Category Archives: Tactical Lighting

SUREFIRE FIRE-PAK IS NOW AVAILABLE

Posted on Thursday, 8 September, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

This smart phone video illuminator + charger enables smart phone users to shoot vibrant high-quality video at night or in poorly lit spaces -something never before possible! It features two high-performance LEDs whose light output is shaped by two specially … Continue reading →

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INTERESTING SUREFIRE VIDEO–FIREPAK

Posted on Wednesday, 7 September, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

This video shows the capabilities of Surefire’s revolutionary FirePak smartphone video illuminator. This extremely versatile device enables all smartphone users to shoot vibrant high-quality video at night or in poorly lit spaces—something never before possible! Activation can be done via … Continue reading →

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GEAR REVIEW: STREAMLIGHT TLR-6 UNIVERSAL KIT

Posted on Monday, 29 August, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Today’s Conceal Carry holders or those in open carry jurisdictions have more options for accessorizing their favorite carry pistols than ever before. This is an opportunity that flows from the exceptional work of companies like Streamlight. Streamlight’s Universal Kit … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview: Streamlight TLR-6 Combo Pack

Posted on Friday, 19 August, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

About a year ago I reviewed Streamlight’s TLR-6 for the Glock-43 ; since then, this laser-light accessory, from one of the country’s leading manufacturers, has developed quite a following. A trend that is clearly visible from the number of holster … Continue reading →

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SUREFIRE INTRODUCED THEIR M600 SCOUT INTELLI BEAM WEAPON MOUNTED LIGHT

Posted on Thursday, 11 August, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

The new light, is designated  SureFire M600IB and leverages all of the many excellent features of the legacy Scout light with SureFire’s proprietary IntelliBeam™ Technology. The system incorporates an intelligent sensor and microprocessor that continuously evaluates the environment where the … Continue reading →

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Spartan™ Light & Laser Sets New Record for LaserMax.

Posted on Monday, 1 August, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

August 1, 2016 (Rochester, NY) – Beginning this week, LaserMax will begin its first shipments on the second addition in their award winning Spartan series, the Spartan™ Light & Laser. LaserMax has once again sold out their first production run … Continue reading →

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STREAMLIGHT PROTAC RAIL MOUNT EnGarde ! Surefire …

Posted on Tuesday, 28 June, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

The ProTac Rail Mount lights are Streamlight’s answer to Surefire’s M300B and M600U Scout lights, and what a Perry and Riposte they are. Streamlight began shipping the ProTac Rail Mount 1 and 2, the company’s newest addition to their family … Continue reading →

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SNEAK PREVIEW: STREAMLIGHT PROTAC RAIL MOUNT WEAPON LIGHTS

Posted on Friday, 3 June, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

For June, we have a review of Streamlight’s ProTac® Rail Mount 1 and Rail Mount 2 weapon lights coming your way.  These lights feature the same outstanding 10 Tap functionality in a fixed rail mount configuration to complement your modern … Continue reading →

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STREAMLIGHT LAUNCHES PROTAC 1L-1AA

Posted on Wednesday, 18 May, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

Ultra-bright, Compact EDC Light Also Accepts “Dual Fuel” Batteries EAGLEVILLE, PA, May 18, 2016– Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the lightweight, high lumen, ProTac 1L-1AA.  The latest compact addition to the … Continue reading →

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GEAR REVIEW: STREAMLIGHT SUPER SIEGE

Posted on Tuesday, 3 May, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

  This is a lantern that you’ll want to add to your camping kit and leave the Coleman behind. Streamlight’s Super Siege is simply an outstanding illumination tool with a veritable cornucopia of features NONE of which are simply fluff! … Continue reading →

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SNEAK PREVIEW: STREAMLIGHT SUPER SIEGE

Posted on Friday, 22 April, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

This light has more tricks than Houdini and they are all good. Rechargeable 1,100 lumen scene lamp,  storage compartments, 360 degree illumination, serves as a storage battery that you can use to charge your phone, etc. etc. With camping season … Continue reading →

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STREAMLIGHT® UPGRADES HIGH LUMEN PORTABLE SCENE LIGHT

Posted on Wednesday, 20 April, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

EAGLEVILLE, PA, April 18, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, has increased the lumen output of its high lumen Portable Scene Light to 5,300 lumens. The updated light also now features a red low battery warning indicator. Featuring … Continue reading →

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GEAR REVIEW: STREAMLIGHT 800 LUMEN TLR-1 HL IN DARK EARTH

Posted on Tuesday, 29 March, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

We had the opportunity to review Streamlight’s latest addition to their TLR line. I’m consistently amazed by how much value this Pennsylvania company engineers into its tactical product line. Here’s a light that packs a whopping 800 lumens, preserves the … Continue reading →

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STREAMLIGHT DEBUTS 18650 LITHIUM ION BATTERY AND CHARGER

Posted on Thursday, 24 March, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

    EAGLEVILLE, PA, March 23, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, introduced the Streamlight® 18650 Lithium Ion Battery and Charger, designed to energize the growing line of Streamlight products that accept 18650 rechargeable batteries. The new, dual … Continue reading →

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STREAMLIGHT INTRODUCES THE STYLUS PRO 360

Posted on Friday, 18 March, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

EAGLEVILLE, PA, March 18, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, introduced the alkaline battery-powered Stylus Pro® 360, a sleek, compact penlight that can also serve as a small lantern. The new light features a sliding bezel that reveals … Continue reading →

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Crimson Trace Beginnings And Ongoing Support For Glock

Posted on Saturday, 12 March, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

  In the beginning, Crimson Trace began business by machining and installing a red laser sight—the GLS-630—into a Glock pistol. Customers had to send their pistol to Crimson Trace for the modifications and installation. The affixed laser sight protruded from … Continue reading →

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STREAMLIGHT® INTRODUCES FLAT DARK EARTH COLORS FOR SELECT TLR® MODELS

Posted on Saturday, 12 March, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

Models Offered in Flat Dark Earth and Flat Dark Earth Brown EAGLEVILLE, PA, March 11, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has introduced Flat Dark Earth and Flat Dark Earth Brown colors for … Continue reading →

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NEW STREAMLIGHT TACTICAL LIGHT 2,200 LUMENS! FOR REAL!

Posted on Friday, 4 March, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

  EAGLEVILLE, PA, March 3, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., introduced the brightest addition yet to its ProTac® family of lights, the ProTac HL® 4, a high lumen (HL) flashlight that delivers 2,200 lumens of blinding white light. The “dual fuel” light also … Continue reading →

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STREAMLIGHT INTRODUCES TLR-6 UNIVERSAL KIT

Posted on Thursday, 25 February, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

February 25, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., introduced a Universal Weapon Kit for its TLR-6® handgun light that includes a light/laser module and six interchangeable housings to fit a variety of sub-compact handguns. The housings are designed for use with more than 18 … Continue reading →

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WITH SUREFIRE AT SHOT SHOW 2016

Posted on Monday, 8 February, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

Late in 2015, Surefire introduced two weapon mounted lights with some very impressive features, the X300V and X400V IRC. These lights are high performance tools with price tags not for the faint of heart. The SureFire X400V IRc is a  … Continue reading →

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AT SHOT SHOW 2016 WITH STEINER E-OPTICS

Posted on Tuesday, 2 February, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Just prior to SHOT Show 2016, Steiner announced the new DBAL-A4. We’re not easily impressed but this is an impressive accessory available in both military and commercial specification. There is much to like here readers. The DBAL-A$ provides 4 … Continue reading →

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STREAMLIGHT AT SHOT SHOW 2016

Posted on Monday, 1 February, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

New for 2016, Streamlight has expanded its ProTac®  family with two new gun-mounted tactical lights, the ProTac® Rail Mount 1 and ProTac® Rail Mount 2. These lights are exceptionally low profile mounting very close to your weapon’s Picatinny rail. Both … Continue reading →

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STREAMLIGHT UPs OUTPUT OF SEVERAL POPULAR TLR MODELS

Posted on Friday, 15 January, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 15, 2016–Streamlight® Inc.,  announced that it increased the light output of three TLR® gun-mounted high lumen (HL) lights, the TLR-1 HL®, the TLR-2 HL® and the TLR-2 HL® G. Each of the models now delivers 800 lumens … Continue reading →

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SUREFIRE XC1 NEW ULTRA-COMPACT PISTOL LIGHT

Posted on Monday, 11 January, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

Surefire has introduced the XC1 weapon mounted light. It is SureFire’s smallest, most lightweight pistol light. It features a powerful, recoil-proof LED that’s focused by a specially developed multi-faceted reflector to create our broad 200-lumenMaxVision Beam™ perfect for illuminating and … Continue reading →

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Crimson Trace Introduces Its Patented LiNQ System

Posted on Monday, 4 January, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

Imagine a weapon mounted laser/light combination that can be controlled wirelessly, Crimson Trace did just that. The company has just announced its new LiNQ® System. This wireless and remote operation system utilizes a powered control grip to activate and operate … Continue reading →

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BUSHNELL PRO T350L Tactical Handheld Light

Posted on Tuesday, 8 December, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

Bushnell has a great stocking stuffer for Holiday shoppers, the Bushnell PRO T350L tactical handheld light. The light features three modes of operation; high/low/strobe intermittent and continuous. It uses a CREE LED powered by 2 CR123A batteries that deliver 2.5 … Continue reading →

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This Holiday Season Light the Night with A Crimson Trace Rail Master Pro

Posted on Monday, 23 November, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Certainly one of our favorite weapon mounted lights is Crimson Trace’s Rail Master Pro®. These laser sights (red or green laser diodes) and bright light combos are packed with features, including: Instant Activation™, Tap-on/Tap-off, a battery saving 5 minute … Continue reading →

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STREAMLIGHT INTRODUCES PIGGYBACK CHARGING FOR STRION FAMILY OF FLASHLIGHTS

Posted on Wednesday, 18 November, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

EAGLEVILLE, PA, November 18, 2015–Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, announced that it has introduced its PiggyBack® charging system to the company’s Strion® family of rechargeable flashlights, giving users the security of having a fully charged spare battery … Continue reading →

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First-Light USA An American Company From A Small Town With Big Ideas

Posted on Friday, 18 September, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

Over the last few years, I’ve had the opportunity to review First-Light USA products and was consistently impressed with their quality and function. You can read one here or read them all by searching on First-Light USA.  In an enormously … Continue reading →

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Gear Review: Streamlight Pro-Tac HL USB

Posted on Tuesday, 8 September, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

Streamlight’s Pro-Tac HL USB is a high performance tactical light ideally suited to law enforcement or anyone needing superior illumination on the move. When combined with Streamlight’s EPU-5200 power pack, you’ll have a high performance and robust illumination package unsurpassed … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview: Streamlight ProTac HL USB

Posted on Tuesday, 18 August, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

If you’re a copper, a flatfoot, a gumshoe, a shamus or any one else who needs or wants an absolutely DYNOMITE high output handheld flashlight, then be sure to catch my upcoming review of Streamlight’s 850 lumen rechargeable ProTac HL … Continue reading →

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RHEINMETALL VARIO-RAY

Posted on Monday, 10 August, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

Rheinmetall has introduce the Vario-Ray (LLM-VR) weapon aiming system and illuminator. The system employs a co-axial visible and IR laser aiming module; once the visible laser is dialed in the IR laser is also aligned. It attaches to any small … Continue reading →

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Streamlight TLR-6 Sneak Preview

Posted on Saturday, 11 July, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Glock-42 and Glock-43 owners now have a few credible options for a light / laser accessory package. At the top of that short list is Streamlight’s TLR-6, the latest addition to the company’s TLR weapon mounted line of professional … Continue reading →

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Crimson Trace’s Most Popular Products With Customers

Posted on Thursday, 9 July, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Rail Master Pro light and laser combo continues to be a top selling selection with customers. These units, the CMR-204 Universal Green and CMR-205 Universal Red, can be easily programmed to project: laser only, light only, strobing light and … Continue reading →

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Surefire’s P2X Featuring IntelliBeam™ Technology

Posted on Wednesday, 17 June, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

The P2X Fury features Surefire’s auto-adjusting IntelliBeam™ Technology. A first press or click activates its intelligent sensor and microprocessor-based system to continuously evaluate and seamlessly adjust light output based on your surroundings, so you always have the light output you … Continue reading →

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Streamlight Introduces Its Newest Rail Mounted Light TLR-6

Posted on Wednesday, 3 June, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

  EAGLEVILLE, PA, June 3, 2015– Streamlight introduced the TLR-6™, an ultra-compact, extremely lightweight weapons light with a red laser, designed to attach to the trigger guard of the Glock® 42 and the Glock® 43 Pistols. The product, the first … Continue reading →

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Gear Review: Streamlight TLR-2 HL G

Posted on Tuesday, 2 June, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Streamlight’s 2015 addition to its TLR line, the TLR-2 HL G, is truly outstanding. Streamlight retains the typical TLR packaging and mounting system but really cranked up performance with the 720 lumen TIR LED and the direct drive Green … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview: Streamlight TLR-2 HL G

Posted on Tuesday, 26 May, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Streamlight’s TLR-2 HL G is possibly one of the best values in a high performance, high output, weapon mounted light. Users will have 720 lumens of concentrated white light at their disposal and a laser aiming module that dispenses … Continue reading →

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SOFIC 2015 Core Survival

Posted on Tuesday, 26 May, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

Core Survival had a unique beginning. The company emerged out of a conversation with the U.S.  Air Force in 2002 where there was an expressed need for a more compact helmet marker for the USAF PJs. From that meeting, the … Continue reading →

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STREAMLIGHT LAUNCHES USB VERSION OF PROTAC HL

Posted on Friday, 17 April, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

EAGLEVILLE, PA, April 16, 2015–Streamlight®  introduced a rechargeable version of the ProTac HL®, the ProTac HL® USB.  Offering a bright 850 lumens, the new model uses three battery types, and includes a built-in USB charge tab, permitting it to be … Continue reading →

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