I know what you mean about a Maglite feel -- very substantial. I can't get that from the 1xAA or 1xAAA LED light clipped in my front pocket. OTOH it's tough to clip a Maglite in your front pocket.

Is your Maglite 2xC incandescent or LED? If it's an incandescent, consider upgrading to LED bulbs. Regulated LED drop in replacements are available.