bust-a-cap anyone???

[fireluvrandrew]

While browsing through you tube flashlight videos (yes i have become a flashaholic) i cam across this beautiful little creation http://bustacap.net/
I browsed across the forums trying to find it and diddnt. Anyways i promptly ordered one after watching the videos, for my maglite. Anyone else tried one of these? If not ill have to post a review!
I hope this well be useful as i am in the law enforcement business side of town!

pics (Moderator note: HOT LINKING not allowed IAW CPF Rules)

videos
maglite failure
http://www.bustacap.net/content/view/35/50/

maglite success with bustacap
http://www.bustacap.net/content/view/36/51/

 

[Mercaptan]

I'm 80% certain that if you were to smash a car window like they did with the 'Bust a cap' using a mag-lite, it would smash the window too. They hit the windows using different strategies - the 'Bust a cap' was a perpendicular thrust/penetration, while the mag was a glancing blow, held in a limp wrist (to absorb the blow).

[Edit] - it appears as though they did use the mag similarly to the bust a cap. Oh well.

There are still many other tools I would prefer to use over a flashlight for this purpose.

 

[fireluvrandrew]

however if you hit it with the mag the way they did with the mag and cap, i dont think it would break, I have seen in person someone trying to break a window with a mag 3d, it was a poor effect, and the effort was HUGE.

 

[TKO]

Having had to break a couple car windows with an ASP expandable baton, I can assure you that there is much effort involved. Even when you are pumped up and "swinging for the cheap seats".

I figured the difficulty with the first one just had to be the exception but the second one taught me the rule. I now carry a spring loaded pen size punch in my uniform shirt pocket.

 

[fireluvrandrew]

While browsing through you tube flashlight videos (yes i have become a flashaholic) i cam across this beautiful little creation http://bustacap.net/
I browsed across the forums trying to find it and diddnt. Anyways i promptly ordered one after watching the videos, for my maglite. Anyone else tried one of these? If not ill have to post a review!
I hope this well be useful as i am in the law enforcement business side of town!

pics (Moderator note: HOT LINKING not allowed IAW CPF Rules)

videos
maglite failure
http://www.bustacap.net/content/view/35/50/

maglite success with bustacap
http://www.bustacap.net/content/view/36/51/

sorry!

 

[Patriot]

I have a little automatic centerpunch in my center console, but having one a concentrated punch point on a mag light would be handy should you ever have use for it. It's not a gimmick at all, just physics.

 

[FrogmanM]

Interesting product, thanks for the link! Ever since I've found out about LED drop-ins, I've been looking forward to upgrading my 3D M*G

Mayo

 

[Sgt. LED]

Their site just died on me, but it looked to be for "D" only right?

 

[KenAnderson]

Their site just died on me, but it looked to be for "D" only right?

When I bought mine, I did see a link for a mag "C" cap.

 

[Sgt. LED]

Hummmmm.

 

[Manzerick]

Sites down

Is this an attachemnt for a torch?

 

[KenAnderson]

When I bought mine, I did see a link for a mag "C" cap.

Just went back and looked and now don't see the link for the "C", only the "D"....

weird...

 

[jugg2]

Sites down

Is this an attachemnt for a torch?

Yep, a replacement tailcap for M@gs and the like. It's pointy to concentrate the force to make breaking a window easier.

 

[fireluvrandrew]

i just got a call yesterday from there sales department, very friendly, very nice, mine should be here tommarow, after i find some glass ill try it out, take pics and let you guys know how it works.


yes when i ordered there was one for standard size mags and magcharger, meaning d mags, streamlights, and asp batons, when i talked to they guy, he said they are comming our with more, just give them a call, they are very friendly

 

[bl4kkat]

just wondering does anyone know if theres a spare bulb compartment in the tailcap like the original m@g tailcap?

 

[fireluvrandrew]

havent recieved mine yet ill let u know

 

[adamlau]

Located in Newport Beach, which means sales tax for me :thumbsdow. I may still pick up a couple to try out :thumbsup: . Too bad there is no Type III variant.

 

[bl4kkat]

Located in Newport Beach, which means sales tax for me :thumbsdow. I may still pick up a couple to try out :thumbsup: . Too bad there is no Type III variant.

WHAT NO HAIII!?! man i was thinking of putting that on my 5C HAIII m@g when it comes in the mail later.... aww man

hey fireluvrand ill be waiting for your review whens it supposed to come in the mail?

 

[KenAnderson]

Mine arrived yesterday. Looks very nice. Excellent finish, well made. The last 1/4" of the point appears to be made of steel (magetic) and rivited to the aluminum cone in a way that's durable. Should never dull or wear out based on how it's made. Color matches well between the alum and steel.

 

[adamlau]

The steel tip is coated and press fit into the cap.