I bought this for work. It serves well and i think it would be good for a wide range of lights so long as they have a head swell so that they have something to be pulled in and out by and so that they dont easily get pushed or fall through the case. Its open bottom, which has benefits and disadvantages, but thats the point of this holster i think.
I bought it for my aa mini maglite to use on my belt at work. If this is the type of gear that you like for edc, this would work well for you too.
I manged to stuff my old 3 d cell maglite into it and it did hold it, though thats a heavy large light, and i dont think its ideal for something that big. It seemed to have over stretched the elastic a tiny bit as my mini mag fits a little looser now, but there have been no problems with it retaining the light at all during my rather physically active use at work.
It can be used equally well from either end, though it deffinitely has a balance preference due to the placement of the belt clip off center. Just an observation not a complaint. It will work in nearly any position but it just like some more than others. Its light and durable feeling.
The belt clip is the thing i actually like most and least about this. That may be just a matter of getting used to it but let me explain.
Its a very high retention belt clip bit can be removed without opening the belt. It has a retention swell in the outer side of the clip and on the inner ( part that goes beind the belt) side, it has a retention hook. That hook is about 75% of a circle and nearly meets the edge of the swell on the other side. You could get picked up and shook upside down vigorously and the light might fall out of the holster, but that holster isnt comming off your belt unless its torn off. You have to really WANT to get it off your belt, and its a bit of a wrestle the first few times you try. If you have some dexterity issues, you might as well consider this a closed belt loop design because you probably wont be able get this off without opening your belt and sliding it off.
It would be possible to remove some of the hook part to make it easier though you might be careful in how you do that.
The rotating aspect to the clip is very nice as it allows for a range of carry positions and its fairly stiff in its indexed positions. It has seven indexes 12, 130, 430, 6, 730, 9, and 1030 relative to the clockface.
The elastic seems to be kinda the weak point if there is one. Im going start taking the light out of it at the end of the day and letting it rest to see if that help it feel stronger when i put the light back in.
Deffinitely worth the money spent. Useful and durable, which is what i have come to expect from Nite Ize. I own several of their products and have never been dissatisfied with one.
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nite Ize |
| Material | Nylon |
| Product Dimensions | 1"L x 1"W x 1"H |
| Item Weight | 2.5 Ounces |
| Closure Type | Lock |
| Pocket Description | Utility Pocket |
| Manufacturer | Nite Ize |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00094664008748 |
| UPC | 094664008748 |
| Number of Compartments | 1 |
| Part Number | N00874-BRK |
| Item Weight | 2.5 ounces |
| Item model number | N00874-BRK |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | Universal |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Special Features | durable |
| Included Components | Lite Holster Stretch |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
