Flashlight wise I can't think of anyone although Inforce is making quite a giant leap into the weaponlight/ handheld light arena.
As for helmet lights Princeton tec would be a contender.
SureFire all the way.
"Real men have always needed to know what time it is so they are at the airfield on time, pumping rounds into savages at the right time, etc. Being able to see such in the dark while light weights were comfy in bed without using a light required luminous material." -Originally Posted by ramairthree
I would be interested in opinions on Elzetta lights. I bought one because they're a local company, and it's served me well, but I haven't demanded that much of it yet.
Acknowledging their line is not as diverse as Surefire's, how are they built, and how's their quality?
This isn't an illegal gun, it's an "undocumented protection device". Don't be so insensitive.
Insight not on par??
SF customer service is really good too.
I bought an aviator years ago. The light went out in about 3 days. Called them and before I could finish my sentence they were telling me they are sending me a new bulb assembly. That one is still running.
This light was before leds became the norm.
Insight would be my second choice. But all my lights are SF.
HDS lights are pretty sweet. Also US made, not a straight "tactical" light though.
elzetta is up there, they contain malkoff emitters which are great, and US made.
Honestly though there's enough surefire 6 series lights floating around that you may as well buy a used one and put in your own malkoff head.
I've had great experiences with the Pelican M6 series. I don't know about engineering and research that goes into it like other companies, but it's been on par with my G2 and C2 Surefires for function, lumen output and battery life as well as being utterly unbreakable. It's been my go to light on duty for the past five years. And cheaper than the high end Surefires as well.
Last edited by Grand58742; 06-17-12 at 15:11.
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