Day 1 2006 SHOT Show Report

[xochi]

That nite iz IQ looks pretty cool! I wonder if it will work properly on a cut down mini mag running a li-ion.

 

[Raven]

WOW

You wrote this on your blog.

The Infinity Ultra-M Task Light is an American made version of the Gerber Infinity Ultra. It comes in a hard anodized black finish with a red or white LED. The Gerber Infinity Ultra-M retails for $30.

This is big news.

Why an American made version? Will this new model have the original body? If that's the case, maybe Gerber reads cpf, after all

 

[cheapo]

Wow, there are a lot of new lights coming out... i like the PT.. but it looks plastic.

-David

 

[Kiessling]

Thanx for doing that ! :thumbsup:
bernie

 

[leukos]

The new Inova XO looks like it will be a hot light for 2006.

 

[IsaacHayes]

The SL Jr looks cool, I'd find a lot of use for that because I use mine workign under car hoods. I could attach it to the body with the magnet for hands free, and angle the head right where I needed light, leaving 2 hands free!
Do you know if it's an addon or a complete new light?

I see some ppl will like the new reflector X0 it should have some sidespill..
Thanks!

 

[Raven]

The new Inova XO looks like it will be a hot light for 2006. 1watt with reflector running on an AA with Inova build quality, it might rival the Fenix.

Did I miss something? Where did it say that the new XO would be a AA light?

 

[leukos]

Sorry, my mistake, I was thinking of the X1 (edited post). :sigh:
It does look thinner from the picture though....sure would be a nice light if it ran on AA.

 

[Hans]

A quick question .... Any news from HDS? Any new products or "surprises" there?

Hans

 

[tsask]

thanks for the info! cant wait to see the PILA 500 lumen :devil: model with LED tail cap

 

[carrot]

What's the deal with the other Surefire lights... the 1-cell infinitely variable brightness "pocket rocket" light and mini-Beast that Brock mentioned here?

 

[PocketLights.com]

Streamlight Jr. Luxeon Reach

The SL Jr looks cool, I'd find a lot of use for that because I use mine workign under car hoods. I could attach it to the body with the magnet for hands free, and angle the head right where I needed light, leaving 2 hands free!
Do you know if it's an addon or a complete new light?

It is a new light and it is called the Streamlight Jr. Luxeon Reach

 

[PocketLights.com]

WOW

You wrote this on your blog.

The Infinity Ultra-M Task Light is an American made version of the Gerber Infinity Ultra. It comes in a hard anodized black finish with a red or white LED. The Gerber Infinity Ultra-M retails for $30.

This is big news.

Why an American made version? Will this new model have the original body? If that's the case, maybe Gerber reads cpf, after all

Because it is a requirement of the U.S. Gov't to purchase products made in the U.S. The American made version will look the same as the current Gerber Infinity Ultra.

 

[carrot]

Because it is a requirement of the U.S. Gov't to purchase products made in the U.S. The American made version will look the same as the current Gerber Infinity Ultra.

Is it HAIII, though?

 

[jonman007]

I'm also wondering about the other new surefire lights, any news?

 

[TBY]

Thanks for the reports and updates. Wish I was there!

 

[john2551]

David,

From your report, it's a little confusing in regards to the Inova 24/7 being discontinued. Are they all being discontinued or only the green ones?

Regards,

John

 

[PocketLights.com]

Inova 24/7

The yellow Inova 24/7 will not be discontinued. It will only be sold with an accessory kit. The green Inova 24/7 will be discontinued.

 

[Raven]

Thanks for the updates. I can assure you that they are appreciated.

 

[paulr]

That's interesting, it sounds like Gerber is dusting off the Ultra-G tooling and basically putting it back into production except black. I like the green color of the Ultra-G and if the goal of the Ultra-M is govt sales, maybe they'll want to make an Ultra-MG with an engraved NSN number like the Ultra-G had. OTOH maybe it's just a sneaky way to almost double the price of the old Ultra while making users delighted about the reintroduction instead of annoyed about the huge price hike. I suppose I'll buy one when they come out, sigh.