I've owned MagLites all my life and have experimented with smaller LED torches, however just dont find that they feel as secure as the trusty olé MagLite!
The Maglites are functional as they either take AAA, AA, C or D size batteries and luckily these batteries are readily available! These batteries especially the larger batteries add quiet a lot of weight to the torch alone and do make the torch much much heavier than anything else I own. However this weight is a quality that non other can reproduce! The aluminium that Mag entrust is of aircraft quality and I have had not one issue with corrosion or failure of the threads or body parts.
The latest Mag I purchased is the 2D Incandescent in Gray, and the standard bulb was the first thing to be thrown (not even kept as a spare!) thats how bad the light output is. These were replaced with the NiteIze LED upgrade bulbs, the 1Watt as the main light and the poorer performance bulb as the spare in the tail cap. The Maglite now has slightly better performance, 'slightly being' whiter light with possibly 20% more distance but still suffers the black hole issue with the reflector as you adjust. The LED upgrade gives you about 3 times more battery life and is just a good all round upgrade compared to the incandescent bulb, I have even tried other bulbs that promise 'whiter' light to no avail!
The torch still has the generic rubber switch, I wish Maglite would change this to a metal switch like on the tailcap's on a Led Lenser, the rubber eventually perishes and I have to constantly nourish it with silicone spray to stop it drying out. Otherwise the button assembly is bomb proof and I have never had any issues with it ever.
The threads and fitting of the head (reflector) and the tail-cap, both have large rubber gaskets and very well machined threads. From factory there seems to be a 'bee spit's' worth of lubrication, so I wipe that off and put on a good quality PTFE based grease on the threads and some silicone spray on the gaskets to condition them. I find that there is a better water resistance created when I do this to my Mag's.
Overall, the product is presented flawlessly. The Mag's anodizing (both exterior and interior on all parts) is beautiful and exterior kerneling is perfect. I wish that MagLite Industries would come out with optional accessories like a window breaker bezel or tail cap and some better optics that hug the bulb better that would reduce the 'black hole' issue, also a tempered glass / UV filtered bulb glass in the head. Some of these options or upgrades would make a Maglite more personalised and sentimental.
Otherwise the Maglite is something that you buy once and just maintain it for years, keep it clean and serviceable and keep an eye on your batteries that they're not leaking and it will look after you when its needed!
| Special Feature | Adjustable beam and durable, corrosion-resistant construction |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Light Source Type | Incandescent |
| Material | Metal |
| White Brightness | 136 Lumens |
| Included Components | MagLite S6D016 MagLite 6-Cell D Hang Pack , Black Color |
| Product Dimensions | 19.5"D x 2.25"W x 2.25"H |
| Voltage | 9 Volts |
| Battery Cell Composition | Alkaline |
| Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds |
| Number of Batteries | D batteries required. |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Warranty Type | Limited Lifetime |
| Brand | MagLite |
| Brightness | 136 Lumen |
| Battery Description | Alkaline |
| Style | Flashlight |
| Finish Type | Black |
| Light Source Wattage | 150 Watts |
| Mounting Type | Hand assembly |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor activities, including camping, climbing, fishing, and hunting |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00038739011899 |
| Manufacturer | MAGLITE |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| UPC | 758710426909 602459857220 732233460954 038739011899 757274730330 787290863897 756635132769 387390118998 |
| Part Number | S6D016 |
| Item Weight | 1.29 pounds |
| Item model number | S6D016 |
| Batteries | D batteries required. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Finish | Black |
| Shape | Cylindrical |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 5 |
| Special Features | Adjustable beam and durable, corrosion-resistant construction |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Description Pile | Alkaline |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime. |
