Looking for light to be a companion for my CCW

Lion of Zion · Apr 28, 2011

Ok, I have done a search but did not come up with what I am looking for:

LED
Single Cell 123a
Single mode
Clicky tail on/off

Thanks, in advance for any help or advice!!!

Chrontius · Apr 28, 2011

Surefire E1e, plus KX1c head?

How bright do you want, how much runtime? There's a questionnaire we use to help people pick a light - it'll help us make a good recommendation for you, if you would fill it out.

glockxj · Apr 28, 2011

I would recommend the 4sevens Quark Tactical series.

Lion of Zion · Apr 28, 2011

Chrontius said:
Surefire E1e, plus KX1c head?

How bright do you want, how much runtime? There's a questionnaire we use to help people pick a light - it'll help us make a good recommendation for you, if you would fill it out.

COOL!! Thanks for the help!

Lion of Zion · Apr 28, 2011

glockxj said:
I would recommend the 4sevens Quark Tactical series.

Thanks, will check them out!!

cm_mtb · Apr 28, 2011

Surefire E1 body + Z57 tailcap + VME head + Malkoff M31. The M31 comes in neutral or cool.

On the Quark tactical, the tailcap only activates one mode, but the head can be loosened for a second brightness level that you can program. I'm not sure if that is an issue for you, but I thought I'd mention it.

lasermax · Apr 28, 2011

My e1b goes real well with my p220 sig concealed

Xacto · Apr 29, 2011

Solarforce L2m with a 0,8 - 4,2V dropin and one of the clicky tailcaps.

Cheers
Thorsten

jhc37013 · Apr 29, 2011

One of the HDS lights is my personal favorites, you can run it like a single mode or if you wish you can always program the modes however you want later down the road. This way you can give yourself some wiggle room if you decide you want multiple modes. With a CCW your going to always have instant access to max but it's nice to be able to switch over to low for those up close mundane task and with the HDS you can choose exactly what that low mode is going to be. That is juts to put in simple the HDS light's can do many other things just depending on how you program it and it rides nice in your pants pocket.

BIGLOU · Apr 29, 2011

Ra or HDS FTW

Hogokansatsukan · Apr 29, 2011

Depends on what you carry. Let's empty Hogo's pockets and see...

OK. So the P22 was not on me at the moment, but was in my bug out bag. The others were on me (paranoia is just good thinking when everyone is out to get you.)

If I were to carry just one light, and I do have this one on me as well, it would be the HDS. If I had to get rid of all my lights but one, I would keep the HDS. There just isn't anything as bomb proof, reliable, and versatile out there.

And people think I'm joking when I say I carry 15 pounds of gear on me... concealed!

Lion of Zion · Apr 29, 2011

Hogokansatsukan said:
Depends on what you carry. Let's empty Hogo's pockets and see...

OK. So the P22 was not on me at the moment, but was in my bug out bag. The others were on me (paranoia is just good thinking when everyone is out to get you.)

If I were to carry just one light, and I do have this one on me as well, it would be the HDS. If I had to get rid of all my lights but one, I would keep the HDS. There just isn't anything as bomb proof, reliable, and versatile out there.

And people think I'm joking when I say I carry 15 pounds of gear on me... concealed!

LOL!!!!

Nice Colection. I like the North American Arms, I carry a mini as well as a NAA 32 somtimes.

Hogokansatsukan · Apr 29, 2011

Seriously. All but the P22 were on me. The real collection is at home in the safe.

angelofwar · Apr 30, 2011

Hogokansatsukan said:
Seriously. All but the P22 were on me. The real collection is at home in the safe.

I was thinking of getting a .22 with a dedicated suppressor, but that Walther just looks so dang sweet!

I 2nd the KX1c on an E1 body

Hogokansatsukan · Apr 30, 2011

I'm not a fan of dedicated units. This Gemtech goes on a Savage bolt action rifle as well. With CCI subsonic ammo, all you hear is "click".

Glock27 · May 1, 2011

I've been red gun practicing with my Zebralight SC60w. You can get a good grip with your off side thumb controlling the switch.
I've had a SureFire 6Z since I took a class at Gunsite many years ago. It has a malkoff M-60 in it now.
For a light rail, I have a Streamlight TLR-1. Rail mounted lights have drawbacks that outway benifits for CCW.

I'm really liking the SC60 for CCW because it is lighter and brighter than anything else and is light enough to EDC everyday clipped to your off side front pocket. 18650s are also way cheaper to use practicing every night.

G27

P.S. I would never recommend a .22 suppressor that wasn't able to come apart and preferably all stainless so you can clean with vinegar/hydrogen peroxide solution. AAC element or SWR Spectre are 2 examples.

Lion of Zion · May 1, 2011

Glock27 said:
I've been red gun practicing with my Zebralight SC60w. You can get a good grip with your off side thumb controlling the switch.
I've had a SureFire 6Z since I took a class at Gunsite many years ago. It has a malkoff M-60 in it now.
For a light rail, I have a Streamlight TLR-1. Rail mounted lights have drawbacks that outway benifits for CCW.

I'm really liking the SC60 for CCW because it is lighter and brighter than anything else and is light enough to EDC everyday clipped to your off side front pocket. 18650s are also way cheaper to use practicing every night.

G27

P.S. I would never recommend a .22 suppressor that wasn't able to come apart and preferably all stainless so you can clean with vinegar/hydrogen peroxide solution. AAC element or SWR Spectre are 2 examples.

Thanks I will check out the Zebra. I use TLR-1 on my AR15, it has been a good light, with no problems.

Xacto · May 2, 2011

Hogokansatsukan said:
Depends on what you carry. Let's empty Hogo's pockets and see...

[...]

After toying around with a cheap, 9LED Anglehead light, I think the Tomahawk will be on my "to buy" list soon.

Cheers
Thorsten

Hogokansatsukan · May 2, 2011

Xacto said:
After toying around with a cheap, 9LED Anglehead light, I think the Tomahawk will be on my "to buy" list soon.

Cheers
Thorsten

The Tomahawk is a very neat light. Certainly not the brightest anymore, but with the multiple LEDs, quite useful. The Border Patrol horse unit uses them with the IR LEDs. Mine is the LE version, and more than once, I've stuck it in my back window of my POV. It's built like a tank and the UI is very easy to master.

jhc37013 · May 2, 2011

Lion of Zion said:
Thanks I will check out the Zebra. I use TLR-1 on my AR15, it has been a good light, with no problems.

The SC60 is a great light and good suggestion that I did not mention for EDC because I thought you was only after 123 primarys, if your down for a 18650 pocket light IMO there is no better than the SC60, it's rock solid bright and easy to use.

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