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Dutch
30 April 2009, 12:52
Recently while teaching a class, my daily carry flashlight "went missing". This flashlight was reviewed here by me several months ago and will be the standard I measure the new light by. Here is the thread to review, http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?t=769

This new light will be a replacement for my Surefire E2e with LED upgrade head from TNVC, the light will need to produce superior light, fit in my pocket without looking like I have a medical condition and run off of CR123 or AA batteries. I would like it to have a clip also.

Let me see what you guys think? I am currently using my Surefire A2 Aviator with red LED. I like the light a lot though it just doesn't produce the amount of light or project what it does to my satisfaction.

Dutch

Stickman
30 April 2009, 13:11
Are you looking to do an upgrade to a light, or are you looking to have it stellar straight out of the box?

Dutch
30 April 2009, 13:25
I would like to see the opinions of guys for stuff straight out of the box. I can re-create what I had easy enough. Just thought the crew here might have a intel to add.

Dutch

Stickman
30 April 2009, 13:52
I think my current favorite is the Surefire Scout light. Its a weapon light, bright, comes with a low profile mount, and may serve what you are looking for.


I obtained one awhile back, if you need to grab it for awhile, let me know and I'll get it out to you.

http://stickman.rainierarms.com/galleries/Magpul%20III/IMG_0984%201028%20Stick.jpg




Different color, and shown with the ADM mount.

http://stickman.rainierarms.com/galleries/Magpul%20III/IMG_1046%201028%20WEVO.jpg

Titleist
30 April 2009, 14:44
My only comment is that the Scouts are wonderful lights, but their standard mount is pure shit. I had one fall right off during some practical rifle. I highly recommend something like the Larue mount or ADM mount.

Dutch
30 April 2009, 15:30
The scout light looks good though it doesn't have a pocket clip.

Dutch

wortman
30 April 2009, 16:31
I just got a new Fenix tk11 r2 it is 240 lumens and was only like $75 battery life seem pretty good, I am running it on a single 18650 rechargeable instead of two 123's. Ill try and get some pictures up here for you. But overall the design and manufacturing seems to be very good.

Hope this helps,
Adam

wortman
30 April 2009, 17:04
http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/wortifer/IMG_0312.jpg

louie
30 April 2009, 17:05
A Surefire E2D LED!

wortman
30 April 2009, 17:05
http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/wortifer/IMG_0314.jpg

wortman
30 April 2009, 17:06
http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/wortifer/IMG_0316.jpg

scumhunter
6 May 2009, 02:11
I have a co-worker who is my torch advisor so for the record I'm not that versed on flashlights. He recommended the Fenix and I bought one. Very nice light at a great price. A short time later he purchased an EagleTac T10L. After testing / playing with it for a short time I ordered one of them also. I don’t know the specs off the top of my head but I believe it is brighter (225 lums?), smaller and in addition to the standard 123 batteries it also accepts a li-ion rechargeable (mod. 18650). The runtime is incredible! I work the midnight shift and this is my primary duty light. I recharge every couple of weeks just to be safe but I have never ran it dead. I couldn’t be happier with it and the price was just about the same as Fenix ($70ish). GREAT LIGHT. Send a message to policetacteam and he will be happy…maybe a little too happy, to give you all the nerdeeze specs, websites and etc.

travclem
17 May 2009, 11:22
A Surefire E2D LED!

+1

wantshooe
12 June 2009, 00:10
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Stickman
13 June 2009, 17:48
I like these guns. It's very beautiful. And its tactical flashlight (http://www.lightflashlights.com/) is very cool.



That link doesn't work for me.



Anyone tried out the new Insights lights?

Spectre1
13 June 2009, 21:51
My current favorite daily carry light is the Surefire E1B "backup". Tremendous performance from a very compact package. Hi beam is rated @ 80 lumens, but out shines my 6p w/p61 120 lumen bulb, and seems to rival my G3 w/200 lumen bulb. All with just one 3v battery. Plus, the quality of the light is better and more usable, IMO. A very versitile unit. I've had 2 for about a year now and would be lost without them. I have close to a dozen Surefire lights. This model is by far my favorite of the handhelds. YMMV.

CAPT KIRK
14 June 2009, 02:06
You know.... I have always been and will be a Surefire fan, but... I got a good deal on my Blackhawk Gladius that I mounted on my rifle, and I LOVE that light. If Money were no object, I would buy a case of them and have them stashed all over the place.

http://www.lapolicegear.com/blniglfl.html

tac40
14 June 2009, 09:58
Have you looked at First-Light?, I use SF as well but really like the First-Light, Tomahawk LE model-80-120 lumens. The flashlight clips on your belt or tac-vest.

shotdown
14 June 2009, 20:21
Are you looking for a hand held or rifle light? I'm carrying a Surefire E1B currently and I really like it since it's small and it produces a good amount of light to blind someone. You can also use it for everyday things in life. As for a rifle light, I give another vote to the Surefire M600C. It's very bright, lightweight and it throws out to at least 80 yds.

Policetacteam
15 June 2009, 17:23
I have seen several very nice options listed in this thread. But...there are other options! I own more Surefire lights than I can count and I love them. Surefire's are not cheap but you get what you pay for. But the existing market for quality lights has really opened up in the past few years. There are several newer companies (Fenix, EagleTac, Olight, etc..) that are producing very high quality lights for a fraction of the price. For me the standard use to be Surefire but the options that are available are making me reconsider. For the price, quality of build, and quality of white light I would strongly recommend looking at the EagleTac T10LC2. I have used this light as my primary duty light in all kinds of weather conditions. This light is awesome! You are getting 295 lumens on high and 60 lumens on the low setting. This light will run off of (1) 18650 rechargeable lithium ion battery or (2) 123 lithium primary batteries. That option offers you a lot of flexibility. The light is waterproof and type III hard anodized. Worth the money!!

http://https://www.eagletac-store.com/product_info.php?products_id=611