
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,336 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great light with the LED update and price drop!, July 13, 2010

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basicblur (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Streamlight 88005 Night Fighter NF, C4 LED Tactical Flashlight, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

Been upgrading my old incandescent/Xenon lights since Streamlight upgraded to the C4 LED and dropped the price.

PROS
120 lumens!
Bright white light vs older incandescent yellowish tint.
Simple operation with tailcap switch (for 2-handed hold of sidearm).
NO multiple settings etc to confuse/fail while under stress.
O-ring and lanyard (both removable) allow 2-handed hold and reload with sidearm.
Makes a great bedside light for 'bump in the night' situations!
CR123 batteries-a little more expensive, but great shelf life and ideal for those who use the light sparingly.
Rugged construction.

Can't really think of any CONS at the moment-well, maybe for heavy use, one might want cheaper/more readily available batteries, but for intermittent use as I use 'em, I prefer the long shelf life of the CR123 batteries.

Was impressed enough with my first one that I'm now up to 3 of 'em!

EDIT: Some of the product info 'bout the light is NOT correct-think some of the info published in the description applies to the older Xenon units. Published info on wattage, run time, lumens, etc are better than in the product description. Output of LED units is 120 lumens (not 42), run time on product placard longer than 1.75 hours?, and I'd guess it's a 3-watt LED instead of 1-watt based on actual product lumens.

EDIT II: I finally received some backordered Streamlight PT-2L lights-while the Nightfighter seems brighter than the PT-2L which is rated higher (120 lumens/Nightfighter vs. 180 lumens/PT-2L), the PT-2L is quite a bit smaller and makes a great full time belt light for civilians. Output for both is close, but I assume the Nightfighter seems brighter since it has a larger head-the PT-2L head is the same size as the body.
Shop around-I got some more PT-2L's for glove boxes etc since I got it for about 60% the price of the Nightfighter. I still like the Nightfighter for a bed light and for use with a sidearm, but the smaller size/lower price of the PT-2L might influence your decision?

Edit III 6-19-11: I see Streamlight now has the Nightfighter X, which appears physically the same as this model. The newer X does have high/low/strobe settings, and a higher output (200 vs. 160 lumnens), but the higher output comes at the cost of 1 hour less runtime (2.5 hrs. vs. 3.5 hrs.). 'Course, you can stretch battery life since you now have the option of a low setting.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive but worth it, July 13, 2007

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Susan (Oxford, OH) - See all my reviews

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This light is small, weighs little, and is very well-made. The push-button end is handy & easy to use. The light is very, very bright & focused, and would be temporarily blinding. To prevent the possibility of strangulation, I replaced the neck-cord that came with it with black elastic.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compares favorablly to Surefire Z2L/Z2S, September 14, 2010

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kane413 (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Streamlight 88005 Night Fighter NF, C4 LED Tactical Flashlight, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was hoping someone would make a cheaper version of Surefire Z2 series lights, and Streamlight did just that. Compared to the Surefire Z2L, the light output is the same, 120 lumens. Streamlight uses a polymer ring mounted on the light body to mimic the recessed area on the Surefire for using the Roger's grip (holding the light between your index and middle finger, with the tail cap switch against your thumb/palm). It worked very well, and the ring can be removed if one doesn't like it. Surefire's Z2S raised the light output to 160 lumens, and added a strobe feature. Comparing my Streamlight TLR-1s (160 lumens) to my Night Fighter LED (120 lumens), there is a detectable difference in the brightness when shined on the wall from same distance, but it's not a whole lot. I think I'd be equally blinded with any of the above.

At less than half the price of the Surefire models, with the same light output(same as the Z2L), same waterproof metal construction with glass lens, same Roger's holding method using the polymer ring, it's a tremendous value. Unless you must have the 160 lumens plus the strobe (or the Surefire name), the Night Fighter LED will do just fine...