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Old 12-11-2006, 05:46 PM
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Default flashtlight for law enforcement?

Hi every one. I would like to get me a flashlight that can be used for law enforcement. I was thinking to get the surefire , but the cheaper versions are not very good. Another one that caught my eye was night ops gladius, but its over 150 dollars. Are there any similar flashlights for under $100?

I need something small, rechargable(but not necessarily ) lasts long time, and very bright.

It will be used for law enforcement and personal use

thanks in advance.

Recomendations are welcome.
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Old 12-11-2006, 06:07 PM
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Default Re: flashtlight for law enforcement?

wops, i think i posted in wrong section
sorry about that.
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Old 12-12-2006, 05:39 PM
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Look for a private message from me, or eMail me at home:
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Old 12-21-2006, 08:53 AM
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Sounds like you need to look at the Streamlight Strion. Around $100, small, rechargeable, good runtime and VERY bright.
I have one I use at work and at home and I'm pleased with it.

Hope this helps,
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Old 01-19-2007, 12:37 PM
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I see 25 SF G2s and 6P for every 1 of any other light I see on duty belts. The G2 is a standard issue back up like to the enlightened officers it seems.
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Old 01-19-2007, 12:44 PM
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Surefires will always be a good choice. I think quite a few people here have been getting the Lumens Factory 3.7 volt light assembly for their Surefire 6P or G2's and running it with a single recharageable - I forget if they use the 18650 or 18500 - probably one of those - good runtime and this LA gives a 100 Lumen output. One of our LEO's here is pretty big on the Gladius (I think mine is great) and they can be found at times for around $120- $140.
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Old 01-19-2007, 06:49 PM
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Default Re: flashtlight for law enforcement?

I use the streamlight strion on duty, and have a surefire g2, with AW's upgrade kit, as my backup.

I am still shopping for a HUGE flashlight as primary, for vehicle stops etc.
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Old 01-21-2007, 09:07 AM
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I carry a Inova T4 on my duty belt for backup use, and have a 4Dcell Mag light modded with a T-bin LED as my In-Hand light. If I did not already have the modded Mag light, one of the current stock LED models would be fine for a main light also.

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Old 01-21-2007, 09:44 AM
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springbok, HUGE flashlight for vehicle stops you say...

What about:
http://elektrolumens.com/Stunner-XRE/Stunner-XRE.html

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Old 01-21-2007, 05:16 PM
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I either use a M*g-85 or a Surefire M-6. I can't count how many times I've dropped the Surefire and it still works! The down side.............SIX 123 Batteries!. You can't beat either one on a vehicle stop, also Blackhawk makes a nylon holster for the Surefire that will fit a duty rig.

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Old 01-21-2007, 05:42 PM
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Meduza : lol, thats huge.

I have been seriously pondering the Borealis made by juancho.

Need a light which lights the bad boys up
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Old 01-21-2007, 05:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by springbok
I have been seriously pondering the Borealis made by juancho.

Need a light which lights the bad boys up
The Borealis is a M*G85 by another name.

Apparently a "well known" flashlight manufacturer didn't want their name associated/used with such an outstanding light as what Juancho puts together.

He's top-notch!
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Old 01-21-2007, 08:36 PM
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Night-ops Falcata.
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Old 01-22-2007, 10:41 PM
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Be sure whatever you choose there is a decent holster for it. I teach bezel down in front on the reaction side.
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