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SureFire WristLight

Sunday, September 16th, 2012

SureFire has released some additional info on the model 2211 WristLight that we first mentioned during SHOT Show.

It’s a very specialized piece of kit and I just don’t see everyone using one of these. Some folks are going to love it, particularly those that can’t use mounted weapon lights. However, the activation won’t be nearly as convenient as a weapon mounted light.

As you can see, it will be charged via a USB port at the rear of the light. You’ll also see that the light is angled. This is so it will shine forward when you are holding a weapon and not reflect back at you off of the back of the hand.

It’s a very cool capability but I have a feeling that it’s going to find it’s real niche in a different application than paired with a pistol. What that is, at this point I don’t know, but once they’re out there users will come up with all kinds of applications.

www.surefire.com/illumination/wristlights

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SureFire Revamps Website

Friday, September 14th, 2012

SureFire has not only given their website a makeover but they’ve also added lots of new videos.

www.SureFire.com

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Exclusive Offer on LED Lenser Lights for SSD Readers from Extreme Outfitters

Thursday, September 13th, 2012

Extreme Outfitters is now a stocking dealer for LED Lenser’s line of high performance lighting solutions.

In 1993, the bank refused to grant LED Lenser’s creators a business loan and they had no real estate to offer as collateral. All they had were fresh ideas and the prototype of the first LED Lenser V8 flashlight. For the gentlemen at the bank, who told them that the V8 was unsellable, that just wasn’t enough. So In 1994, with 1,000 DM, a sketch book, toolbox and old Atari computer, twin brothers Rainer and Harald Opolka struck out on their own and founded LED Lenser, in their garage, in Germany. With all the passion and courage of two young, newly-minted entrepreneurs, they managed without the bank and to their own surprise ended up selling more than 200 million Euros’ worth of LED flashlights in the first five years. The V8 became an international design classic and one of the the top-selling LED flashlights in the world. Now as they like to say, “We are our own bank.” As if to remind anyone of this who might happen by, today a lone, and tattered, pirate flag waves over their Solingen headquarters.

Fast forward 17 years, hundreds of patents and design awards later, and LED Lenser a company of more than 1000 employees, three manufacturing bases and a range of some of the world’s highest-quality LED flashlights. And today, just as in the beginning, they remain driven by light: the emission, channeling and powering of light.

Until the end of September Extreme Outfitters is offering 20% OFF all LED Lenser lights with the discount code “LED”. This offer is only available to Soldier Systems Daily readers.

www.extremeoutfitters.us

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SureFire X300Ultra

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

SureFire X300 Ultra…500 lumens

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INFORCE WML Officially Certified to MIL-STD-810-G

Thursday, September 6th, 2012

The INFORCE WML has been officially certified to MIL-STD-810-G by a DESC certified and DSCC approved independent testing laboratory. MIL-STD-810-G covers environmental standards.

The INFORCE WML produces 125 lumens of white light with a tight beam for close- to mid-range applications and balanced peripheral light for discernment of the surrounding area. Its high power setting provides a 2-hour run time and a thumb-action twist of the mode selection switch of the WML White/IR model provides 75 mW of infrared light, with no need of IR filters.

The patent pending INFORCE WML is different from any other light on the market. It uses an angled activation button that facilitates operation without interference from wires or tape switches. The integrated rail clamping system is compact, convenient and secure. And, two distinct lockout systems are incorporated to avoid accidental discharge.

The INFORCE WML body, manufactured of fiber composite, is ultralight and durable. Additionally, a patented venting system reduces heat for better LED performance. And don’t forget, it’s Waterproof to 66 feet, with a total length of 4.1 inches and weight at 3 oz. with one Lithium 123A battery.

www.inforce-mil.com

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Shellback Deal of the Day – 10% Off V-lites

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

Offered in Red, Green, Blue and IR (ITAR Controlled), the V-lite is a low profile, reusable marking light. Manufactured by S&S Precision it’s made of a soft, translucent silicone rubber with a hook tape backing for attaching to helmets or other gear. The simple button control allows the user to step through multiple output settings. This is a great deal on a high demand product.

shellbacktactical.com

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ECHO NiNER – Head Lamp Pouch

Saturday, August 25th, 2012

The E9 Head Lamp Pouch was originally designed to carry the Surefire Minimus or Icon Headlamp on a MOLLE/PALs mountable pouch. Turns out it’s a great way to carry things like GoPro cameras, Cigarettes and other items you want to identify without opening the pouch.

It features a tuck behind PALS compatible attachment on the rear.

www.eniner.com/headlamp-pouch

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Warrior Expo East – Petzl

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

The Petzl Nao was just released this month. It features reactive lighting. It incorporates a sensor that measures ambient light and instantly (7 lumens up to 355 lumens within a millisecond) adjusts to your surroundings. This means much lower battery usage. It’s a rechargeable lithium battery that uses a USB port to recharge. Additionally, you can program the headlamp utilizing OS by Petzl with up to 40 performance profiles. In an emergency you can even power the light via two AA batteries.

The Ultra Vario is being reviewed here for the very first time in the US. It debuted commercially earlier today at Friedrichshafen. It was designed for area lighting and incorporates 3 separate lamps with specialized lenses that help project the beams in different ways.

It offers incremental lighting of 45 lumens, 180 lumens and 450 lumens with all 3 lamps as well as 280 lumens for a distance beam that projects 160 meters. Additionally the Ultra Vario offers multiple mounting options including headband, direct to helmet and belt mounts.

The Ultra Rush is an updated version of the Ultra which improves the previous version’s 350 lumen performance with 700 lumens. The battery runtime is now 4 hours vice the 1.5 hours of the older Ultra.

www.petzl.com

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