CAinsurgent
Newly Enlightened
- Joined
- Oct 13, 2006
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This is my first time posting and I'm really glad I found this site- there is a lot of great info here. Anyway, I just attended the Surefire Low-light Operator/Trainer course and decided to try the 9AN to use as my primary duty light.
A little background behind my choice. The current issued light is the Streamlight SL-20 (the full size aluminum one). I like the strength of its beam and it's easy to handle because of its size, for example, putting it under your arm to do things like writing a cite. It seems to have a pretty good run time though I have not actually timed one- if it gets low, I just trade it for a charged one.
Other people have chosen to buy the plastic version of the SL-20 with the LEDs, which appeals to me because of the lightweight and the reduced light option to use for "non-critical" instances. However, the main light isn't as bright as the SL-20. This all led me to try the 9AN. It also helped that Surefire offered a discount.
So, my question to the users of the 9AN is:
-Does it last as long as advertised?
-Can one of the LED conversions be used on this light?
-Does the V71 holster work all right?
-Do you have any side notes or recommendations for the light?
Thanks in advance!
A little background behind my choice. The current issued light is the Streamlight SL-20 (the full size aluminum one). I like the strength of its beam and it's easy to handle because of its size, for example, putting it under your arm to do things like writing a cite. It seems to have a pretty good run time though I have not actually timed one- if it gets low, I just trade it for a charged one.
Other people have chosen to buy the plastic version of the SL-20 with the LEDs, which appeals to me because of the lightweight and the reduced light option to use for "non-critical" instances. However, the main light isn't as bright as the SL-20. This all led me to try the 9AN. It also helped that Surefire offered a discount.
So, my question to the users of the 9AN is:
-Does it last as long as advertised?
-Can one of the LED conversions be used on this light?
-Does the V71 holster work all right?
-Do you have any side notes or recommendations for the light?
Thanks in advance!