mercredi 23 janvier 2013

Reviews of the Best Tactical Flashlights

By George Daniels


Reading reviews prior to making a purchasing decision is the best way to ensure that you make a wise choice. Reading reviews gives you the opportunity to evaluate the product without having to buy it yourself. There will be both positive and negative reviews, but usually a trend emerges and the overall user experience becomes apparent. We have read dozens of reviews to get a broad view from many consumers who have bought tactical flashlights. In this article we will highlight the main issues on both the positive and negative side that we have found to be recurring and consistent concerns. It should be noted right off the bat that positive reviews far out-number negative reviews.

Tactical flashlights are built primarily for a relatively small group of people consisting mostly of military and law enforcement professionals, although there are also many outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy owning and using the best equipment available. The biggest complaint that surfaces on the negative side is that Tactical Flashlights are quite a bit pricier than your typical flashlight. It is not uncommon to see LED flashlights priced as low as one dollar or even given away as promotional items. For the type of buyer looking for rock bottom pricing, a tactical flashlight would not be a wise purchase since there is no added value for them to own one type of flashlight over another. We have observed from reading many reviews that there is a larger and equally passionate group of users saying that the Tactical Flashlight is actually a better investment, because of the quality and expected longevity of the product.

Tactical grade flashlights are made to function in extreme situations so they are constructed to military grade specifications. Make sure to settle on the model you wish to purchase and then look for a sale to get the best price, but always avoid the cheap knock-off products. Watch out for look-alike products that won't last ten minutes in a storm or break when dropped. If you paid five bucks, it's probably worth nothing!

One of the more helpful reviews stated that feature sets vary widely and certain features are too specialized to be of much use to most people like strobe settings or infrared detection. Unless you have a particular need for those features it's probably unwise to spend extra dollars on them.

There are some features that must always be present in the best tactical flashlights. A low setting is quite handy for reading maps, gathering firewood, looking for matches, and any number of other things, so don't forget the low light setting. Expect to get about 40 hours of use at the low setting when you are on that wilderness outing and about an hour or two of continuous use at the high setting (assuming you are using CR123 lithium batteries).

To conclude, first make sure the extra cost for a quality illumination tool is worth the money, become familiar with the best manufacturers and their product lines, be ready to pounce when there is a coupon or sale, and stay clear of the bargain bin.




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