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First-Light TORQ Series Tactical Lights

By on July 18, 2014 in EDC, Flashlights

You may know First-Light for their innovative and unique line of angle head tactical lights, like the Tomahawk and Liberator, that are made to work with you while you grip a firearm. There newest addition, the TORQ series of lights, is their most affordable yet but it still packed with the features that make First-Light unique.

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The TORQ series lights run on 2 AA batteries which is a departure from their other lights which are powered with CR123A batteries. These lights are made from polymer and feature a swiveling head that allows the light to be mounted to your gear and aimed where you need it for hands free use.

Like First-Light’s previous offerings the TORQ lights feature secondary lights in various colors that are suited to different tasks. All of the light’s modes, like the 155 lumen constant output, strobe, and secondary colors are accessible through a multi-button interface.

TORQ also has a number of available accessories including MOLLE, belt, and magnet mounts for hands free use.

You can check out First-Light’s TORQ product page and the video below for more information.

Low-Pro Products Offset Flashlight Mount Surefire X-Series

By on July 16, 2014 in Flashlights, Guns

 

IMG_2168Low-Pro Products makes several great rail mounted accessories like optic and light mounts. One of their newest is their Offset Flashlight Mount Surefire X-Series. As you might have guessed by the name, it is designed to mount a Surefire X-Series light, or other rail mounted lights like the INFORCE WML, offset to the rail on which you place the mount.

Their mounts do a great job of keeping the light close to the rail and have a simple and robust, set-screw style mounting interface. The mount interface is also aggressively skeletonized to strike a balance between durability and lightweight.

Check out Low-Pro Products from AMS Machine.

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Hyskore GripLight

By on July 14, 2014 in EDC, Flashlights, Guns

Mounting a light on a revolver is problematic. Manufacturers have tried to put accessory rails on revolvers before but they are usually placed on the under lug of the barrel when would mean the user would have to place their thumb over the flash gap in order to active the light. I have no interest in placing my thumb in the way of hot gas that is being vented at several thousand psi. Hyskore, with some design help from American Handgunner editor Roy Huntington, has a solution.

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The GripLight is a set of duty sized grips for the popular J-frame revolvers from Smith & Wesson that sport an integrated white light. The light is powered by a CR2 battery and activated by a small button located high on the front strap of the grip. This configuration allows the 130 lumen light to activate whenever you grip the revolver.

The light module is made from aluminum and is located on the right side of the revolver above the cylinder. It is compact enough that adds a small amount additional width and should still work fine for pocket carry which is how I use my j-frame most of the time.

Check out Hyskore for more details.

Mo’ Lumens, Mo’ Problems

By on July 11, 2014 in EDC, Flashlights

The new Elzetta Blog has been putting out some excellent content. The latest post throws back the curtain on what some flashlight makers do in order to offer best in class output and how it might compromise the performance of the light.

The adoption of FL1 standards has largely taken away some of the old tricks that flashlight makers used to play in order to inflate their lumen ratings but less reputable makers still have a few ways to try and dupe us. Given that all LED emitters work within a specification of X amount of power in equals X amount of lumens out, you should be suspicious of makers who are claiming that their LEDs boast greater output than competitors who use the same emitter. They are either being deceitful or they are pushing the LED beyond safe levels of current which can greatly compromise its reliability and longevity.

You can read more about the Lumen Wars at Elzetta Blog.

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Elzetta Design Alpha 1-Cell Modular Flashlights

By on June 27, 2014 in EDC, Flashlights

The Alpha 1-Cell Modular Flashlights from Elzetta Design are now available! These are Elzetta’s most compact lights to date and they are extremely well suited to EDC.

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The Alpha 1-Cell Modular Flashlights put out an impressive 315 lumens (actual measured, out-the-front lumens) for 51 minutes on just a single CR123A battery. The output climbs to 380 lumens when you use a rechargeable RCR123A battery. They have all the same legendary toughness built in that you expect from Elzetta thanks to their 7075 aluminum construction with hard anodized finish, fully potted electronics, and solid acrylic lenses.

Like all Elzetta flashlights, the Alpha really earns the “modular” title. It is available with the following options:

Bezel:

  • Standard
  • Crenellated

Tailcap:

  • Twist
  • Click
  • Hi/Strobe
  • Hi/Low
  • Tape Switch

Lens:

  • Standard
  • Flood

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You may have noted the availability of a tape switch tailcap above. This is because the Alpha can do more than just ride in your pocket. It can also be used as a compact, light weight weapon light when paired with a mount.

If you do intend to use the Alpha as an EDC light then you will be glad to know that Elzetta’s Speed Clip is now available. The Speed Clip adds a pocket clip to any Elzetta flashlight. This is a feature that Elzetta users have been requesting for years.

Check out the Alpha at Elzetta.com.

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