Recently we received one of Brite-Strike’s high intensity, tactical flashlights for review. To describe the quality crafted instrument in just a few words, it is extremely well built, couldn’t be easier to use, has an extremely small profile, and has up to 180 lumens of brilliant, flawless white light.
When first picking up the flashlight, we instantly recognized the sturdiness of the construction. According to the packaging, it is made from a solid billet of high-strength aircraft aluminum and protected with Class II, type II anodized Mil Spec. surface finish. Around the midsection and near the lens, a diamond pattern is cut into the aluminum to provide extra grip.
The light operates in two different brightness levels (70 and 150 lumens), and also has a strobe feature. The light turns on and off with a single click and the different modes are changed by simply holding the button down part way. Amazingly, the battery runs off a single AA battery and can last up to 1.8 hours if run continuously.
Along with the flashlight came a battery, in addition to a leather case that had a convenient belt clip on the back as well as a metal ring to attach the (included) leather wrist strap. The flashlight itself also has a built-in belt clip which can be used for even quicker access.
The brightness is very impressive, with 180 lumens of power! To compare just how much brighter the Brite-Strike is, we compared it with an 8 LED flashlight that is already a step up above the normal incandescent flashlight found in most homes. In one word, “WOW!” In a normally lit room, it was very difficult to see the 8 LED flashlight, but the Brite-Strike had no problem displaying its radiant light. The results in the dark were even more impressive, with the Brite-Strike outshining the other flashlight in both brightness and width of the beam.
The low-light setting also makes the flashlight useful for use around the house when a wide, bright beam is desired. Overall, we were very impressed and the light lived up to the raised expectations given by promotional material. If anyone has the newest, safest technology for citizen safety and law enforcement self defense, it is Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products, Inc.
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