saltydecimator 482 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 im needing some lumens for me shotgun. what you guys like? i like streamlight stingers for work (airplanes) but really those kind of overpowered, thinking about strion, but thats kinda pricey and kinda big.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigChongus 765 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) I run a Fenix PD35 Tac in a 1" ring mount. I can run it on either two CR123As or one rechargeable 18650. 6 output modes ranging from 8 to 1000 lumens and it's only about 5.5" long. Usually about $70 from most places but not hard to find for under $60 shipped. Edited January 8, 2017 by W8lifter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Here you go, and runs from standard household current. No need to recharge.....or reload. I don't think they'll feed very well though...... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saltydecimator 482 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Here you go, and runs from standard household current. No need to recharge.....or reload. I don't think they'll feed very well though...... lolz i have some of those made already!!! i post pics later!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I run a Fenix PD35 Tac in a 1" ring mount. I can run it on either two CR123As or one rechargeable 18650. 6 output modes ranging from 8 to 1000 lumens and it's only about 5.5" long. Usually about $70 from most places but not hard to find for under $60 shipped. I have a very similar light, the Nightcore P12 (I think). I like the lowest mode and that was exactly why I bought it, perfect for moving around inside without broadcasting it. However, I have it on a suppressed SBR (Old Faithful). If I were thinking larger shotgun maybe it would make sense on a shotgun, but it would be ridiculous on my SBS. For the SBS, I always wanted a very small light (so small it is almost like it is not there) with just enough light to confidently move around the home and quickly discern a loved one from a lowlife just after waking up to that "bump in the night". I'm not a fan of everyone in and around the home realizing that I am stirring around because I have a crazy-bright light (Watergate, lol). I'm not sure I'll be thinking "Hi, I hope to disorient you with my bright strobe light." when I realize there is a person/s on the wrong side of my front door that I don't know from Adam. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I run a Fenix PD35 Tac in a 1" ring mount. I can run it on either two CR123As or one rechargeable 18650. 6 output modes ranging from 8 to 1000 lumens and it's only about 5.5" long. Usually about $70 from most places but not hard to find for under $60 shipped. I have a very similar light, the Nightcore P12 (I think). I like the lowest mode and that was exactly why I bought it, perfect for moving around inside without broadcasting it. However, I have it on a suppressed SBR (Old Faithful). If I were thinking larger shotgun maybe it would make sense on a shotgun, but it would be ridiculous on my SBS. For the SBS, I always wanted a very small light (so small it is almost like it is not there) with just enough light to confidently move around the home and quickly discern a loved one from a lowlife just after waking up to that "bump in the night". I'm not a fan of everyone in and around the home realizing that I am stirring around because I have a crazy-bright light (Watergate, lol). I'm not sure I'll be thinking "Hi, I hope to disorient you with my bright strobe light." when I realize there is a person/s on the wrong side of my front door that I don't know from Adam. Night vision. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Trust me, I wish I had some. Too many more important things to do with what little money I have. I figure by the time I have money to spend on it they will be ultra compact anyway. I'd like a set that is basically a pair of glasses I can throw on very quickly. I don't understand why there are cell phones with NV capability yet we don't have compact NV glasses yet. I think the market has demanded so much performance out of products that manufacturers have overlooked a lot of things that would be very practical. Not everyone wants the brightest light or needs to see 100+ yards away with NV. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) What cell phones have night vision? I used a AA mini mag-lite on my Rem. 870 for a long time, with the pressure-switch rear cap. You do have to check the batteries and the mounting screws about once per year or so. YMMV. Decided to use a .45 pistol with a light mounted to it instead for home defense. Edited January 9, 2017 by Ronin38 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Fenix stuff is nice. I have a headlamp I use for work, that takes an 18650 and that SoB is bright! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 What cell phones have night vision? I used a AA mini mag-lite on my Rem. 870 for a long time, with the pressure-switch rear cap. You do have to check the batteries and the mounting screws about once per year or so. YMMV. Decided to use a .45 pistol with a light mounted to it instead for home defense. http://www.gsmarena.com/lumigon_t3_is_the_first_phone_with_a_night_vision_camera-news-18612.php Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 What cell phones have night vision? http://www.gsmarena.com/lumigon_t3_is_the_first_phone_with_a_night_vision_camera-news-18612.php Interesting. Kind of pricey, and some of the reviews are not so good. (As a Steelers fan I'd love to have the Black n' Gold edition!) I think I'd rather invest in a FLIR camera that I can use on my sUAS for SAR work, which I am trying to get started with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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