Tried re-chargeable years ago for business/ home setting. No go for me.
Power goes out for a bit, one cannot re-charge if there is no power to re-charge by.
I understand some Katrina folks found out about re-chargeable products from flashlights to can openers to ...
I never stopped using Mag-Lights. I prefer the 3 D cell for my personal use as this one fits my hands.
Best kept secret is the 3 C cell one, fits smaller hands better.
My 3 C cell is on loan for testing and comparison at the moment.
AA size and Solitare Mag-Lites I still use and keep handy.
3 C cell size is what I recommend for a home, fits the smaller hands better, and my recommendation for vehicle flashlight. Do NOT buy a camo one.
I do not know whether they still teach this with all the new lights on the market...
Weak hand, and hold near the front of Mag-light so index or middle finger pushes button on and off.
Flick your wrist and notice how the back end of Mag-Light easily and effortlessly goes forward.
"Bop" a cantelope and take notice of dent.
Add this to low light/no light shooting sometime.
I learned this on a chrome finish 2 regular cell flashlight with glass lens and intermittent button when I was about 4 years old in '59. I had some great Mentors...always have...
My bedroom light at the time.