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Posted: 12/8/2011 1:17:28 PM EDT
New Brownells Versatile Lights, designed by Brownells
Compact, Powerful, Adaptable, Durable - And Affordable! - Flashlights BVL-160 $59.99 BVL-280 $89.99 When we decided to design our own flashlight, we started with a list of "mission critical" features. We wanted a compact light that fits comfortably in the hand, yet is super-bright, with an ultra-reliable, shockproof, LED "emitter," rather than a traditional light bulb with a filament that's easily broken on impact or under recoil when mounted on a gun. We wanted a rugged, machined aluminum body that’s 1" wide, so it will fit a lot of popular gun mounts, and O-ring sealed to make it waterproof. The light had to run on two readily available CR-123A lithium batteries because so many law enforcement, military, and civilian shooters already have devices that use those. We think we've achieved all those goals (and then some!) with the Brownells Versatile Light. 
The BVL160 offers an impressive 160 lumens maximum output. Hit the sealed rubber tailcap switch repeatedly to cycle through its four output modes: momentary on, constant-on high beam, constant-on low beam, and slow strobe. The BVL280 provides an incredible 280 lumens of light in momentary or constant-on mode. Both models have a sophisticated electronic power management system that delivers maximum output for up to 2 hours, then backs down the output to give you up to 24 hours of usable light from one set of batteries. It even reduces the power if it senses the light is overheating! Both lights come with three color filters (red, green, and blue) to make the BVL highly adaptable to different illuminating tasks, plus rubber rings that you can slide over the body to serve as finger stops when employing the popular "syringe" grip technique. The free-spinning lanyard loop rotates a full 360° so the lanyard (also included) won’t get tangled. Specs: Machined Aluminum Body and Bezel, Type II Anodized Matte Black. 5-3/8" OAL (13.6 cm), 1-3/8" (3.5 cm) Max OD at Bezel, 1" (2.5 cm) Body. 6 oz (169 g) Weight including batteries. XR-E Cree LED Emitter. Up to 2 hours runtime at maximum output. BVL-160, 160 Lumens max output, four mode switch. BVL-280, 280 Lumens max output, two mode switch. Comes with two CR-123A Lithium Batteries, Lanyard, and Lanyard Ring, Red/Blue/Green Lens Filters, and Instruction Booklet. 
Brownells Versatile Lights at Brownells.com |
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We apologize for the misrepresentation, but these particular Lights are produced in China. The Made in USA posting on our website resulted from the default web settings for specific products, which our web team is currently addressing.
Due to the nature of this type of product, we found it necessary to have these lights produced overseas. This is mainly due to the fact that we really wanted these lights to be competitively priced, while retaining many of the features our customers desired. Even though the BVLs are not produced in the United States, the Brownells 100% Satisfaction Guarantee still applies. The same as it does with any product Brownells carries. If you aren't completely, 100% satisfied with any purchase you receive from Brownells, for any reason, at any time, return it for a full refund or exchange. Also, Brownells will be releasing several products at SHOT Show that are entirely Made in the United States of America. We think our customers in the Law Enforcement and AR15 markets will be very excited about these upcoming releases. |
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We apologize for the misrepresentation, but these particular Lights are produced in China. The Made in USA posting on our website resulted from the default web settings for specific products, which our web team is currently addressing. Due to the nature of this type of product, we found it necessary to have these lights produced overseas. This is mainly due to the fact that we really wanted these lights to be competitively priced, while retaining many of the features our customers desired. Even though the BVLs are not produced in the United States, the Brownells 100% Satisfaction Guarantee still applies. The same as it does with any product Brownells carries. If you aren't completely, 100% satisfied with any purchase you receive from Brownells, for any reason, at any time, return it for a full refund or exchange. Also, Brownells will be releasing several products at SHOT Show that are entirely Made in the United States of America. We think our customers in the Law Enforcement and AR15 markets will be very excited about these upcoming releases. Made in China? Great, I ordered 2 of them a few days ago and one of my reasons in purchasing them was they were Made in the USA.. Thanks Brownells.. |
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Nice to see Brownells expanding into the flashlight market. I used mine for a bit as a handheld and will now be trying it out on a carbine. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/AR15forme/Brownells/IMG_16271.jpg You have the habit of breaking almost everything you touch, so this should be interesting. 
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Quoted: Quoted: Made in China? Great, I ordered 2 of them a few days ago and one of my reasons in purchasing them was they were Made in the USA.. Thanks Brownells.. We apologize for the mistake. If you would like, you can return the two BVLs for a full refund. Why can't more companies be like this! "Sorry, we'll make it right"  |
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