Mission: Tactical Flashlights
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Mission: Tactical Flashlights
Intelligence:
ever since Thomas Edison perfected the filament, electric light has been a staple of all our lives. For the sniper and tactical professional, the flashlight is a tool that must be counted on to navigate one’s way through dark uncertainty. Factors in choosing a flashlight include size, shape, brightness, switch operation and weight. Battery type also comes into play. For this reason, many tactical professionals choose lithium batteries, which tend to last ten times longer than normal alkalines. There are lithium ion powered flashlights out now that will fit in the palm of your hand, and yet are much brighter than the big metal Maglights of a few years ago. The high-intensity bulbs of today’s tactical flashlights can truly turn night into day. They are also waterproof and shockproof. These are serious tools for tactical professionals in life or death situations.
The thing to remember about flashlights is that you should choose the right tool for the job. For simply checking the basement circuit breaker, you don’t need a tactical flashlight costing hundreds of dollars. Yet for mounting under a weapon, you may. Weigh the cost against the use.
Also, there is weight and longevity to consider when choosing a flashlight. Weight is largely determined by battery size. The trend in modern tactical flashlights is to make use of the now ubiquitous CR123 lithium batteries. These are about half the size of an alkaline AA battery, and 2.5 times as powerful. These lithium batteries are more costly, however.
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Pick your Desired Flashlight
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| All in all, when it comes to flashlights, consider the use and justify the cost accordingly. Get the best one for the job that you can reasonably afford, and keep an extra bulb and some extra batteries for it. |
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