Stainless Steel Night Patrol

[Curt R]

RMSK now has the NP400S and NP400A lights in 300 series non-magnetic Stainless Steel using the Seoul P7
LED in stock. The weight is right at 12 oz with batteries. This is an almost indestructible light for those that
require something a little more rugged than the norm.

The light comes with a one inch diameter body that will hold a single 18650 or two CR123A, RCR123A
or 18350 batteries. All of the black anodized bodies of the LEO series will also work with this light. Maximum
input voltage is 14 and minimum is 3 volts. 5.2 volts or more is required for maximum light output.

The NP300S and NP300A lights in Stainless Steel and those in black anodized aluminum will be available shortly.
They will use the Cree XP-G R5 led at 1 amp drive. The Seoul P7 is driven at 1.5 amps of current.

Curt

 

[Norm]

This is an almost indestructible light for those that
require something a little more rugged than the norm.
Curt

Curt knows what a rugged guy I am :shakehead
Norm

 

[Curt R]

Those from down under are well known to be rugged, just ask any that have engaged them in war.
My mistake, there are none left to ask.

Curt

 

[RAGE CAGE]

Good point.....In Quigley Down Under- Tom Selleck could shoot the key chain lug off of a moving Eiger @ 1000 yards with iron sights.....

 

[grinsefalle]

oh, these stainless steel Night Patrols are catching my attention. Especially the XP-G models are very intersting for me (the "old" NP350 with P7 led is a very fine flashlight). This is hardcore :rock:

* are these steel versions available in steel color only or in black, too?

* is it possible to combine the combat patrol computer switch with a night patrol with the adjustable lighthead?

Michael

 

[Curt R]

Michael:

We can have the Stainless units run through a black oxide process at an extra expense, $?. The coating is ok,
but is not as durable in stainless as in a standard steel application. One thing about the SS version, it just
feels good. It is about 2 ounces heaver than the 'Big Bird' 7060 LEO flashlight, but much shorter and with more
light output.

The computer tail switch does work with the adjustable output head, however when the control is turned down
too far, the tail circuit turns off. It is fed voltage through the LED. I have had a NP400S with the CP tail
running with an 18500 for over two months. The output at maximum is about 2/3 rds of the standard output
without the CP switch. And the output with the 18500 is also about 2/3 rds of that when powered with 5.4
volts up to 14 volts. Overall length is 5.1 inches, (130 mm), and in aluminum it weighs 5 oz or 144 grams
with battery. That short battery compartment is only available in aluminum.

The original NP350 electronics has been replaced and the head now has an optic from Carclo instead of the
mismatched reflector that was used in only two lights.

We have a slightly smaller head that was designed for the K2 LED and uses the IMS 20 mm reflector, that reflector,
(reworked), and the P7 work well together. There are only 36 of those heads so they will not be sold as a
standard NP light. That head is larger than the Rainier head that uses the same LED and reflector combination.

Curt

 

[PhantomPhoton]

So the NP300A has my attention as well. Just to clarify it uses and optic? What sort of beam pattern or degree? And is the NP300A regulated with an 18650 for at least the majority of the runtime?

Thanks for the info.

 

[grinsefalle]

Thanks Curt for your quick answer!

We can have the Stainless units run through a black oxide process at an extra expense, $?. ... One thing about the SS version, it just
feels good.

Just a few minutes ago I found the pictures of the steel version on RMSK. Wow, really looking good! I think, there is hardly any need of this oxide process (only to avoid reflections). The steel is not as shiny as a titan flashlight, less blingbling, much more style

The computer tail switch does work with the adjustable output head, however when the control is turned down
too far, the tail circuit turns off.

This would be a nice package: a steel NP and the additional computer switch. Different UIs for different moods

The original NP350 electronics has been replaced and the head now has an optic from Carclo instead of the
mismatched reflector that was used in only two lights.

My NP350 with P7 is in Arizona for repair, perhaps it has the new parts, when it comes back to me?


Right now, who is the best partner for international customers? You at Peak or RMSK?
I have to save money, this new steel NP is very tempting. The XP-G should be bright enough with a decent amount of throw, just perfect as a duty flashlight..


Michael

 

[Curt R]

Michael:

Threw away everything. You will get a whole new ball of wax.

We take care of all overseas sales at peak.

PhantomPhoton:

I am in the process of choosing the optic for the NP300 lights using the XP-G R5 LED.
The K2 optics should work very well with this LED. The electronics is a constant
current output type and the maximum drive current will be 1 Amp. The light output
should be flat for over two hours at maximum with a single 18650.


Curt

 

[grinsefalle]

Short questions again

The pdf on RMSK says, the output of the NightPatrol300 is 320 lumen, regardless of using 2xRCR123 or 1x18650. Are this numbers right?
Or is the output with 3,7V of a single 18650 about 200 lumen (maximum output with 5,4V or more)?

Is there a way to configure the electronics to have maximum output with a single li-ion, too?

The aluminium NPs have the knurling on the body, the stainless steel models the groovings. Is that correct?

Are the adjustable output models less water resistant (additional opening in the body for the knob)?

thanks!
Michael

 

[J33psr0ck]

That NP is a great looking light.

 

[Dances with Flashlight]

Here are some halfway worthwhile pictures of a SS Night Patrol. It would probably help if I knew more about photography and could see well enough to focus, etc, but these are about the best I've been able to manage.

Night Patrol & 2XAA Caribbean

Night Patrol & 10180 Eiger

Exploded view of the Night Patrol

Optics are recessed and well protected

Heavy duty construction is evident
​

 

[grinsefalle]

Thank you very much, Dances with Flashlights, for your pictures! The NP is a really good looking piece of steel.

Is your NP the 400 lumen p7 one? Do you have beamshots? I'm curious, what this optic can do...

best regards
Michael

 

[Dances with Flashlight]

Yes, and no. It is the 400 P7, and produces tons of light. No beamshots yet. I've tried, but there seems to be some sort of problem with my camera or with my skill level, probably the latter. But I'm working on it.

 

[LED_Thrift]

Thanks for the great pictures. [Yeah, I said great, you can stop apologizing.] The well-built nature of these lights really shows in your pictures. I somehow thought the NP was much larger than the miniMug. I'm sure it would fool a lot of people - that could be a lot of fun.

 

[eyeeatingfish]

Yes, and no. It is the 400 P7, and produces tons of light. No beamshots yet. I've tried, but there seems to be some sort of problem with my camera or with my skill level, probably the latter. But I'm working on it.

How does the 400 p7 throw compared to other lights, chinese throwers and the peak np300 xp-g light?
Im thinking of one as a duty light but I dont want to sacrifice throw that I get with my MRVQ2, which has been outclassed for a while :（

 

[grinsefalle]

I still want a duty flashlight from Peak, but with all these different models, I can't decide which one. It would be very helpful to see a beamshot comparison between the Night Patrols (P7 and XPG) and First Responders (P7, SST50. XPG). This way everyone can choose the light, which fits the needs best.

Michael

 

[RyanA]

This looks like the kind of light I dream about. Is there any chance the 1.5 amp driver can be had with an XP-G?