Which Flashlight?

Random_Canadian · January 17th, 2007, 17:08

Hey everyone i'm having trouble deciding between flashlights. I was just wondering which flashlight you think would look and function better on my KSC Glock 19. Its between the Insight Sub compact X2 light and the STREAMLIGHT TLR-1. If anyone has any experience with the two lights I would really appreciate what you think the pros and cons are about the lights.

There are also some other pictures posted by RacingManiac and Mr Jon.
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=30888 (just scroll down a bit)
and
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=31690

Thanks for your help!

WhatTheWho · January 17th, 2007, 17:28

Based on the specs from both lights, the TLR-1 will far outperform the X2 in terms of output; almost double the output if the specs for both lights are exact.

The TLR-1 has a 2.5hr regulated which is damn nice, so no diminishing effect of the light dying out; only steady output. Can't find much information about the X2 however in terms of regulation or runtime; but if it's running only off one of those small CR2s, runtime I'm estimating would be around 1-1.5hrs with it's 40 lumen output. Of course, that's depending on the quality of the batteries itself.

One thing odd about the X2 is that it runs off those small 3V CR2 type batteries. They may be slightly harder to acquire than the CR123s which the TLR-1 run off of. But you can most likely find rechargeable kits for both types of batteries.

Myself, I would pick up the TLR-1 as it seems to be a far better performer straight up.

Red Tiger · January 17th, 2007, 18:22

I had a TLR-1 !

This tactical light had been design for real steel pistol !

- Very strong light, the light diffusing is realy good. The light is more than enough 80 lumen through led, that give you 2.5Hour.
- Very good metal construction.
- Very nice feeling
- Not too heavy !
- You will love it !

- My old M3 taclight was 80-100 lumen Surefire bulb, had an autonomy of 20-40 minutes !
- Plastic feeling
- Had to Re-solder 2 times.
- Plastic case had craked with times.

JF

Random_Canadian · January 18th, 2007, 20:59

Thanks guys really appreciate it. Now in terms of looks which light do you guys think will look nicer. Thx

stokes · January 18th, 2007, 21:29

We seriously cant think for you... YOU chose which one looks good to YOU....

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January 17th, 2007, 17:08	#1
Random_Canadian Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada	Which Flashlight? Hey everyone i'm having trouble deciding between flashlights. I was just wondering which flashlight you think would look and function better on my KSC Glock 19. Its between the Insight Sub compact X2 light and the STREAMLIGHT TLR-1. If anyone has any experience with the two lights I would really appreciate what you think the pros and cons are about the lights. There are also some other pictures posted by RacingManiac and Mr Jon. http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=30888 (just scroll down a bit) and http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=31690 Thanks for your help!

January 17th, 2007, 17:28	#2
WhatTheWho Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Based on the specs from both lights, the TLR-1 will far outperform the X2 in terms of output; almost double the output if the specs for both lights are exact. The TLR-1 has a 2.5hr regulated which is damn nice, so no diminishing effect of the light dying out; only steady output. Can't find much information about the X2 however in terms of regulation or runtime; but if it's running only off one of those small CR2s, runtime I'm estimating would be around 1-1.5hrs with it's 40 lumen output. Of course, that's depending on the quality of the batteries itself. One thing odd about the X2 is that it runs off those small 3V CR2 type batteries. They may be slightly harder to acquire than the CR123s which the TLR-1 run off of. But you can most likely find rechargeable kits for both types of batteries. Myself, I would pick up the TLR-1 as it seems to be a far better performer straight up. __________________ "The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do."

January 17th, 2007, 18:22	#3
Red Tiger Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Laurentides , QC	I had a TLR-1 ! This tactical light had been design for real steel pistol ! - Very strong light, the light diffusing is realy good. The light is more than enough 80 lumen through led, that give you 2.5Hour. - Very good metal construction. - Very nice feeling - Not too heavy ! - You will love it ! - My old M3 taclight was 80-100 lumen Surefire bulb, had an autonomy of 20-40 minutes ! - Plastic feeling - Had to Re-solder 2 times. - Plastic case had craked with times. JF

January 18th, 2007, 20:59	#4
Random_Canadian Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada	Thanks guys really appreciate it. Now in terms of looks which light do you guys think will look nicer. Thx

January 18th, 2007, 21:29	#5
stokes Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto	We seriously cant think for you... YOU chose which one looks good to YOU....

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