constant-on activation options. Momentary-on activation is achieved
by pushing down either of the two rear downward-activated switches or push forwarding until the switch toggles down. Simply remove pressure and the light will turn off. Constant-on activation is achieved by pushing the center crossbar switch from left to right. Simply press the crossbar switch right to left to turn off. The crossbar switch is countersunk to prevent inadver- tent activation. The XC1 has a tactical run- time of 1.5 hours.
Sidekick Keychain Light The rechargeable Sidekick is an ultra- compact, powerful LED illuminator that was designed to attach to a keychain so it is always at hand and ready for everyday use and emergencies. The lightweight polymer-bodied Sidekick is weather resistant and features three lev- els of output. The Sidekick is operated just like a key FOB. The click-type switch provides access to all three output levels with repeated presses. On high, its wide, smooth 300-
lumen MaxVision Beam has a use- ful range well past 50 meters. Its medium (60-lumen) and low output (5-lumen) settings offer much more runtime and more than enough light for close-up work or even navigation while preserving dark-adapted vi- sion. The light is programmable for either a high-output or low-output default mode. The Sidekick has a runtime of 1.25 hours on high (300 lumens), four hours on medium, and 45 hours on low per ANSI standard using included rechargeable battery. The light output from a typi-
cal smartphone doesn’t provide 1 percent of the light output of the Sidekick and drains all-important smartphone battery power. The Sidekick features an integral li-ion battery that is easily rechargeable via the light’s micro-USB charging port using a vehicle or wall charger. A micro-USB to USB adapter charging cable is included. A micro carabiner clip is also included.
M600V-AA Scout Light IR/White Powered by two readily available lithium or alkaline AA batteries, the
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versatile dual-spectrum M600V-AA Scout Light produces 250 lumens of white light suited for short- to medium-range appli- cations, or 100 milliwatts of non-visible infrared output for use with night-vision devices. No IR fi lter is required. To switch between the two light-output modes, simply twist the engraved dual-spectrum V-Series head. The head selector is self- locking and can be turned to ‘disable’ mode for stealth operations or transport. Focused by a proprietary TIR (Total Internal Refl ection) optic, the M600V-AA Scout Light provides plenty of reach for mid-range applications and enough sur- round light for close quarters. Also called a ‘collimating lens,’ a TIR optic collimates the light and sends a concentrated beam of light out in the same direction. The TIR optic produces a bright cen-
ter hotspot for longer reach, combined with an extremely broad spill beam that provides greatly improved peripheral vision compared to most refl ector-based
lights of similar output and reach. The re-designed TIR optic on the M600V AA Scout Light produces a smoother beam with fewer artifacts than previous gen- erations of TIR optics. The M600V-AA is activated by a
click-type tailcap switch—press for momentary-on, press further to click it constant-on. Available separately is a remote tape switch with a 7-inch cable that provides fi ngertip control—simply press the user-positionable pad for mo- mentary-on activation. The M600V-AA has a tactical runtime of 1.5 hours (white light). Runtime on IR is six hours.
Eugene Nielsen provides investigative and tactical consulting services and is a former offi cer. He may be reached at
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