SSAA Shot Show 2012 - Lightforce

Published on June 24, 2012
Duration: 10:13

This video provides an overview of Lightforce's lighting technologies, focusing on their new Pred 9X firearm-mounted LED light. Rob from Lightforce details the differences between Halogen, HID, and LED technologies, highlighting the Pred 9X's design for firearms, its tight spot beam, removable filters, and quick-release mounting system. The discussion also touches on other Lightforce products like the Attack 30 and Enforcer spotlights, emphasizing Australian design and manufacturing.

Quick Summary

The Lightforce Pred 9X is a firearm-designed LED light, distinct from adapted torches. It offers a tight spot beam, 2-hour battery life at full power, and quick-release Picatinny mounting. Featuring removable filters and an optional remote switch, it's engineered in Australia for optimal performance in hunting and shooting applications.

Chapters

  1. 00:22Introduction with Rob from Lightforce
  2. 00:37Lighting Technologies: HID vs LED vs Halogen
  3. 01:40Introducing the Lightforce Pred 9X
  4. 02:22Pred 9X Features and Specifications
  5. 02:34Removable Filters and Spot Tightness
  6. 03:02Quick Release and Remote Switch
  7. 03:20Mounting System: Picatinny Rail
  8. 03:37SLR Filters and Australian Design
  9. 03:57Battery Specifications and Runtime
  10. 04:24Budget Spotlight: Lightforce Attack 30
  11. 05:03Pred 9X Retail Price and Release Date
  12. 05:21Lightforce History and Australian Manufacturing
  13. 05:46Overview of Other Lightforce Spotlights
  14. 06:25Lightforce Enforcer Spotlight
  15. 06:56HID vs Halogen Performance Comparison
  16. 07:32Smaller HID Spotlights and Custom Builds
  17. 08:05Standard Range of Lightforce Products
  18. 08:08Remote Mount Spotlights
  19. 08:17Firearm Mounted Light with Recoil Protection
  20. 08:31Handheld Light and Mounting Options
  21. 08:43Roof Mount and Window Mount Options
  22. 09:21Universal Mounts and Adjustability
  23. 09:52Lightforce Contact Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main lighting technologies offered by Lightforce?

Lightforce offers three primary lighting technologies: Halogen, HID, and LED. Halogen is suitable for shorter ranges, HID provides longer range and better detail for spotting distant objects, and LED is optimized for close-range applications like firearm mounting.

What makes the Lightforce Pred 9X unique for firearm use?

The Lightforce Pred 9X is specifically designed as a firearm-mounted LED light, unlike other LED torches adapted for guns. It features a tight spot beam, quick-release Picatinny rail mounting, and an optional remote switch for tactical control.

What are the key features of the Lightforce Pred 9X?

The Pred 9X weighs 375 grams, offers 2 hours of battery life at full power, has a very tight spot beam, and includes removable filters for different hunting scenarios. It's designed and built in Australia.

What is the price and release date for the Lightforce Pred 9X?

The Lightforce Pred 9X was scheduled to retail for $359 and was set for release on October 1st. The company highlights its Australian engineering and manufacturing as a key value proposition.

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