Flash Lights

[Pte_Martin]

I was wondering What's a good flashlight to use in the infantry, and where can i get it IE) website. Thanks

 

[AmmoTech90]

Flashlight in the search engine

First hit

http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/32537.0.html

 

[Pte_Martin]

sorry about that i spelled flash lights wrong in the search engine the first time i tired it but thanks for the link

 

[starlight_cdn]

Get a Surefire. They are design as a combat/tactical light.I like the Centurion model w/ lanyard.   I carry two surefires, 65 lumen 6 volt. Or, One and a dedicated weaponlight.   Two is one, one is none.

Most have not been taught the application of tactical light; both the doctrine and the techniques. They will tell you to buy a cheaper light. Check out some of the links:

http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/pgrfnbr/33/sesent/00

http://nightoperations.com/index.htm

http://www.streamlight.com/

Remember, a bright tactical light is a non lethal force option. I've heard a few stories and some personal experiences. "Deer in the headlights" type reaction.....

I do carry a single LED keychain type for personal illumination: navigation, finding stuff in my ruck, etc.

Hope that helps. I assumed that application was military in nature, not camping or home use.

 

[Proud Canadian]

Have you considered pelican? I have been happy with my SabreLite 2020 Recoil LED.  Alway have been happy with the quality of pelican products as my old Super Sabrelite seems to take abuse very well.

http://www.pelicanproducts.ca/pelican_lights_recoil_led.htm

 

[KevinB]

Sigh...



SUREFIRE.

accept nothing less.

 

[GO!!!]

Or you could just get one issued when you need it....

 

[KevinB]

Surefire is issued 

Well at least for deployments.

 

[GO!!!]

Surefire is issued  

Well at least for deployments.

If the queen does not give it to me, I need it not...

 

[Infanteer]

If the queen does not give it to me, I need it not...

Are you sure about that?

I live by the mantra;

If the queen does not issue it to me - I do not need it.

With the notable exception of;........

Perhaps a world class flashlight that the Army doesn't have in sufficent numbers to make available to every soldier would count as a "notable exception", no?  8)

 

[Grunt]

Night Ops Gladius >

 

[GO!!!]

Are you sure about that?

Perhaps a world class flashlight that the Army doesn't have in sufficent numbers to make available to every soldier would count as a "notable exception", no?   8)

http://www.bestpersonalprotection.com/site/1417669/product/FL-SM

If you are going to spend 100$ on a flashlight, at least ensure that you can make someone $hit themselves with 3 second jolt!!

 

[Jay4th]

The litle black surefire second from the top in Kevs pic. 60 bucks, reliable as heck and the pressure switch cord accessory is only 29 bucks. Good poor mans weapon light although the bezel is not shock mounted so on your weapon, recoil may eventually break your bulb.  Not everyone who needs a light rates one in the Army's eye.

 

[Black Watch]

I'd look silly, but I'd like a cadpat version of our good old flashlight

 

[kyleg]

Yes, you would look silly  ;D

 

[Black Watch]

Yes, you would look silly   ;D

But it'd match the rest of the kit, cobats, boots, tv...

 

[kyleg]

Why would you want that bohemoth of a flashlight? It's heavy, awkward to handle with a weapon, doesn't stay attached to you very well, it's heavy, and it's not very bright. It's also heavy. 2 D cell batteries are hardly necessaryfor bright light.

If you absolutely must have something in CADPAT buy a surefire and paint it.

 

[kyleg]

Just received my Inova X1 (black body, white LED) in the mail. Initial inspection shows a VERY bright light (I blinded myself for a good 3 seconds) that is projected as a perfectly circular spotlight, with no dark spots (i.e. the entire circle is bright). It runs on a single AA, so obtaining replacement batts should be cheap and easy. And it even comes with its own elasticized carry pouch (not exactly mil-spec, but it'll do for camping).

So far I'm very pleased with the quality and construction of the light, and would recommend it as a cheap alternative to some of the more expensive flashlights out there (cost me $30 CDN and some change, shipping and currency conversion included, off of ebay).

Cheers,
Pinky

 

[Black Watch]

Just received my Inova X1 (black body, white LED) in the mail. Initial inspection shows a VERY bright light (I blinded myself for a good 3 seconds) that is projected as a perfectly circular spotlight, with no dark spots (i.e. the entire circle is bright). It runs on a single AA, so obtaining replacement batts should be cheap and easy. And it even comes with its own elasticized carry pouch (not exactly mil-spec, but it'll do for camping).

So far I'm very pleased with the quality and construction of the light, and would recommend it as a cheap alternative to some of the more expensive flashlights out there (cost me $30 CDN and some change, shipping and currency conversion included, off of ebay).

Cheers,
Pinky

sweet

 

[pappy]

I own a few Surfire's, love them...
I have a Inova, not as nice as the surfire...

Just picked up a "Night-ops" / Blackhawk subsidary....
Hummm  I'm liking some of the features, but time will tell...
Very very bright for an LED, 90 lumens +/-
multimode, one of which is a 100:1 ratio turn down +/- 90 down to .8
downside $$$$$