Overall this is a very nice flashlight and I have had several Pelican flashlights over the years. I was very happy to find this one with a switch because the twist type Pelican sells requires 2 handed operation. Pelican exchanged the flashlight promptly when the bulb exploded and again when the switch failed but a better quality switch would be great since the switch on the new flashlight they sent is already erratic after 6 months but better than the the 1st flashlight that didn't last a week. The new bulb is fine and I expect will last at least a year of heavy use like every other Pelican light I have ever had.