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    Light for Shotgun

    Thanks for clarification D The Bravo has good run time considering what it runs on. So many things to consider in this discipline of illumination. Reliability is paramount tho - I've been in situations where equipment lets you down at a critical moment and there is no worse feeling.
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    Light for Shotgun

    Good points Scotty. I have a Streamlight TLR-1 on a handgun, it has side by side 123s in there. Works well, but I've always felt that the plastic switch is a little on the flimsy side, and would be slow to operate on a long gun. We just have too many choices
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    Light for Shotgun

    Thanks L, I can see it from both sides. I tend to put a gun down and forget about it for X years, so the primaries may be a good bet for me. The rechargeables are very good for daily use - I use lights each day because I live in a dark rural area in a secluded location - shotgun is essential...
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    Light for Shotgun

    Is there some reason why you guys don't use rechargeables in a gun mounted light ? I have a good supply of 123s but rechargeable is always attractive from a cost perspective. The 123s are probably better in a cold environment, and they don't lose charge like an 18650. Things have a habit of...
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    Light for Shotgun

    I am pleased that there are quality (superior) US made options out there. I have nothing against Chinese people, but would prefer to support fellow countrymen, even if it costs a little more. Most US 'brands' seem to be made in China, or assembled here from Chinese parts (Surefire ?)
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    Light for Shotgun

    Thanks for the link A The Chinese offerings all seem to have crystal lenses, but the rest of the light is less robust. Malkoff look like the best deal - for a cheaper unit at least. Nothing worse than having a light not work when you need it (I've had it happen) so it may be worth a few extra...
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    Light for Shotgun

    Thanks L I just looked over the Elzetta site too - nice website, and they emphasize that their lights are made for gun applications. Malkoff seem to be good lights for gun applications too. With intro discounts they are competitive on price, and I would prefer to by US made products. Malkoff...
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    Light for Shotgun

    Just took another look on the Malkoff website - it is a confusing place. When I look at products, and flashlight sub-menu, they have them listed with a starting price of xx, then when I click on the pic the price comes up much higher. Also difficult to compare products when nothing is tabulated...
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    Light for Shotgun

    Thanks D You make an interesting point about 'real' lumens. I was digging through a drawer last night and found an old Surefire light rated at 200 lumens. I turned it on and compared it to a Chinese light rated at 500 lumens - Surefire was better. This gun will be used outdoors only, so no...
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    Light for Shotgun

    Just took a quick look at Malkoff - nice, but $200 and up (more than the gun). Also, the heads are quite large and may necessitate using a high mount - this will make the entire unit quite bulky. The search resumes.
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    Light for Shotgun

    Thanks L - I'd not considered Malkoff, I'll check out their site. May be more expensive than I would like :-)
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    Light for Shotgun

    About 10yrs ago I mounted a light on a shotgun. Things have changed - hopefully improved. The number of lights available now is bewildering - so I now need expert help to make a good choice. My regular lights tend to be Fenix - I like the tough build and they have been very reliable - perhaps a...
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    Looking to Upgrade My Rifle Light

    I agree - TLR-1 HL is better than Surefire and a good light overall. I have one, no failures, but that switch could be more robust and positive in operation. I want something super robust for my rifle so I am pretty much decided on the Fenix TK15UE. 1000 lumens, easy mode switch, rear clicky...
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    Looking to Upgrade My Rifle Light

    from Amazon reviews https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-69260-TLR-1-Rail-Mounted-Tactical/product-reviews/B00B8Q31UQ/ref=cm_cr_dp_qt_hist_one?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=one_star&showViewpoints=0 These are all one star reviews "I went to make entry on a building a few hours ago. I did a check of my...
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    Looking to Upgrade My Rifle Light

    My perception that the TLR-1 switch assemblies were flimsy may have been justified. Streamlight sell them as replacement parts and reading reviews it seems that some people have had switches fail, even with very little use. See reviews here...
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