Look buddy, a 250 lumen USB rechargeable Streamlight Microstream. Built in hat clip.
Streamlight Introduces Rechargeable Microstream USB | Down Range TV
All for under $40. Take me money now please!
Look buddy, a 250 lumen USB rechargeable Streamlight Microstream. Built in hat clip.
Streamlight Introduces Rechargeable Microstream USB | Down Range TV
Get yourself a surefire lumamax Lx2, and an E series pocket clip, as the factory one is prone to breaking. If you want a light that has lo/hi momentary, this is the best light by far. The momentary switch is low when pressed slightly, and when pressed all the way down it’s full output, but in either position it can be released immediately. Then to keep it on you twist slightly for li and twist more for high. No clicky switch, no BS strobe mode, it’s the best EDC light that stays uncompromising in the features necessary to be a true tactical light. It runs on 123’s but they last decently long if you use it on lo when using it for everyday illumination. Other lights mentioned in this thread are decent, namely streamlight, but no other company understands tactically what it is to be a fighting flashlight. They get the features wrong. Every. Time. I’m chronically frugal with gear but sometimes you spec out features you need and there really only arises one model or brand. Also it’s a good size to use as a striking tool in nonpermissive environments on on the lower end of the force continuum if you aren’t justified in using a gun.
All for under $40. Take me money now please!
Who actually has them in stock as opposed to taking pre-orders?
For you.
I think a light whose default mode is to always come on at the low setting is irritating and next to useless to me.
A fighting flashlight? Do those come with MOLLE or have a mount for a chainsaw bayonet?
I personally love an EDC light that starts at its low setting then gets brighter, so I don't blow my night vision out looking for something at relatively close range. I also know that much like firearms, there are different flashlights for different purposes and for some purposes, my biggest concern would be ALL TEH LUMENS!!1! when turned on.
I like the Klarus lights with their dual swtiches.
I often use the lowest setting (10 lumens), that's enough to navigate in total darkness and see what's under your feet.
But I still get to have fast access to the brightness setting using the other switch if I want to see farther away or momentary blind someone.
You can also program the light to have one switch for the highest mode and another one for the strobe.
My previous EDC light was 50 lumens at the lowest mode and I often found it too bright.I like 10 lumens better.
I find the low mode quite usefull.I wouldn't mind having something even dimer like 1 lumen or 0.5 lumens to read maps at night while preserving your night vision.
I find a low setting very useful too, not as my only choice when I first touch a switch!
The Klarus lights are emerging as another viable brand. I have a few of them, including the latest I keep in my backpack. On its highest setting, it's 1600 lumens, has good throw for a small diameter reflector, and the distinctly different switches on the tail cap like in your photo. I didn't realize I could program the switches! I think I'll make the rubber switch come on as high and the paddle come on as low.
Is it the Klarus XT2CR by any chance?
It comes from the factory with one switch being strobe and the other being the highest mode.
But you can get rid of the strobe and have the paddle switch be for the lowest mode instead.
You will lose the strobe fonction if you do that but I don't use it anyway.
You can stil manually do a strobe with the momentary on switch if you really need to start a disco party or signal to somone.
You are correct!
I also have little need for the strobe. The only times I've used strobes were when I was signalling oncoming traffic on the freeway because a AAA guy was on the ground working on my truck and vehicles were not slowing or moving to the other lane and during night shoots as distractions.
My light is a 3 mode. High, low then strobe. When I need low, it won't be in a hurry, so I put it against my leg, click it twice, then pull it up to use it.
Personally, I'd rather have it on high at an instant when I need it most.
My light is a 3 mode. High, low then strobe. When I need low, it won't be in a hurry, so I put it against my leg, click it twice, then pull it up to use it.
Personally, I'd rather have it on high at an instant when I need it most.
+1 to carrying a task light separate from your fighting light. I too have a Stylus Pro for menial light needs, and a Ten-Tap set to All TeH Lumens for social work, or a Surefire with All TeH Lumens all the time.Precisely. This is the way my "tactical" light is set up. It is really the only way it is going to do me much good. Much the same way that my primary defensive handgun isn't going to be in an ankle holster with an unloaded chamber. That is why I also carry a Streamlight Stylus Pro as a everyday work light in addition to my PD35.
Klarus xt line has the best switch setup in my opinion. Ive been edc rocking the xt1a for at least five years with no problems yet. My wife has the xt2c which in my opinion is the best light for dual duty out there. Also have the xt11 which is my play/rifle light. Here is a video and they should show how the switch works. https://youtu.be/c3X4dM-4YUQ
I've not found anything that can hang with Surefire's switches or overall build quality, though I have tried dozens of contenders.