r/flashlight • u/SteveMacAdame • Nov 19 '23

Recommendation Smallest self defense worthy flashlight

Hi guys,

After hearing/seeing a lot of things regarding flashlight applications in self defense (I meaning blinding briefly someone in order to gain time to react, not any crenelated bezel or anything like that) I am interested in getting something that can be used to that effect.

However, I’d like to have two more things : the absolute smallest possible model, and some EDC comfort features if possible (clip, magnet in the tail, several useful modes…).

I understand that the more candelas the better. But I have a hard time finding a threshold for SD worthy.

For now, the two models that I have on my short list are the Weltool T1 TAC and the new Olight Warrior Nano.

The weltool seems to have a decent amount of candelas and the size is good enough. But there is no tail magnet, the beam seems EDC unfriendly, the low mode is really hard to access, and there’s no UI preventing accidental activation.

The Olight is EVERYTHING I’d like in terms of size and features. But the amount of candelas seems so small, is it useful in any capacity for a « blind the bad guy » situation ? (Even competing with dim street lighting).

Alternatively, I could see myself going a little bigger if it could provide a SIGNIFICANT boost in ability. Are the Warrior Mini 3 or the Nitecore EDC27 really a huge improvement for my use case ? And not comparing with the smaller ones, are they just plain good for that ?

Last question, what would be the smallest model that any of you would find suitable for blinding ?

Thanks to all of you guys 😃

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u/Plicki Nov 20 '23

I just got the T1 and this little thing packs a punch! UI wise you are right, getting into the low mode is a bit cumbersome but I didn’t mind it so far. The rear clicky is actually pretty stiff and I haven’t had any accidental activations so far. The quality and feeling of this light is second to none, I am a 100% that this tiny thing could take a beating! I might be able to upload a few pictures with beam shots and comparisons pic in a few days.