Costco $7.50 "tactical" light as a weapon light

Mike5150 · March 23, 2010, 11:45 AM

I already bought my 2 160-lumen costco "tactical" flashlights, and am thinking of getting a couple more. I like them, especially for the cost. I'm thinking of using a scope ring to mount one of these to a 22lr rifle accessory rail (kel tec su-22) and another with an old mount i have to my shotgun mag tube (mossberg 500).

I know it probably won't last long on the shotgun, I'd guess it will last a while on the 22. I'm not expecting miracles, just wondering how long before it's dead.

I've got one surefire, and don't feel like buying two more for 'just in case'/'for fun' lights.

My questions
1. Has anyone tried one of these on a gun?
2. Anybody broken one of these lights yet?
3. What did it take to break it?

espnazi · March 23, 2010, 11:50 AM

I have no experience with these lights, but if you want a good cheap LED light get a Solarforce LP2.

leadcounsel · March 23, 2010, 11:53 AM

What brand are they? If they are Coast I use one for my HD shotty.

Mike5150 · March 23, 2010, 12:19 PM

No-name brand, it's real cheap, backed by Costco return policy, called "tactical Flashlight-160 lumens" and is a package of 2 for $15. They are 1" diameter lights with medium, high, strobe functions, button in the back, and a low battery indicator. Shock resistant, water resistant, and a Cree LED. Uses three AAA batteries.

bgdv1 · March 26, 2010, 06:40 PM

+1 on the solar force. i have 2 lm 2's, a spider fire and 2 ultra fires and 3 sure fire 6p's.

March 23, 2010, 11:45 AM	#1
Mike5150 Member Join Date: September 4, 2008 Posts: 29	Costco $7.50 "tactical" light as a weapon light I already bought my 2 160-lumen costco "tactical" flashlights, and am thinking of getting a couple more. I like them, especially for the cost. I'm thinking of using a scope ring to mount one of these to a 22lr rifle accessory rail (kel tec su-22) and another with an old mount i have to my shotgun mag tube (mossberg 500). I know it probably won't last long on the shotgun, I'd guess it will last a while on the 22. I'm not expecting miracles, just wondering how long before it's dead. I've got one surefire, and don't feel like buying two more for 'just in case'/'for fun' lights. My questions 1. Has anyone tried one of these on a gun? 2. Anybody broken one of these lights yet? 3. What did it take to break it?

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March 23, 2010, 11:50 AM	#2
espnazi Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Posts: 256	I have no experience with these lights, but if you want a good cheap LED light get a Solarforce LP2.

March 23, 2010, 11:53 AM	#3
leadcounsel Junior member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,119	What brand are they? If they are Coast I use one for my HD shotty.

March 23, 2010, 12:19 PM	#4
Mike5150 Member Join Date: September 4, 2008 Posts: 29	No-name brand, it's real cheap, backed by Costco return policy, called "tactical Flashlight-160 lumens" and is a package of 2 for $15. They are 1" diameter lights with medium, high, strobe functions, button in the back, and a low battery indicator. Shock resistant, water resistant, and a Cree LED. Uses three AAA batteries.

March 26, 2010, 06:40 PM	#5
bgdv1 Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: butler,pa Posts: 146	+1 on the solar force. i have 2 lm 2's, a spider fire and 2 ultra fires and 3 sure fire 6p's.