wrathothebunny
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Ok, this is just about the most ultimate combination of size, runtime, and lumen output I know of for tactical use in a home defence environment. And that is the Surefire 9P + A19 Extender flashlight I own fitted with my just purchased new 320 Bulb Lumen (210 Surefire Lumens) 12V ultra high-pressure (8 atmospheric) D26 Reflector sized lamp assembly from Lumens Factory (www.lumensfactory.com). This provides me with 60 minutes of runtime (draws only 1.24 Amps) off of 4XCR123a batteries outputting about 210 SF lumens out the torch end of this flashlight. It has very similar characteristics as the new ultra high-pressure G&P G120s (also own in it's Digilight incarnation), but with a broader hotspot and excellent beam characteristics gradiating from hot spot center to flood periphery. My lumens factory fitted surefire "12P" combo stays cool, draws only 1.25 amps, runs for 1 hour, and outputs about a P91 equivalent in total lumens (though more focused). For home defense, it would practically blind an intruder with its generously large and bright hot spot, while providing ample flood to illuminate the periphery. It won't get hot in the hand causing sweat and thus lessening the grip on the flashlight in a high-stress situation, and the light is compact and light enough to hold comfortably in addition to wielding a weapon in the other hand (Harries Technique). It would provide instant target identification thus minimizing non-essential application of lethal force, while rendering the target momentarily, visually stunned (unless they're on meth).
