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Posted: 6/2/2018 8:01:19 PM EDT
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I use the SF V1 with a Viking Tactics light mount exclusively on most of my own helmets. Pop off the pocket clip and GTG. If you can still find a SF M1....The best dedicated IR hand held/helmet light out there. Sure wish SF would not have discontinued this little gem.
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Posted: 6/2/2018 8:07:49 PM EDT
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I use the SF V1 with a Viking Tactics light mount exclusively on most of my own helmets. Pop off the pocket clip and GTG. If you can still find a SF M1....The best dedicated IR hand held/helmet light out there. Sure wish SF would not have discontinued this little gem. |
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Posted: 6/2/2018 8:48:27 PM EDT
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Ops-Core Picatinny Adapter 1913 Rail Adapter for ARC Rails |
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Posted: 6/2/2018 9:07:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/2/2018 9:14:49 PM EDT
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Jump on that M1!
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Posted: 6/2/2018 9:28:42 PM EDT
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FYI I recently ordered a few M1 lights directly from surefire. You might call someone and see how many they have left. I suspect they did a run of these and have some left over
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Posted: 6/3/2018 8:28:46 AM EDT
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I've mounted my 952v before in a pinch.
Yes it sucked. |
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Posted: 6/3/2018 12:12:49 PM EDT
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Thanks everyone! I missed the M1 listing but went ahead and ordered the V1 and the associated parts to mount it my helmet rail.
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Posted: 6/3/2018 1:45:47 PM EDT
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Just a side note, I have found in heavy bush/ trees the splash back from even my M1 can be too much.
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Posted: 6/3/2018 2:15:16 PM EDT
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Just a side note, I have found in heavy bush/ trees the splash back from even my M1 can be too much.  But mann, the M1 probably has the cleanest beam out there, even over our Torch Pro, but understood the M1 is only a 75 yard system.
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Posted: 6/3/2018 9:01:57 PM EDT
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FYI I recently ordered a few M1 lights directly from surefire. You might call someone and see how many they have left. I suspect they did a run of these and have some left over |
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Posted: 6/5/2018 12:04:31 AM EDT
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I use the Inforce IR (white) for major IR and the Princeton Tech MPLS for general IR (and red).
I'm actually surprised how much illumination the MPLS provides. |
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Posted: 6/5/2018 1:27:17 AM EDT
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Had the v1 on the knuckl and now have the s&s body and mount and like it more, also got the mpls high mount to free up more rail space.
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Posted: 6/5/2018 7:01:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I sent you a message but your inbox is full. |
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Posted: 6/5/2018 9:04:29 AM EDT
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Just a side note, I have found in heavy bush/ trees the splash back from even my M1 can be too much. |
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Posted: 6/5/2018 11:37:15 AM EDT
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As others have mentioned, the S&S M-AX is an option, a tad pricey, but comes with "cool-points"
I also use a cheap Inforce Gen. 1 as a helmet spot--won't really function as well as a hand-held, but is an option as well. That being said, I've found that I like having both a low-powered nav-light light one of the Princeton Tec models: Princeton Tec Switch MPLS Princeton Tec Charge PRO ...as well as a higher powered spot. To be honest, I've never been a huge fan of the onboard illuminators on devices like the PVS-14--I always found them to be too bright for close-range nav, but too weak for any useful distance. The small Princeton Tec nav/work lights are much better, and you get less of the "blinding flash" in heavy brush (I used to tromp around the backwoods of West Virginia pretty often with 'em, where it can get pretty thick and pretty damned dark), and the flex head allows you adjust the angle to give you useful illumination without the viewing-direction-only blast of the onboard illuminator. ~Augee |
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Posted: 6/6/2018 9:21:37 AM EDT
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I have been very pleased with my Petzl STRIX IR as an vis/IR helmet mounted solution for close work. Single AA-power is nice as well.
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Posted: 6/6/2018 10:09:28 AM EDT
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I have been very pleased with my Petzl STRIX IR as an vis/IR helmet mounted solution for close work. Single AA-power is nice as well. I can't stand Ptec. They supposedly have a warranty but it seems like their entire CS department is focused on giving the runaround. |
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Posted: 6/6/2018 10:13:33 AM EDT
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Im another Petzl Strix advocate, Its the only light I use now for anything I do around the house. Goes with me everywhere I go. The IR light is also not overpowering but useful.
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Posted: 6/6/2018 11:45:41 AM EDT
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Had the v1 on the knuckl and now have the s&s body and mount and like it more, also got the mpls high mount to free up more rail space. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/146382/6D99E64C-D92B-406D-9932-01C0AD911CC7-566419.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/146382/DE3063EE-6EAF-4581-84D0-929D813CF2DC-566421.jpg |
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Posted: 6/6/2018 1:02:45 PM EDT
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Im another Petzl Strix advocate, Its the only light I use now for anything I do around the house. Goes with me everywhere I go. The IR light is also not overpowering but useful. |
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Posted: 6/6/2018 10:45:48 PM EDT
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I'm partial to the Inforce WML. The lockout is intuitive and the weight is right on.
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Posted: 6/7/2018 11:13:46 AM EDT
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Ill try to get some pics posted up this evening for you.
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Posted: 6/7/2018 7:34:33 PM EDT
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Ill try to get some pics posted up this evening for you. |
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Posted: 6/8/2018 3:01:10 PM EDT
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Right now I've got a Surefire X400V on mine. It's not exactly ideal, but I do like having the laser I can turn on to show other NV guys what I'm looking at. Frequently I get something on thermal and "over there by that tree" isn't too descriptive. Being able to tag the area with an IR laser helps.
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Posted: 7/12/2018 11:38:58 AM EDT
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I've been trying to find a Petzl Strix IR but they all seem to be sold out. Any other good alternatives?
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Posted: 7/12/2018 1:02:28 PM EDT
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I've been trying to find a Petzl Strix IR but they all seem to be sold out. Any other good alternatives? Quote HistoryQuoted:
I've been trying to find a Petzl Strix IR but they all seem to be sold out. Any other good alternatives? https://www.omniprogear.com/Petzl-STRIX-IR-tactical-headlamp-camo-p/pe90bhbc.htm There was a bit of a delay. They said that Petzl was having issues with their ordering system, probably why everyone is OOS. Petzl has implemented a computer systems "upgrade" that has caused them to be basically unable to ship since April 1. We are getting sporadic shipments, but no certainty on when items will ship. |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 2:37:44 PM EDT
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I ordered one from this place: https://www.omniprogear.com/Petzl-STRIX-IR-tactical-headlamp-camo-p/pe90bhbc.htm There was a bit of a delay. They said that Petzl was having issues with their ordering system, probably why everyone is OOS. |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 4:52:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So if I have an ops core bump I'm good to go? No extra mounting plates needed? The separate helmet adapter is for attaching to the edge of helmets without rails. |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 5:52:50 PM EDT
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Yes, it comes ready to slide onto arc rails. The separate helmet adapter is for attaching to the edge of helmets without rails. |
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Posted: 7/14/2018 1:08:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The small Princeton Tec nav/work lights are much better, and you get less of the "blinding flash" in heavy brush (I used to tromp around the backwoods of West Virginia pretty often with 'em, where it can get pretty thick and pretty damned dark), and the flex head allows you adjust the angle to give you useful illumination without the viewing-direction-only blast of the onboard illuminator. ~Augee |
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Posted: 7/14/2018 8:42:53 PM EDT
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MPLS on one side, and Inforce WML on the other.
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Posted: 7/17/2018 10:54:28 AM EDT
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I ordered one from this place: https://www.omniprogear.com/Petzl-STRIX-IR-tactical-headlamp-camo-p/pe90bhbc.htm There was a bit of a delay. They said that Petzl was having issues with their ordering system, probably why everyone is OOS. |
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Posted: 7/17/2018 11:45:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I got mine last night per your recommendation. It's a nice light and it's also better than my 952v on the side of my head. I did read through the instructions. It has a ton of features, I'm betting it will take me a bit to get used to working it. Might have to make a cheat sheet. |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 2:17:02 PM EDT
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Just bought a SF X300V from LA Police gear. Price was great and had a 15%off coupon. Couldn't pass it up. Since it's white, and IR, I plan on mounting it to one of my helmet rails. It'll save me real estate from having 2 lights. We'll see
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Posted: 7/28/2018 4:52:22 PM EDT
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I like the StreamLight SideWinder ll. It takes either CR123A or AA batteries. It has white, red, blue and IR. 4 different brightness modes as well as strobe for all colors including IR.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw6AccC5ZGQ |
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Posted: 8/3/2018 10:33:15 PM EDT
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I am a huge fan of helmet mounted infrared lights. I have used a bunch of different brands and I found the Princeton tec Charge IR to be the very best for the distance you want. It's a 940 so the red glow is barely visible so unless your using gen 1 then this IMO is the very best IR light and it can be mounted in about 6 different ways. As it is it's made to slide right into a ARC side helmet rail and it has a bunch of attachments. It's around $100 but if you look around enough you can find one for $55
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