I'm a big fan of flashlights, and this question of 'how many lumens do I need for tactical' advantage is pretty common. So I'm going to pose it to you the gentle reader. Before arbitrarily answering, please consider these discussions on this subject:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?227950-How-many-lumens-is-too-much
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=473023
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=230307
http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...y-need-for-home-defense-When-is-it-too-bright
I found this video the most informative:
This video suggests that 840 lumens from the PD35 was about the threshold to make a significant difference.
Not all lumen are measured the same. In very low light, when your eyes are accumulated to near total darkness even low lumen (30-60) can be significant in temporarily ruining someone's night vision. But in general low light, I personally feel 200 lumens about the minimal and around 1000 optimal for tactical advantage.
Now, you do your own research, or if you already have, please give your opinion.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?227950-How-many-lumens-is-too-much
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=473023
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=230307
http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...y-need-for-home-defense-When-is-it-too-bright
I found this video the most informative:
This video suggests that 840 lumens from the PD35 was about the threshold to make a significant difference.
Not all lumen are measured the same. In very low light, when your eyes are accumulated to near total darkness even low lumen (30-60) can be significant in temporarily ruining someone's night vision. But in general low light, I personally feel 200 lumens about the minimal and around 1000 optimal for tactical advantage.
Now, you do your own research, or if you already have, please give your opinion.