Heavy Duty Flashlight Reviews

Heavy duty flashlights are quality investments that can take a beating that normal flashlights might not be able to handle, and still function fully. There are many different types of heavy duty flashlights, but one of the most popular brands is Maglite. While exact definitions of what does or does not make a flashlight heavy duty, generally when this term is used it's for a larger light that has a long handle, and in theory could even be used as a self defense weapon, if need be, because of its sturdiness and the quality of materials used to put it together.

Heavy duty flashlights tend to be a little more expensive than regular run of the mill plastic models, but these are designed to last a lot longer. They can also take a beating. As stated earlier, some of the best examples of heavy duty flashlights are the ones that police officers use at night. Not only do these compare favorably to other more commercial based flashlights, but as shown by the video further down on this page - they can also be used very effectively as weapons against a mugger or attacker.

I'm personally a major fan of heavy duty flashlights because they're designed and built to last. Too often nowadays things are "Wal-Mart quality" - cheap low end crap that's designed to break year after year. If you're purchasing an actual heavy duty flashlight, you're actually getting something that's going to last year after year, and provide additional security to boot.