Flashlights!!!

[amhenry]

I carry a Surefire LX2 as a defensive light, and a Streamlight Stylus Pro as a utility light. The Streamlight is slightly larger than a Sharpie, and I just keep it clipped in my shirt pocket. If I need a modest amount of light, the Streamlight is perfectly sufficient, and I also still have SOME source of light even if one of the lights breaks.

I really like the soft-touch tailcap on the LX2. I purchased a Fenix PD35 for my father-in-law, and while I sure I could enjoy it as a truck light, or a backpack light, I wouldn't want to carry it. Two buttons is one too many for me.

I tried carrying a Preon penlight, and I hated it. Having multiple brightness settings and a memory drove me crazy.

 

[Frosty]

You're out!

You mean my bulb is out? Or I'm just out? Out of what??? Crazy fake Frenchman...

 

[Frosty]

I love my flashlight app! Super handy.

Crazy people and their fancy flashlights...

a flashlight would be one more thing to remember to stick in my pocket in the morning.

 

[Sylvain]

a flashlight would be one more thing to remember to stick in my pocket in the morning.

But is your phone shock and water proof like a good flashlight in case you drop it?

 

[zonfather]

I used to carry the Surefire E1B and now carry the EB1. The low light mode saves on batt. life but I don't really worry about it. I'm still trying to deplete the original pack of surefire batteries I bought back in '07.

 

[swany11]

Thank you. At 4 dollars a piece, I just ordered two. If they do well I will order even more.

Bought another one for myself. Do you have any 14500 batteries? I'm curious how they function with this flashlight. might buy one and find out.

 

[Frosty]

But is your phone shock and water proof like a good flashlight in case you drop it?

Otterbox bro, otterbox…

 

[VERT]

I am goig to develop a cell phone light app shooting technique. I could shot and take a selfie at the same time.

 

[Frosty]

I am goig to develop a cell phone light app shooting technique. I could shot and take a selfie at the same time.

Then the police can tell you were in fear for your life by the expression on your face!

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Then the police can tell you were in fear for your life by the expression on your face!

But.....don't most Glock shooters look like that anytime they pull the trigger?

 

[GNRPowdeR]

But.....don't most Glock shooters look like that anytime they pull the trigger?

Depends on what VERT is carrying that day...

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Depends on what VERT is carrying that day...

 

[VERT]

Then the police can tell you were in fear for your life by the expression on your face!

I figure the smell in my pants will give that away before they see the post on facebook.

 

[Frosty]

I figure the smell in my pants will give that away before they see the post on facebook.

well, that will be the selfie of the year... Hopefully you don't wear strange things to bed!

 

[Mark 1911]

I have a Surefire fore-end weapon light on my Remington 11-87 police. There's a pad on the side of the fore end that activates the light. I couldn't find this model on the Surefire website, doesn't look like they make it anymore. This picture isn't mine but its the exact same shotgun with exact same fore end.

I put a Surefire Scout M300 weaponlight on my Smith & Wesson M&P15 sport. The light is like this one except black. It's activated by the thumb of your left hand (or can be mounted on right for lefties as in the pic).

 

[richardraw316]

Bought another one for myself. Do you have any 14500 batteries? I'm curious how they function with this flashlight. might buy one and find out.

Until you typed that I had no idea what a 14500 battery was. I was planning on using AA

 

[theledwarehouse]

Until you typed that I had no idea what a 14500 battery was. I was planning on using AA

We stock these Ultrafire 14500 900 mah batteries 2-pack

Just keep in mind that not all AA battery flashlights will work with 14500 cells.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Flashlight guys, what brands, features etc. should we look for in an EDC light? I need a list so I can go shopping.

Have these thoughts in mind.

1. Weapon. No, your light will NOT be a weapon. Utter nonsense. It is not a bullet shield.

2. Balance. You want a balance of size and power.

3. Manipulation. You MUST have a lanyard or ring in order to manipulate the light and weapon. The Monica is less than optimal and you do not have hands the size of Michael Jordan's (even Michael Jordan should have a lanyard or ring). Ensure that you have lanyard (which you know how to set up) or ring.

4. One hand. Flashlight shooting is one handed shooting. Your technique, Harries, Ayoob, Chapman, Mary, Jimmy, Kirk, Ron Paul, anyone who has turned on a stupid flashlight has a stupid technique, is one handed. Start doing more one handed shooting.

5. Learn. Learn how to use the flashlight--manipulation, use by itself, use with the weapon.

6. Off. The flashlight is broke if it will not turn off. Learn to turn it off without thinking.

 

[theledwarehouse]

These just came in are are pretty slick. If you want something rechargeable.

Fenix UC40 Ultimate Edition

 

[Sylvain]

Have these thoughts in mind.

1. Weapon. No, your light will NOT be a weapon. Utter nonsense. It is not a bullet shield.

2. Balance. You want a balance of size and power.

3. Manipulation. You MUST have a lanyard or ring in order to manipulate the light and weapon. The Monica is less than optimal and you do not have hands the size of Michael Jordan's (even Michael Jordan should have a lanyard or ring). Ensure that you have lanyard (which you know how to set up) or ring.

4. One hand. Flashlight shooting is one handed shooting. Your technique, Harries, Ayoob, Chapman, Mary, Jimmy, Kirk, Ron Paul, anyone who has turned on a stupid flashlight has a stupid technique, is one handed. Start doing more one handed shooting.

5. Learn. Learn how to use the flashlight--manipulation, use by itself, use with the weapon.

6. Off. The flashlight is broke if it will not turn off. Learn to turn it off without thinking.

on the lanyard.
Good way to have both hands free in an instant without dropping the light on the ground.

A good pocket clip is just as important to make sure your light stays in the same place on your body to quickly access it without having to dig in your pocket.