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Princeton Tec Remix Pro

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

The first thing I noticed when I turned it on was that my son standing across from me was blinded. Then I switched to the strobe function and he was mesmerized wanting to in turn blind his siblings. Ahh, youth. The on/off button is large and easy to find. It’s powered by a single CR123 providing up to 40 hours of light at depending on the setting (4 hours at the max 70 lumens) which is produced by either a single high intensity LED or a combination of three lower powered LEDs. LEDs are available in white, green, or red.

www.PrincetonTec.com

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The AN/PEQ-16A is Coming

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

In late 2009, the rail mounted Insight AN/PEQ-16A Mini Integrated Pointer Illuminator Module (MIPIM) began replacing its predecessor, the Insight AN/PEQ-15 Advanced Target Pointer Illuminator Aiming Light (APTIAL), mounted on US small arms overseas. Built on a different chassis than the 15 that is a little larger and squarer in shape, its salient feature is the introduction of an integral 100 Lumen white light to augment the visible and infrared laser designator and illuminator. While most troops currently carry a separate rail mounted flashlight to provide illumination when searching caves or houses, the integration of the flashlight into this design combines several one of the most highly used tools in the War On Terror into a single package.

www.insighttechnology.com

-Mike Perry

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S&S Precision Catalog

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

We have written about both S&S Precision as well as V-Lite. Both are excellent companies that offer niche products built to exacting standards, that are not found anywhere else. They have recently merged under the S&S Precision brand but will maintain their distinct web presence for the time being. For the those of you unfamiliar with S&S Precision check out their catalog below. By no means is this the entirety of their offerings. For example, we recently wrote about their Grenade Launcher Holster. Another item to watch is the WeaponLinkâ„¢; truly revolutionary in design. Look for further information here in the near future of this and other products.

S&S Precision 2010 Catalog

For those interested in purchasing S&S Precision products contact Grey Group Training.

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V-lite Adds Manta Strobe to Web Site

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

V-lite has added the revolutionary Manta Strobe to their website and it will be available beginning in April.

vliteusa.com

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Modular Personal Lighting System from Princeton Tec

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Princeton Tec introduces their new Modular Personal Lighting System (MPLS). Based on the popular, LED-based Pilot the MPLS is not only compact, but lightweight as well. The secret is in the flexible boom allows you to position the light in your workspace so you can see clearly without having to crane your neck or look out of the side of your eye. In addition the boom the mounts are designed to allow 45 degrees of rotation to further fine tune your light’s orientation. I have used the light while attached to a helmet rail and it is fantastic. In addition to a MOLLE attachment, the light also comes with a magnetic bracket in addition to an adapter that fits OPS-CORE rails. The MPLS can quickly be moved from mount to mount by twisting the light free. The fit on my MPLS was good and I didn’t see any problem with it coming free accidentally. A simple push of the large button in the center of the light transitions it from off to low to high.

The MPLS is available in Black, OD, and Sand bodies with Red, Green, Blue, White, or IR LEDs. Units should begin shipping in about two weeks. Visit www.princetontec.com to order.

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Energizer Lights for LE

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Energizer has taken their technologies developed for military use and adapted them for the Law Enforcement market. The most obvious change is the color choice of Black rather than Coyote to accommodate SWAT in particular. But that’s not the only change. They’ve also added a handle held single cell light to the line. Although we’ve covered these lights before, we have so many new readers that we thought it would be a good idea to reacquaint you with them.

The head rotates a full 180Â° head allowing light to be directed where needed and offers six light modes:
-Bright white, high-intensity LED (70 lumens on high)
-Red LED for light-discipline and combat conditions
-Blue LED for light-discipline and medical applications
-Green LED for light-discipline and map-reading
-Infrared (IR) light for use with night-vision devices
-IR strobe for Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) capability
The Energizer Smart Switch Technology controls intensity of all visible light sources, providing a â€œquick-extinguishâ€ feature. Both IR and Lockout modes prevent other light sources from operating. The light runs on two AA batteries, but is fully functional with one AA battery when necessary. Additionally, Energizer offers an ingenious feature that the batteries are always inserted tips-in, eliminating the need for polarity indicators. This is fantastic in the dark.

The helmet light weighs in at 3.5 ounces and features four light modes: High-intensity White LED (45 lumens), Red LED for low-light conditions, Infrared (IR) light for use with night-vision devices, and IR strobe flashes for Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) capability. Once again, the Smart Switch Technology controls intensity of all visible light sources and provides â€œquick-extinguishâ€ feature. Additionally, the IR and Lockout modes prevent other light sources from operating. The helmet light is rotatable in 18-degree increments and locked into place and mounts to either side of helmet with standard screwdriver. It detaches from the helmet mount for use with other accessories such as a MOLLE vest or Picatinny rail.

In addition to the 2 AA handheld and helmet lights, Energizer has also introduced a 1 AA light. It features a constant-on control with the push of a button as well as a dim up/dim down feature. It is waterproof with a machined, aircraft-grade aluminum alloy body, shatterproof lens, and white LED.

Note: The lights are not scaled in relation to one another.

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Manta Strobe from V-lite

Monday, February 1st, 2010

It’s been almost a year to the day since we introduced you to V-lite. At this year’s SHOT Show they introduced the Manta Strobe. A lot of work has gone into this piece of equipment. It velcros to the helmet and the chassis is smooth without any sharp edges to catch on equipment, obstacles, or shroud lines. Additionally, the base is slightly curved to follow the profile of the helmet. What’s more, it’s about half the size of an MS-2000. It is both a visible Green light and IR strobe and does not require a filter. Rather, by simultaneously depressing both side buttons the output is changed. Finally, the on/off switch features vibrating feedback to let you know it is on.

We got quite a few requests asking for a better photo of The Manta so here you go.

To order visit VliteUSA.com.

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The Surefire RAID M720 – Best in Show

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Surefire noticed that customers were beginning to use their pistol lights in ways many hadn’t thought of before such as in place of the scout light on their carbine so they looked for a way to introduce more functionality in a similar foot print. The result is the new RAID series of lights. There are three versions of the RAID M720 coming including a white light only variant, high intensity white light, and the white light/IR combo. An added bonus is that Surefire has introduced a strobe function to this series of lights.

As for the M720V (IR), they took the Vampire technology released last year and applied it to their weapon light but with a difference. A simple twist of the bezel located behind the head switches from white to IR to disable. Integrating both white and IR lights into the same package, the new M720V packs a lot of power into a compact package. There are three IR settings (Low, Med, High) and four white light functions (Flashlight, Med, High, and Strobe). The RAID can be dismounted from the weapon and used as a flashlight or the same function can be used as a navigation light.

Notice that the battery compartment is at an angle. This is so that you can swap the two CR123 batteries without removing the light from the weapon. In addition to the light’s integral switches, there is also an optional tape switch.

Out of everything I saw at the show, this is the one thing that everyone with a weapon can use. The M720V is available in March from Surefire with other models to follow throughout the year.

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