LEDWave Nightstorm Torch

These days’ compact gun torches seem to be offering as much as they possibly can in what is already a very product- heavy marketplace. The latest trend seems to be to incorporate twin reflectors in the same head and in doing so up multi-functionality. LEDWAVE who are a major player in this arena have now gone this route with their latest Nightstorm unit.

The design offers a fairly standard sized, mid-compact torch made from hi-strength, aluminium alloy. It measures 181mm with a 25mm body tube and 52mm diameter head, weight is a hefty 8oz. It looks no different from most of the other makes out there and I suppose it wouldn’t, given the generic design we know.

HEADS UP

The head mounts a tough, tempered glass lens that covers the twin, vapour-coated reflectors. The white light side uses a 3.5 watt LED, which means a very long life with no worries about burning out as filament bulbs do. Next to this is an 850 nM infrared unit, so if gun- mounted and using night vision no need for a separate illuminator, unless required!

The build shows a crenulated head, which stops heat build-up if left on and placed lens-down. The body tube is knurled for grip and at 25mm will be compatible with the majority of scope/torch and torch/ gun mounting systems. LEDWAVE offer their own accessories too. A rubber ring is fitted so you can hold the torch between two fingers and operate the tail cap with your thumb.

ANTI-ROLL

The tail cap features a basic press ON/OFF, rubber-covered button along with press/momentary operation. The body is configured with flat surfaces and cut-outs to be anti roll – always useful! Behind the head is an integral rotary selector switch. This give four functions/ selections – OFF, LOW POWER (30 lumen), HIGH POWER (120 lumen) and IR (infrared). It also has a battery charge indicator light. Slightly press the tail cap switch and a light set in the rear of the head comes on – green, full charge, amber half and red running on empty. Power is supplied by twin CR123 Lithium cells which are included.

Operation is simple as you select the power or light setting you require via the rotary, 4-position switch then turn it on at the tail cap. When switched OFF and back ON it will return to the last setting. You can also while it’s ON move up and down the options, which is most useful. Run time is only quoted for white light with 180-minutes HIGH and 12-hours on LOW, both pretty good. In use you can expect at least 100-yards + on High beam given the atmospheric conditions.

Overall a tough and effective gun/utility torch with LEDWAVE also offering a number of accessories, like remote switches, gun mounts, filters etc.

FOR - Comprehensive design Batteries included
AGAINST - Pricey compared to other makes
VERDICT - Good kit bit not that cheap