XTI Procyon light review.

[Aglifter]

Seems pretty nifty. It's quite easy to use the momentary on/switched on -- not sure how easy it will be to activate the strobe under stress.

It went on my XD45 5" just fine, between the light, and the stainless guide rod, it's a bit muzzle heavy -- if I switch back to the stock guide rod, I think I'll find the balance ideal, but I don't mind a muzzle heavy pistol.

I think it would handle the best on a 4" barreled XD 45.

I'll be keeping it on my nightstand/truck gun, but, as I've sent my G29 into exile, I may pick up either a 4" or a compact XD and carry it holstered w. the light attached.

It's your typical, painfully bright light, but not too harsh to the user. My brother and I messed around (w. it unmounted) shining it into each other's faces in dark rooms. It doesn't cause discomfort in the user, and is bareable to the person being illuminated, until you turn the strobe on.

The strobe wasn't too bad from behind the flashlight, although I think it would give you a headache after awhile, and I wouldn't search the dark using the strobe function.

The strobe is down right evil on the wrong side -- it pretty well instinctively causes you to put your hands over your eyes... You can still determine the direction of the source, but the distance is difficult to judge -- of course, if you're returning fire w. a gun, in a house, the distance doesn't really matter.

[FastRope71]

What's the price on that little gem?

[Aglifter]

~130 -- I'd double check about availability -- Optic planet said it was in stock, then would be restocked in 3-5 days... I ended up getting it a month later... But, I like it.

[Combat Controller]

Groovy, I may get one for Miss G&T, she loves a light for night work. Had a 30 min conversation about it the other night, pros and cons. No wonder I am in love.

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