…doesn’t mean you SHOULD.

Hilarious. Via Uncle.

I’d been hoping that they’d pull through, but saw a little while back that their site went off the air. GearScout has as close to official word as I’ve seen about the end of PentagonLight following a patent infringement lawsuit by Surefire.

Instead of re-engineering their product line or negotiating to license Surefire’s tailcap, PentagonLight chose to quietly shut their entire operation down. This is intriguing, since the judgment had no financial component. Surefire didn’t ask for a dime. They just asked that PentagonLight not be permitted to sell the Surefire tailcap.

Too bad.

For what it’s worth, I think the MOLLE Light is actually the light I use more than any other in terms of minutes turned on. The only problem I’ve had with it is that the compass in the base went bad at some point. It takes AA batteries that are too low for use in other things and gets a lot more use out of them. It’s a low-power light, but plenty good for a lot of general use. (via Uncle)

Crimson Trace MVF-515 with Red Laser

Crimson Trace Modular Vertical Foregrip Now with Green Laser

Crimson Trace announces an addition to the revolutionary modular vertical foregrip, the MVF-515 Green that now utilizes both a green laser and a white light in one unit. Both light sources follow the Crimson Trace mantra of instinctive activation for ease of use. Suggested retail price is $649.00.

Given the popularity and usefulness of green lasers, Crimson Trace has waited until the Crimson Trace engineering team was able to solve the two banes of green laser technology: The first one, heat, which shortens the laser diode life and second, high power draw, rendering green lasers useless in a matter of minutes. The engineers at Crimson Trace have overcome both of these detriments by utilizing the latest technologies into the new MVF-515 Green.

I’ve checked out the MVF-515 with the standard red laser and it’s pretty sharp. Not exactly cheap, but it’s a great unit.

New powerful LED weapon-mount light from American Technologies Network:

ATN Javelin J600W

The ATN J600W flashlight can be hand-carried or attached to any Picatinny/standard Weaver mount. Another unique feature of the ATN J600W is the modular front bezel which is designed to provide a powerful defense in close quarter combat. Law enforcement personnel can also use the bright white light of the J600W as a momentary less-lethal, defensive tool causing approximately 10 seconds of temporary transient blindness in an assailant. The ATN Javelin J600W flashlight comes with a tactical control wire and has an MSRP of $269.00.

SPECIFICATIONS
• MATERIAL: AIRCRAFT GRADE ALUMINIUM
• POWER IN LUMENS: 600 LUMENS
• LAMP TYPE: LED
• BATTERY TYPE: 3V CR123A LITHIUM X 4
• MOUNT: PICATINNY / STANDARD WEAVER
• LENGTH: 202 MM
• WEIGHT: 0.38 KG
• COLOR: BLACK

The hand-held version, the J600, retails for $199.00.

BLACKHAWK! Night-Ops Legacy X6-P Flashlight

Decent general purpose light. 65 lumens, xenon bulb, polymer body. MSRP $49.99.

UPDATE: A commenter points out that these can be had for $35.83 on Amazon. Hadn’t thought to even look there.

The HUMVEE RECON Emergency Rescue Knife and LED Combo from CampCo:

The HUMVEE RECON Emergency Rescue Knife and LED Combo

CampCo release:

The only rescue combo kit you will ever need from CampCo is the HUMVEE® Emergency Rescue Knife and LED Combo featuring a ½ watt ultra-bright white LED light that operates on a single AA alkaline battery and a folding knife outfitted with an emergency seatbelt cutter and glass breaker. The LED light is a compact 4 inches in overall length and comes with a detachable lanyard. The modified spear point blade is coated with a black anti-reflective finish and has a blade length of 3.25” with a serrated edge. A metal pocket clip provides for a tip-down carry. The HUMVEE Emergency Rescue knife also features a liner lock for smooth operation, a glass fiber anti-slip grip, and opens to 8 inches in length.

The CampCo HUMVEE RECON Emergency Rescue Knife and LED Combo is the perfectly priced rescue tool for your automobile or home at an MSRP of just $24.95.

I’d just been thinking it had been a while since I posted anything about either knives or lights when this showed up in the inbox.

Crimson Trace MVF-515

Laser and light, each can be cycled between momentary, strobe, and continuous.

Crimson Lady

In case you’re having trouble finding that perfect gift for the lady in your life. More info here.

Over at Dr. Saturday, we see that a classy University of Colorado fan decided to try to help his team by shining a green laser into the eyes of the Oklahoma State quarterback. What an idiot.

Available at Combat Optical:

Tatical Green Laser for only $49.95

Tactical 5mw Green laser sight with tactical mount, pressure wire switch, and battery included. Great accessory for your AR15/M4. Increase your hunting experience. Use coupon code TGLS00110off to save another $10 and your final price is $49.95 plus shipping.