My Nephew is an Engineer that just arrived in Germany. I want to get him a good light that he can use in Garrison and the Field, he'll likely deploy as well.
What is the recommended light for a 12N Engineer?
My Nephew is an Engineer that just arrived in Germany. I want to get him a good light that he can use in Garrison and the Field, he'll likely deploy as well.
What is the recommended light for a 12N Engineer?
Last edited by SW-Shooter; 05-22-12 at 23:21. Reason: addition
Not an engineer, but a Surefire 6PX or G2X Tactical would be a great choice, IMHO. Plenty of light, can be mounted on a weapon with the right mount, and can be found fairly easily. I have several and they have served me well.
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I'm thinking AA battery operated, unless cr123's are easy to obtain through the supply chain in Europe. I also have to ensure it will accept lens filters, like Red, Green, Blue, and possibly IR (but not essential).
I'd like to hear about the brightest, most useful Inova EDC type light.
Also what, (if any) light is issued now?
Thanks for the help, please keep it coming. I'd like to get one to him by time he finishes his 30 day orientation.
Last edited by SW-Shooter; 05-23-12 at 00:46.
Get a good Surefire. I would even look at a mount that will allow him to mount the light to his issued M4.
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Definitely make sure it has good battery life, otherwise you'll use up cr123's like none other.
I feel like Surefire lights are overpriced for what you get.
FourSevens makes some great weapon-mountable lights for less than $150. I've carried one of their Quark Tactical models at work for 3+ years, and it's been dropped, submerged, left on until it over-heated. Never a single let down. The appearance is now shit because my keys wore the anodizing on the top portion, but I can't recommend that company more.
Check out their "Maelstrom" series:
http://www.foursevens.com/products/f...ghts/Maelstrom
Specifically the Maelstrom MMX
Last edited by SMETNA; 05-23-12 at 00:31.
Is the Streamlight Sidewinder a viable option?http://www.swps.com/streamlight-sidewinder.html
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For handheld lights SF lights are the only ones I have had that ALWAYS worked. They are worth the $ in his line of work.
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