Which tactical flashlight is right for me?
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Which tactical flashlight is right for me?
Start with answering these questions?
- Will I need a light that is primarily for night?
- Will this be my primary or secondary light?
- Can I use rechargeable batteries and do I want to recharge my batteries?
- Do I see this light on my belt or on a chest rig or Molle?
- Which function is the most important?
Many of you will work shift work and have 50% days and 50% nights so today with many lights offering 800 HL High Lumens you can easily go with a light anywhere from 800 to 1200 lumens as long as the features allow you to surf modes easily and efficiently. For those who work indoors, in correctional facilities and hospitals you should also be ready with a tactical light due to power outages, various attacks and the occasional exterior perimeter walk around.
Whether a secondary or primary your light should have a minimum 1.5 hours continuous run time.
Some like to recharge their batteries and some find it a hassle; the reality is most institutions and cities will be moving toward a rechargeable method for environmental reasons.
Reality with holders is that ESP, 5.11, PSP and many others make great holders for any light all depending where you will wear it. Here are a few options.
Out of all the functions your high mode should be priority. Why? Always having a light that always goes to high when it starts up is key to have the best reaction time in a stressful situation, verifying a vehicle or ID Cards, reading info in the dark or using it as a self defense tool.
The last point to focus on is the actual LED (Light Emitting Diode): Solid-state construction, an LED "solid-state" will last up to 100,000 hours, they do not require replacement like halogen or incandescent bulbs. Today almost all lights particularly LE tactical lights are LED.
