kz1000s1
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Does anyone know what agency or military unit is using the Inova X5T-HA?
What government agency special ordered the X5T-HA
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SockMan
Newly Enlightened
Re: What government agency special ordered the X5
If we told you, we'd have to flash ya...
Okay, that was corny... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Seriously though, I don't know nor do I think we will find out. Something tells me that the ones who ordered these wouldn't be to happy to find their organization's name is posted on a message board mainly about flashlights.
If we told you, we'd have to flash ya...
Okay, that was corny... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Seriously though, I don't know nor do I think we will find out. Something tells me that the ones who ordered these wouldn't be to happy to find their organization's name is posted on a message board mainly about flashlights.
kz1000s1
Enlightened
Re: What government agency special ordered the X5
No, I don't really expect an answer, but I thought I'd ask. A cool light though, and we're fortunate to be able to buy it.
No, I don't really expect an answer, but I thought I'd ask. A cool light though, and we're fortunate to be able to buy it.
NeonLights
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: What government agency special ordered the X5
I'm pretty sure there was a good reason for the govt agency specifying that they be "sterile" (no markings of any kind on them). In some situations, anonymity can mean a lot.
-Keith
I'm pretty sure there was a good reason for the govt agency specifying that they be "sterile" (no markings of any kind on them). In some situations, anonymity can mean a lot.
-Keith
zorba
Enlightened
Re: What government agency special ordered the X5
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I'm pretty sure there was a good reason for the govt agency specifying that they be "sterile" (no markings of any kind on them). In some situations, anonymity can mean a lot.
-Keith
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How will it work? It is well advertised on the Internet that this particular light is an Inova unmarked for a unnamed gov agency. If found on someone, during a secret op, it will be related to them...
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I'm pretty sure there was a good reason for the govt agency specifying that they be "sterile" (no markings of any kind on them). In some situations, anonymity can mean a lot.
-Keith
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How will it work? It is well advertised on the Internet that this particular light is an Inova unmarked for a unnamed gov agency. If found on someone, during a secret op, it will be related to them...
DumboRAT
Enlightened
Re: What government agency special ordered the X5
Allen
aka DumboRAT
Allen
aka DumboRAT
Banshee
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Re: What government agency special ordered the X5
Not a light at all..that be an MIB Neuralizer....
As for the unnamed government agency..that's easy it's the ................urk...hey what the,,,gakkk
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I chopped a bunch of "g's" off to bring them back on the screen.....they were hung out about a foot to the right of my screen! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon6.gif Roy
Not a light at all..that be an MIB Neuralizer....
As for the unnamed government agency..that's easy it's the ................urk...hey what the,,,gakkk
prgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
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I chopped a bunch of "g's" off to bring them back on the screen.....they were hung out about a foot to the right of my screen! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon6.gif Roy
NeonLights
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: What government agency special ordered the X5
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How will it work? It is well advertised on the Internet that this particular light is an Inova unmarked for a unnamed gov agency. If found on someone, during a secret op, it will be related to them...
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I don't know if I'd call it "well-advertised". I've seen it mentioned here, on County-Comm's website, and over at USN. If you don't know it is an Inova X5T, even if you did a search on the internet, what would be the sesarch parameters that would give away the lights identity? Besides, was it confirmed that the govt agency was a US govt agency? Anyways, even if it is found on an agent/soldier, it will be related to that soldier/agent, not any agency, since everything else he carries should be sterile too.
-Keith
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How will it work? It is well advertised on the Internet that this particular light is an Inova unmarked for a unnamed gov agency. If found on someone, during a secret op, it will be related to them...
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I don't know if I'd call it "well-advertised". I've seen it mentioned here, on County-Comm's website, and over at USN. If you don't know it is an Inova X5T, even if you did a search on the internet, what would be the sesarch parameters that would give away the lights identity? Besides, was it confirmed that the govt agency was a US govt agency? Anyways, even if it is found on an agent/soldier, it will be related to that soldier/agent, not any agency, since everything else he carries should be sterile too.
-Keith
Roy
Farewell our Curmudgeon Administrator
Re: What government agency special ordered the X5
I did a little editing and removed some of the "g's". Hope you don't mind. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I did a little editing and removed some of the "g's". Hope you don't mind. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Re: What government agency special ordered the X5
As anew member I have only just got into torches and their designs. By Chance I saw a X5 today in London ($88 !!).
I need some good honest replies for this Question/remark.
Why has a torch of this design been chosen for " Special forces etc" use???/ The thing turns itself on all the time. I am surprised that it doesnt have a Positive on /off switch. Even putting into to supplied holster turned it one once..... Bullet in the head time maybe for someone?????
Remember I am looking at torches from a design/concept angle. have you found this to be a problem???
I turned it expecting a solid click action to turn it on.
Cheers
Luke
As anew member I have only just got into torches and their designs. By Chance I saw a X5 today in London ($88 !!).
I need some good honest replies for this Question/remark.
Why has a torch of this design been chosen for " Special forces etc" use???/ The thing turns itself on all the time. I am surprised that it doesnt have a Positive on /off switch. Even putting into to supplied holster turned it one once..... Bullet in the head time maybe for someone?????
Remember I am looking at torches from a design/concept angle. have you found this to be a problem???
I turned it expecting a solid click action to turn it on.
Cheers
Luke
NeonLights
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: What government agency special ordered the X5
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I need some good honest replies for this Question/remark.
Why has a torch of this design been chosen for " Special forces etc" use???/ The thing turns itself on all the time. I am surprised that it doesnt have a Positive on /off switch. Even putting into to supplied holster turned it one once..... Bullet in the head time maybe for someone?????
I turned it expecting a solid click action to turn it on.
Cheers
Luke
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If you will do a little research, you will find out that many (most?) "tactical" lights have the momentary push for on or twist for constant on tail switch. Most of these lights also lock out their switch with a full turn or so from constant on. Lights like this that immediately come to mind are most Surefires, the Streamlight TL series, and the Inova X5T.
If the switch is kept locked out, these lights (with the lock-out feature) will not come on at all. If I keep my X5T's at 1/2 - 3/4 turn from constant on, it never comes on accidentally, yet will light with just a push on the tailswitch. At one full turn, the switch is completely locked out.
People used to "normal" flashlights don't always like the "tactical" tailswitches at first, or at all, but for handheld use with a weapon, the tactical tailswitch seems to be the best option. If used correctly on most lights, the light will rarely, if ever, accidentally activate.
-Keith
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I need some good honest replies for this Question/remark.
Why has a torch of this design been chosen for " Special forces etc" use???/ The thing turns itself on all the time. I am surprised that it doesnt have a Positive on /off switch. Even putting into to supplied holster turned it one once..... Bullet in the head time maybe for someone?????
I turned it expecting a solid click action to turn it on.
Cheers
Luke
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If you will do a little research, you will find out that many (most?) "tactical" lights have the momentary push for on or twist for constant on tail switch. Most of these lights also lock out their switch with a full turn or so from constant on. Lights like this that immediately come to mind are most Surefires, the Streamlight TL series, and the Inova X5T.
If the switch is kept locked out, these lights (with the lock-out feature) will not come on at all. If I keep my X5T's at 1/2 - 3/4 turn from constant on, it never comes on accidentally, yet will light with just a push on the tailswitch. At one full turn, the switch is completely locked out.
People used to "normal" flashlights don't always like the "tactical" tailswitches at first, or at all, but for handheld use with a weapon, the tactical tailswitch seems to be the best option. If used correctly on most lights, the light will rarely, if ever, accidentally activate.
-Keith
Re: What government agency special ordered the X5
Cheers Keith
I noticed some of the lights have a "hood" around the rubber push switch. To stop false use. The Inova Doesnt. OK it can be turned off by turning the "Bezel"( Could be incorrect term ,but Im sure you understand!!)I was wondering if it was a production cost factor or if it is a proven design that does work in the "field"?????
I am making these remarks as a observer from "The outside" looking in ...
Be Lucky
Luke
Cheers Keith
I noticed some of the lights have a "hood" around the rubber push switch. To stop false use. The Inova Doesnt. OK it can be turned off by turning the "Bezel"( Could be incorrect term ,but Im sure you understand!!)I was wondering if it was a production cost factor or if it is a proven design that does work in the "field"?????
I am making these remarks as a observer from "The outside" looking in ...
Be Lucky
Luke
DumboRAT
Enlightened
Re: What government agency special ordered the X5
Badbeams,
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Hey, thats a cool looking light, what is it?
Hey, thats a cool looking light, what is it?
Hey, thats a cool looking light, what is it?
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I'm laughing so hard I can barely type ! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hahaha.gif I'm glad you liked my joke.
Allen
aka DumboRAT
Badbeams,
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Hey, thats a cool looking light, what is it?
Hey, thats a cool looking light, what is it?
Hey, thats a cool looking light, what is it?
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I'm laughing so hard I can barely type ! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hahaha.gif I'm glad you liked my joke.
Allen
aka DumboRAT
Datasaurusrex
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Re: What government agency special ordered the X5
They wanted a light to match their 'Unmarked Black Helicopters.'
But they realized that if the flashlight was black they'd never find it if they set it down... so they settled for an 'Unmarked HA3 Flashlight.'
They wanted a light to match their 'Unmarked Black Helicopters.'
But they realized that if the flashlight was black they'd never find it if they set it down... so they settled for an 'Unmarked HA3 Flashlight.'
kz1000s1
Enlightened
Re: What government agency special ordered the X5
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Cheers Keith
I noticed some of the lights have a "hood" around the rubber push switch. To stop false use. The Inova Doesnt. OK it can be turned off by turning the "Bezel"( Could be incorrect term ,but Im sure you understand!!)I was wondering if it was a production cost factor or if it is a proven design that does work in the "field"?????
I am making these remarks as a observer from "The outside" looking in ...
Be Lucky
Luke
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My two X5's require enough pressure to push the button that it shouldn't need a shroud. An X5 will only go on accidentally if you have it turned too close to constant on and apply pressure to the side of the tailcap.
Nice light Allen!
However, its' potential brightness would be a little too much to be practical . /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif
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Cheers Keith
I noticed some of the lights have a "hood" around the rubber push switch. To stop false use. The Inova Doesnt. OK it can be turned off by turning the "Bezel"( Could be incorrect term ,but Im sure you understand!!)I was wondering if it was a production cost factor or if it is a proven design that does work in the "field"?????
I am making these remarks as a observer from "The outside" looking in ...
Be Lucky
Luke
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My two X5's require enough pressure to push the button that it shouldn't need a shroud. An X5 will only go on accidentally if you have it turned too close to constant on and apply pressure to the side of the tailcap.
Nice light Allen!
However, its' potential brightness would be a little too much to be practical . /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif
