TheDude315
Newly Enlightened
- Joined
- Apr 19, 2017
- Messages
- 7
I've got a Streamlight TLR 1 on my AR. When I worked in LE they had specific requirements for rifle carriers. They also required Eotechs.. which I'm not a fan of. I replaced the Eotech with a Trijicon MRO and I'm much happier. I now want to transfer the Streamlight to one of my Glocks as the 300 lumens is more for handgun distances. I have 2 Surefire G series. One is the LED with the front bezel that cant be removed. I think it's the 320 lumen version. This wont put out the lumens that I need, but I want to change the tail cap to a McClicky system. Is there a ready to go part or do I need to buy the parts and disassemble? Piercing the tail cap button is not something I want to do.
The other is an old G2Z that was originally incandescent. I would like to upgrade this as much as feasible to keep in my wife's car. It has the totally polymer body. So I need the lamp upgrade and the Mcclicky upgrade. I love the sturdiness of these lights and the size. I also like the various mounting options. I would like some suggestions from you guys as to what to buy/build. I would prefer a polymer. I need something that will do 800 lumens or better. I dont need a long continuous run time. I dont see myself having it on for more than 120 seconds continuous. I understand that the polymer lights dont dissipate heat like metal ones. That being said the light must be water resistant and have no problems in heavy rain and able to take some knocks. I can cerakote the body if it is not polymer/non metal, but I will need parts that are capable of disassembly if that is the route. I see a Surefire M600 that puts out 1000 lumens for about $230 and I'm willing to pay that if you guys say that's the way to go. I'd really love one of those systems that steps down output after 30 or 60 seconds or whatever. If I'm being honest I would LOVE to build something and I'm very good with DIY just about anything. Most recently I built a high output LED fixture for my high tech aquarium utilizing various LED spectrum diodes, custom heat sink, Mean well high output drivers and Power supply as well as a custom controller.
I really appreciate the help.
The other is an old G2Z that was originally incandescent. I would like to upgrade this as much as feasible to keep in my wife's car. It has the totally polymer body. So I need the lamp upgrade and the Mcclicky upgrade. I love the sturdiness of these lights and the size. I also like the various mounting options. I would like some suggestions from you guys as to what to buy/build. I would prefer a polymer. I need something that will do 800 lumens or better. I dont need a long continuous run time. I dont see myself having it on for more than 120 seconds continuous. I understand that the polymer lights dont dissipate heat like metal ones. That being said the light must be water resistant and have no problems in heavy rain and able to take some knocks. I can cerakote the body if it is not polymer/non metal, but I will need parts that are capable of disassembly if that is the route. I see a Surefire M600 that puts out 1000 lumens for about $230 and I'm willing to pay that if you guys say that's the way to go. I'd really love one of those systems that steps down output after 30 or 60 seconds or whatever. If I'm being honest I would LOVE to build something and I'm very good with DIY just about anything. Most recently I built a high output LED fixture for my high tech aquarium utilizing various LED spectrum diodes, custom heat sink, Mean well high output drivers and Power supply as well as a custom controller.
I really appreciate the help.