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Posted: 5/19/2015 10:44:57 PM EDT
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I have a few Streamlight weapon lights and am happy with them. I have a new AR purchase and need a light so my default is to get another Streamlight but I am asking here if there is a better option. I have the VIR on my other AR and while I have swapped it out (because I don't use IR) I went back to it. Why? I like the option of VISIBAL/IR/OFF. This was important to me without knowing for the fact that I can switch it to OFF and still accidently hit the switch or the pressure pad and the light will stay off. I also don't have to worry about killing the battery on transport in a case. I didn't think having off would be important but it was. My other models just have ON/OFF or the laser ones have LIGHT/LASER/BOTH. With being on an AR and having a pressure pad I think its nice to have an off option.
So does that make sense or should I just suck it up and get something else? |
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If you already have it and like it you might as well keep it. The standard streamlight remote tail cap has three settings on it. ON/TAPE SWITCH/ OFF, which will fit on any TLR 1 lights. I guess if you don't use IR I don't know why you would want it.
If your pressure switch is accidentally activating you have it placed in a bad spot. It should be recessed somewhere easily accessible but not in a spot that a bump will turn it on. The 12 oclock on a rail is a decent spot for it, so is sitting between rail space at the 10/11 oclock (at an angle). Your other option is to just go with a clicky cap surefire type light (with the protected cap). There is literally no way to accidentally activate it. |
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