Is anything simple any more ?

[madecov]

It has been a few years since I purchased any lights, I figured that technology marches on and there are improvements in lights on all fronts.
One thing I have noticed is that simple (really simple) interfaces have gone out the window.

Most of my lights were basic single mode (on/off) lights. Then along comes the Gladius, a light that I think set a new standard. One hand operation, multiple modes.
After that I purchased an Insite HX150 that also has multiple modes but one handed operation.

Now I started to look at a few lights and I'm finding most of them require two hand (twist the bezel) operation. In my mind this is a step in the wrong direction, especially for an LEO who may have handcuffs or a gun in one hand and a light in the other. The ability to go to strobe or ramp the power with one hand was great.

I am awaiting a Thrunite Scorpion since it is very much like a Gladius. Hopefully it will fit my needs.

Now I am looking for a weapon mountable light that is simple to use, has high power and maybe a lower setting, runs on 2 CR123's and can handle 5.56 recoil. IWhile not enamored of the twisting (sometimes multiple times) bezel I could accept that for just a high/ low setting. The closest I have found to this is the O-light i6 paladin. But I don't care for the bezel size, something smaller and sleeker would fit my needs better.

Any high quality suggestions?

[ThruNite]

maybe you will see our new lights .simple and reliable! comming soon!

Thanks and Best Regards

David

[madecov]

Mods, I posted this in the wrong forum. Please lock or delete this thread.

To, thrunite..... this was not meant to be posted here. I am very much looking forward to receiving my scorpion. I have high hopes it will be my new duty light.

[wby300]

I am with you on simplicity, I dont want a light that I have to click 6 times just so I can see something quick then shut it off. Some of the newer ones you can program make it to where you can use the modes you want, but then you need a manual for the light which isnt simple either. If the light is made right and has the right power there is no need for a focus bezel.

[Teej]

It has been a few years since I purchased any lights, I figured that technology marches on and there are improvements in lights on all fronts.
One thing I have noticed is that simple (really simple) interfaces have gone out the window.

Most of my lights were basic single mode (on/off) lights. Then along comes the Gladius, a light that I think set a new standard. One hand operation, multiple modes.
After that I purchased an Insite HX150 that also has multiple modes but one handed operation.

Now I started to look at a few lights and I'm finding most of them require two hand (twist the bezel) operation. In my mind this is a step in the wrong direction, especially for an LEO who may have handcuffs or a gun in one hand and a light in the other. The ability to go to strobe or ramp the power with one hand was great.

I am awaiting a Thrunite Scorpion since it is very much like a Gladius. Hopefully it will fit my needs.

Now I am looking for a weapon mountable light that is simple to use, has high power and maybe a lower setting, runs on 2 CR123's and can handle 5.56 recoil. IWhile not enamored of the twisting (sometimes multiple times) bezel I could accept that for just a high/ low setting. The closest I have found to this is the O-light i6 paladin. But I don't care for the bezel size, something smaller and sleeker would fit my needs better.

Any high quality suggestions?

Well, some officers are more concerned with HAVING more than a momentary switch on the tail...they don't even want it to be a clicked on/off, they want it to go off if they let go like a deadman switch...so if they need to cut the light and duck for cover underfire, they are more sure the light will go out....they DEMAND a second switch or mode UI to lock it on (Twist the cap or head, etc, or a side switch or dial, etc).

Personally, I too find a tail clicky more useful/a better UI...but ONLY if it comes on in high, and on/off doesn't CYCLE the modes.

For forensic work, I'd rather be able TO click the light on, and have a partial push for momentary, click again for off, with a separate tail button or other one handed UI option...so I can have the other hand free.