Reviews - BlackHawk Night-Ops Xiphos NT Weapon Mounted Flashlight, Black, Left Hand 75206BK-L Reviews - BW-FL-Xiphos-75206BK-L

Author: SWD (verified customer) , Gadgeteer, from Southwest Desert on Dec 25, 2012
Pros:  Retention
Cons:  Not ambidextrous
Would recommend:  yes

SWD wrote:

This is a good tactical light if you are using Blackhawk Serpa Light bearing holsters. Blackhawk holsters offer excellent weapon retention depending on the security level you select. Light must be ordered for the primary shooting hand and is not switchable. This is primarily for the Blackhawk holster fitting. Very good Blackhawk customer service for backup parts/screws ect.

Author: Matt from Charleston, WV on Dec 18, 2012
Pros:  Balances your weapon
Cons:  Unsafe
Would recommend:  no

Matt wrote:

I am a federal agent who serves warrants on a dailey basis. I liked this light system at first, but over time it has become unreliable which is unsafe. The light seems to work when it wants to (about 30% of the time). Faulty battery connection design keeps this light from being useful. I can turn the light on and off and the next time I turn it on I have to tap it to get it to work. Ususally if it stops working, I have to disassemble the light and pull the spring so it can make a solid connection with the battery, then reassemble. I do not recommend this light.

Author: Ghost44 (verified customer) , DEPUTY SHERIFF, from Clinton, IL on Aug 16, 2012
Would recommend:  yes

Ghost44 wrote:

I am a left handed shooter and I thought by buying the left handed variant it would be more catered to me. Sadly I was wrong. The longer paddle is on the left side which would make me have to use my trigger finger to easily operate the light. Its good thing I have long fingers so I can still operate it. I also do not like that the light does not have a monetary on/off, Instead its solid on or off. Blackhawk puts out some good products they could have done a better job on this light.

Author: Andrew McConahay (verified customer) from Imperial, CA on Aug 3, 2012
Pros:  good design
Cons:  a bit expensive
Would recommend:  yes

Andrew McConahay wrote:

A bit expensive but worth it.

Author: Glockmeister82 (verified customer) from Yuba City, CA on Jul 31, 2012
Pros:  Tough and dependable. Ergonomic on/off switches,
Cons:  Not bright enough for my preference.
Would recommend:  yes

Glockmeister82 wrote:

Great Light. It's tough, durable and dependable. However at only 90 lumens it is not as bright as I would have liked. I would prefer a light closer to double that brightness (160-180 lumens).

Author: navdoc from gainesville,fl on Jul 10, 2012
Pros:  Bright, strobe option
Would recommend:  yes

navdoc wrote:

Easy to use and bright. I enjoy having a strobe option if needed.

Author: rmonis (verified customer) , Gang Task Force, from LaQuinta Ca on Jun 24, 2012
Pros:  Easy on and Off and awesome light
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

rmonis wrote:

Light is a great addition for doing building search and low light searches, being on a Gang Task Force the light has provided me with numerous advantages during low light operations

Author: Haulin68 from Bartlesville, OK on Jun 3, 2012
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

Haulin68 wrote:

This is a great light!

Author: Andrew Page (verified customer) from Redding, CA on May 7, 2012
Pros:  Adjustability, Ease of Use, Light Brightness
Cons:  Reach to activation lever, non-intuitive switch from "on" to "strobe"
Would recommend:  yes

Andrew Page wrote:

Overall this light is great for the value! My new light bearing holster (Blackhawk SERPA Level III Duty Holster)will only work with this light which limits my choices. That said, I am happy with my purchase and it has proved ready for daily duty use.

Author: Crandall (verified customer) , Federal Law Enforcement Agent, from Houlton ME on Apr 2, 2012
Pros:  very bright, easy to use.
Cons:  Hard to install on pistol, but that also leans toward durability
Would recommend:  yes

Crandall wrote:

I like this light. It is really bright. It doesn't affect accuracy at all. The fact that it is offset makes it easier to operate, but limits you to the Serpa holster, which is a very good holster.