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4.5
This is easily the brightest flashlight I've ever owned, but there are other aspects which I really like which I will mention. First, the quality of build is very good and will never be an issue. The button on the back has two modes: push it in all the way to "click" the light on, or slightly push in the button for momentary light and release to make the light turn off.The body width is your standard 1" which is perfect for firearm mounts. The head is a little wider than most tactical flashlights but this is a plus, and it doesn't effect the ability to be mounted on a weapon.I currently have this light mounted on a 12 gauge shotgun with the Elzetta mount. Fits perfectly. As for the performance of the light; it is basically two lights in one: The large diameter beam that floods the entire area, and the focused "spot light" in the center. This spot light is blinding. You can't see the person shining it at you, let alone if it's on a shotgun or not. That doesn't mean an intruder can't just fire indiscriminately at the light, but if you get into a fire fight, you have bigger problems than a flashlight. The beam travels far, and acts as a "psuedo-laser sight" for a shotgun. Personally, I don't believe in having a real laser sight on shotguns, just because the nature/range of the weapon renders it useless, especially with buckshot, but with a really bright, focused spot light fixed on your target, it makes for a great tool that gives you a big tactical advantage. To give you an example of the light. I can shine it on my neighbor's house across the street at night, and the whole front yard will light up with the wide light, while the "spot light" will be about the size of a bedroom window. Imagine unloading some OO shot in there if needed. And you can see the entire beam, not just it's ending location. But this might be due to the humidity in the air. I assume dryer air makes less of a beam.I would obviously recommend this light for tactical shotguns, police, firemen, paramedics, outdoorsmen like hunters/fishermen/hikers, even lifeguards. Basically anything outdoors, or on a weapon. The light is kind of overkill for a standard light needed around the house if the power goes out (and a little expensive for this use as well). I can't really think of any cons with this light. It's built well and does its job well.If anybody uses this light around water, I'd be interested in seeing how deep the light can penetrate through the water.
