I own a CI6 that was given a power boost by Vinh(Sky Lumen), 3 sidewinders and 3 different SRT models. Each has it's pros & cons. The CI6 gets my vote with a caveat: ask how important the "Lumens factor" is to him. I have lights up to 10,000 Lumens, but since I don't do Search & Rescue anymore I rarely truly need more than 200 Lumens and find the lower settings are used over 75% of the time. I have never had a Sidewinder come on unintentionally, but if it was me in enemy territory I would probably not chance it. Since I always carry at least 3 lights in "serious" situations, having a bright thrower and a CI6 would be a good combo. I also suggest that the lights share a common power source so different size batteries are not needed...
Thx!
All ready ordered the SW compact ii, good choice for its module attachment options. As far as turning on any light can get knocked or accidentally turned on, IMHO. Appreciate your input on that. So I didmiss that for now unless it's confirmed or varified. I have a new spare mh23, the throw is not as good as my tk41 even though it's twice the lumens. It's still very bright. Mh23 has 3x or 5x the lumens similar head size but smaller reflector due to its dual beam.
Therefore, IMO, the CI6 would not offer any advantage over the mh23 and sw c ii?
But it would be a great back up and the IR should be a lot better, agree?
Appreciate your opionion.
one is none, 3 is 1
as far as batteries the mh23 is rechargeable by usb, CI6 is not, should be available to him in the field, plus the 3500 mh battery could last a very long time. Or it takes cr123 like the ci6. Sidewinder can us AA, AA or cr123 should be easy to find in field, I would expect? I feel different battery options is an advantage. Regardless all three can use cr123. Thx again!
is the ci6 ir much better then the sidewinder is the big question?