MagLite - ST3D016 Maglite LED 3-Cell D Flashlight, Black

I have many old mag light packages and have upgraded them to led. I have used all types of upgrades but when this particular item came it is brighter than all the rest by a considerable amount. I am not sure if it is a matter of the kelvin scale of light color that makes it appear brighter or that it actually is. The old upgrade is LED is marked 3R1G06 on the housing module. It installs in the place of the old PR bulbs and is held on with a ring retainer. The new flashlight purchased here on amazon has some design differences The LEDs seem the same at first glance but the screw-on retention ring is non existent on the new module I could not remove the led module easily. (ill have to see if there are any on line instructions and I must be missing something obvious as Im fairly adept at disassembling things.) There is no spare bulb in the new module. Either these babies are indestructible for the most part or it was just to expensive to include a spare bulb...That is a bit uneasy of a feeling...However, my old upgraded module LED has survived with 4 years of daily use and abuse as well as camping/hunting trips...this includes drops to the rocks of 6 to 8 feet. and drops onto concrete of 8 feet and it has never burned out or failed. (its still going strong today after the 4 years since the upgrade to LED.) So if this new light holds up anywhere near my old one does... this is a worthwhile purchase and its a better/brighter design...or so it appears. Overall it is the kind of quality and function one would expect from Maglite. You should not be disappointed by the blinding brightness of this lamp.

Didn’t last a year

Check out some of the other reviews for tips on how long the batteries last. The light is *very* bright, and has the usual MagLite quality. Yes, its heavy with all 3 batteries.

We have a black lab & golden mix and he’s impossible to see in our backyard at night. This light has made it super easy to do that. It’s also helped with so many other things!!

Very powerful light. It is great.

This light has been the talk among my friends great product that would be great for any worker out there

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Had incandescent maglites before, finally retired them and made the switch to LED. Mechanics of old ones were good, but comparing cost of replacement bulbs, may as well buy new torches. These are much brighter than the incandescent and light up a good distance. Pricewise, comparing to the tactical torches, these have great value. These are well made and a reasonable price. SOme of the tactical torches may be nicely made but are extremely expensive for the average user. I love maglites.

So by my own fault, I didnt realize this would be a full size flash light so the size was bigger than I thought. Regardless, this flash light has a serious brightness and distance ability. Can cast a wide angle beam or a more focused beam by turning the head. Believe its rated to cast light something like the length of four football fields. Havent tried that but easily lights up the tops of 60+ft pine trees from a good distance away. Worth the purchase.

Love this flashlight!