I've reviewed Elzetta torches before; I'm no stranger to their high quality construction and performance. So, when Elzetta contacted me about reviewing their new high output model tac light, I was eager to see how it held up against the standard they established with their original ZFL-M60 torch. Features Like the standard output model that came before it, the Elzetta High … [Read more...]
Looking for a new light for your AR-15? Say hello to the Inforce WML. I recently built another AR-15 (they're like potato chips—no one can stop at just one). In the interest of mixing things up a bit, I decided to keep this AR a lightweight build. With the main components together (lower, upper, barrel, etc.), I wanted a couple of lightweight accessories to finish off the … [Read more...]
Initial impression I've been playing with the Torch backup light from MFT for over a year now. I'll cut right to the chase. It isn't very bright for a rifle mounted light, from my perspective. Applications In addition, I'm not sure who puts a second light on their rifle. I settled on installing the little light on my Truck Gun Project build. Then my wife started … [Read more...]
The Hardened Arms LumaShark Handguard eliminates two problems that often plague AR-15 owners, the first is finding a quality hand guard and the second is finding a quality light that meshes well with the hand guard. The Hardened Arms company of Friday Harbor, Washington had the new rail on display in the NEXT section of SHOT Show 2017. The NEXT Gallery at the show gives … [Read more...]
Lucid Optics is a Riverton, Wyoming based optics company that we have featured here before on the web site when we did a review of their HD7 Red Dot optic. We have used that optic for months now with great results so I became very eager when I saw that the company had expanded their product line into weapons lights. I unfortunately was not able to find them at SHOT Show 2017 … [Read more...]
I've had bad experiences with cheap LED flashlights before. They're plenty bright out of the box, but seldom last more than a year and almost invariably die right as the house's power goes out. The last thing I wanted to do was slap a cheap bargain-brand LED light on a gun that I might need to rely on to protect myself and my family. That said, I also didn't have hundreds of … [Read more...]
