this be a great flashlight . the size , feel and performance all scream `` big buck '' and then you discover that this little beauty cost about as much as two grande latte at Starbucks . I have one in each car and they have come in handy look for street sign , house address and map reading . last Christmas , I give everyone in my department they own Mini mag Lite . I can not tell you how many time they have come and tell I how handy they have prove to be . when you have throw away you last broken plastic , make in a place you can not spell or pronounce junk flashlight , go and get one of these baby . you will smile . really !