Flash Lights

[COBRA-6]

+1 on the Surefire G2.

Picked it up at a police supply store in Ottawa for about $50. Only downside is expensive batteries.

One day when I return all my empties I might spring for a Aviator model...

 

[Pte_Martin]

I just bought a Inova T 3 and it's great, really bright and it looks like it can take a beating, plus it wasn't too expensive

 

[sguido]

Night Ops Gladius >

I'll second the Gladius.

Just received mine, and first impressions...

-I wouldn't want to feed it under duress. It took a few minutes to line up the "groove" in the body and tailcap. First few times, it wouldn't activate in any mode. You've got to listen for that 'click' to tell when the tail cap is seated correctly. Once in, though, it works as advertised.
-Very bright...better than any Surefire I've seen. (Unless the "I spent *how* much on a flashlight?" bias is kicking in when I'm looking at the beams side by side...)
-Strobe mode actually *is* disorientating for those on the receiving end. Those who've agreed to get strobed in darkness have regretted it. No puking or seizures, but headaches have occurred in about 50% of the 'victims'.
-Easy to use, switch between modes, and has an intuitive interface.
-While you can change the 'admin' mode to go from low to high, high to low, or remember the last light setting (for those not familiar with this light, you can adjust how much light it puts out.), I think I'd prefer another twist on the dial to allow a permanent 'low to high' mode.
-Sturdy...but I'm not putting it through torture tests just quite yet.
-It rattles a bit, and while it's 'normal', it's a little bit irritating.
-I think I'd prefer a larger lanyard hole...and while we're talking about accessories, a better holster than the Blackhawk Gladius Holster.  (Any suggestions?)

 

[KevinB]

I'm boycotting the Gladius - since Ken was supposed to send me one to be a beta tester and did not...  ^-^

  I've got a shitload of Surefires -- and next time I have a training course I will take a Gladius out for a spin.  BUT I still like my Aviaitor with the white zenon and red led.

I fixed a Surefire nylon pouch to my PALS attachments on my RAV - fits well - works for the G2 -- IIRC playing with the Gladius it should fit. 
The have belt versions too, all depends upon what you want and where you want to put it.

 

[q_1966]

Why would you want that bohemoth of a flashlight? It's heavy, awkward to handle with a weapon, doesn't stay attached to you very well, it's heavy, and it's not very bright. It's also heavy. 2 D cell batteries are hardly necessaryfor bright light.

If you absolutely must have something in CADPAT buy a surefire and paint it.

But then he cant attach it to his Cadpat webbing (Not Tac Vest) and have the same effect

 

[Proud Canadian]

Is the http://www.inovalight.com site down for others? I have not been able to access the website for days and wanted more info on their products.

 

[Pte_Martin]

it doesn't work for me, but tr www.trgear.com that's where i bought my inova flashlight... email Keith and he gives out military pricing

 

[Black Watch]

cadpat webbing?

 

[kyleg]

It was a joke.

JOKE TRANSLATOR:
This joke is funny because it makes fun of making old, low-speed-high-drag kit CADPAT just for the sake of making it look good, most likely in order to cover up its less-than-adequate features or quality.

(Anyone who listens to Montreal radio knows how the voice should sound. It's on CHOM, I believe)

Cheers,
Pinky

 

[GLOCK 31]

I have the Inova T2.  Works great, strong, and lasts long.  You can check it out at http://www.inovalight.com/  .  And the place I got it was http://www.tetragon.ca/  .  Works on 02 lithium batteries, for 05 hours.  40 lumen's of white LED light, in a circle, with no dark patches.

I also have one similar to the Surefire M3.  Its the Surefire M96 mounted light.  I find it a tad heavy, and would have gone with the M2 style instead, with only 02 lithium's instead of 03.  The M3 produces 125 lumen's for an hour, or 225 for 20 minutes.  The beam is oval, and an amber kinda light, not white, because of the Xenon bulb.  http://www.surefire.com/  is Surefire's website.  And I got it from http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/  .

I have had no major problems with either light, thus far, and they are both very well made.
Here is a link to a thread about the Inova T2.  http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/36403.0.html
Here is a link to a review for the Inova T1, T2, T3.  http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/inova_t.htm
Here is a link to a review for the Surefire M2.  http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/surefire_c2_m2.htm
Here is a link to a review for the Surefire M3.  http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/surefire_m3.htm

Robert

P.S. I am not in the Army, so take it for what its worth.  I work Security at Night so I use the Inova T2 every day for the past 07 months.  But no where near the conditions that you would use in the Army.

 

[Proud Canadian]

I question the quality of the inova T1 and T2 as they have a nice rattle to them (never experienced this issue with the LED pelicans or surefires) in the LED portion of the light. Thought is was just a bad light but I opened 3 of the T1 and T2's and they all have the same noticeable rattle.  Does anyone experience this problem? Must say I was impressed with the LED output.

 

[Grunt]

Ive been playing with my night ops gladius for about a week, and it is an amazing little light.  Its programable to different modes, and has a unique strobe function that is really disorienting for anyone on the recieving end >.  The best feature is the adjustable beam, you can go right out to around 80 lumens of light if you need to (70 mins runtime), or adjust it down to .8 lumens to save batteries. 

 

[GLOCK 31]

Proud Canadian.  The T2 I own makes no noise when shaken.  It has taken quite a bit of abuse.  Usually dropping onto concrete because it is perfectly round, and rolls quite easy.  My buddies T2 has no rattle either.  His too takes a lot of abuse, mainly from him testing it himself.  He likes to prove how strong things are himself.  lol.  I only have access to the two lights though.  I might have just gotten lucky, or you unlucky, but not sure. 

The Night-Ops Gladius looks tempting to get.  I have no experience with it.  Grunt.  When you've tested it out more, your personal views on it would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Robert

 

[TheBoomTimes]

Surefire. Tested. Works. There great. I dropped mine 4 times on concrete, nothing broken, just a few dents and scratches which I am hating myself for... but hell, they are solid.

I personally own a Surefire e2e. 60 lumens.

 

[baseballinahat]

Im thinking of buying a flashlight, but I wanted to get other peoples input on it first. Should I get a weapons fixable flashlight so it can serve 2 purposes? This is for travelling thru the bush. Sometimes I will have my weapon, but sometimes I might not want to lug it around. Also those angled army flashlights, are they any good? I bought one ages ago and it fell apart really easily. Are there any really well made versions? Thanks for any help.  :threat:

 

[Michael OLeary]

Here's the search page:

http://forums.army.ca/forums/index.php?action=search

Searching on the term "flashlight" results in SIX pages of threads discussing them.

You will likely find the opinions you're looking for there, though it may take a bit of time and reading.  Then if you need a little refinement of a particular issue, you can add it to the most relevant thread.

By the way, since this may not be specifically addressed; the mil-spec angle flashlights do not fall apart easily.  The cheap knock-offs aren't worth buying.

 

[baseballinahat]

Okay thanks. mays well delete this. I'll add anything relevent to an already made flashlight thread.

 

[MikeL]

Your a cadet, why do you need a flashlight to mount on a weapon?

 

[baseballinahat]

Im not a cadet, but I was one years ago. Im a gun owner and camper.

 

[MikeL]

Most flashlights can be mounted on a weapon. You just need to buy a mount that will fit the flashlight an can be attached to your rifle(like onto a rail system or something), etc


IMO, Surefire is the best there is for lights.