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This video walks through the criteria I use in selecting an everyday (EDC) carry flashlight. When I approach illumination tools, I am always most interested in what could help me when a fight in a low light environment. I do regularly carry a gun with a pistol light attached to it, but I still have my reasons why I want a handheld light such as the Streamlight Protac 2L-X that I recommend or the Surefire 6PX which is also a good light.
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Try a Klarus XT2CR but change the pocket clip. Same size but 1600 lumens.
I am upgrading to this from my Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA
I feel like streamlight is only good for the stinger as a duty light. Olight and fenix pretty much run the edc game
lol you're funny
I ordered this light after watching this video and just received it today. I’m loving it so far.
As someone that worked night shift patrol for 3 years these are my following observations on lights: Streamlite OR surefire… nothing else. Never depend on rechargeable batteries. Regular CR123's last long enough that you should just have 2 or 6 somehwere in your kit and when your light goes dead you just replace them. I would typically go months on a single set of batteries despite working non stop. You just never really turn on all 500 lumens for a solid 90 minutes. I replaced 123's in all kinds of tactical environments despite 'PCC's'. It's just something you gotta come to terms with when you live in the darkness.
It's also good for target shooting, hunting, hiking, pre-trip checks, looking for a lost dog, and many other things. Not just for fighting.
I've been carrying a OLIGHT for over 15 years, I now use them on my guns as well, they are worth a look.
John I have been in Law Enforcement for 27 years. The VAST majority of officers use Streamlight products. Dollar for dollar they are every bit as good as a surefire. I have had the same stinger for 17 years and except for batteries being replaced every 5 years or so it works as good as when new.
This is a very helpful and informative vid…..it just sucks cause now i have to go buy one to feed my flashlight addiction…..Thanks Bud. Flashlights and Knives…..
I tried a Streamlight that malfunctioned, so I went back to Surefire.
I'm hoping you never pull a flashlight on a man with a gun and try to hit him with it…
BTW I do like your light choice, I own one myself.
Just got mine in today and I love it so far,thank you!
I would NEVER use that strike bezel. LAST thing you want is some thug's blood on you, man. REthink that shit.
Love this channel. You got a new subscriber…clicked the Like button. QUESTION FOR THE SUBSCRIBERS: I have to travel to London, England where you are left defenseless. You can't even pack a legal pocket knife (3" or less and non-assisted, must lock out and fold completely) if your intention for carrying it is self-defense!!!! So what torch would you suggest for under $100 that could give me the means to run from a bad situation. Of course I don't plan on going into the badlands at night but London has had a crime wave as of late. THANKS!
FNG to practical tactics. Thanks for the info and God bless for your service
I'm starting to look around for a new light. (Have a Surefire Backup now). I like this Streamlight a lot. Thanks for another great video!
It's very funny to some of us.
John would that light be affective out side in day light?? Oh I liked the DNA collector part.
Green Beret?
You live in FL?
These make great brass knuckles, buy the bigger Streamlight and use as a head cracker for the ultimate in asswhoopin OPS lighting situations.
Just make sure you're buying your batteries for my reputable company a lot of company sell old rewrap 18 650 batteries. They have a recharge life of 300 to 500 charges period for batteries I highly recommend the Samsung 25r hours or the LG Chocolate Browns. You should be able to find them for about 6 bucks a piece online and far as Chargers Efest should be about $15
What do you think about the hlx handheld light
Just got one based on your and Mrgunsgear’s reviews. Also bought an Ares Aegis belt. Solid choices.
You can also use the "bezel up" clip on the bill of your hat for a headlamp. Food for thought.
Found this light on Amazon for $65, including a micro usb rechargeable streamlight battery.
Dude you are a trip , meaning your personality, up there with the top YouTube er ‘s ,
Love mrgunsandgrear and you are right up there . If you have a Patron page .
I will join . Thanks
Streamlight now has a usb recharger built into battery, no cradle needed.
Streamlight 18650 usb battery.
you should lookat the bss tactil wowtac a1. brighter cheaper and a better strike bessel
Thank you. Would 2000 lumens be too much light at close range?
Your an idiot… you buy a flashlight so it can help you beat people up… LOL!
I'm looking for a new light. I like this one a lot. Thanks!
Nice, got my little forehead denter too bro…..and you're right it's good to just fiddle with it lol better than fiddling with the other torch.
Also subbed to ur channel. Good stuff!!👏
Cool informative vid. Just upgraded to the 2lx to replace my 2l that i carried for 5 yrs. Keep up the good work!
For all those great things on the model you reviewed (I'm sold), how does the spring clip hold hold up? I expect it will always be the weak point carry wise in all lights. Still it's a PITA when it eventually craps out due to constant use. Is it replaceable or does the quality match the more important components?
Surefire edclt-2 It’s everything this light can do but with 1,200 lumens. Also k2 energy makes rechargeable and long lasting cr123 batteries. Also it’s a Surefire. 🙂
Cool guy shirts don’t come in my size…making the 300 parallel look like a dream
Pointer knife is awesome!!!
I see you said the light has a clip… Not an extended, high capacity clip, I hope? That would make it a scary, assault flashlight.
How about the surefire tactician ?
I bought the streamlight protac hl USB. It has a micro USB charge port built into the light. I think it's 900 lumens. It works great, but it's massive. Still carry it every day though
Hey John, I lost my old trusty fenix PD35TAC out in the field doing corpsman coverage under some damn ospreys!! So I picked up a Streamlight Protac 2L-X, I don't know if it was just my light but, it crapped out on me within 2 hours of owning it. I used their batteries at first but, switched to an 18650 and it crapped out. The batter was fine, I used it one of my wife's flashlights and it worked fine. Is that a typical streamlight thing?
Not a fan of Streamlight the company, but if you're a first responder, in emergency management or a private citizen looking for a quality reliable light – you have to check their stuff out! My duty light, my back up light, my headlamp, my spotlight, my pistol light and the light mounted on my shotgun were all Streamlights. The area lighting that I had in the trunk was Streamlight, as well. My local FD issues helmet lights, flash lights, spotlights, area lighting and lightboxes all made by Streamlight, as well. Quality built stuff, sometimes you get a lemon, but customer service will bend over to help you. I'm a Surefire fanboy, but I rely on Streamlight…
For critical use, there are only 4 brands to consider. Malkoff, Elzetta, Surefire and Streamlight. In that order.
Lol DNA collector….almost spit my tea out.
2lx or tactician,which one would you recommend?
im looking at getting this light. the olight m2r or t. as well.