Gear Browning Turns Night to Day With New Blackout Flashlights Recoil Staff July 25, 2013 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Not much point anymore to that pesky age-old “mankind’s fear of the dark” thing when you can carry a trusty, quality flashlight to keep it at bay. Browning has been making great flashlight for a long time. The latest examples of these, brand new for 2013, are the Blackout family of flashlights. The Blackout 6V and Blackout 9V hand-held versions are Browning’s brightest CR123A multi-cell flashlights, while the Blackout 6V XM-L Headlamp is their brightest headlamp. They all feature a powerful Cree® XM-L white LED that will never need replacing, unless you think you’ll pass 50,000 hours of usage (that’s over 4,000 12-hr nights, hope you have enough batteries.) Blackouts have an all-aluminum body, have passed a 1-meter “drop test,” are submersible to three feet for 30 minutes, and feature an optically clear scratch resistant glass lens. The hand-held versions possess a non-slip design and a finger retention ring, lock-out tailcap switches with momentary, continuous and fast strobe modes. The headlamp has a comfortable rubberized headplate that allows for completely silent tilting, and a 5-mode electronic switch (100%, High, Med, Low, Flashing). The Blackout 6V hand-held is a two-battery version, 5.5” in length with an effective range of 250 yards, featuring 600 Lumen brightness that will run for 36 hours on low output. $157 MSRP. The Blackout 9V, an 8.4”-long hand-held, three-battery lamp features 750 Lumen brightness, with an effective range of 500 yards and will run for 72 hours on the low setting. MSRP is $204.00. The Blackout 6V headlamp shines at 550 lumens with a 150 yard range. It runs on (2) CR123A batteries for 40 hours on the low-power setting. $110 MSRP. Let there be light! Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
