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Hello Ladies and Gents,
I have a gift to buy for an upcoming birthday, and I asked my brother what he wanted and he gave me reasonable, but very specific, parameters. Personally, for years I EDCed a Surefire E2D Executive Defender, but the bulb busted, and I am currently quite happy with a 2014 Edition Fenix PD35 (set on high, for tactical applications) paired with a Home Depot pen light for finding the keys in the dark etc. I own dozens of other flashlights from these brands, as well as Coast (they're damn sure NOT surefire, fenix, or maratac, but they serve certain purposes) and do a lot of work in environments where everyone's taclight choice is eventually a topic of conversation or finds application. That being said, I can NOT find a flashlight that meets his parameters. If anyone has ANY suggestions, they are welcome. If you happen to be a fountain of knowledge and know of several in varying price ranges that would be even better.
The parameters are these:
Preferably:
Pocket clip (or compatible with an aftermarket)
Strobe Function
At least 200 Lumens but the more the better
At worst, the CR123A batteries, but preferably nothing more obscure/expensive than those
Non-Reflective in Appearance (this can be done aftermarket if needed)
Tactical bezel
Firmly:
LED
Size fit for a pants/coat pocket
HERES THE HARD PART: A *silent* tailcap switch. As a function of specified occupation, his confrontations are almost ALWAYS in extreme close quarters, and as we all know, the audible click of the tailcap switch is a dead giveaway, and in the true silence before hell breaks out, it's sound is magnified. He is not one to give up any advantage, no matter how small. I cannot seem to find one ANYWHERE with a silent (or even all that close) tailcap, except those that've been put through their paces enough by a trusty user that it weakens.
Any help would be much appreciated!
I have a gift to buy for an upcoming birthday, and I asked my brother what he wanted and he gave me reasonable, but very specific, parameters. Personally, for years I EDCed a Surefire E2D Executive Defender, but the bulb busted, and I am currently quite happy with a 2014 Edition Fenix PD35 (set on high, for tactical applications) paired with a Home Depot pen light for finding the keys in the dark etc. I own dozens of other flashlights from these brands, as well as Coast (they're damn sure NOT surefire, fenix, or maratac, but they serve certain purposes) and do a lot of work in environments where everyone's taclight choice is eventually a topic of conversation or finds application. That being said, I can NOT find a flashlight that meets his parameters. If anyone has ANY suggestions, they are welcome. If you happen to be a fountain of knowledge and know of several in varying price ranges that would be even better.
The parameters are these:
Preferably:
Pocket clip (or compatible with an aftermarket)
Strobe Function
At least 200 Lumens but the more the better
At worst, the CR123A batteries, but preferably nothing more obscure/expensive than those
Non-Reflective in Appearance (this can be done aftermarket if needed)
Tactical bezel
Firmly:
LED
Size fit for a pants/coat pocket
HERES THE HARD PART: A *silent* tailcap switch. As a function of specified occupation, his confrontations are almost ALWAYS in extreme close quarters, and as we all know, the audible click of the tailcap switch is a dead giveaway, and in the true silence before hell breaks out, it's sound is magnified. He is not one to give up any advantage, no matter how small. I cannot seem to find one ANYWHERE with a silent (or even all that close) tailcap, except those that've been put through their paces enough by a trusty user that it weakens.
Any help would be much appreciated!
