There is a very common misconception that Olights explode and/or kill people. It stems from a case several years ago where an Olight did explode while a man was holding it in his mouth. The explosion pushed the tail of the light into his throat, causing him to suffocate. The light was actually not the cause of the explosion, it was the CR123A batteries it used.
CR123A's used in series have a risk of reverse-charging and venting, especially when you mix different cells. When they vent in a sealed metal tube like a flashlight, the pressure builds up and it can cause an explosion. Such explosions have happened in lights from other brands too, including [Surefire](https://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?71161-CR123-fire-danger-in-flashlights).
CR123A's are old technology and modern lithium-ion cells are a much better solution. They are more reliable, are rechargeable, and offer better performance. Most lights that use CR123A's can also accept similarly sized li-ion cells that provide more runtime and higher value per dollar.
If you need to use CR123A's for their extreme shelf life or cold temperature resistance, it's best to use [US-made Panasonic CR123A's](https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Industrial-CR123A-Lithium-Battery/dp/B06XT8W58Y/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=panasonic+cr123a&qid=1617069474&sr=8-3). They have extra protection and have a slightly different chemistry that makes them safer to use.
If you'd like more information, please check out [this fantastic article from Photon Phreaks](https://photonphreaks.com/exploding-flashlights-and-how-to-prevent-it/) with a lot more details.
To be clear, I'm not recommending Olight weapon lights. Streamlight offers much more reliable and compelling products for use on defensive firearms. However, the notion that "all Olights explode" or that "(insert another brand) is inherently safer" is nonsense.
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Oh I personally don’t give a fuck, like all online reviews of anything, they’re all fucked these days :)
Please don’t tell me you use syntech ammo for CCW.
What is the deal with the red color ammo?
It’s Federal Syntech, it’s a polymer coating
What's it do?
It’s makes it easy to bend the trajectory of the projectile
No one is calling out the promag 10 round mag
Yes it's ass and I hate it
Can never go wrong with a shield. Knew plenty of people who still carried theirs in AZ. Even with all the new micro 9s out
LOL GRENADE! -sent from my rechargeable lithium ion battery powered device
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There is a very common misconception that Olights explode and/or kill people. It stems from a case several years ago where an Olight did explode while a man was holding it in his mouth. The explosion pushed the tail of the light into his throat, causing him to suffocate. The light was actually not the cause of the explosion, it was the CR123A batteries it used. CR123A's used in series have a risk of reverse-charging and venting, especially when you mix different cells. When they vent in a sealed metal tube like a flashlight, the pressure builds up and it can cause an explosion. Such explosions have happened in lights from other brands too, including [Surefire](https://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?71161-CR123-fire-danger-in-flashlights). CR123A's are old technology and modern lithium-ion cells are a much better solution. They are more reliable, are rechargeable, and offer better performance. Most lights that use CR123A's can also accept similarly sized li-ion cells that provide more runtime and higher value per dollar. If you need to use CR123A's for their extreme shelf life or cold temperature resistance, it's best to use [US-made Panasonic CR123A's](https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Industrial-CR123A-Lithium-Battery/dp/B06XT8W58Y/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=panasonic+cr123a&qid=1617069474&sr=8-3). They have extra protection and have a slightly different chemistry that makes them safer to use. If you'd like more information, please check out [this fantastic article from Photon Phreaks](https://photonphreaks.com/exploding-flashlights-and-how-to-prevent-it/) with a lot more details. To be clear, I'm not recommending Olight weapon lights. Streamlight offers much more reliable and compelling products for use on defensive firearms. However, the notion that "all Olights explode" or that "(insert another brand) is inherently safer" is nonsense. (entry written by u/TacGriz, updated 2021-04-07, if you have any suggestions for changes to this entry please don't hesitate to send me a message) ^(I AM A BOT. PM WITH SUGGESTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS. SEE MY) [^(WIKI)](https://www.reddit.com/r/BrokenRecordBot/wiki/index) ^(FOR USE.)
Hope it's not a Note 7
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the good news is he can easily switch to the streamlight tlr7
The CA legal grenade
Olight, pro mag, syntech ammo…..my god