How to Upgrade Your Helmet the Right Way: Ballistic Helmet Accessories

[@N01ANDO]

Us lesser infantrymen (non-sof) would greatly appreciate if you would include the non-special helmets issued to big army. Like the basic ACH and the new IHPS. A lot of us are stuck with that and don't quite know how to incorporate the types of gear you're listing off. I'd LOVE to mount some earpro to my helmet but the shape of the IHPS is a bit different. So I'm not sure if any of of the mounting solutions would even work for us.

[@louispaull3096]

It’s an unfortunate reality for a lot of dudes. I believe you’re pretty much married to running ear pro underneath, a better solution would be neckband style.

[@N01ANDO]

@louispaull3096 well that sucks. I really had my fingers crossed that at least one of the mounting arms mentioned would be compatible. I'm my company's RTO and the new Falcom headset under the new IHPS is a nightmare for a skull.

[@louispaull3096]

@@N01ANDO there may be a solution I’m not aware of, still continue to research it. I primarily run helmet mounted on a high cut, however I do enjoy running them separate that way I can doff the helmet and still retain comms without carrying 2nd headset.

[@bengoldstein6293]

Atlantic Signal has a solution for the IHPS. But you need to reach out to them, and I’m not sure if it’s ever been released

[@N01ANDO]

@@bengoldstein6293 I'll look into that. Thanks!

[@tennesseeprince]

The streamlight Sidewinder Stalk is a sweet light option that hasn't gained much traction yet. Very capable helmet light

[@USpatriot741776]

Agreed. Really slept on.

[@swalker157]

Sidewinder 2 is better

[@rsenl7270]

That's the one I have my eye on.

[@Texan_American]

Not if you're using you're NV​@@swalker157

[@Opachki69420]

I really liked that intro, very creative but so simple. I'm surprised someone like Garand Thumb hasn't done something like that

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

lmao

[@VolkZ-wl4ci]

Remember, If you are a civilian, Purchase a RF1 or a RF2 rated helmet when it comes to UHMWPE, Otherwise you are paying 1-2k$+ on a helmet that is subpar to most Kevlar 150-200$ helmets. I would also recommend steel helmets from Adept's NovaSteel VPAM-3 + or if you can get it Germany's ulbrich's helmets, They stop more and are far more sustainable and affordable. The majority of UHMWPE helmets on the market right now from places like ops core are light sure, But stop virtually nothing outside of some lower spec 9mm ammo and shrapnel. And for that you can dish out a couple hundred dollars for a ACH instead of blowing your wad on tacticool. And you can easily get the same weight and increased performance with these RF1/RF2 and steel helmets.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

Yup, its surplus/chinese for 100-200 or top of the line. It makes zero sense to go anywhere in the middle. Probably the only exception is MTEK flux. While it is only IIIa, it has exceptional balance, coverage, and lightweight, so if your risk is low but you have to be wearing it for the full day, it's worth the price.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

​@@waterboogaloo Your first helmet should be a surplus PASGT (Ideally 3M/Ceradyne mfg) or ACH shell. Basically a full cut and add the skydex padding if it doesn't have it. You find these at surplus stores. Normal price is well under $100 but after BLM most of the surplus armor evaporated. If you already have a full cut or can't find one a at a good price then your second option is the Long Fri high cut helmet. This helmet like the OPSCORE has very bad padding so you may want to pay the extra $100 to get a 4D pad, or make your own. The padding doesn't protect you, the shell already does that, it is just for comfort so it doesn't need to be special unlike the PASGT where the padding/suspension is part of the protection rating. Before you spend any more than this you need to make sure you have earpro, eye pro, blowout kit (2 tourniquets, 2 decompression needles, etc), radio (ideally one analog like a Baofeng and one digital P25), at least 5000 rounds per each gun and two sets of magazines, AR500 plates (for concealed purposes and backup to replace later if your IV plate gets hit), and IV plates large 11x14"), a PVS14 and a thermal monocular. The night vision stuff is most expensive but no other armor upgrade outweighs the benefit of night vision. I would also probably build a FPV plane or quad rotor as well unless someone in your group already has one. Even just an FPV monster truck can be extremely useful as it has been in SWAT. If you do have all this stuff then your next step up is to buy peripherals which involves a face mandible or face shield, and bicep and thighs. The bicep and thighs are important because junctional wounds create bleeding that a limb tourniquet wont' stop, and junctional tourniquets are expensive and even then won't always work because it relies on pinching the artery against the pelvic girdle which may be shattered. Preventing the wound is easier than dealing with it. After that the next is forearm armor. Most people don't think about it, but forearm armor is getting popular in SWAT and other RRT because your forearms cover most of your torso when aiming the gun so wounds impacting here is more common than the chest. Groin armor is also cheap but useful since the prevalence of armor means that there is a higher suggestion to aim for the pelvic girdle for a mobility stop rather than a lethal stop.

[@sheepkashur3308]

Are you forgeting the ops core XR rated for 7.62x39?

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@sheepkashur3308 the XR is a a bit of a scam because it's a V50 rating not a V0 like the RF1 and RF2. That means 50% of x39 fired at the helmet will penetrate, lol. Roll for durability.

[@winnietheflu4633]

@@waterboogalooIf you don’t have night vision you can get away with an ACH or something but you’re going to hate your life. High cut helmets actually protect more of your noggin and the nape of your neck etc than an ACH does. As someone who has worn both professionally for years, get the high cut man it’s worth it. You can also do way more with it.

[@Maverick_GF13]

I've started using the surplus of uniform repair patches that come with every uniform top or bottom on items that are difficult or don't want to do a rattle can job on. Cut to whatever shape you'd like and apply. Thought it was clever so thought I'd share.

[@BillDay]

Loved the Clapper reference 👏🏻

[@michaelmcgraw1536]

I've been trying to learn about helmet accessories and this was a great video to give a basic understanding.

[@Roundhere10]

Coincidentally my spiritus chest rig arrives today and i bought an opscore helmet to go with. good timing on this vid

[@ShinobiHOG]

Y'all make the best informational videos. That's why I've been a a fan and that's why I'm a loyal customer. I'm an underpaid security professional so I'm going to stick with my Sorgins that were gifted to me via lost and found.....

[@francescoaulicino4716]

I love these kit videos

[@tennesseeprince]

They're great ain't they?

[@TheBDD65]

Really enjoyable walkthru. Been building up my helmet and this gave me a lot of great background 'why' information.

[@Man_With_A_Harmonica]

Love these, keep up the amzing work gentlemen.

[@jcarter855]

I love it every time I hit the button & she says Powered On!!

[@semper7717]

Those light markers look pretty slick. I went and got some after seeing this

[@RobotPanda15]

Good shit. Pro-mask considerations would be great, especially on the civilian side where a lot of us don't get a ton of time working in that. I've only had a few chances to do some training in a pro-mask, and all of them was with not my own kit, so I'd love a video going over that stuff

[@ericquintana1900]

Very informative video. Thanks for taking the time to do this. 🤙🏽

[@JGr3asy]

GFC V2 is dopest thing in this vid. Appreciate this series🤙

[@chicoperez7677]

What about ACH upgrades for conventional dudes ? 👀

[@jarrodsealey3086]

Ops core makes ach rails for 150

[@thomaszhang3101]

I wonder which of the three mounting options you all prefer. Just from this video, I think the third hybrid one is the best since it does everything with seeming no downsides.

[@michaelbattin]

I really enjoyed the video, thank you

[@Cheetah223]

I'm a little disappointed there wasn't any discussion of goggles. Great info overall, but missed the one I was hoping to get some experienced input on!

[@esdguns]

Very very very good video. I am looking into getting night vision here within the next couple of months and I want to start off by getting a good helmet with good accessories first before buying a cheap helmet and $5000 worth of my vision.

[@kurt53641]

The Otto engineering Noizebarrier helmet mount with gibbous outfitters comtech attachments are legit…

[@Ciphered_Carbon]

Nice job on the breakdown.

[@tjharmoning5848]

Can u guys make a video on eye protection especially for those sky diving goggles on the one helmet is a really cool set up I’d like to replicate I haven’t seen it before and am trying to understand how well it works and how it’s done

[@ShepherdOfTheSilkies]

Bumps for training to help prevent neck disc wear, ballistic for combat or potential combat missions always.

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Okay Now This Is a Philosophy Comparison Video Amazing Work

[@recon1986]

I dont have any of those NVG mounts I still have my original NVG mount I used in the marines that clips into my diamond on my bump helmet used for the PVS14

[@AlexanderEddy]

I was going to save money for a house but I'll just accessorize a helmet and live in a refrigerator box instead

[@jasonnixon412]

😂

[@lan220]

The first helmet he picked up during the NVG mount section had a drape cloth "back of the neck" little cape hanging from the back. Can anybody hook a guy up with who makes that?

[@TBw_]

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[@ToXio456]

NFM EC PAINT is IR treated, every color has a different IR reflective %.

[@YahudahIsrael-em5sh]

Great job

[@nastystang113]

I’ll preface my comment that I run a OpsCore SF FAST helmet with AMPs mounted on the arms. As far as the AMPs looking like “Mickey Mouse” you can swing them to the back and have them pushed up against the back of the helmet. You don’t have to have them like Mickey Mouse at all. I love the Discus adapter for my AMPs. Sometimes I will run music through them but my main use is being able to use my phone which is really nice. You can use Signal for some sort of encryption. I don’t know how much I trust it though.

[@fn45tac1]

Yea basically don't trust it lol. It's nice but it's in no way 💯 secure. I use meshtastic with LoRa boards but it's text only so kinda useless with the discus.

[@nathanhyland910]

Chem lights are dope

[@canceroushumor460]

the norotos rhino 2 w/ the pyrm dovetail adaptor is lighter than the updated (g22 length) wilcox g24.

[@saltydog3394]

thanks for the comment - no one seems to have any WG24s in stock and its been difficult to find a comparable competing brand - or one that people are recommending - its all wilcox wilcox wilcox, lol ok fine but what if its out of stock for months....

[@kevinurielfonseca]

Whats the helmet being used in the thumbnail?

[@Ittakesonelifetolearnhowtolive]

What about running the hearing pro underneath?

[@Chapelron]

it's a great viable way if you are switching a lot between just range stuff with ear pros and using helmets, you might have to take off some padding in the helmet or get a thinner band for the headset. I ran Razor walkers under a Opscore for a while before and it was great.

[@EmpTy-kf2rq]

You need to inspect the extractor or it needs a new extractor and/or ejector spring.

[@sagizm0nd]

Just a quick heads-up, as far as identity concealment goes, the blur is non destructive method, pixelation or better, the color censor box is superior although visually way less appealing

[@tastas3880]

Thanks dude about to pick my 1st one up as a civilian, learned alot what's the one on the far left with the drape I'd like have mine mod out like it.

[@tastas3880]

And watching little more learned that skrim

[@Originalname829]

He might’ve just sewn that onto the helmet cover

[@tastas3880]

@@Originalname829 God bless you

[@NOKUT0]

interesting information, mouth breather c:

[@alenjagusic2049]

Thanks for.the advices

[@laynesellers]

What helmet skrim is that with the neck saver?

[@JacobFoley-x5n]

What is that bandana looking thing on the helmet with the scrim? Sun protection?

[@jonathanbaker9141]

I was actually wondering the same thing, if you found one please let me know, I’m on the verge of just going out and making one

[@KyleFranks-r5u]

I need to know what was used to mount that light on the brown wendy helmet

[@jgt07]

What happened to your TUSC loadout video? I used to reference that one all the time!

[@davidabernathy3197]

I’m surprised y’all didn’t cover tie downs. Super skipped on when it comes to helmets. Perhaps it’s supposed to be common sense to tie down $10k+ nods but I feel lots of people don’t think about it that hard and just throw cool stuff on their helmets.

[@Peterkass235]

Many people sop is no tie downs to avoid snag factors

[@Ranstone]

Imagine people running Gopros and not tying those down... OPSEC what?

[@xXExTreMexBuLLeTXx]

@@Peterkass235haha, lol, that’s just a big friggin lame excuse!!

[@Peterkass235]

@@xXExTreMexBuLLeTXx some people have to do things the way their supervisors tell them, if you don't understand this then maybe your lane isnt as big as you think it is. have you ever considered people do non standard things for non standard reasons? depends on what I'm doing if I'm tying it down or not, destroyed a set of nods once in a draw and my battery pack was tied down separately so when it ripped off I didn't lose it in a swamp, however sometimes I'm not tying anything down because my helmet and head was stuck to a tree in that draw. there are situations where you'd rather loose equipment then be stuck to something. if someone is doing something you don't understand maybe you should ask them why instead of just assuming they're wrong and you're right.

[@zaab-yaoh9302]

The thumbnail has me dying. As a former Bradley crewman, you absolutely cannot hear shit when someone is wearing an NBC mask and they are trying to talk into a mic. We had a special attachment that you put on front of the mouth on the outside of the mask and it plugged into our CVC helmet. Before we got those we always used to stick the mic inside of our mask, which defeated the purpose but at least we could hear each other 😂

[@miski41]

@spiritussystems can you drop a link to those Mtek camo stickers

[@jaegren553]

*Power on* -And just like that, I was back at it again.

[@LiminalTacticalMedia]

Hi guys -- what ghillie scrim or cloth is on the helmet on the far left?

[@mikehik7716]

If you Google helmet scrim it will come up

[@LiminalTacticalMedia]

@mikehik7716 Are you drunk? Your comment is like seeing a model of car in public and someone tells you to Google the word 'automobile' to find it. 😂

[@masterchiefherosneverdie3863]

Cap tinnitus is cool. 🤓☝🏻

[@thegolflife7565]

Is the G24 Lite just less weight than the standard g24 that we all have?

[@khanglo6326]

Where to get the camp battle skin that mentioned in the video? I found that is very interesting and easier way to change your helmet look.

[@Haikeoutdoor]

We have these too,including NVG,Scope,Flashlights,Red dot sight,Helmet,Various brackets and more

[@SS-po1fd]

What goggles are those? They are very similar to the Smith Optics Boogie Regulators which are no longer made.

[@AyandaKula]

Please do a video about nods

[@alpatriot76]

I just want to know what kind of chinstrap Adam is running. Because beard.

[@ce2987]

On the helmet with ANVIS mount, what kind of goggles are those? I’ve got an old Smith Boogie Regulator with shock cord on post mounts on my ARC rails but that set up is not very easily adjustable and the padding adhesive is failing on the Boogie.

[@AveEndGermany]

i'm currently researching the same option and until now only found the wiley x spear and nerve for which a rail attachment adapter is available

[@AveEndGermany]

A7 Defense Raptor

[@zHoody]

Will ALL headsets fit on any rail system?

[@bullseye375]

What about XPI to comtact 6 is there much of a difference at all?.

[@jjacres129]

The stream light sidewinder is my Choice has the colors I need and infrared with strobe or solid which most air frame want you to have while boarding and jumping but want you to strobe on the ground haha funny fly boys

[@xefitnop]

Where do you find the Argus mounts?

[@miniatures1]

aeon tac night vision has them

[@jonny2954]

Also 4D pads. We are issued Ops Cores and their default padding sucks.

[@ToXio456]

Wendy makes good as well, but 4D are thicker.

[@ouachita_okie]

Where can I buy a complete ballistic helmet system with nods and communication in one complete package?

[@MrReeyzZ]

16:01 What is the Brand or the Name of it ? Thanks

[@YouTubezzzzz]

Comtac IIIs ftw

[@nathanskupowski4726]

$550 for nvg mounts is ridiculous

[@motoenduro8585]

Trying to find auto gear arms and having no luck. Am i spelling it right?

[@Captain-Donut]

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[@Will-W]

Earpro matters. My best friend and constant companion named "Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee" whispers at me all day every day that I should have taken better care of my ears from working in machine shops to shooting indoors...

[@sectorseven07]

The origins of the Argus G24 are not ambiguous at all. They're made in China. Do with that information what you will.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

The best chinese mount IMO is the LoSto clone. Just due to the design, it works well in keeping the mount strong. Surplus Rhino mounts were the way to go, but they are getting more scarce. The real losto is the best though, as force to overcome is just superior, especially if you have to use the other hand to manipulate the mount.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

Also forgot you can 3D print a mount (WARTHOG NVD Mount) and if you salt fuse it, it is lighter than anything out on the market.

[@sectorseven07]

I prefer not to buy Chinese products that defraud the defense industry to be honest, particularly to suspend a 7000 dollar piece of equipment from my 1500 dollar helmet. It doesn't make sense at that point to save a few hundred by buying something from our greatest adversary. @@DaveSmith-cp5kj

[@davidfocardi8516]

I've tried a few g24 clones all at the same time... Then returned the ones that had the loosest tolerances and components. I landed on one that's basically identical to the actual Wilcox. Totally worth saving $400.

[@jonsingleton203]

The issue with argus is they are a Chinese night vision company and make that mount to use with real night vision not cosplay on airsoft feild . So it's kinda ripping off wilcox now . I have one and a wilcox and the argus is actually better in my opinion and it has multiple slot to attach lanyards to and has no play

[@spoopyartorias]

auto gear arm mounts would be cool but i see no way you could mount amps to them, am i missing something?

[@yeredfarias7662]

I cant find these auto gears. Do you have a link for them?

[@spoopyartorias]

@@yeredfarias7662 i couldnt find them either

[@Salvo_Your_Problems]

I also could use a link to them.

[@personalaccount8914]

It's always absurd to me that helmet setup videos never even consider the possibility of using an ACH/ECH. Not only can they be had for 1/15th the cost of high cuts, they are also what 95% of the military are issued, and 80% of units will force their guys to wear it even if they purchase their own helmet. And it's just assumed someone is gonna spend like three grand on an OpsCore. Why?

[@Cirby-jv6lp]

ACH, is your cookie cutter basic and cheap to use brain bucket. It’s all about cost, it cost more to keep the special guys alive cause they are better trained. Where as your basic grunt will get what they can get.

[@cm2973]

I cannot find this auto gear arms option at all. Help a fella out.

[@bbiondello]

Try "OTTO Engineering COMTAC mount" as a search

[@pineracolada5766]

The brand name is OTTO, hope this helps

[@mrdrebin123]

33:40 could also just have a carabin lock in your belt, towards the front, with two rolls of tape inside of it, one clear and one black, or just one black if it's truly just for breaching or tapping up IR chemlights or something else. It's easier to actually access, I'd reckon fondling ontop of your helmet with gloves on to find a tiny snip, that through miles of infil or otherwise transport to said "Breach" would perhaps be wet, the "snip" you're trying to reach is gone or other stuff that very much would be a problem for this method. Simply having it near your pelvic Girdle at the front at a belt is way.- WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY easier.

[@aaronsanchez2651]

The main thing that has stopped me from buying a bunch of gear is reality. You will never be ready for it. No matter what u have. No target is standing in front of you yada yada. Don't get caught up in buying all this stuff it's not worth it. People have won against other people with lots of gear with nothing but sandals

[@kevinmcdowell3446]

Those were very organized people who lived their whole lives in sandals and frankly did not have anything better. You can get by with less stuff, but there is no denying that people with increased capabilities (and the knowledge of when and how to use them) will have an advantage over those who don't, when it comes to a force on force engagement. There is a big difference between staring out your fighting hole at the pitch black darkness and staring out your fighting hole with night vision on and being able to detect opposition.

[@saltydog3394]

@@kevinmcdowell3446 good discussion here with valid points on both sides where there must be some balance and specific items that will give that advantage like you said... esp when its been a super challenge to get neighbors off the couch to start organizing together... its laughable actually.

[@davidbanner1652]

People forget the downs until they try to locate their brand new shiny $7k NVGs that they lost on the last drill…!!

[@pyeitme508]

Wow useful cause SF/SOF operators customize their ballistic helmets! Thanks!

[@ProApto]

needs ProApto Ghillie Helmet Cover

[@GTWGamer]

Anyone have any fixes for comtacs unclicking on one side? I know he mentioned the Otto adapter, but was if anyone else had any input.

[@bbiondello]

Replied to another post about this but.... Do you mean they pop off your ears easily? If so, yup, there are a few instructional videos out there but basically if you take apart the portion which mounts to the arc rail, and place a piece of shock cord under the metal prong that sits in the mount, it will prevent them from ever popping off. Conversely this means they will NEVER pop 'out' so you won't get that good air flow etc. but you'll get a consistent seal to your face every time.

[@justinsimonson8145]

A 34 minute Commercial. Tactical bro home shopping network. Just train with what you can afford. You can always strip this gear off them after SHIFT.

[@matthew2764]

16:02 can anyone tell me what these arms are called. I heard auto gear arms but I can’t find them anywhere

[@jonathanbaker9141]

Otto engineering arms, they do require some adjusting if you’re rocking the gibbous outfitters adaptors for things like Peltors or sordins

[@chocolatedumdum2]

Are these all 3A protection helmets or any others in a higher category?

[@ToXio456]

OPS core are 3A, dont think others have higher. Wendy idk but 3A porbs as well.

[@pineracolada5766]

@@ToXio456ops core helmets aren’t really 3a aside from the heavier variants, more like 9mm and frag rated

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@pineracolada5766 Yeah this is why I don't understand the Opscore hype. For one, Opscore is just a bad copy of MTEK, the other factor is that USGI surplus and Chinese helmets have more protection unless you get the RF helmet.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@ToXio456 Opscore makes a rifle rated helmet that is kinda level III but not really. It's called RF2 I believe. They also make an armor up plate although it makes your setup very front heavy.

[@moodygaming5693]

ok but what’s the mask from the thumbnail

[@albertptran]

I hate how heavy the Army ballistic helmets were on my neck. Felt like 5-10 lbs crushing my spine and neck

[@MechanicalMercenary]

My 3m mounts for my comtacs on the right side wont stay down. Anyone have a suggestion to tune them. (Dirty civilian)

[@bbiondello]

Do you mean they pop off your ears easily? If so, yup, there are a few instructional videos out there but basically if you take apart the portion which mounts to the arc rail, and place a piece of shock cord under the metal prong that sits in the mount, it will prevent them from ever popping off. Conversely this means they will NEVER pop 'out' so you won't get that good air flow etc. but you'll get a consistent seal to your face every time.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

Check to make sure they are actually legit. Lots of fake chinese 3M mounts being sold. If they are fake all you have to do is bend the wire outward more (yes outward not inward, as the angle causes the wire at the top to hit the toggle due to how it bends). Lacking this, make sure the pads on your helmet are even. The first time you put the helmet on is most important because that settles the pads and centers it on your head. Look in a mirror and make sure your helmet is perfectly centered on your head.

[@TheSovRaptor]

Helpful video. I gotta ask, what sort of tape is that? It doesn't look like regular 90 mph tape to me.

[@ToXio456]

sometimes just gorilla tape or black duct.

[@vmpgsc]

Quick note: THRYM is pronounced "theorem"

[@dre-p1f]

proximity chat irl is crazy

[@mixmix1487]

Mickey Mouse is public domain starting in 2024 so they ain’t suing ya.

[@Hypershiftmediajake]

11:37 fucked mee up lol

[@MiladJP]

that S&S light setup costs more than my helmet

[@alexsteele3922]

the $500 mount isn't the issue it's the $4k for a good set of dual tubes 🤣

[@Haikeoutdoor]

Dual tubes are indeed a bit more expensive

[@trentmorgan6242]

3:21 what kind of goggles are those

[@masterchiefherosneverdie3863]

Don't even look them up there like 40k my guy 😢

[@gregallie3334]

Naturally, all the Argus mounts are now sold out lol

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

The argus mounts aren't very good. The best chinese clone mount is the Nortos losto from specprecision. I have a detailed review on the product page. That said, if you have a 3D printer, you can print your own mount and if you salt harden it you not only get a better mount but it is a lot lighter than even the real thing. Look up the WARTHOG NVD mount on printables.

[@carlosmartinez-kl1ho]

Mickey mouse naaa steam boat willy copy rights ended on him 😂😂😂

[@votago]

Based off of how small my wallet is best I can do is get Howard Leigh’s & skip the helmet

[@thelazygamer3788]

Rhino mounts are 500? Wtf i have like 800 im a tough box in my arms room lol

[@Anonymous-is1iv]

My only issue is: the dependence of “SureFire flashlights” to have an effective dependable light source, I feel like they are seriously boring and cheap considering price/capability. They are a weapon light. Period.. just over priced, and very ugly / limited design.