The choice for the Mini Maglite PRO + what made mostly (1) Because I trust this brand very much and therefore (2) Because this torch is a little jack-of-all-trades monster. It may cost the same as a Maglite 2-D Cell LED (or even the 3-D Cell LED) but, my goodness, what a bright light! So, (3) I can carry it in my pocket or backpack Either without any issue and (4) Rechargeable AAs are MUCH more affordable then Rechargeable Ds.
The only "buts" Regarding this torch (in my opinion) would be (1) the absence of a switch buttom [I can only guess did Maglite did not want this to compete with Their XL series ...] and (2) its tricky-to-focus light beam [whomever designed it Could have done it better].
All-in-all, I think I could safely say That it's a fine product.