Government issue Infinity Ultra?

[LightHearted]

Does anyone know if there is any difference betweent the plain old Infinity Ultra and the "government issue" version of this light?

Thanks in advance,
Ken

Infinity Ultra G (government issue)

 

[FlashlightOCD]

The Government issue has Type III HA finish. Very hard and scratch resistant.

The civilian model comes in different colors and includes a lanyard and pocket clip that is not included in the Goverment issue [but it does not have the Type III HA finish].

Other than that [and the engraving] there is no difference. Somehow a rumor was started that the Government issue is brighter ... that is not true.

 

[paulr]

Note there's a special price for CPF members.

http://www.countycomm.com/cpflight9.htm

 

[Stanley]

Both FlashlightOCD and Paulr are right... Basically the only difference btwn the Ultra G and Infinity Ultra (apart from HA coating) is that the Ultra G has a NSN number also says 'US Government' on the barrel. Kinda adds on to the 'cool' factor... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Zigzago]

Personally, if I still traveled outside the U.S. like I used to, I'd rather not have to explain to some suspicious rural policeman why I have a piece of equipment labeled "U.S. Government" in my pocket. I can just see myself tied to a chair with someone screaming in my face "You CIA! You CIA!" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[UnknownVT]

Please take a look at these threads (with photos and beamshots):

CMG Ultra-G vs. Ultra

CMG Ultra-G (#2)

 

[JohnK]

Who sells spare clips for the Ultra Government model ?

 

[darkzero]

Man they don't call it hard anodizing for nothing! I modded my Government issue Ultra by cutting the end off to thread a Kroll on there, bored it out for 1xcr2, and stuck a MM+ sandwich in it. I wanted to polish the reflector but man was it a pain. I used 220 grit sandpaper to take the HA off but it wasn't doing very much. So I whipped out the dremel to grind it off. Teach that tough HA not to mess with my 770 Dremel or any of em' anymore. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinser2.gif

 

[762x51]

Anyone have a beamshot comparing the Ultra-G to the Arc AAA standard?

 

[paulr]

JohnK, I emailed CMG inquiring about buying some clips and they sent me a few for nothing.

762, there are some beamshots around, basically the CMG has somewhat wider spill.

 

[The_LED_Museum]

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762x51 said:
Anyone have a beamshot comparing the Ultra-G to the Arc AAA standard?

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Not a "standard", but here's a picture of one compared to an Arc-LE (now Arc-PE):

The Ultra is on the left, the Arc is on the right.
Shined onto a wall about 5' away.

 

[JohnK]

I just picked up three ARC AAA's on B/S/T, and there is a quite marked difference in beams as some have noted (I have three Infinity Ultras).

I see the same brightness, but a much wider, smoother beam from the Infinity Ultras. This does not mean one is better than the other, but just, well, different.

My first AAAs, nice workmanship.

 

[UnknownVT]

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762x51 said:
Anyone have a beamshot comparing the Ultra-G to the Arc AAA standard?

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Yes... please see this thread:
ArcAAA vs. Ultra-G

 

[Drjones]

[ QUOTE ]
762x51 said:
Anyone have a beamshot comparing the Ultra-G to the Arc AAA standard?

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As has already been said, the CMG-UG beam is quite wider, though in reality, they give off about the same amount of light. The Ultra-G gives off just a hint more, but its not significant.

I love mine! At $14.50 its a steal. Get one!

 

[762x51]

Thanks everyone. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif