I’d like to upgrade my handheld light based on a ballistic radio interview from our very own chuck haggard. I only have a very old handheld light that I don’t carry often and isn’t very bright. Chuck made me realize it’s a good idea.
What I’d like doesn’t seem to exist based on a quick search:
Single mode 1000 lumen light. No low mode. No multiple modes. Dead simple, turn it in, you get 1,000 until the battery dies or you turn it off.
No crenellations on the bezel. It’s 2021, I thought we knew better by now.
Shrouded tail cap to avoid negligent light discharge in pocket.
I actually prefer single fuel, 2 cell cr123 but am open to dual fuel with the rechargeable mode.
Seems like surefire only makes two 1000 lumens lights, one is a defender model which is perfect except for the ridiculous crenellations, which means I can’t take it through TSA, and I don’t want to scratch someone with my light. Blunt force strikes are doing the damage, not a minor superficial laceration.
The second SF light on their site at 1000 lumens is the Fury DFT which lacks a shrouded tail cap. And because it’s a dual fuel model, I’m guessing one of my ubiquitous 2-cell “scout”/6P body tail caps won’t work.
I moseyed over to malkoff lights and he had a bodyguard. That is exactly what I want except for after 8 seconds it downgrades to 250 lumens.
Anyone know if I can buy an e2d defender and replace the bezel with a smooth one? Or do I have to grind them off with a grinder and refinish it?
Is what I’m looking for a stupid idea? I frequently hit a wall trying to find a product that meets my desires, I guess because I’m stupid. And nobody makes the thing I want.
Is it stupid to want a 2-cell 1000 lumen single power light, shrouded tailcap, smooth bezel?