Ross
Enlightened
Hi Folks,
Wasnt too sure where to post this, hope here is OK?
I am a police officer based in the UK. We are issued woeful torches as standard and I've bought a Surefire 8AX as a main light. Trying to carry it, even though it is small, was difficult so I came up with this:
Here is a close up of the top:
but the main advantage is that you can adjust the rake on the holster to 12 different angles, such as:
which would direct the light straight into the eyes of the person you were dealing with.
This shows the angle from the back (the portion with the writing on sits on your belt, and yes, it will fit normal duty belts):
Another major advantage is that the holster slides off the belt holder and is attached with a lanyard, and the flashlight is still protected:
The only wee hitch at the moment is actually holding the top of the flashlight into the holder, I am using a O ring at the moment but will be creating something a wee bit more permanent, but will easily come off so you can remove the flashlight.
What does everyone think? I would love to hear feedback from people, especially cops.
Does the idea of being able to shine your torch, hands free, appeal? it is also attached via a lanyard so would not hit the floor if you dropped it?
Looking forward to your replies
?
Ross
Wasnt too sure where to post this, hope here is OK?
I am a police officer based in the UK. We are issued woeful torches as standard and I've bought a Surefire 8AX as a main light. Trying to carry it, even though it is small, was difficult so I came up with this:
Here is a close up of the top:
but the main advantage is that you can adjust the rake on the holster to 12 different angles, such as:
which would direct the light straight into the eyes of the person you were dealing with.
This shows the angle from the back (the portion with the writing on sits on your belt, and yes, it will fit normal duty belts):
Another major advantage is that the holster slides off the belt holder and is attached with a lanyard, and the flashlight is still protected:
The only wee hitch at the moment is actually holding the top of the flashlight into the holder, I am using a O ring at the moment but will be creating something a wee bit more permanent, but will easily come off so you can remove the flashlight.
What does everyone think? I would love to hear feedback from people, especially cops.
Does the idea of being able to shine your torch, hands free, appeal? it is also attached via a lanyard so would not hit the floor if you dropped it?
Looking forward to your replies
Ross