Well, Im in the dark ages, and hoping SF gets off its rear and releases the Lawman very soon. If not, Ive been looking at the Thunite Scorpion.
Until it then, I carry a Surefire 8AX on my belt, a LX2 in my pocket, and have in my bag in the car an M3, G2X tactical, and a Quark 123X2 tactical.
And yes, I like single mode lights best for a main light.
If Im searching a vehcile, Ill get a better light.
Someone mentioned fine motor skill earlier, and regardless of what others think, its not something training can fix. Under stress you lose the ability to do tasks that require fine coordination.
Its why we are all (or better be anyway) trained to NOT use the slide release when reloading. Under real stress, you wont be able to hit it quickly.
Yes, you can do it, but I know from experience that when under stress no matter how much you train, your body just doesnt cooperate with the fine motor stuff.
Example...I used to have only one handgun. Glock 22. First dept I was on also used G22s. I had trained since day one to use the slide release when I reloaded, etc.
One day, when I needed to reload under stress, I fumbled with that slide release for what seemed like an eternity before the gun FINALLY went into battery. I had been using the slide release on that exact gun for over 12 years at that point! Yes, Id say it was ingrained to muscle memory, but that didnt help one bit that day....
Now I NEVER use the slide release except to keep the slide back with no mag.
And its the same reason that whatever light is on my belt will come on on high every single time, no matter how many times I press the button...because that happens too under stress....