ML25LT-S2016 LED 2-Cell C Flashlight, Black

I've owned Mag-Lite flashlights for 30+ years. Back in the day everyone wanted a Mag-Lite D-cell flashlight because they were tough, they worked great, they were bright, and they were reasonably priced for a quality piece of equipment you could trust. Oh, and American made too. There was also the mini-Mag-Lite, compact, bright, tough, an excellent light except that the bulbs always burnt out. Then the LED light craze came to be, and the market was flooded with cheap light much brighter than Mag-Lite. Mag-Lite responded with models that have 4 "Activity-based" modes and 5 modes within each mode... I'm confused, I just want to turn the darn thing on and have it work! I think the engineers at Mag-Lite looked back and said "You know, the mini-Mag-Lite was a pretty good idea - simple, no external switch, 1 mode, let's just make a new, better, bigger, brighter version of that!" And so they did, hence the ML25LT in 2-cell and 3-cell. Unfortunately they decided to revive the 70's and use C-cell batteries in it. Who uses C-cell batteries anymore? With LED technology flashlights don't drain the batteries, and they end up leaking in the flashlight, I suspect even the C-cells will do this. Therefore I took a different route. I purchased C-cell adapters / converters. These are Parallel (don't get Serial, that will increase the voltage and cause damage) and house 4 x AAA lithium metal primary batteries (I used Energizer Lithium, 20-year shelf life, guaranteed not to leak) and they work great! One pack of 4 for each converter, 5 packs for 2 flashlights, I will probably never replace them! Mag-Lite should sell an option like this! The ML25LT being a new model the accessories don't fit yet, The belt holders are for "C & D" sizes... it's way too loose. The new ML25LT has a smaller head, the old C-cells had a large head like the D-cell. The Red, Yellow and White cones that fit over the light will work, but not well. In the pics I lined up the heads of the two lights and placed the cone over each. It says the fit - really? I want my money back on that one! They're plastic, how hard can it be to make a new size, come on!

Perfect size flashlight for general use. I got fed up with Duracell flashlights that constantly were dead when I went to use them due to parasitic drain (caused by their button switch), so I bought this, and it sits on my kitchen countertop ready for use. It could be improved a bit like why is it perfectly round so as soon as you sit it down it rolls away? Plus, it could use a bit of increase in brightness to 300 lumens from its 192 lumens. I think 300 is the sweet spot as ensures a good working brightness while giving you good battery life. All-in-all a great light and I will get another once they increase the lumens a bit. UPDATE: 21July2025 - It's true! These flashlights work with low strength batteries even though they are LED. I just checked and my batteries are reading 1.48V on both of my 'C' cell batteries - yet - the flashlight is still functioning. I'm buying another one for the truck.

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This is the classic 3-Cell D Maglite flashlight that you see cops and security folks frequently using. These used to be indestructible. I had the same maglite 15 years ago and used to leave it in my car and even hammer things with it. One year I left it in a trunk all winter and the batteries blew up. I pried the batteries out and rinsed it with water and wiped it out good and it still worked fine. I gave it to a relative. Back to this flashlight, it feels the same quite durable. Still waterproof and solid. I think without the batteries the metal case feels a little lighter than it used to be. It has been upgraded with LED lights which are CRAZY BRIGHT! I can confirm it is Still water proof. I ordered the 3-cell C battery version first by accident. It was way to small so I immediately returned and reordered the 3-D. This is definitely not a pocket flashlight, but if you need a solid sturdy versatile flashlight around I feel like this can't be beat! Solid flash light

My title tells the story. For a while I was looking for a good flashlight that takes C batteries--because I had a bunch extra of them and I thought it would offer a bit smaller size than the D-size which is larger. Anyway, it is bright, easy twist-on/off, and I'm happy.

I ordered the black 2 cell and received the blue 3cell. But it was a blessing in disguise because it was a birthday present for my 6yr old. He loves it and uses it all the time. It's a maglite and will last a very long time. I should know I have 2 from the 90's.

I've bought tons of small flashlights over the years and they are all lame. They typically have some computerized (chip controlled) push button that cycles through two or more brightness settings and a strobe mode or something stupid. That's fine, the issue I have is the computer chip decides arbitrarily that my batteries are too low and shuts off. WHAT?! I'm in the dark and need light you stupid piece of crap! The batteries are almost brand new! So, I end up replacing batteries constantly and throwing out perfectly good batteries all year long...for what? So I can use this cheap flashlight? The batteries cost waaaaay more per year than I paid for the lame thing in the first place. Enter Maglite: This is a machined aluminum case, with O-ring water sealing on front and back and NO computer chip. You rotate the head (which admittedly take two hands, which is a negative) and it comes on in one brightness....that's it. But more importantly, you can continue to turn the head and change the focus of the light beam to your needs for the job at hand. ALWAYS turns on, VERY reliable, and built with the ultimate quality of construction and materials available. SUPER bright light. This little guy is in between the size of the two-AA version and the two-D cell version. Small, fits in glove box or purse or backpack. I have all the sizes for different places in my house and car. I'm never buying another brand, ever again....ever.

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Great torch, small, well made and seriously bright.

Like it good for a baby torch that works. No buttons screw and obviously 2 c batteries that you may be able to steal off the wife apparently there use lithium ion batteries now ?? Anyway decent

Hervorragende Leuchteigenschaften. Strahlt extrem weit ins Gelände

Good product for everyday use.