When I read about the Sightmark 2000 lumen flashlight, I was dumbfounded. How could anyone pack that much juice into a handheld light? Fortunately for me, Sightmark was willing to send on to me for review. The Sightmark H2000 is a hand-held flashlight, suitable also for mounting on a firearm. It has a variety of features and is said to be perfect for “shooting, … [Read more...]
5.11 TPT R7 Flashlight
5.11 introduced several new flashlights that would appear to be great tools to consider for carrying on duty. One of them is the TPT R7 rechargeable duty light. The TPT R7 is a full size light that is just over a foot long (12.2") and uses a NiMH D-cell battery pack. The light comes with A/C and D/C connectors for the charger. So, you can install it in your … [Read more...]
Brite-Strike Flashlight Camera
Brite-Strike is now making a flashlight camera for duty use. The "Duty Light Camera" (aka DLC-200-4-MIL-RC) is a handheld LED flashlight that can record standard definition video in addition to throwing up to 200 lumens of light. The flashlight is relatively small at 7.5" long. This puts it into the same general size category as the Streamlight Stinger flashlight … [Read more...]
Streamlight SL-20L Review
The Streamlight Strion and Polystinger flashlights that have become so popular remain rugged and reliable performers. This is a pre-review of the Streamlight SL-20L: more of an introduction than a full-on review. I've had the light for a few weeks now, and have used it on-duty extensively. However, I'd like to get a few more weeks of use out of it before I give a … [Read more...]
Brite-Strike EPLI Flashlight
Need a bright, compact flashlight as a back-up or to carry off duty? Take a look at the Brite-Strike EPLI flashlight. The EPLI is a refined lighting tool that can easily blend in with any off-duty carry. However, Brite-Strike claims it is rugged enough for tactical operations. EPLI stands for Executive Precision Lighting Instrument. Frankly it looks like it should … [Read more...]
Streamlight SL-20L LED Flashlights
The Streamlight SL-20 was one of two options when I was looking to buy a quality flashlight when I first entered police work some 14 years ago (the other being the MagCharger). For me, the Streamlight was a much better choice than the MagCharger, as I preferred the pre-focused beam, lighter weight and charging sleeve the SL-20 offered. However, as technology advanced, the … [Read more...]
Coast HP7 Review
Coast Products designs and markets reasonably priced LED flashlights, multi-tools, and pocketknives. I am testing their new HP7 model that has some features I really like in a handheld search light. The HP7 is an LED flashlight with an anodized aluminum barrel, rubber rear switch, and a spot to flood focusing head. The light is larger than most handhelds, measuring 5.54” in … [Read more...]
The Tactical Weapon Light – Poor Man’s Laser Sight
If you already have a weapon-mounted flashlight, then by default you possess a quick firearm aiming device...if you do a bit of homework! Laser sights are all the rage and I confess to having purchased a couple. But they are not always financially justifiable or even allowed by policy for many coppers. At half the price, a tactical light can give you a similar service in a … [Read more...]
Streamlight Sidewinder Compact Light
Information on the new Streamlight Sidewinder Compact flashlight designed for SWAT and combat troops to mount on their helmets. The BlueSheepdog.com staff recently attended the vendors’ exhibit at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa, Florida. While we were utterly blown away by Dillon Aero mini-guns, MRAP armored vehicles, and the latest … [Read more...]
Elzetta Designs Flashlight Mounts
Scouring the SHOT Show 2011 booths, our staff was introduced to several low cost, American-made light products by Elzetta Designs of Lexington, Kentucky. Product Engineer Bryan Marcum showed us light mounts for AR-15-style rifles and shotguns. The first was the Elzetta ZFH1500, which attaches to the A2 front sight of a Black Rifle without the need for Picatinny rails. The … [Read more...]