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Dunno about you, but I carry my light in my sap pocket. The M30 looks great...except for that switch end. It will tear up your pants after a few weeks. I carried the Inova T4 for several years. It is rechargable and just the right size. Problem is it now has a three way switch, kinda clumsy for what we do. Strobe is worthless as well. Ever try using it in the dark against a suspect and you will get it just as bad and it will screw up your vision. NOT GOOD! If you do get a light with strobe, you will find you never use it in a real tactical situation.
I carry an Eagle Tac T10C2 now, and sometimes (when I know I need more light) my DBS MC-E (however I am looking for a better replacement). Things to consider are rechargability (can the batteries be charged in the light). Inova T4 and Pelican (LAPD model) are lights like this. Personally, I don't mind pulling the batteries out to charge, but it is something to consider for a light you will use every day. Also, if you department alows it, get a tactical light for your gun. Streamlight makes a decent one for about $100 that is 200 lumens. That is more than enough for the distances you will be pointing the gun. It also frees up your other hand. I am considering the Tiablo ACE-G (bright as hell and only one mode: ON) I also have a Spear, but never use it. In my opinion, throw is not what we use most, get a floody beam. Olight M20 is a very good light and two of my partners have them. The M30 is tempting (great beam, perfect for LE) but that bottom is keeping me from trying it. I'm sure it feels good in the hands, but we can't be repairing uniforms every few weeks or cramming it into a holster it doesn't really fit well into.
Just my $.02 for what it's worth.
As far as strobe and not needing it, well i walk a footbeat right now and sometimes i want to get cars attention to pull them over but they dont see me and keep rolling, with the strobe i can hit their car and they know what the deal is, if they dont, they will get the ticket in the mail :twothumbs )wow. someone actually chose a light i was first to mention/suggest! *great feeling*
it seems i am actually starting to make sense at times!
hope M30 is the right one for you and does what you need it to do.
(further advice: would be smart to get an smaller and lighter pocket carry backup light too. not every lighting task needs a "heavy" club.
Out here, people would run all the time if we had that restriction.
i hear everything your saying, but im not gonna put the light in my pants pocket, im gonna get a holder for it and clip it onto my rig, and get rid of the useless OC spray they give us
And our department wont let us get lights on our guns which is really stupid, but maybe they will change that in time. We also arent allowed to get into "pursuits" with cars for anything unless its a forcable felony which blows, but again im walking a footbeat lol
You're in Florida aren't you??? Thats the only place I know has a pretty strong no pursuit policy. My department finally decided to let all officers have weapon lights on out duty guns other than swat and k9. I have been trying for years to get that changed(actually used one anyways). It's amazing how departments hold us back as officers when it comes to out equipment. I have the surefire x300 and love it. Most officers have the Streamlight. We have been having problems with some of the guys not tightening the streamlights down and the come off during our range inservices. If they ever let you have weaponlights get the surefire!!!!!
cant wait for this light to come in
wow. someone actually chose a light i was first to mention/suggest! *great feeling*
it seems i am actually starting to make sense at times!
hope M30 is the right one for you and does what you need it to do.
(further advice: would be smart to get an smaller and lighter pocket carry backup light too. not every lighting task needs a "heavy" club.
So true. A smaller light in the pocket is the way to go. (you never know when you will be stuck with a light on for hours and wish you had another!) I hope the M30 works for you, I am tempted to try it. A for a smaller backup, I LOVE my EagleTac T10C2. Bright when you need it, but the low is still 80-100 lumens and will run for hours. Plus it is very small and fits right in the pocket. Good luck with the new job (Don't get the pursuit thing though :sigh
