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LensLight KO Weapon Mount

By on June 5, 2013 in Flashlights, Guns

LensLight, makers of premium focusable flashlights, is introducing a new weapon light with tons of potential. The KO Weapon Mount will have the same aspherical lens system for which their KO line of lights are well known. This system allows the user to adjust the beam from an extremely tight, focused throw beam to a broad wall of light that can light an entire room. That means this light has the potential to go from long distance target identification to room clearing with just the twist of the bezel.

LensLight Weapon Light

It will boast a 440 lumen output from 2 CR123 batteries. LensLight wisely designed their weapon light to use Surefire Scout series mounts which means there are already a number of mounts available.

The KO Weapon Mount will be available soon. Check out Len-Light.com.

Fenix HP25 Headlamp

By on June 5, 2013 in Flashlights, Survival

Fenix HP25

The new Fenix HP25 lets you choose between a flood beam, a throw beam, or both at the same time. It has 2 independently controlled Cree XP-E LED emitters, both putting out up to 180 lumens each (total of 360 lumens). One of the LEDs sits behind an optic that creates a flood beam while the other sits behind an optic that creates a tighter throw beam. When used together, the beams give you the best of both worlds.

The HP25 runs on 4 AA batteries which are carried in the rear mounted battery compartment. It has 4 output levels on each side: Low (4 lumens), Medium (45 lumens), High (90 lumens), and Turbo (180 lumens).

Check out the Fenix HP25 at FenixLight.com.

Surefire Fury Modifications from Precision Gunsmithing

By on May 21, 2013 in EDC, Flashlights

Precision Gunsmithing offers a few modifications for the popular Surefire Fury that make it easier to hold on to and cheaper to feed. They machine a series of grooves around the circumference of the light so that o-rings can be retained in the grooves. This greatly improves the grip on an otherwise slick light.

They can also bore and polish the inside of the light to allow it to accept a rechargeable 18650 battery. In addition to the benefits that come along with being rechargeable, the 18650 gives 15-20% more runtime versus CR123A primary batteries.

Precision Gunsmithing Surefire Fury

These are some very simple and functional modifications for a great light.The o-ring groove service costs $42 for regular guys like me and $35 for LEO and Military members. The price includes shipping and o-rings. If this is your duty light, Precision Gunsmithing can  complete the work in as little as 48 hours.

Precision Gunsmithing offers several other modifications for flashlights including machining for tritium locators and pocket clip installation. Check out PrecisionWorks.co.

Malkoff E2/Scout 2-3 CR123 Head

By on May 11, 2013 in Flashlights

Shooters have been using Gene Malkoff’s bomb proof LED M60 and M61 LED modules for years on their Surefire Scout lights. These modules required the use of a adapters or special heads like the Valiant Concepts VME. Now Malkoff Devices has just introduced a brand new, dedicated E series/Scout compatible head.

Malkoff E Series Scout Head

The Malkoff E2/Scout 2-3 CR123 Head is is constructed of 6061 T6 aluminum and Type III Hard Black Anodized. It uses a custom reflector from the flashlight guru Don McLeish (AKA McGizmo) that Gene says will give a very balanced beam. This head utilizes a Cree XP-G2 and will push 235 lumens (that is actual measured out the front lumens and in my experience Malkoff Devices under rates their outputs) for 2 hours before it drops out of regulation and starts to dim. Even after that 2 hours, you should get quite a bit of useful light – it won’t leave you stranded with no light.

If you have a Surefire Scout Light or E-Series light laying around that needs updating, this looks like a great option. Nobody builds LED modules as stout as Gene. If this is anything like his M60 and M61 modules, it is going to be awesome.

Check out the new Malkoff E2/Scout 2-3 CR123 Head on MalkoffDevices.com.

Review: Elzetta ZRX Light Mount

By on May 2, 2013 in Flashlights, Guns

I’ve been able to spend a couple of months with Elzetta’s newest light mount – the ZRX Lightweight Tactical Flashlight Mount. I was pretty skeptical of the mount at first since I am quite used to a competing polymer light mount of which I own several. However, after these 2 months, it is clear that the ZRX stands on its own. I think it might just be the new value leader when it comes to rail mounted light mounts.

Elzetta ZRX Light Mount

Overview

The ZRX Lightweight Tactical Flashlight Mount is an offset light mount that can hold a variety of different tactical lights – not just those from Elzetta.

It is constructed in the USA from two main materials: glass filled polymer and hard anodized aluminum. These materials both quite common in the “tactical” world but it is the way that they are combined in this light mount that makes the ZRX great. The ZRX has a polymer body and rail grabber and 2 aluminum flashlight rings that are attached to the cross bolts.

Elzetta ZRX Light Mount Bottom

When you tighten the cross bolts, the flashlight rings are drawn into the body of the ZRX and the rail grabber tightens on the rail. This design allows the ZRX to automatically adjust to flashlights that range from 0.94″ to 1.04″ (23.8 to 26.4 mm). That is very handy because many lights that claim to have a 1″ diameter can actually vary in size.

Elzetta ZRX Light Mount Self Adjusting Rings

Observations from Use

There were no real surprises with the ZRX. It functions like an offset flashlight mount should. It holds the light close to the rail but offset to one side or the other. I used it to place my ZFL-M60 at the 10-11 o’clock position which works well with the thumb over or thumb forward grip that I prefer.

I have found that there can be quite a bit of variation in the actual diameter of lights that are listed as having 1″ diameters so the way that the SRX automatically adjusts to the diameter of the light body is very clever and very useful. It also makes installing and removing the light very easy.

Elzetta ZFL-M60 Mounted

I really appreciate the light weight and lower profile of the ZRX compared to other polymer light mounts. The ZRX weighs only 1.1 ounces and it sits lower on the rail which keeps it clear of your sight picture when it is mounted on the top rail and lets it interfere a bit less with your grip if space is tight on your rail.

There is one fly in the ointment with this mount. Each ring on the mount adjusts independently which makes it pretty easy to mount the light crooked. This is especially true for lights that have a lot of variation in their diameter. I tried the Elzetta ZFL-M60, Surefire G2L, Surefire G2X, and a Streamlight Polytac and found that, while some were harder to mount straight than others, they could all be mounted straight with some care.

Wrap Up

I really like this light mount. I like the light weight. I like the clever way it adjusts to lights of various diameters. I like the price. I like that I can trust Elzetta. This is a solid light mount at a competitive price. Just be careful to keep the light aligned with the bore when you are mounting it.

You can check out the ZRX Lightweight Tactical Flashlight Mount at Elzetta.com.

Elzetta ZRX Light Mount Side

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