It's a shame that the 7060 is so expensive considering it only got an output of 164/36 lumens, the SF G2X Pro is much cheaper and has 320/15 Lumens, the $ saving could buy a lot of CR123's.
True. Though as a standard-issue light, I'm sure some Safety Nazi would find out that primary CR123 cells can vent with flame, and that would be the end of the SF G2X as a possible issued flashlight. With the Pelican 7060, there's no need to touch the rechargeable battery. And its overall stubby length compared to a full-sized light means no chance it'll be used to strike a violent suspect. Barely more than 150 lumens on high-mode doesn't seem like much, but the 7060 was released back when there really weren't a bunch of good options for a bright LED light with decent runtime. And sadly, that many lumens would likely feel like a handheld spot-light to those UK officers forced to use a pathetic old incandescent 2AA Mini-Mag.
Don't get me wrong, I'm sure that many police officers and detectives in many countries have relied on that old 2AA model as a duty light. But two things.... As a back-up light to a proper flashlight, and only because they had nothing better back then. One police officer who has become a highly respected self-defense authority on the legal issues of use of deadly force, once recounted searching for a suspect who ducked into a darkened warehouse. He was using his SureFire 6P when the light died on him. Apparently the batteries needed changing. He simply pulled out his 2AA Mini-Mag and finished searching using that. But definitely not a good primary carry light for anyone.
I wonder what the Powers At Be in the UK would say if they ever found out that the 2AA Mini-Mag was originally created to be a kubaton, self-defense weapon, with a handy flashlight feature so civilians who had to use one to defend themselves would not be questioned for carrying it around with them. Oh M@glite will never admit to it. And that original aspect of the 2AA Mini-Mag has become completely obscure. But the history of that model is out there. Plus, looked at side-by-side with an aluminum kubaton; it becomes blatantly obvious what the 2AA Mini-Mag really was created for. (Though hollow inside, compared to a regular kubaton, the batteries inside of it is what gives the light its solidity to be used as a pain-compliance tool or a hammer-fist strike weapon.)
I'm looking forward to seeing the SF P1R Peacekeeper, 800/15 lumens, rechargeable and in a size similar to the Fury. If the VOC (Variable Output Tailcap) becomes available as a separate item than that would be a nice package.
Looking forward to the SF P1R myself. Though I'm sure it'll be far more expensive than a Pelican 7060. I honestly wish SureFire hadn't given up on the U2 model. (No updates.) And the variable output tailcap means they gave up on the selector ring of the U2 as well. I'd loved to see an updated U2 with a rechargeable option, more lumens; and nothing else changed. (Even if it ran on primaries, it'd still be worth buying.)
My experience is that most UK Cops don't want to spend money on a quality flashlight, I remember when I first bought a G2 my collegues thought I was mad spending that much on a flashlight!
Ironically, quite a few officers in America have that same mentality. If it's not issued to them, they refuse to spend their own money on a needed piece of gear or equipment. It actually got so bad that here in New York City, NYPD officers are
required to buy a decent torch with their own money before going out on their very first shift of their new career. Due to the wording and requirements of the regulations, you'll see many NYPD officers walking around with black 2C M@glite models. (Smallest, lightest, most commonly available, and relatively inexpensive flashlight model
that conforms to the regulations in place.)
It just amazes me that relatively intelligent individuals cannot seem to realize the value of investing in proper personal gear or equipment. Regardless of nation, a police officer is someone who can look forward to a long career spanning (realistically speaking) a couple of decades if not longer. In all that time, it's just realistic to expect to chase after a suspect down a dark alley or corridor. Or perpetually be in darkness if one works 3rd Shift.
One trip to the hospital due to injuring oneself running around in darkness is going to cost more in medical bills, lost time, possibly lost wages; compared to the money "lost" in buying a quality rechargeable torch. Yet for some bizarre reason, a lot of otherwise intelligent individuals can't see that.
