cdrake261
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Anybody know anybody or makes or mod a small form factor 1000 lumens light with a tailcap switch?
depends on how small you want it. it isnt hard to do in a 1D mag (or anything else that takes 3xAA). but anything smaller than that and i think your asking a lot of power from a small battery. would something the size of a 2xAA maglite be too big?
Possibly a triple XPG Oveready dropin (1100) lumens in a Surefire 6P Defender host w/ Mclicky?
Depends on your idea of small and your budget; I EDC a Z2 with another small multimode light every day comfortably.
Length 5 .20 inches Bezel Diameter 1 .25 inches Weight w/Batteries 5 .2 ounces
My plan is to have a to go with my pistol I plan on picking up, in case I need to search a dark area. You know, typical cop holding light in one hand and hand holding pistol sitting on top of wrist that has light... Whatever this position is called.
Sounds like a Z2 with Rogers technique would do. Same as the 6P but designed for the 'gun grip'.
The over ready drop in with a surefire z2? Which battery to get most power out of the flashlight?
The Triple is regulated and provides full power from either pair of cells. The choice is about the value or detriment of protection circuits, which IMRs don't have.
LiCo (black cell) 18500's provide more runtime. But the protection cuts power during use when voltage is low. Circuits can also fail. IMRs (red cell) 18490's provide less runtime, but don't have protection circuits that may prevent flashlight operation at a key moment.
Do not have any suitable surefire host... I do like the z2s and the triple xpg for a total of 1100 lumens... Brighter the better, but within small package. Floody light is ok...
Generally speaking: small, bright, cheap. pick any two.
In this case, a low amp XML setup will push 600 lumens for not much cash.
BTW, Z2's are discontinued and supply is drying up. Prices will be higher next year.
listed on surefires website
Is there a particular reason you explicitly need over 1000 lumens? It really does cut down on a lot of options and adds a lot of cost.
If you're using 1000 lumens to search small rooms at night (if the need arises) it might actually be too bright and blind you a little too.
Another thing to think about is: do you want a clicky switch or a tactical momentary only switch (ala the Surefire Z2). It's discussed that click switches are a liability in tactical/firearm encounters as it will give away your position (if you leave it on too long) and is difficult to operate with finesse under heavy stress.
I am in no way a LEO or military, so I've only gathered this information from logic reasoning and reading about it on here. Hope it makes sense and helps to make your decision!
Is there a particular reason you explicitly need over 1000 lumens? It really does cut down on a lot of options and adds a lot of cost.
If you're using 1000 lumens to search small rooms at night (if the need arises) it might actually be too bright and blind you a little too.
Another thing to think about is: do you want a clicky switch or a tactical momentary only switch (ala the Surefire Z2). It's discussed that click switches are a liability in tactical/firearm encounters as it will give away your position (if you leave it on too long) and is difficult to operate with finesse under heavy stress.
I am in no way a LEO or military, so I've only gathered this information from logic reasoning and reading about it on here. Hope it makes sense and helps to make your decision!