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    The ABTOMAT Police Flashlight Collection

    I readed about Intratec in a 1989 book from Duncan Long (Assault Pistols, Rifles and Submachine Guns). Long informes briefly that Intratec assault pistol could be equipped with a Grendelite flashlight with a mount sold apart, but do´n mention Grendelite and Intratec as associated companies...
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    The ABTOMAT Police Flashlight Collection

    Hello! My Grendelite lamp arrived today (it came from another state). Unfortunately, it has a defect in the battery holder that I will have to repair. The contact spring of the "last" battery (considering it to be the one whose negative terminal is connected to the circuit) is missing. I...
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    What makes a light "tactical"?

    One of the reasons I still have a fondness for the side switch is my time in Homicide (13 years, two of which were in the Missing Persons Unit). It wasn't uncommon for us to need to search wooded areas, riverbanks, or reservoirs. In these open areas, I used the "outdated" FBI technique (arm...
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    What makes a light "tactical"?

    On two or three occasions, I've had to take my Mag-Lite out of retirement. I had problems with the first generation of Surefire and, later, Fenix. The problem with living in Brazil is depending on importers for replacement parts. Mag-Lite is the only one with a solid representative (here it's...
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    An old favorite: early 1980s Eveready flashlight/lantern

    I also had one of those. It came in a lot of 3 flashlights that I won for $6 at an auction. Besides this one, there was a Panasonic 2AA (which I keep in my first-aid kit as a clinical flashlight) and the Eveready L73 which I keep in the car. I ended up giving that dual-function Eveready to our...
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    Let’s hear from the hard core AAA users!

    My EDC flashlight is a Caterpillar CT2210 Pocket Pen Light. I discovered that AAA batteries are close in diameter to .38 Special cartridges. I use an old ammo pouch for 6 cartridges of .38 Special/357 Magnum to carry six spare AAA batterires.
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    Old Eveready flashlight identification

    There was a Microlite plant (Brazilian subsidiary of Rayovac) at less than one mile from my home. It was closed due soil and water contamination by heavy metals. Many workers developed work-related illnesses. The factory closed after facing numerous lawsuits and fines from regulatory agencies...
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    Old Eveready flashlight identification

    General rule: pre-WW2 flashlights has threaded-base bulbs. Postwar has smooth-base ones. During the war, metallic body flashlights production was suspended, because aluminium and copper were considered strategic materials.
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    Reflector restoration

    I tried a paint sold in auto parts store specified to restore auto lights. I don´t get good results. The paint does not dry adequately, becomes gummy and matte. Metallic reflectos can be nickel plated by eletrolysis, then polished.
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    What makes a light "tactical"?

    I agree with almost all of my esteemed colleague's points – except for the need for a tailcap switch. Having used Mag-Lite for a long time, I've become accustomed to this standard. I'm not saying against the tailcap switch, but I don't see it as indispensable. In some cases, it's even...
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    6V "Lantern" Battery Lights - History? Anything good?

    I picked up this flashlight today. It works perfectly. It was just dirty on the outside. Right away, I had two pleasant surprises (I like it when the manufacturer pays attention to small details) : the reflector isn't painted plastic, but polished chrome-plated steel. It shines as if it just...
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    What makes a light "tactical"?

    Yes, you are correct about the second paragraph. Our previous Governor created a specialized unit for cybercrimes.
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    What makes a light "tactical"?

    I understand that "tactical" is a somewhat vague concept for a flashlight. For a soldier, a fairly weak flashlight (just enough for reading distance) might be considered "tactical," since the idea is to avoid attracting the enemy's attention. During a robbery, however, it's necessary to combine...
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    Flashlights in TV shows and movies (Part 4)

    I suggest Netflix "The Days" series, about the accident on Fukushima nuclear plant in 2011. Plant workers and surrounding civilian population uses Panasonic 4D flashlights, including under water. From what I've researched, it's a rather uncommon model outside of Japan. There are two versions...
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    6V "Lantern" Battery Lights - History? Anything good?

    A curious piece made in Brazil in the 80´s: Pial-Legrand flashlight. Used a 6v MOTORCYCLE battery (rechargeable). Standard issue on Brazilian Navy and defunct Brazilian Railway Network.
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