Glad you're giving Bill the recognition he deserves for the initial idea of the technique. I was there at one of the first classes he taught just after he super-glued a rubber O-ring to the body of one of the original Laser Products handheld lights. I was taken with the concept but the light wouldn't fit in a duty-belt light pouch with an O-ring so I got a section of an old bicycle inner tube and wrapped it around the tube of my light. Worked like a champ and fit in the pouch. Never looked back. Bill collaborated with LP/Surefire and the "combat ring" was born. It's still my preferred handheld light technique to this day, even with all the new whiz-bang techniques out there now. Still have the old LP light with the inner tube, although the material is worn and cracked with age and holds a position on a shelf along with all the other handhelds that have come and gone in the interim as a timeline/history lesson.
@spartan117gw5 жыл бұрын
Wooot!!!! Was so awesome working on this! Really loved the story behind it and being a part of helping tell that story!! I feel like I learned a lot just from the whole process!!
@teamhonzilla5 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Travis please upload more videos I enjoyed every single videos from you 👍
@exploited87795 жыл бұрын
Man that nail brings back memories of having to drill a hole in my nail to relieve pressure lol
@HaleyStrategicPartners5 жыл бұрын
ken beaulieu yup, fun fun
@ChucksSEADnDEAD5 жыл бұрын
One time I split a toenail on the big toe "horizontally" but it was still attached and I had a kickboxing fight the following week. Had to go home and pull it off the finger myself to make sure the meaty part healed in time. Fuck that's one way to make a guy talk.
@Thumpr1105 жыл бұрын
Titanium Rain I’ve had nails ripped completely off in motocross, and I thought that was bad. Your story makes me appreciative haha
@ChucksSEADnDEAD5 жыл бұрын
@@Thumpr110 I managed to pull it slow enough that the pain was manageable, but the downside is that it lasted way longer. I considered ripping it at once but I thought that it would just bleed harder and take longer to heal, and it was my right leg so I really needed to be able to kick lmao
@Thumpr1105 жыл бұрын
Titanium Rain dude. That’s flat brutal. It was better for it to be ripped off without choice and just wrap it lol
@adaptivesolutions18215 жыл бұрын
Been using D3FT light for a bit now and it stands out over all my other SF handheld lights.
@HaleyStrategicPartners5 жыл бұрын
Adaptive Solutions 👍
@wickwilkinson42085 жыл бұрын
I like the new clip and the ability to clip it on headgear and go hands free. Very cool...
@dgd947a15fl2 жыл бұрын
I think a 2.0 version of this product would benefit from the following changes: 1. A light head with surfaces designed to optimize its ability to be used as a glass breaker and a striking weapon. Beefing up the bezel and lens may be rquired. 2. Duel fuel ability with either a CR123A or an 18350, which would obviously give different light performance specs. 3. Some sort of geometry to allow adding rubber gasket finger rings for optional martial arts retention. They're strong enough so you aren't dropping the light while grappling, still break so someone can't control you hand if they grab the light, and compress if you decide to just put your hand over it. 4. This will be controversial, but a light head that allows switching to strobe by rotation the head 180 degrees. These additions, with the strobe function that you switch to by turning the head instead of with the button maybe being optional, would build on its versatility as a general purpose handheld flashlight. Edit: Regarding #3, I just realized I could wrap one gasket around into that space right in front of the body ring, and from there loop in another gasket or something else that breaks semi-easily.
@Mlopez_6023 жыл бұрын
Just got one in the mail today.
@joetrujillo6395 жыл бұрын
I picked up two for use in your courses coming up (primary and backup). One was quickly claimed by my wife for her EDC haha. I find these to be a much better light than my long lost E1B they’re replacing. Better output, better clip, and better switch with the same small footprint and ability to use with a weapon. My buddies have the SF Tactician and this is a better EDC light in my opinion. Nice job.
@loyal2no1465 жыл бұрын
Amazing how TH can make something as mundane as a flashlight seem like the baddest must have piece of gear!
@nickma715 жыл бұрын
Your finger nail is having hard day.
@larrylewis99365 жыл бұрын
This a great light from what I have seen.I still have my original 9Z combat light from Sure Fire that is 20 years old & use it for a number of things not only with my weapon.You can not beat Sure Fire products.
@PreparednessConsiderations5 жыл бұрын
Can you do a complete video on the different pistol-combat light techniques? You mentioned quite a few in the video, a full comparison video between them would be rad.
@blwngt15985 жыл бұрын
Spend a little time on his & SureFire's channels & you'll find them. Just doing a quick search should bring up a number of them.
@SureFireLLC5 жыл бұрын
Here are a few: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibN_bLp-ycmWm6c.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q96Eq8mKnrLed4U.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rd-DZa5orpmspp8.html
@amb1valentchaos6255 жыл бұрын
Mr. Haley its difficult to be an adult and make good financial decisions when you keep coming out with such amazing products. That being said who did the coating and stippling on your glock.
@TheSolongsidekick3 жыл бұрын
Your mother. If you really think this dude is checking the comments section on his videos you're nuts. Travis is a half step away from completely losing touch with the community. The fame has pretty clearly been working its way into his head for some time, and he's been resisting it pretty good for a long time but it's starting to creep in. $170 for a dinky flashlight with a ring attached to it, $50 for a pack of paper targets, $400 for a fucking knife. Dude is losing it, thinking his name automatically adds money to whatever product he touches.
@amb1valentchaos6253 жыл бұрын
@@TheSolongsidekick jokes for the comment section my friend
@TheSolongsidekick3 жыл бұрын
@@amb1valentchaos625 I have absolutely no idea what you're trying to convey with that mix of words.
@jmn-55543 жыл бұрын
@@TheSolongsidekick you’re an ass
@jordannaphaivong69253 жыл бұрын
@@TheSolongsidekick I mean the price for the light is fair considering how much surefire usually charges, but I agree with you on the other over priced products
@kennethwilson73155 жыл бұрын
Good to see a new video. I love my HSP products and have helped sell a few slings to those seeking something serious and versatile. That said, I would love to see an increased frequency of video output especially on the tactics, drills, etc. side over product promotion. Products are great and make our job easier, but an individual with the right tactics and mindset could use an M1 carbine with a Mag light duct taped to it to greater effect than a clueless individual with the most tricked out modern AR.
@jackburton95504 жыл бұрын
Travis's fingernail looks pretty goth.
@jimgrantjr95425 жыл бұрын
Travis your videos are spot on and awesome thank you.
@krossF5 жыл бұрын
why does everything haley does so disruptive
@miletello15 жыл бұрын
I just wanna know the sorcery behind that simulator.
@pethello38455 жыл бұрын
We all got to admit, we need and want this combat light.
@JLin-iz9mr5 жыл бұрын
Best $170 I’ve spent on a light, carry mine everywhere!
@SouthpawActual5 жыл бұрын
Fingers can get a little bit deeper. My kinda talk.
@miletello15 жыл бұрын
@Artstar25 жыл бұрын
The only other handheld Surefire light designed specifically for use with a pistol is the Tactician that James Yeager helped them design. There are a lot of similarities and differences. The main difference with this one is the size. It is much smaller. Either way, Surefire in my opinion easily makes these best and most durable flashlights.
@Snapper3145 жыл бұрын
The Rogers/Surefire technique works well and becomes almost second nature once you train with it enough.
@bobbuilder49495 жыл бұрын
We missed you papi T
@HaleyStrategicPartners5 жыл бұрын
Bob Builder glad to be back
@t0psh0t4155 жыл бұрын
Just picked one up from your shop. Love it.
@Eslamizar5 жыл бұрын
I got the James Yeager SureFire light.....the tactician! I like it. The clip is okay but I'm sure I'll be sending it in when it snaps off lol.
@5five6x453 жыл бұрын
KEWL SHIT LOVE SEEING THE BEHIND THE SENCE OF HOW IT COMES TOGETHER 👍🏽❗️
@tengu1905 жыл бұрын
Mini G2Z Combatlight.
@secondlibertygunclub9245 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I definitely want one.
@JimmyZ4085 жыл бұрын
One of my instructors used the X300 like this. Thought it was a great idea, just hope it's not $260 bucks, Lol.. I'll still buy it...
@cobrajack-official5 жыл бұрын
X300U works really well for this. SF used to make a conversion kit to optimize it for Roger's handheld method but not sure if it's available anymore.
@junevon17385 жыл бұрын
OH MAN, ..IF I WERE IN THE STATES, I WILL SOO BUY IT..... CHEERS!!!! MAZAL TOV!!!
@zekeanthony5 жыл бұрын
Got the man behind the monitor designing, that’s what’s up
@Leethal15 жыл бұрын
Definitely need two of those right now
@essequamvideri5 жыл бұрын
well planned & executed. nice work.
@cobrajack-official5 жыл бұрын
Got to check this out at The Show yesterday. Couldn't verify the beam profile. Not sure what the candela is. Love the design and big fan of Roger's method, however can't justify a 500lm handheld anymore. You're giving too much up and no matter how collimated that light is, you'll lose the battle against a 2 cell. Too many other good options out there. If this was 2 cell, with good collimated hotspot... I'm in.
@4IN140945 жыл бұрын
HALEY STRATEGIC + SUREFIRE, never though of this combination!
@dereklee11305 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s some nice cerakote work and engraving there...where can I send my pistol in for some HSP work??? Already have a D3FT light and like it so much I might need another just to keep in the truck
@blacksungod1014 жыл бұрын
dereklee1130 I just purchased one your recommendation can’t wait
@NaterTaterOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Good design Travis.
@kafaen19835 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks 👍 Now just need a way to get this in Norway 🙂
@shanek65825 жыл бұрын
How is that simulator working where the movie screen actually gets more visible when you shine a flashlight on it? It doesn’t work like that at the movie theater or a tv.
@DrafterDanStudios5 жыл бұрын
Virtra
@briancarrier92995 жыл бұрын
1:55. This guy is so tactical that he smashed his own finger so it would bruise up and match the color of the light. Hard core...
@bb12075 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Great explanation
@Blackacres5 жыл бұрын
I’ll buy one next week.
@HaleyStrategicPartners5 жыл бұрын
Set a reminder! 😉
@Blackacres5 жыл бұрын
Done!
@kingmason68705 жыл бұрын
THIS IS AWESOME BRO 100 UP
@1911Drew5 жыл бұрын
Nice work, very innovative.
@aaron48205 жыл бұрын
Very cool, kinda wish it has a low lumen setting as well, as a "task light", 500 lumen is waaay too much.
@6mmFilms5 жыл бұрын
THAT MUSTACHE !
@apb28875 жыл бұрын
IMO Olight is where it's at these days. High performing, solid construction and affordable
@MIAthe3055 жыл бұрын
APB 28 - hm they pay you?
@apb28875 жыл бұрын
@@MIAthe305Unfortunately not, but I wish they did
@HaleyStrategicPartners5 жыл бұрын
APB 28 it’s just not a combat light
@spartan117gw5 жыл бұрын
@@HaleyStrategicPartners hahahah🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@apb28875 жыл бұрын
@@HaleyStrategicPartners I always respect your opinion (and everyone else's) but I somewhat disagree on this one. I think a few of Olights flashlights could definitely stand up to the rigors of combat.
@danilojones71934 жыл бұрын
Nice job
@tatankat58392 жыл бұрын
Is my D3ft the only light where the battery life lasts a total of 20 min? Same with my Strategic rifle lights
@artofwar17765 жыл бұрын
That target you got in a fight with really beat the shit out your finger. I blame Bruce.
@davidwarren7194 жыл бұрын
What does the candela look like?
@tedstyle37985 жыл бұрын
I want the practice shooting thing you have!
@360Vestige5 жыл бұрын
We had similar in the Corps at Pendleton. Its kind of a neat idea, the rifles used compressed air to simulate recoil.
@ElTubeo15154 ай бұрын
Any plans in the future for a two-cell version?
@ElTubeo15153 ай бұрын
Turns out, yes, SureFire had plans for a two-cell duel-fuel version, called the P1RZ-B-DFT.
@WarBeardMotoVlogs5 жыл бұрын
When will we be seeing the light holster for the belt?
@davidrowe54373 жыл бұрын
I'm considering investing in this as a duty light with RCR123As in the truck. Do you guys have any heat or similar issues that might arise in a patrol application? I am excited about this because it looks like the first light that I would feel comfortable using for duty, EDC and learning the Roger/Surefire technique beyond FBI/Neck(mod)/Body/Harries.
@wmcwane015 жыл бұрын
Your finger looks like a zombie finger. Hahahhaha. I'm definitely getting one.
@HaleyStrategicPartners5 жыл бұрын
waldo mcwanw just use a hammer!
@bryanw45825 жыл бұрын
waldo mcwanw - getting a zombie finger?
@wmcwane015 жыл бұрын
@@bryanw4582 lmao no the light
@fmxmyway5 жыл бұрын
holster for a duty belt that would go with the light? No reason whatsoever for an officer to be carrying around a light bigger than this one.
@piggysleft5 жыл бұрын
You had me at “Hey guys”.
@joesig85515 жыл бұрын
Surefire!!!!!!
@RogueSystem0875 жыл бұрын
ooo sold!
@markguerra20685 жыл бұрын
Was that an xj?
@dcmiguel77775 жыл бұрын
It’s awesome I have one....until you forget it is in your pocket and clicks on “why does my leg feel hot?” 😂😂🔥🔥
@HaleyStrategicPartners5 жыл бұрын
Delta Carlos Miguel just like most lights you have to be careful of this. That’s a very hard workaround from a design standpoint. But finding the right type of pant with lower straight cut pockets verses angled like standard jeans certainly helps thsy
@dcmiguel77775 жыл бұрын
HaleyStrategic it was my fault though there is a reason there is a clip, it was definitely a self correcting.
@SkeezyFPV2 жыл бұрын
Untwist the tail cap about 1/4 turn when carrying a light edc and build it into your training. The last thing I want is a flashlight nd when I'm running nods or out hunting etc. It's worth the extra step to me but ymmv. I carry the 1,500 lumen fury tactical df and that bitch gets hot fast in my pocket 😂
@dcmiguel77772 жыл бұрын
@@SkeezyFPV 😂😂😂😂 it’s only funny until someone gets hurt…..then it’s hilarious 🤣
@SkeezyFPV2 жыл бұрын
@@dcmiguel7777 true. I've laughed at some effed up shit in my time lol
@50StichesSteel5 жыл бұрын
Trav......You need to cut that Eminem beard bra...😂
@PPSChadwick5 жыл бұрын
If you haven’t taken a course from Haley yet you are wrong!
@dtomamerican34715 жыл бұрын
Thirteen sights for M&P pistols?.....
@imaginehydreigons53775 жыл бұрын
My ledlenser f1 has the same specs at only 1/3 the price.
@dr.stormagedon36965 жыл бұрын
$170.00???? Holy crap
@cobrajack-official5 жыл бұрын
Stop being poor, bro 😉.
@Locklear335 жыл бұрын
Will it work with the thyrm switchback?
@boxocoffee5 жыл бұрын
No, its diameter is too small.
@kylefraga40375 жыл бұрын
Shot so fast he damaged his trigger finger
@donkeydefense5 жыл бұрын
I I see it useful as a light separate from your weapon but why use thing with when your weapon has a weapon light?
@JoshBenware5 жыл бұрын
How many times have you heard a bump in the night, or walked in a dark parking lot and heard a weird noise from behind a parked car? We constantly have to identify/investigate things in the dark, and pulling a gun in all those situations could land you a charge of brandishing or possibly worse charges if the wrong person sees you with a gun waiving around.
@donkeydefense5 жыл бұрын
@@JoshBenware obviously. I am saying it is a light useful separate from your weapon but once you reach the point where you need to draw your weapon why still have this thing out when you have your weapon light?
@JoshBenware5 жыл бұрын
@@donkeydefense from my limited experience, I've had a 1,000 lumens in this dudes eyes and he had his hand in his pocket and I wasnt sure what was going on with him or if he had a weapon in his pocket (he followed my wife to our home at night). So, I did not want to take my handheld light out of his eyes because it was already doing its job of blinding him. At the same time I was able to pull my gun with my right hand. He put his arm up to try and block the beam of light from his eyes and I was able to manipulate the light over his arm and keep it in his eyes while still having my gun on him. He backed down and he never even knew I had a gun pointed at him. That's just one little experience that showed me multiple reasons that handhelds have definite advantages being separate from the gun.
@cobrajack-official5 жыл бұрын
@Man Dingo savage
@cobrajack-official5 жыл бұрын
@@donkeydefense Check out a class with sims/UTM. Find out if you can manage to get your weapon out (one handed) and turn the light on and fire it before someone slits your throat. By the time you leave and recover from all the welts you sustained, you'll have a new found appreciation for the all mighty handheld 👍.
@cobe235 жыл бұрын
Nice light for tactical Pistol but the price, come on just 500 lumen, ja get lights with 2000 lumen for way less money by some quality!!!!
@InfiniteGloryToTheHolyTrinity5 жыл бұрын
In Israel, a law abiding citizen can only own 1 firearm at a time, & own 50 bullets for their life time.
@hardataq5 жыл бұрын
lol @ Jurassic Park Jeep
@mk45gunnr255 жыл бұрын
made by Surefire? Look at that price! nope!
@HaleyStrategicPartners5 жыл бұрын
mk45gunnr #notforthenotseriousgunfighter
@matthew27645 жыл бұрын
The only person John Wick is scared of is Travis....
@screamingdwarf5 жыл бұрын
First comment im a winner
@anawood33385 жыл бұрын
$169 with and you can't even mount it to a pistol, and it doesn't come with a mount for a Rifle? Holy shit all because your logo is stamped on it, and you applied a Cerakote? I like your products, but this is a huge hell no! Sorry, can we get you to design a flash hider/muzzle brake? I might pay $169 for something like that, that is state of the art.
@coreywarner33865 жыл бұрын
What is your opinion of sure fire giving financial donations to democrat politicians?
@RegularGuy765 жыл бұрын
Throwing down Marketing “words” manipulations!! Sell Sell Sell....... miss the times were a 6P is all you need it
@animalmother556x455 жыл бұрын
........you mean when 6Ps were as bright as a 2 cell maglight? The future is now. Get with it.
@atypical_moto5 жыл бұрын
Why shoot with a handheld when you have a weapon mounted light. I train to find my threat with my handheld and then let go of the handheld(release my grip and it falls to the ground) and draw the gun, utilizing the weapon mounted light. I don't see any advantages to fighting with a handheld light in your hands, nor keeping it for the draw. The point of the handheld light is to search and ID threats without muzzling good guys. Once the threat is ID'd the handheld light has served it purpose. Once someone is trying to kill you, I think you're justified in continuing to use your weapon mounted light to locate and shoot.
@JoeyBaby475 жыл бұрын
Not sure how I'd be able to use this with my firearm since Surefire likes to donate money to antigun candidates. On a side note, I didn't receive this in my subscription feed, only my recommendation feed.
@fcadcock5 жыл бұрын
"high output" tlr lense "500 lumens" It's one of those things, for sure... 500 lumens was a lot in 2005, this is 2019. Go pick up a Pelican or Streamlight.
@Benchillin245 жыл бұрын
Forrest C. Adcock There is a lot more to a combat light than who has the most lumens.
@coffeeandlifting5 жыл бұрын
Its a 3V light, dude. If you think you've got a light that has more than 500 lumens on 1xCR123, you're being fooled. Find the runtime graphs. 500 lumens is a stout sustained output for even a 2xCR123. I actually don't use standard CR123's in these 1-cell lights because there is barely enough voltage for 500 lumens and the output regulation is poor, but surefire does a better job than anyone.
@artofwar17765 жыл бұрын
Do more research man. Don’t always believe what it says on the package. You get what you pay for.
@UncleFuncle694 жыл бұрын
I understand this completely and know that a weapon mounted light isn’t always an option for some for whatever reason, but thinking about running my CCW without a WML gives me anxiety lmao