I be surprised to see so many 5 star review for this light . a flashight main purpose be to output light . this flashlight do not do that . I own 5 of these that I get over the year but have be one over by the LED light that throw out ton more light and last much longer on battery . while this be very well buily and a nice look light what it lack in candlepower make this just a ok light . if you be compare it to the cheap plastic flashlight then yes , its a 5 star light but what kind of comparison be that ? I know the led light cost more but they be come way down in price and worth the extra money if you want a bright light . I can shine all 5 of mine on new battery onto the wall and they be stil not as bright as my other led light , even the cheap one . I be not talk about the weak run of the mill lead 's but the luxeon or cree model . one of those be brighter than all 5 of my maglight put together .