Written on Oct 13, 2025
I didn't think this would make a noticeable difference, but each of the four springs made an astonishing improvement. Easy to swap out. Now have about 200 rds using it, without any problems.
FWIW, I got the best reduction in muzzle rise from the second-to-longest and second-to-shortest springs; YMMV. Couldn't tell a difference between them, so went with the second-to-shortest, figuring it'd be a little easier to rack. My finger joints are in rough shape so it's difficult for me to lock the slide back manually with this spring kit installed, but YMMV. The reduction in muzzle rise is more than worth the difficulty in locking the slide back.
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Written on Aug 28, 2024
The ten degree forward angle of the grip is comfortable on the wrist. The knurling on the handle is just right. Think carefully about the thickness and length of your fingers, and the width of your hand before you decide which handle to get--or whether any of them will be a good fit for you. I bought the 2.5" handle because it's the thickest, and I have long fingers. I should have gotten the 3" handle because my hands are wide. (I wear XL gloves.) If you have thick fingers, you may wish you had more room between the handle and finger guard.
This item was sized to fit the "K" versions of the B&T GHM and APC9 models, but I bought it for a standard size APC9 Pro, and the only trade-off I can imagine is the reduced distance between the handle and finger-guard, if you have thick fingers. The compact size conserves space on the 6 o'clock rail, leaving two grooves open (maybe three if you position it all the way fore or aft). The fit on the rail is very snug and precise. The rest of the workmanship is precise. The hardware that bolts the base to the rail is beautifully designed and made. Beware the design of the handle, though. It threads on to a bolt, and it comes loose even when you're just holding the weapon--this is a serious problem. There's enough room inside the handle to fit a washer and nut, which will probably solve the problem. I'd do that before I'd put adhesive on the threads or mating surfaces between the handle and base, but I guess that could work, too
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Written on Apr 06, 2024
I've submitted a full review of this flashlight, so if you're reading the five-star reviews, you'll see it if you haven't already. There was just one thing I wanted to add--God forbid you'd ever need to use a compact flashlight as an impact weapon to defend your life, but if you did, the size might matter. I have wide hands, and if I grip this model like an ice-pick, it only spans the width across my palm. I also own the other, longer model with the single 300 lumen lamp, and if I grip it like an ice-pick, it extends out of my fist about an inch and a half.
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Written on Apr 06, 2024
I've owned this flashlight for about two and a half years, so I feel like I know this product well enough to review it. I also own the new model, which is a little smaller.
Bottom line, you really can't go wrong with either. Both models are great because of their fundamental features they have in common. I wouldn't say that one is necessarily better than the other--each person will have more or less of a preference for their different features.
These flashlights, both this model and the new one, are VERY easy to keep in any pocket, including the pocket of a dress shirt. If you buy it, you will keep it with you all the time, and you'll find you use it all the time, and you'll get your money's worth.
Battery life is extraordinary and the LED battery indicator is extremely handy. In 2 1/2 years I've never been caught with the battery fully discharged. Also, after 2 1/2 years the battery still seems to hold its full charge. The new, small model has a longer battery life if used exclusively on low-beam, which is how I use it, but I have never felt like I needed more run time when using this original model. Also, if you were outdoors and needed to search around for hours, you'd likely be using the high beam of the new model, in which case you'd have a somewhat brighter light, but less run time. Pick the compromise you like better.
These are rugged flashlights. I've dropped mine a few times but it's never sustained damage, not even the lens.
The high-low beam feature o
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Written on Apr 06, 2024
I own this flashlight in both bronze and black colors. I also own the original Wedge (see this link https://www.opticsplanet.com/streamlight-88810-wedge-flashlight-300-lumens-led-aluminum-black-usb-c.html) and have had it for about two and a half years, so I feel like I know this product well enough to review both of the wedge models, the original and this new one. This review will cover both, focusing on this model more than the original.
Bottom line, you really can't go wrong with either. Both models are great because of their fundamental features they have in common. I would not say that one is necessarily better than the other--each person will have more or less of a preference for their different features.
These flashlights, both this model and the original, are VERY easy to keep in any pocket, including the pocket of a dress shirt. If you buy it, you will keep it with you all the time, and you'll find you use it all the time, and you'll get your money's worth.
Battery life is extraordinary and the LED battery indicator is extremely handy. In 2 1/2 years I've never been caught with the battery fully discharged. Also, after 2 1/2 years the battery still seems to hold its full charge.
These are rugged flashlights. I've dropped mine a few times but it's never sustained damage, not even the lens.
The high-low beam feature of this new model is surprisingly valuable. The low-beam is sufficient for almost everything I need to do with this flashlight, whether it's re
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Written on Jan 14, 2024
The shape of this finger-stop fits the fingers or edge of the hand just right, whether you set it up to pull against or push against. It's even comfortable if you're pushing against the back side (and you could fill the hollow on the back side with epoxy to make it feel even better if for some reason you wanted to index against the back instead of the front).
Dimensions are about 1 1/8" (30mm) wide; rises about 1 1/8" (30mm) above the pic rail when mounted; and takes up four slots (about 1 5/8" or 40mm) of a pic rail, without a clip on each end to fix it in place (more on that below). Adding a clip to each end means that the whole assembly occupies six slots.
The finger stops would add a bit of width if mounted horizontally, but if you have thin fingers like I do, you could saw, file or grind a little off the top (3/8" or 10mm) and still get good purchase.
The index clips are an unique way to fasten the hand stop in place, with pros and cons. Pro is that it uses no bolts or screws. Con is that it takes up two more grooves than it would if it bolted into place, because it requires a clip on each end (unless you're able to butt it up against something else on the rail that will serve the same function as a clip).
The clips have a great feel as rail covers. A paint-can opener works *very* well to pry off the clips. I will definitely buy another pair of these!
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