Insight XTI Procyon review

[ToddG]

Response back from Insight:

We have shipped 300+/-. The street price is $125ish. MSRP- $169.99.

Having seen first hand what their production capacity is, they'll be shipping Procyons as fast as they get orders (and get all the necessary components from sub-vendors passed through their QC department). I've got a second one coming my way and will put a k or so through rounds through the gun with it mounted for comparison.

[AwaySooner]

Botachtactical has them for $115, plus a 10% fathers day discount, so $103. I have to warn you that they don't have the best reputation though, so get it at your own risk.

[Magsz]

They're also out of stock.

I called last week and asked about it.

[NCPatrolAR]

My unit is being issued these as our handgun lights in the next week or so. Cant really say I'm too happy about it. I kind of feel like I'm a guinea pig which is uncomfortable since we will be using these on warrant services, vehicle takedowns, etc and it doesnt seem like there has been any real testing of them.

[ARin]

My unit is being issued these as our handgun lights in the next week or so. Cant really say I'm too happy about it. I kind of feel like I'm a guinea pig which is uncomfortable since we will be using these on warrant services, vehicle takedowns, etc and it doesnt seem like there has been any real testing of them.

insight is not exactly new to the pistol-light game, so i wouldnt lose too much sleep over it.

[NCPatrolAR]

insight is not exactly new to the pistol-light game, so i wouldnt lose too much sleep over it.

Neither was Surefire and I remember having to change out the battery covers on all my original X200s as well.

[ToddG]

NCPatrolAR -- As much as I love my Procyon, I understand completely how you feel. Yeah, somebody has to go first. But who wants to be that somebody? Hopefully, you'll get a chance to beat on it, shoot it, and abuse it before actually having to go live.

Be confident, but always remember the words of Ronald Reagan: Trust, but verify.

[ARin]

Neither was Surefire and I remember having to change out the battery covers on all my original X200s as well.

ya, you're right....but so is Todd.

[NCPatrolAR]

Hopefully, you'll get a chance to beat on it, shoot it, and abuse it before actually having to go live.

THat is my main issue. We are getting the lights, qualifying with them, and that's it. No extended tests or anything like that. Hopefully everything turns out good with them

[ToddG]

Get the light. Qualify. Go home. Beat the shit out of it.

If it works, no problem.

If it breaks, not your problem.