Archive for the ‘Lights’ Category
New SureFire Products for 2013
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013Paul Kim Departs SureFire After 19 years
Sunday, January 13th, 2013
SureFire announced yesterday on their Facebook page that the iconic Paul Kim is leaving the firm after 19 years of service. Many do not know that PK as he is known was the design force behind the now defunct Icon lights. It was a great spin-off brand but unfortunately never caught an audience.
After 19 years of service with SureFire and countless contributions, Paul Kim has decided to leave SureFire to pursue other opportunities. Paul Kim has been the Vice President of Engineering since the earliest days of the company. He holds over 40 patents dating back to the 1980s, and many of his innovations are integrated into just about every modern flashlight. He was a pioneer in the industry, and has created some of the best-engineered and most revered illumination products ever made. Everyone at SureFire thanks Paul for his many years of service, and we wish him only the best in his latest pursuits.
SureFire Institute Grand Opening Next Week
Thursday, January 10th, 2013
Next Week, during SHOT Show, January 15th and 16th, from 3pm-6pm at the Pro Gun Club in Las Vegas, SureFire Institute is holding it’s public Grand Opening.
SOMA – Princeton Tec
Sunday, December 16th, 2012
Princeton Tec has introduced the Charge Medical which integrates a UV lamp into the popular Charge helmet light. The UV light is used for Fluorescein Ocular test as well as to detect blood and other bodily fluids. It also integrates low and high white light as well as nIR light. And, Just like the rest of the family, it will be offered in AA and CR123A models.
SOMA – Petzl
Saturday, December 15th, 2012Petzl has unveiled a completely new combat helmet mounted light. Versatility is the key with the STRIX. Offered in both IR and VL variants, it comes in a two-tone camouflage and black along with three adjustable band colors: black, tan and camo. It also incorporates big, gnarly knobs for use with gloves and controls are tactile so your fingers won’t slip and you can tell which button you are using.
The STRIX includes selectable blue, red and green lights in 1 lumen as well as .35 – 30 lumens in white light. With the IR version you also get 15 – 45 mW IR output as well as an IFF feature. Additionally, once you select IR, it locks out the controls for visible light. Battery is a single AA and run time is 65 hours with alkaline and double that with lithium batteries.
The STRIX integrates Petzl’s proprietary bi-axle rotation. This feature is amazing. It makes adjustment of the light’s beam simple and puts it where you want it without having to cant your head. On the vertical axis is 120 deg of adjustment and the horizontal you get 180 deg of adjustment.
In addition to the ability to mount to Ops-Core’s ARC Rail, the STRIX also incorporates a metal PALS compatible clip at the rear to allow mounting to armor vests and other platforms. There is also an adjustable headband that incorporates a buckle at the rear so that you can wear the light around your neck. Petzl didn’t forget the guys wearing the ACH and other combat helmets. They’ve introduced the Adapt STRIX which clamps onto the lower lip of the helmet edge.
Look for these being ready for sale in late Spring 2013. Looks like they’ve got a hit with this one.
Sneak Peek – Rogue Gunfighter Lights
Friday, December 14th, 2012
They’re making sure everything’s right. At 500 lumens, I’d say these will see a lot of interest at SHOT Show.
Elzetta Introduces ZRX Light Mount
Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
Elzetta has introduced the new ZRX Flashlight Mount for Mil Std 1913 rail systems. Featuring hard anodized aluminum clamping rings with subdued black-on-black engraving and a polymer body made from the same material as the popular and proven Elzetta ZFH1500 Flashlight Mount, the ZRX securely attaches a standard one-inch (0.94 to 1.04 inch) flashlight to a Picatinny rail. The ZRX weighs just 1.1 ounces and offered with Matte Black or Dark Earth body. Like all Elzetta products, the ZRX is Made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty.
