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JHoward
22 January 2015, 19:57
"IPX-8 Protected against water submersion - The equipment is suitable for continual submersion in water under conditions which are identified by the manufacturer."

I guess we'll find out.


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/ohmydodge/2015-01-22_21-29-38_298_zpsvbjobnmp.jpg (http://s100.photobucket.com/user/ohmydodge/media/2015-01-22_21-29-38_298_zpsvbjobnmp.jpg.html)



LED Type: Cree XM-L2 U2 LED with a lifespan of 50,000hours
Use two CR123A batteries (included)
Rated operation voltage 2.7v to 8.4v
Copper base plate for more efficient heat
Max light output: 700 lumens.
Max runtime: 70 minutes
Runtime: 66 minutes down to 50%
Max beam distance: 200 m
Peak beam intensity: 9000 cd
Impact resistance: 1.2 m
Waterproof to IPX-8 standard
146 mm (length) x 32.5 mm (bezel diameter) x 25.4 mm (Body diameter)
Made of durable aircraft grade aluminum
Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Durable matte black
Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Compatible with 1" light mounts
Momentary/Click-on tail cap switch included
Waterproof and shock proof with O ring seals
Optional matching tape switch available
Total length only 6.25 inches
Empty Weight of 5.6 oz
Batteries are fully captured to prevent movement under fire
1 Year Warranty

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_Compact_Weapon_Light_700_Lumens_p/pawl-3bkgenii.htm



To be continued..............

JHoward
22 January 2015, 20:41
Here's my really boring unboxing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=zMP2g-YlNlU


My impressions of this light were initially not that it was all that great. I mean, it only has momentary, on, and off settings... What more is there?

Also, the light is definitely a little big for the role of dedicated weapon light, especially one with "Compact" in its name. Although it's not unnecessarily heavy, at around 6.5oz by my scale.

That's where being unimpressed ended. This light puts out a really great amount of light for its size. It has a really great throw of light as well.

I'll be honest. I have not been nice to this light. I wanted to treat it worse than I would actually treat a light I owned, because things happen, and I am actually in the market for a good all-purpose light. So far I have thrown it, submerged it, left it on for hours at a time, dropped it from shoulder height onto my driveway, and let my 2 year old run around with it (I've actually been nervous because I tend to not be able to find things after he "plays" with them). The biggest reason I have been aggressive with this light is because I had a UTG Weapon Light that I really liked. I got it for $30 three or four years ago and it has been a good light, although MUCH too big and heavy, as well as being a battery hog. This Primary Arms Weapon Light has been so much more than that light ever dreamed of.

I'm not really an expert on these reviews, so if there are any questions or requests you guys have, let me know. I put it in the freezer for the night. I would leave it outside, but I live in south Mississippi, so that's not much of a test.

The light has been left on for more than 2 hours at once and did not show any signs of overheating. It's still super bright, even though I've left it on, on purpose, for a approximate total of 7.5 hours. I don't know what the life of these batteries are supposed to be, but that's more than impressive in my opinion, and it really shows no sign of slowing down, so I'm curious what it will actually go. We had so much fun night shooting with it, that I am probably going to take the wife this weekend.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=_KAgIIQuW9w

JHoward
22 January 2015, 20:43
Can anyone tell me how to make the youtube video a "preview" style?

UWone77
22 January 2015, 20:53
Your second video is set to private.

JHoward
22 January 2015, 21:01
I fixed it.

Here is the night shoot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KAgIIQuW9w

JHoward
22 January 2015, 21:03
My impressions thus far are that I WILL be buying this light. As well as a tape switch and an Arisaka mount instead of the Magpul mount.

JHoward
23 January 2015, 15:18
OK. So, this will be my last "hard use" test. I put it in the freezer last night around 9:30 and poured a little water over it. I considered freezing it in a block of ice, but decided that wasn't very realistic.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/ohmydodge/9eb7bd3f-e1a3-4dda-9c5d-39304e56be24_zps6f1ihgpt.jpg (http://s100.photobucket.com/user/ohmydodge/media/9eb7bd3f-e1a3-4dda-9c5d-39304e56be24_zps6f1ihgpt.jpg.html)

I'm going to continue to enjoy the light in "regular" ways unless someone else has an idea of how they would use it that may be "extreme". Hopefully I'll get to do another night shoot with it this weekend.

JHoward
25 January 2015, 20:40
Killed the battery tonight. It had a hard life. Put two new Surefire batteries in and she's back at full strength.

Stickman
25 January 2015, 21:07
Nice work.

JHoward
25 January 2015, 21:17
Wow. Thanks Stick!

Pyzik
11 March 2015, 11:20
Agreed, good job. I didn't realize this was wrapped up. Not sure how I missed the end.
Looking to pick up something to replace my elcheapo light. Not ready for a high end light yet.

JHoward
11 March 2015, 11:42
Not necessarily wrapped up. I am still using the light almost daily. I like it a lot for general use. I have decided against using it for a weapon light on this rifle though. Mainly because it is a rifle geared toward a home defense. I think this Primary Arms light would really shine on a hunting rifle. Somewhere where they could use the added battery capacity.

Pyzik
11 March 2015, 12:05
Not necessarily wrapped up. I am still using the light almost daily. I like it a lot for general use. I have decided against using it for a weapon light on this rifle though. Mainly because it is a rifle geared toward a home defense. I think this Primary Arms light would really shine on a hunting rifle. Somewhere where they could use the added battery capacity.

Well that's good to know.