"Flashlights" Series
In this series of 4 articles we will delve into the world of tactical flashlights, discovering their features, specifications, benefits and functionalities and getting to know more about the products of the American brand Nightstick, leader in the flashlight market.
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"Long gun flashlights"
The use of tactical flashlights on military rifles and carbines offers numerous advantages, including illumination of targets in poor visibility conditions, improved aim and accuracy, and the ability to identify threats or obstacles. Tactical flashlights are designed to be robust and reliable, and are often supplemented with additional features such as laser pointers.
Key Points
I. Benefits
II. Nightstick Models
III. About Nightstick
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I. Benefits
Improved visibility
Tactical flashlights, equipped with high-power LEDs, illuminate the target or the surrounding environment, allowing the shooter to see clearly in low light conditions, such as at sunset or during the night, as well as in daytime conditions in unlit environments (caves, tunnels, underground in general)
Aim Enhancement
Target illumination helps the shooter aim accurately, reducing the risk of errors and improving shooting accuracy.
Identifying threats
Tactical flashlights can be used to identify potential threats or obstacles, allowing the shooter to react more effectively.
Use of advanced techniques
Some tactical flashlights, with the presence of a laser pointer, allow rapid aiming of the target and greater accuracy in shooting.
Safety
Tactical flashlights can disorient an attacker thanks to their strobe light, or they can be used to communicate or mark a location.
Reliability
Tactical flashlights are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions (rain and snow, sandstorms) and impacts, ensuring reliable operation even in demanding situations.
II. Modelli Nightstick
NIGHTSTICK DUAL-BEAM LONG GUN LIGHT KIT W/IR ILLUMINATOR (LGL-180-IR)
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The LGL-180-IR Long Gun Flashlight with IR Illuminator is a dual-wavelength illumination system for long gun. A dual hybrid reflector with two dedicated LEDs (IR and VIS) allows each light beam to be optimally focused for ultra-high intensity and maximum distance. The 180-IR projects 1100 lumens of visible white light up to 229 meters for 2 hours, while a separate 1400 mW and 940 nm IR illuminator beam provides similar range and runtime when using night vision.
A rotating collar on the bezel allows the user to select visible (VIS) or infrared (IR) mode, or turn it off. The torch comes with a standard switch on the tail cap and a reversible Picatinny mount with thumbscrew. Alternatively, it can be mounted with the included offset Picatinny mount, giving you flexible options to clear the front sight and other mounted equipment, while allowing for easy activation with the support hand. 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum construction with Type III hard anodized finish, IPX7 certified waterproofing.
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Both the switch on the tail cap and the included 6" remote button/switch feature either momentary or constant on-modes. The comprehensive kit also includes an RPS Picatinny rail mount, a 45° angle offset Picatinny mount, and a Nightstick-exclusive cable management clamp to prevent cables from snagging. The 180-IR Weapon Lighting Kit includes 2 CR123 batteries. As a bonus, the LWL-180-IR flashlight also works with a single 18650 lithium-ion battery. The length is 13.3 centimeters, width of 2.3 centimeters and weight of 224 grams.
NIGHTSTICK TURBO HIGH CANDELA LONG GUN LIGHT KIT (LGL-160-T)
The LGL-160-T Turbo Long Gun Light adds long-range target discrimination to rifles. Made of 6061-T6 aluminum with type III hard anodizing, it produces 100,000 candles and 800 lumens with a runtime of 2 hours. Designed around a new high-intensity parabolic reflector, the concentrated light beam has a distance of 632 meters. IP-67 waterproof rating.
This flashlight is equipped with a standard switch on the tail cap (pictured) and a reversible Picatinny attachment with thumbscrew. It can be mounted with the included 45° offset Picatinny mount, giving you flexible options to clear your front view of sights and other mounted equipment, while allowing for easy activation with your support hand. Both the switch on the tail cap and the included 6" remote push button/plate feature momentary or constant power-on modes.
It comes with two CR123 batteries, but can be upgraded with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with the optional 18650 kit. It measures 13.5 centimeters, 2.9 centimeters wide and weighs 179 grams.
NIGHTSTICK FULL SIZE LONG GUN LIGHT KIT (LGL-160)
Complete lighting system equipped with super bright LED with nominal power of 1100 lumens and autonomy 2 h. Designed around a high-efficiency, well-focused beam deep parabolic reflector with a range of 300 meters. The torch is equipped with a standard switch on the rear cap and a Picatinny connection. It can also be mounted with included 45° offset Picatinny mount, with flexible options to clear front sights and more, while allowing for easy actuation with the support hand.
Both the switch on the back cap and the remote push switch have momentary/fixed modes. The torch is made of 6061-T6 aluminum with Type III hard anodizing and IP-X7 waterproof rating. It comes with two CR123 batteries, but can be upgraded to rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries with the optional 18650 kit.
The LGL-160 flashlight measures 13.5 centimeters in length, is 2.3 centimeters wide and weighs 179 grams. Great performance, operational flexibility and various mounting and activation options make this torch particularly responsive to professional needs.
III. About Nightstick
Nightstick, with HQ in Texas, is a global brand of professional lighting products including flashlights, headlamps and Intrinsically Safe lighting solutions that exceed the industry standards in performance, quality, user-safety and value. Nightstick products are built not only with lumen ratings that exceed most competitor products, but also with optimized performance characteristics such as candela, beam distance and run-times. Nightstick products are also designed and manufactured using the best quality housing materials, precision engineered reflectors, reliable real-world switch functionality, state-of-the-art electronics and latest generation battery technology. Innovations such as Nightstick’s exclusive Dual-Light design, combining a flashlight and a floodlight into a single light with the ability to turn both on simultaneously for added versatility and safety, is altering the idea of what a flashlight is.