ORIGINAL: Tuco
I have a Streamlight, takes 4 AA batteries, very bright, push button switch on the end. Don't remember what it cost, but I am sure it was way less the $70.
I have owned several Surefires, not a bad light at all. But the last two lights I bought were Stream lights, and I feel they have a bit higher quality candle power. If you check out the specs comparing the amount of lumens and candle power from a comparible surefire to a stream light the stream light is almost always as high if not higher. Not to mention they seem to be considerably cheaper. I bought a Twin task Rechargable c cell and I love it. $50 at Cabelas. The twin task has a LED, and Xenon bulb.