Maglite Serial Number Lookup

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Maglite (also known as MAGLITE, MAG-LITE) is a brand of flashlight created by Mag Instrument, Inc. of Ontario, California (founded by Anthony Maglica), and was first introduced in 1979. Constructed principally of 6061 aluminum, an aluminum alloy sometimes referred to as aircraft aluminum, the flashlights are renowned for their durability and continuence of manufacturing exclusively in the USA. The durability trait has long been a major selling point of Maglite advertising. One Maglite commercial features a tractor-trailer truck driving over a black D-cell Maglite, followed by the driver stepping out and discovering the Maglite still functioning.

Today, the Maglite family of flashlights has a large set of accessories, ranging from belt holsters, vehicle clamps, and auxiliary colored and glass lenses, to attachable fiber optics extensions and a bewildering array of higher-powered incandescent bulbs and LED modules. The accessories are developed and marketed both by Mag Instrument, Inc. and by numerous third-party vendors.

Many police officers carry Maglites, as they are durable, focusable, and generally produce better output than inexpensive mass market flashlights. However in recent years police departments have been adopting more expensive, higher performance 'tactical' flashlights from companies such as Surefire and Streamlight.

Sizes

Maglites are manufactured in the following varieties which differ chiefly by the quantity and size of batteries required:

• 2 through 6 D-cell batteries (a 7D version was previously available in the 1980s)
• 2 through 4 C-cell batteries (Black only, the 5C & 6C models are out of production due to lack of demand)
• 3 AA cell batteries (Mini Maglite LED)
• 2 AA cell batteries (Mini Maglite, Mini Maglite LED)
• 2 AAA cell batteries (Mini Maglite)
• 1 AAA cell battery (Maglite Solitaire)

There is also a rechargeable Maglite, called the MagCharger: a larger more expensive model popular with public safety and emergency-services personnel. This light is much brighter than typical Maglites, and uses a rechargeable NiCad battery pack.

Popular Maglites

The 2 most popular Maglites are the 2xAA cell battery Mini Maglite and the 2xAAA cell battery Mini Maglite (both pictured above). These 2 Maglites are small and light yet powerful and water-resistant. This is ideal in camping situations as bigger flashlights such as the 6 cell battery Maglites are big, clumsy and not water-resistant. Most police forces as well as the US Marines have a 2xAAA cell battery Mini Maglite as part of their uniform.

Some of this popularity can be contributed to corporations including the AA Minimags as part of employee uniforms or order custom painted Minimags as employee gifts that in some cases become the aim of collectors. Additionally in some cases Mag Instruments paired it's AA and AAA models with Swiss Army knives and sponsored BoyScout Editions available in BSA product catalogs.

Maglites have also drawn a number of private collector's and often releases models with special paint schemes. Some of which being the pink AA Minimag, the no-knurl pink AA, the no-knurl pewter AA, and various Nascar models and patriotic sets. There are also some models that are mass produced, but not readily available. The pink AA is only available at some Walmart locations, no other retail outlets, aside from collector outlets. Jade colored D-cell models, for instance, are fairly rare, as well as some sizes of camouflage. Certain colors of 4, 5, and 6 D-cell Maglites can also be difficult to find. Most of the models are rare for the simple fact that most public retailers don't stock them. Some collectors believe certain items should be standard equipment with Maglites, such as the available glass lenses, which are not offered in any retail packages.

Maglite Serial Number Lookup

It should be noted that the camouflage maglite is unique in that it's the only maglite with an entirely different paint formula, which is actually much more easily damaged - it feels similar to a latex based paint.

Maglites as weapons

Due to their size, shape, mass, and hardness, the larger C- and D-cell Maglites are also useful as ersatz batons, and in the past a handful of law-enforcement agencies have even trained officers in the use of Maglites as weapons. Security personnel (who often must carry flashlights in the course of their work) and private citizens have also used their lights as relatively effective mêlée weapons in self-defense.

The popularity of large flashlights such as the Maglite as a weapon in law enforcement has diminished in recent years, following the availability and widespread adoption of collapsible batons. Many agencies and departments, in an effort to improve law enforcement's public image by appearing less aggressive and militaristic, discourage or outright prohibit the carrying of rigid batons, either the straight, 'billy club' style or the side-handled model (known as the PR-24), under routine circumstances. Flashlights such as the Maglite became popular for their benign, functional appearance, yet still allowed personnel to effectively escalate the level of force used in violent encounters without resorting to firearms. Such activity may appear problematic or impossible with some Maglite models, such as the 'Mini Maglite' and 'Maglite Solitaire'. The Mini Maglite is often used in place of a pocket stick, kubaton, or yawara.

LED versions

Maglite announced and began selling their first light-emitting diode (LED) lights in early 2006 but did not list the products until Early October. LED flashlights are more efficient at lower output levels than incandescent bulbs, and are also more resistant to physical shock. LEDs also have a longer lifespan than incandescent bulbs and can last for 10,000 hours of use or more. [1] Third-party LED upgrade kits for a number of different models had existed for some time previous. The only apparent downfall being the LED models emit light so evenly that it does not focus like a typical Minimag. [2]

The current line of Maglites with factory-installed LEDs are equipped with a 3-watt Luxeon light source and feature a patented power management system designed to balance optimal light output with extended battery life. The MAG-LED line also features a head design which is tapered slightly more than its incandescent counterparts, in order to accommodate a focusing system adapted for the light distribution pattern of an LED. In keeping with tradition, the D-cell models include a 'spare' Krypton incandescent bulb in the tailcap, giving the user the option of switching to incandescent light if they so choose, or in the event the LED malfunctions. [3]

Bulb Upgrades

Maglite makes a Xenon bulb (bi-pin socket) upgrade for Maglite C and D models, which costs between $2-$4 and is available at most retail stores. The Xenon bulb is slightly whiter than the standard Krypton bulbs.

Warranty and Additional Info

Maglites are warranted against defects for a lifetime. Until recently all Maglites were required to be register with Mag Instruments after purchase to ensure future warranty coverage. Current retail packages do not contain registration documentation as before. Prior to the release of the LED AA models, serial numbers were only stamped on D cell models, likely for law enforcement tracking purposes. The LED AA models recently released are also stamped with serial numbers. It's unclear whether the new serials are related to the lack of warranty documents in the packaging.

Maglite warranty registration is still possible through a web page on the Maglite official website. [4]

See also

• Surefire
• Streamlight
• Arc Flashlight

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Maglite (also spelled Mag-Lite, stylized as MAG-LITE) is a brand of flashlight manufactured in the United States by Mag Instrument, Inc. located in Ontario, California, and founded by Anthony Maglica. It was introduced in 1979.^[1][2] Constructed principally of anodized6061 aluminum, they have a variable-focus beam. Maglites are produced in several colors such as black, silver, blue, red, green, purple, gold, and different finishes. Originally Maglite flashlights used krypton or xenon incandescent bulbs. Current models have LEDs, although the older models are still widely available.

Accessories include belt holsters, mounting brackets, colored and glass lenses, attachable fiber optics extensions, higher-powered incandescent bulbs, and LED conversion modules. The Maglite was an improvement over the Kel-Lite, after which the Maglite was patterned.^[3]

Timeline[edit]

A list of the sizes of Mag Instrument flashlights, and the years they were released:

• 1979: D and C battery models are put on the market; targeted to the public safety and industrial sectors (the 5C, 6C, 7C and 7D models are out of production)
• 1982: MagCharger: a larger more expensive model popular with public safety and emergency-services personnel. This light is much brighter than typical Maglites, and uses an incandescent Halogen bulb and a rechargeable NiCad or NiMH battery pack.
• 1984: Two AA cell batteries (Mini Maglite) Maglite's first personal size flashlight
• 1987: Two AAA cell batteries (Mini Maglite) A smaller version of the original Mini Maglite
• 1988: One AAA cell battery (Maglite Solitaire) Mag Instrument's key chain flashlight.
• 2006: Maglite LED Flashlight and Upgrade Module: 3-watt Luxeon III LED from Lumileds.^[2]
• 2006: Mini Maglite LED 2AA.
• 2008: MagCharger: Upgraded Nickel/Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack increases charge time and second generation Halogen bulb increases light output.
• 2009: Next Generation Mag-LED Technology: Featuring a new Luxeon Rebel LED and extended battery life.
• 2010: Maglite XL100: offers a motion-controlled user interface using a built-in accelerometer
• 2010: Maglite XL50: This is a simpler version of the XL100, featuring three modes that can be activated with consecutive presses of the tailcap switch. The XL50 will have a lower retail price than the XL100.
• 2011: a variety of LED and rechargeable flashlights introduced. These include the ML100 and the rechargeable/C Cell LED ML125
• 2011: Maglite XL200: This is similar to the XL100 but offers higher lumen output.
• 2012: Mini Maglite AA Pro 215 Lumens and Mini Maglite AA Pro+ 245 Lumens. A further upgrade of the Maglite MagCharger called
• 2012: Maglite 2D pro 274 Lumens with a Cree XP-G rather than a Cree XP-E, increasing brightness while decreasing beam distance efficiency.
• 2012: Maglite Mag-Tac flashlight plain bezel, 310 Lumens, low mode at around 100 Lumens. First Maglite flashlight to use CR123A batteries. Tactical style designed with military input.
• 2012: Maglite Mag-Tac crowned bezel, 320 lumens. This model has no low mode for light output.
• 2012: the V4 was also released with a newly developed electronic switch enabling a Multi Mode operation and a slightly more powerful bulb producing an output of 245 Lumens.
• 2012: In August, Maglite announced several new models including an LED version of the Solitaire, a Mini Maglite LED 2 AAA and a new version of the 2D LED termed the 2D LED Pro promising a beam in excess of 200 Lumens.
• 2013: Maglite released an LED version of the MagCharger. Features a 680 lumen output and spot-to-flood beam with a quarter turn of the head. Claimed 4 hrs of battery life on a full charge at full power. Other specs are as the Incandescent Version.^[4]

Models[edit]

Law enforcement use[edit]

Maglite flashlights have been known to be used as a ready substitute for a baton. In 2004, the Los Angeles Police Commission moved to use smaller flashlights, with Alan Skobin, the commission vice-president, stating that 'This policy makes clear flashlights are for illumination and discourages their use as an impact tool. And it ensures officer safety as well as protects the public.'^{[5][citation needed]} Security and police personnel often carry Maglite flashlights in red as they can be employed as a defensive weapon, especially at night or in dark locations. Police officers will often use Maglites during traffic stops or suspect confrontation, as the beam can disorient an attacker and the flashlight can be swung as a baton as a measure of last resort in self-defense.^[6]

On March 30, 2007, the Los Angeles Police Department announced that they would be switching to a smaller, lighter LED flashlight that cannot be used as a baton, in response to a highly publicized incident where an officer was accused of using excessive force against a suspect by using a Maglite.^[7]

Gallery[edit]

• Most Maglites have a spare bulb in the tailcap. LED lamps have a long life, and do not usually need to be replaced. Some LED Maglite models have a spare incandescent bulb.

• Closeup view of a 4D Maglite with the factory-installed Luxeon LED module. The inset shows the LED module with the reflector assembly removed.

• The 2xAA Mini Maglite in four colors

• Mini Maglite and belt holster

References[edit]

1. ^Nick Freeth. Made in America: from Levis to Barbie to Google MBI Publishing Company, 2005 ISBN0-7603-2270-8, pp.180-181
2. ^ ^ab'Maglite Event Timeline'. Maglite. Archived from the original on 7 October 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
3. ^William Lidwell, Gerry Manacsa Deconstructing Product Design: Exploring the Form, Function, Usability, Sustainability, and Commercial Success of 100 Amazing Products Rockport Publishers, 2009 ISBN1-59253-345-0, pp.116-117
4. ^'Maglite MagCharger LED Flashlight System | Review'. Flashlight University. 2013-11-12. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
5. ^Winton, Richard (December 15, 2004). 'Police Panel Endorses Limits on Flashlights'. articles.latimes.com. LA Times.
6. ^'Tactical flashlights vs self-defense flashlights - Any difference?'. Million Candle Power. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
7. ^'LA police get flashlight that stuns, not strikes'. The New Zealand Herald. 31 March 2007. Retrieved 2010-03-30.

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