jmcglash ... i am taking a serious look at the hexbright.
aluminum housing ... has two light modes (hi and lo) ... price is reasonable.

chaosmagnet - i will wait for your evaluation of the hexbright before buying. thanks. and i would like to get your opinion about whether these lights have tactical usefulness - shining it in an attackers eyes at distances of about 4-6 feet.

spuds said - "Jim, when you get that light will you do me a favor? I wonder if its bright enough to shine light thru hand or maybe sideways at oblique angles in arms to see veins?I might be able to use it to help start IV's."

I had no idea that was even possible. :-)

Pete2