An LEO Bezel Question

neutralwhite · Jul 31, 2016

hi. just curious how LEO's especially carry their flashlights in their holster.
is it bezel up ?, or bezel down?
why?.
its because i see some pictures with the light facing up, and some down.

bezel up would be easier right?
especially with a strike bezel?.
or in a kydex hoster?

thanks.

bykfixer · Jul 31, 2016

Bezel up with many lights gives you more surface area to grab in a rapid deployment scenario.

Plus if the duty belt has a 'ring' for holding the flashlight, the larger than the hole bezel keeps it from falling through the hole.

Dave D · Jul 31, 2016

Bezel down is favoured from a tactical point of view, you don't have to turn the flashlight around to use it.

Just grab it and you're good to go.

I wouldn't want a strike bezel on a duty use flashlight, we get issued other tools for striking with.

JPA261 · Jul 31, 2016

Same bezel down in a kydex holster. I def find it easier to use and take out. You already have the body and tailcap in your hands. With bezel up, you have to switch it around.

An LEO Bezel Question

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