Need a longer throw weapon light...

[simonsez]

I went out to let the dog in the other night and smelled a pretty good wiff of skunk! I realized that since he didn't smell too bad that it must not have been a direct spray, but rather wafting in on the fairly strong wind. I grabbed the AR and headed outside to check it out and make sure it moved on. I have had a surefire G2X tactical for awhile but have not gotten a mount for it since I installed the Noveske rail. I clamped it to the rail with my hand and scanned the perimeter of the property and surrounding fields. It lit the property well, but the beam left a lot to be desired for distance illumination. Do you guys and gals have any options for a longer throw weapon light? I would rather not have it too much larger than the G2X, and I would like something that is at least 400 yards capable for target ID. I am open to other options besides surefire also.

[mack7.62]

P2X or P3X Fury Defender.

[CLHC]

If looking/needing a "longer throw," then a Turbo head is in order and not necessarily a brighter lumens flashlight. Hope you find what you're looking for!

[markm]

If looking/needing a "longer throw," then a Turbo head is in order and not necessarily a brighter lumens flashlight. Hope you find what you're looking for!

Yeah. That's my understanding. A larger head is needed to increase throw.

[LSK]

Elzetta Bravo, built like a tank. If you have skunks around you might want to keep the K9 on leash after dark. Mine has been sprayed three times, it is not a fun experience.

[dentron]

I have the streamlight tlr-1 hl and it throws pretty far.

[Slippers]

400 yards is a decent distance to illuminate at night. In my opinion you'll want to avoid the surefire fury and elzetta lights. They have high lumens but the beam isn't concentrated enough. In a 2 cell cr123 the scout m600 ultra has pretty good throw, much better than a fury.

[markm]

400 yards is a decent distance to illuminate at night.

It's a huge distance. Any time we've shot at night with our variety of weapon lights, 100 yards becomes challenging, and the target stands end up getting shot to hell.

[Grizz12]

40 or 400 yards?

[Adrenaline_6]

You will have to go with a custom modded light. I have an Eagletac S200C2 that has been modded by a guy that is a well known modder on the candlepower forums. He does great work. This light is an absolute beast of a thrower. He will change out the LED to either an XML2 U3 or XPG2, dedome it, and mount it to copper for better heat dissipation....whatever you decide.

The options I have include the new 4 mode driver that always starts off on High (SL Driver), the PDC (perfect tint) upgrade and the V54 engraving. Just email Vinh and let him know what you want. Tell him that Adrenaline_6 (same nickname on other forum) ordered a S200cVN from him on November 11 and it was for a S200cVN with the 5.5 A, 4 mode 1700 lumen driver. He will know what you are talking about. Also, make sure to let him know this will also be mounted on a weapon. He will reinforce the necessary internals as part of the mod.

All lights from him are lifetime guaranteed and if not a warrantee issue, will fix them for just parts and shipping if needed. He will also upgrade them to a newer technology LED, driver, etc if it comes along if you just let him know and charge you for the parts and shipping. Great guy to deal with. This was my first light from him and it won't be my last. I even payed him with the paypal gift option without worry. He's been doing work there for a long time. He mods amazing lights.

Make sure you get a charger for the 18650 lithium cells and also make sure you get the right cells that can handle that high amp continuous discharge rate. You can order them online or get them from Vinh with the light. You CANNOT put CR123's in this light!

If all you have messed with are Surefires, Elzettas, Predators this light will absolutely destroy anything you have ever seen. You will be amazed. You can literally temporarily blind someone in the daytime with their eyelids shut. Too much for a small room, but what you are looking to do is perfect.


Light link: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...aby-Throw-King

Link for all his lights: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...V54-Light-List