Using the portion protruding above one's hand for thrusts or raking down along someone's ribs is quite discouraging to the recipient. The portion below one's hand for simple strikes. I want BOTH ends of the light to "work" for me. And that extra length works harder for me than any potential benefit of concealing something smaller.
I won't argue techniques over the errornet. If smaller works for you fine. I've BTDT and KNOW a larger tool gives you more flexibilty and target opportunities. Try a "force on force" drill where you attempt to hammer strike someone with your "toy sized" light when the other guy is holding a 9P equivalent. Or do you only choose empty handed" opponents?
If "smaller was better" over the years police would have been issued a roll of quarters instead of billy clubs.
I see this defective thinking on gun boards all the time. Someone gets hung up on something cute like a small 22, then tries to justify why it is OK for SD. Don't confuse "doable" with "the best option".
If the arbitrary restriction is flashlight only, either you are interested in prevailing, or willing to accept the false confidence of a convenient carry size.
If you had wanted to use both ends as a self-defense tool, that's fine. But that's not what you had stated in your other post. For me, the concealability aspect is more important. I also prefer hammer-fist strikes over other techniques. I've found those work best for me. I also actually use my tactical lights as lights. The extra length of a 9P or L2 is just awkward for me. But to each his own.
No need to be insulting. It's clear that what works best for me, doesn't work for you. But I'm no arm-chair warrior.
Simply put, I'm not an LEO. If I were, I'd rely on my .9mm for self-defense. Sure a billy club or ASP baton is better, but those are illegal for non-LEO's to carry.
Just because I don't share your point of view, that doesn't make my thinking "defective." My opinion is based on my experiences & training. (I'm sure your's is too). Honestly, I think my L4 and my E2d are both kind of ugly. But damn if they're not effective! As far as what's the best option? Screw using a flashlight, get a gun. That's the best option right there. Everything else, because of legal restrictions, is "doable."
Just because something is convenient to carry, that doesn't mean an instant false sense of security goes along with it. You've found what works for
you. Doesn't mean it is going to work for everyone. I prefer hammer-fists enhanced with the 2 cell Surefires over fancier techniques. That's what works best for
me. Like I said, to each his own.
