Throw ? - Spill ? - Size & Weight ? - Run Time ? - Battery Type ? ....... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
After reading many posts on this forum it seems that most individuals are
looking for one of , some of, or all of the properties above in a every day
carry ( EDC ) flashlight !
Unfortunately, there is no one flashlight that has all of the optimum properties.
It's like trying to selecting the ultimate firearm to carry at all times. If we need
throw, we would select a rifle. If we need spill we would select a shotgun.
However, these weapons are not suited for EDC because of size or weight.
This leaves us with a handgun. A revolver has poor run time, so something
with a large magazine would work better. Most law enforcement officers
today care an EDC weapon such as an semi-automatic pistol with a large
magazine capacity. If they need throw, they would go get a rifle. If they
need spill, they would return to their patrol car and grab their shotgun. The
right weapon for the appropriate application. The semi-automatic handgun
can't meet all the needs for all situations, however it works for most. Its the
same with flashlights. If I need throw, I would grab my SL LiteBox, however,
it is far to large to carry all the time. If I need spill with shorter throw, I would
grab my SL TL 2L 3 watt Luxeon, however, it is a little to large to carry in
my pocket all of the time. Lots of spill could also be provided by or one of my
lanterns. If I need run time, I'm back to the SL LiteBox. If I need a light with
a common easy to get battery, I would grab my SL TL 3AA Luxeon. It to is
a little too long to carry in my pocket. I can't carry all of them all of the time.
After receiving my Surefire L1 I realized that this little light had good throw
and brightness for it's size. The beam is somewhat square with a bright spot in
the center and some spill out to 20 to 30 feet or so, but seems to spread out at
further distances. It has a high and low beam which allows it to meet many of
my needs. The L1 is smaller and lighter that any other light I have and rides
well in my pocket, without having to wear a holster, the attach clip is also very
useful. However, it is larger enough to fit very comfortable in my hand, easy
to actuate and use. It isn't everything, however it covers most of my needs and
is build like a little high quality brick shithouse.
Think long and hard about what your "real needs" are and go for a top quality
light if your have ever day needs that are as important as a good firearm is to a
law enforcement officer when it come to his or another persons life. ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/xyxgun.gif
A great peace of equipment can't satisfy all of the people all of the time, however,
it can satisfy most of the people most of the time.
............. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mpr.gif ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
After reading many posts on this forum it seems that most individuals are
looking for one of , some of, or all of the properties above in a every day
carry ( EDC ) flashlight !
Unfortunately, there is no one flashlight that has all of the optimum properties.
It's like trying to selecting the ultimate firearm to carry at all times. If we need
throw, we would select a rifle. If we need spill we would select a shotgun.
However, these weapons are not suited for EDC because of size or weight.
This leaves us with a handgun. A revolver has poor run time, so something
with a large magazine would work better. Most law enforcement officers
today care an EDC weapon such as an semi-automatic pistol with a large
magazine capacity. If they need throw, they would go get a rifle. If they
need spill, they would return to their patrol car and grab their shotgun. The
right weapon for the appropriate application. The semi-automatic handgun
can't meet all the needs for all situations, however it works for most. Its the
same with flashlights. If I need throw, I would grab my SL LiteBox, however,
it is far to large to carry all the time. If I need spill with shorter throw, I would
grab my SL TL 2L 3 watt Luxeon, however, it is a little to large to carry in
my pocket all of the time. Lots of spill could also be provided by or one of my
lanterns. If I need run time, I'm back to the SL LiteBox. If I need a light with
a common easy to get battery, I would grab my SL TL 3AA Luxeon. It to is
a little too long to carry in my pocket. I can't carry all of them all of the time.
After receiving my Surefire L1 I realized that this little light had good throw
and brightness for it's size. The beam is somewhat square with a bright spot in
the center and some spill out to 20 to 30 feet or so, but seems to spread out at
further distances. It has a high and low beam which allows it to meet many of
my needs. The L1 is smaller and lighter that any other light I have and rides
well in my pocket, without having to wear a holster, the attach clip is also very
useful. However, it is larger enough to fit very comfortable in my hand, easy
to actuate and use. It isn't everything, however it covers most of my needs and
is build like a little high quality brick shithouse.
Think long and hard about what your "real needs" are and go for a top quality
light if your have ever day needs that are as important as a good firearm is to a
law enforcement officer when it come to his or another persons life. ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/xyxgun.gif
A great peace of equipment can't satisfy all of the people all of the time, however,
it can satisfy most of the people most of the time.
............. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mpr.gif ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
