Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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...

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.

This is a awesome tactical . VERY bright white light!! The 88005 throw is simply amazing, highly recommend!
Great seller, would definitely buy 2nd Streamlight 88005
FYI: The batteries are a little on the high dollar side.

To me, a flashlight was a cheap item that,when you needed it, always had dead batteries. Even after you changed them, all you got was a dimmish yellow light. However, when we embarked on a 5 month camping trip,we had to have reliable portable lighting. So, I went on Amazon and read the reviews. The more expensive ones sounded great, at over $150 apiece, a bit pricey. The Streamlight sounded as good for the price, and I can't imagine anything better. The light bright white. It would blind an intruder. The size is small enough for a pocket or for hanging from belt, but it has a great heft and is solid. So far, the batteries haven't needed changing

I bought this little flashlight for someone graduating from a law enforcement academy. It turned out that everyone in the department that saw it wanted to know how to get one! It is amazingly light, useful and bright. I would however recommend, getting a rechargeable battery kit for it with a spare set of batteries. Then it is perfect because you will never get caught with a dead battery...the cost of the charger pays for itself because the batteries can be expensive.
Steff

This is my first Streamlight, and I'm impressed. This model is the Nightfighter LED rated at 160 lumens. There is a single light setting, so no strobe or low light. As the owner of two Surefire flashlights (6P Xenon and G2 LED), I've always loved the Surefire flashlights. My first 6P purchase was based purely on reputation, and the G2 was purchased as a result of the 6P experience. I need a few other lights but was really choking on the Surefire prices, so I looked at Streamlight as another solid product for self defense requirements. Upon receipt of the Nightfigher LED, I was immediately impressed with the build quality. It is comparable to my Surefire lights but with extra features, much higher lumens, and lower price. An outstanding value that will lead me to purchase other Streamlight products. In fact... this purchase was a mistake as my wife was supposed to purchase a Streamlight TLR-1 weapon light in my wish list. Oh well, now I will soon have two Streamlights as this one is not getting returned!