
The Maelstrom G5 is versatile and tough. But how does it function in the all-important weapon light POU? Bottom line: It's bigger than the 4Sevens Quark 123 Turbo and it provides about a 20% throw improvement. The 4Sevens Maelstrom G5 still will "wash out" at 100 yards and beyond and I found making detailed target designation with it through medium quality scopes difficult. Out to 50 to 75 yards/meters, performance improves and the beam is tighter. But that's in demanding, real-world (and frigid 10ºF) weapon testing in pitch black deserts against dark targets. I have not seen a CR123-powered torch that can really get the job done at 100 yards; I think the world awaits upgraded power cells of this size before the LED chipsets can achieve that (or we used alternate laser technologies which are making headway fast). But that's not to say the G5 Maelstrom is not a smokin' light, IT IS. At 375 Lumens (OTF) it provides amazing brightness for its size and weight and puts it all in a really tough, seemingly durable form factor...all at a very reasonable price point. It passed all TNP dirt, shock, and water testing easily. Like most other 4Sevens lights, it features some outstanding construction features: square threads, double o-rings on end cap, hardened glass lens with anti-reflective coating, 6061 alum. body, excellent knurling, double spring-loaded battery shock isolation, multiple bezels, pocket clip, lanyard, spare parts, and a welcome 1 inch tube size. The G5 easily adapts <b>...</b>
4sevens
maelstrom
g5
flashlight
reveiw
nutnfancy
xp-g
r5
s2
cree
led
booth
review
xm-l
quark
aa
tactical
weapon
light
surefire
m600
m900
scout
123
turbo
weaponlight
fenix
pd10
pd20
pd30
e20
e21
e05
ta21
ta30
olight
aa2
mini
x123
cr2
x7
x10
s18
sr90
sr
91
preon
xm118
tenergy
18650
cr
power
cell
reviews
tnp