1911vm Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Time to buy new flashlights what is the best flashlight for the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerko Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 that is about as easy to answer as "what is the best gun for idpa" For me personally , this works pretty good http://www.streamlight.com/en/products/detail/index/protac-2l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Whichever one you can shoot with and use with the least amount of gimickery or compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911vm Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Which has the biggest switch . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickDoyle Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 stream light is great light for this and daily use as cop....I have used them all. I really do not like the multi functions, but you can program them out, but they can reoccur. But great little lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona955i Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Depends on how you grip the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewColonial Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) I like this one. https://www.amazon.com/SureFire-Tactical-Single-Output-Flashlight-tailcap/dp/B009F7J8RA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485719975&sr=8-1&keywords=surefire%2Bg2x%2Btactical%2Bflashlight&th=1 One function, no worries about setting off strobe or dim light. Semi-grippy shell. I added a couple of rubber O-rings around it where I grip it (between first two fingers) so I always grip in same place. Get the Tactical version for single brightness, the Pro is two-step. Disclaimer: I shot my first "in the dark" match last weekend, so my opinion is unqualified. But this is the internet. :-) Edited April 5, 2017 by NewColonial Incorrect link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f2benny Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I use the nitecore p12 light. The similar Fenix pd35 is also excellent. They have tail switches for on and off and usb charging. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglou13 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 local cub does low light- no light another club full on night match. weapon mounted light is most accurate and time effective, but that is not the question i've observed that the brightest isn't necessarily the best. if you have a smokey load with little to no circulation you will create a blinding white cloud with light after your eyes accommodate for low light the brighter light creates a greater "shock factor" often increasing time for eyes to focus. when shooting in close quarter, ports , between barrels the light spill from flash light creates a blinding wall of light if you shoot the on off technique then a good large switch is king here...... try different lumens brighter is not always better, length and width to accommodate your shooting style don't forget back up flashlight and wrist strap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewColonial Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Note that weapon mounted flashlights and the use of a wrist strap are both prohibited by IDPA rules. 8.8.4 Flashlights Only hand held lights may be used in IDPA competition. For Physically Disabled shooters, refer to Physically Disabled Shooters Section. Lights may not be attached to the shooter’s hand, wrist, or arm in any fashion. Rings or straps that go around any part of the shooter’s body (finger, palm, wrist, etc.) are not allowed. Lanyards may be present, but may not be used. Police and military personnel using the Duty Gear Exemption with a firearm mounted light may not activate the mounted light, and are otherwise subject to the same hand held flashlight usage rules as other competitors. See rule 3.17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMB Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 That rule needs to be updated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglou13 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 10 hours ago, NewColonial said: Note that weapon mounted flashlights and the use of a wrist strap are both prohibited by IDPA rules. 8.8.4 Flashlights Only hand held lights may be used in IDPA competition. For Physically Disabled shooters, refer to Physically Disabled Shooters Section. Lights may not be attached to the shooter’s hand, wrist, or arm in any fashion. Rings or straps that go around any part of the shooter’s body (finger, palm, wrist, etc.) are not allowed. Lanyards may be present, but may not be used. Police and military personnel using the Duty Gear Exemption with a firearm mounted light may not activate the mounted light, and are otherwise subject to the same hand held flashlight usage rules as other competitors. See rule 3.17. good to know i was told that idpa does not recognize night match, nor were they enforcing rule @ club match, not official match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewColonial Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) The local match may not be official, IDPA will sanction dark matches. The Virginia Indoor Regional is 5 stages in the dark, 5 in the light. Tier 2 match recognized by IDPA. http://www.idpa.com/compete/competitiondetails/26956 It's best for competitors if local matches follow the rules. Edited April 9, 2017 by NewColonial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglou13 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I suppose they could call it not an idpa match. Or just defensive pistol match....... what do you think the thinking is behind no weapon mounted light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewColonial Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just an opinion. IDPA rules, however imperfect, are intended to apply some defensive fundamentals in a way that can be standardized for competition. I think the rules, in general, are designed to create some level field of play to use for "judging" i.e. scoring. Comparatively few people carry weapon mounted lights. Not all guns can have lights attached, and holsters are limited. At best, they'd need a separate division it would seem. It's a game, games have rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerealbyter Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 WML vs HHL categories, problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just like there have been advances in slide mounted optics that allow them to be used more than in the past when the 'founding principles' of idpa were first voiced there has been a corresponding advance in weapon mounted lights. The old arguments against either I think are more and more irrelevant. I know a good number of people who have a light on their primary self defense and/or ccw pistol. I'd see no problem with allowing wml's in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewColonial Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Or Carry Optics. At the eyes' age, that would be beneficial. But until Wilson Combat sells them, it's unlikely. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911vm Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 8 hours ago, NewColonial said: Or Carry Optics. At the eyes' age, that would be beneficial. But until Wilson Combat sells them, it's unlikely. ;-) LMBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken6PPC Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I REALLY like the one that I bought recently: https://www.amazon.com/PowerTac-E5-Flashlight-Lumens-Uses-CR123A/dp/B008DXQW3A It is small enough to hold between two fingers easily, and bright enough you don't have to be "spot on" to see the target and sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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