American Flashlight Series | The 6D Maglite Extreme Modes

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SSgt B.A. USMC/DAV
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[marymary]

Holy mackerel lol! I used to carry a big purple Maglite between my carseats, definitely double duty in a pinch. Oh and hey, i wanna say thanks for your service and happy Veterans day to you and all the veterans that see this! I hope you had a good day! :)

[khwamtay]

I've had the same 6D cell mag light for over 20 years, would never give it up. Will definitely be getting some of the mods for mine.

[shovelhead]

i have the 6 cell and the 3 cell. 40 years ago, it was the most powerful thing out there. They used to have a large head option. And you could get a pachmyr grip for them, so your hand would not buzz if you hit something. Just don't use cheap batteries that go bad and swell up. I do need those bulbs though. Thank you for showing them to us, BA. Stay safe and stay warm

[Deuce-eqmv]

Mag are the best lights they have the best warranty I have lights that have been destroyed by heavy use and accident damage they back that light 💯 no questions I love them and will not switch to another brand Tony is such a patriotic man also great guy who makes a great product

[TheAtarashiiKaze]

I used to carry a 4-Dcell Maglight when I worked in Law Enforcement. I never knew about extenders for them! Thanks for making this video! I love buying American made!

[MarkAtkinson-uddj]

I bought a 6D in pickle meadows while training with USMC in 2001, still have that beast and just converted to l.e.d with 2 cell extension😊

[ttwatt]

Did this to my mag light couple of years ago, best thing I ever did. I've yet to get the glass breaker, but eventually will. I was more concerned of brightening the flashlight. World of difference

[RaneBane]

You almost got yourself a walking stick. The police used to carry those here instead of clubs. They work really good when you hold it over your shoulder, grip it behind the bezel, shine it in someone's face so they can't see and bring the handle down over their head like a hammer 🔨.

[choppermike]

Good video. I've got a 6d model about 35 years old and have used it underwater a few times and it hasn't leaked yet. Great upgrades. They're tough and worth modifying. Extension is epic!
We still sell the Maglite line at the Hardware store where I work. Bringing into the modern age with the LED and bezel is the way to go. Good video, BA. Hope you are enjoying Veteran's day. Thanks for serving and Happy belated 246th Birthday USMC! Semper Fi! Let's go Brandon!

[ricksousa]

Back in the day Maglite was the light to have, I do have the 6 cell - it's next to my bed if I need a weapon.

[axesamuels]

Ha the good old 6cell maglite brings me back to my security days we all used those as loop holes because we weren't armed on certain job sites.

[bobhere]

It's good to see mag lites being updated I have always liked them and thanks for your service

[Rfx]

I have had that 6D cell in both of my cars starting April 1988.
Has served my well, as long as I caught it before the alkaline batteries leaked.
Just retired it April this year for MORE POWER! (Grunt, Grunt)

[JxT]

great video, i had to trash my 6d maglite because i havent used it in years and the batteries corroded and stuck inside so bad i couldnt fix it. i recently just bought another one. glad they still sell them.

[PreppingWithSarge]

I still have my original from the 1980s! Changed out the bulb. Thing is a brick. We keep it strategically placed near the front door and it is nicknamed "The Attitude Adjuster"

[percentermafia]

Ran over my Maglite with a fully loaded truck (75-76 thousands pounds). When I recovered it it only had some scratches and no other damage. Impressive!

[fourtyfivefudd]

I like to think of Maglite’s as the AR of the flashlight world. Super customizable, and there is a die hard maglite fan base as well as those who hate maglite. Personally I absolutely love them. Any time I need a flashlight, even if I need to go out and get a NEW flashlight, I buy a maglite. Specifically the halogen or xenon because where as LED, if it burns out (and I have had them quit on me because it’s just a circuit board and those can have problems of their own) if a traditional bulb stops working, you can fix your light just by feel. Where as things like O lights or stream lights etc. if they quit, that’s it. It’s done. You have to buy a new one. But untill then your still stuck in the dark with out a working light. But maglites, if they stop working, it can be fixed on the spot.

I know they are not the brightest and eat through batteries compared to LED, but I personally have had LED fail on me, So has my brother and he is a correction officer on night shift when the last thing you want is a light going out. So for me just the reliability of a traditional style maglite is what I value most. If my house was burning and I could only grab a couple of the most important things my 4D cell halogen maglite is one of them. It has so many uses

[outlaweduk]

energiser batteries :) or duracell are two of the heavier batteries, had a 4 d cell maglite on a belt loop got fed up of it hitting my knee, i just stick with the 2 d cell ones now they easier to conceal for those with older bulb mag lites they did an led fitment you can do yourself, most those addons you shown not available in uk, switch and bulb holder is removed by a hex key down the switch so in the unlikly event of bending it it will part out, the rechargable packs for them are expensive and the rechargable d cell batteries arent heavy enough dont forget to register it for its lifetime guarrantee expensive torch over here lol

[alrbredwall]

Great video BA. I did something similar to my maglite that my grandfather left me except i also added a tonfa handle that use to be produced by Rothco. Keep up the great work.

[wvredneck]

Can’t beat an American made maglight. Hope your having a good Veteran’s Day brother.