The Tactical Flashlight and SD

[limodude]

I carry revolvers so its not for use on a wepon . I plan to use for normal EDC .But my main reason for buying it is for use at night to see and maybe buy a extra second if I ever have to pull my wepon .

I been looking all over the net .There as is normal how to use them or not and a ton of diffrent options and techniques !

The light I ordered from Amazon for $52.00 is a Fenix DL 22G upfrade model for a lot of reasons but the main 2 were reviews you tube videos and it takes AAA batters not the expensive CR 123 . And hi lumens Imho for price ....

And I can buy battery's about any place but Mac Donalds .

I been practicing with my old 2 cell mini Mag and seem to prefer the syringe method .

I would appreciate your thoughts being a old geezer this is my first tactical type light looking for any thoughts at all ! Even my choice of a light I did a lot of reserch on the light. It a be carried in my front pocket .use to carry my AAA MINI MAG there .

Seems a lot of folks are carrying these brain blaster lights as part of there EDC tools for SD.

Thanks in advance

limodude

 

[snubbyfan]

Several years ago my wife got me a Brinkmann led flashlight. It has an "o" ring sealed aluminum body and uses 3 AAA batteries. Nothing fancy, you just push a button on one end and light comes out of the other end. It's plenty bright enough for me. I liked it so much, I made a leather belt carrier for it and it goes with me everyday.

 

[NE450No2]

For the last several years I carried a SureFire E1e, and a SureFire A2 Aviator as EDC when ever I left the house. They both have incandescent bulbs that do burn out once in a while, so I always carried two...
I carried the E1e 100% of the time even at home.

Receintly I got a SureFire E1L Outdoorsman, and I now use it for my EDC.
I really like it, as it is an LED and cannot burn out. Also as an LED it has a long run time. I use it many times a day here at my place.

However IF I was buying a flashlight as a Tactical tool I would EDC a SureFire EB1 Backup. It is a little brighter than the E1L Outdoorsman, but does not have as long a run time. I bought the E1L as a Utility light vs a Tactical light.

I have been using SureFire lights since the first one came out. I still use the first 2 6P's I ever bought. I have never had one fail.

MY life is worth a "few" Surefires.

 

[wheelyfun66]

I always carry my 5.11 flashlight in my left front pocket (I'm right handed) at night.

I often practice drawing it, and have it down pretty smooth.

I often think that the flashlight alone might save my life, as the strobe mode will disorient anyone who is being flashed by it! (giving me time to make a hasty exit).

I also practice shooting while holding the light (in the daytime mostly, but it is the technique I'm practicing, not night shooting)

Not to mention, the flashlight comes in handy for SO many situations in every day life (walking someone to their car, looking for dropped objects, etc..) here in rural Vermont.

Can't go wrong with a good light!

 

[TJ1225]

My Surefire E2D LED Defender Ultra goes everywhere my (2) J Frames do. I view my flashlight as part of a SD system, just as my firearm(s) are tools. The one you have with you is the one that is going to save your life and don't go cheap. I use the Harries Technique, it has been around a while and works well under stress!

 

[Marie13]

I have a Streamlight Microstream. It's not a "penlight," but shorter. It works well for me. I carry my Shield appendix on my right side and my flashlight is clipped to my left front pocket. Women's jeans don't have large pockets, so this flashlight fits perfectly. I also like that it takes 1 AAA battery, rather than those watch-type batteries. Much easier to find anywhere.

Amazon.com: STRMLGHT MICROSTREAM WHITE LED: Sports & Outdoors@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21HnIVz0P6L.@@AMEPARAM@@21HnIVz0P6L

I got mine from Amazon a few years ago, but you can also find them at Cabela's.

 

[2hawk]

I'd suggest anyone looking for a good light go to fenixstore.com and look at the PD and TK series lights. A lot of good choices. Most of them are 2x CR123 battery types, which can be a pain unless you buy batteries in bulk online. That can bring the price down to .50 - 1.00 apiece.

BUT- most of the new lights will also take a rechargeable 18650 battery, which takes the place of two of the 123s. A couple of those and a charger can be had for less than $35 at the same site, and will be a much cheaper way to go in the long run.

I have a couple of TK15s and a new PD35, and they are outstanding tools.

 

[Rpg]

I carry revolvers so its not for use on a wepon . I plan to use for normal EDC .But my main reason for buying it is for use at night to see and maybe buy a extra second if I ever have to pull my ...'


limodude

Most folks have enough on their plate just executing a presentation in a sd situation.

Adding another piece of equipment to pull with a weak hand is unlikely to give you more time to present and use your handgun.

I suppose that if you need to go look for your pistol in a dark room, a flashlight would be helpful.

However, most folks would do better to stick to learning their handgun and practicing their presentation rather than trying to manipulate two items. A proper presentation involves both hands.

The flashlight you mention is nice, as a flashlight.

Just my opinion, of course.

 

[Ranger514]

The flashlight is a good tactical tool. The object is to identify and blind an adversary with a momentary powerful flash of light. Flash for a quick visual and then move! If you leave the flashlight on, you're making yourself an easy target. It takes a lot of practice to become proficient using a hand held light with a revolver.