{"id":55946,"date":"2016-05-12T13:33:57","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T17:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=55946"},"modified":"2025-10-30T06:38:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T11:38:42","slug":"factor-flashlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/factor-flashlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Factor LED Flashlights &#8212; Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_57330\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57330\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1183.jpg\" alt=\"From left to right, the Cossatot XL, the Cossatot 1000, the Mizpah 300. \" width=\"900\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1183.jpg 900w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1183-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1183-400x284.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1183-768x544.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From left to right, the Cossatot XL, the Cossatot 1000, the Mizpah 300.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I\u2019m not a flashlight guy per se. Unlike some of our writers at GunsAmerica, I don\u2019t geek out over them. To me, they\u2019re a tool that serves a simple purpose: providing illumination in the dark. That\u2019s it. I don\u2019t consider them to be a backup self-defense implement or a distress signal device or a tactical toy or anything but a source of light. I\u2019m also not very picky about flashlights. I take a sorta no-nonsense, one-size-fits-all approach. If I hit a button, and flashlight lights up, I\u2019m happy.<\/p>\n<p>So this is coming from an unbiased perspective. I don&#8217;t have any brand loyalties clouding my judgment.<\/p>\n<h2>SEE ALSO:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/gunsamerica-giveaway-factor-flashlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"factor-flashlights\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\">GunsAmerica Giveaway: Factor Flashlights<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.factorequipment.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"factor-flashlights\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\">Factor Equipment<\/a> sent me three flashlights to look at. The Cossatot 1000, the Cossatot 1000XL and the Mizpah 300. Right off the bat I&#8217;ll say that I was impressed with these flashlights. Again, I\u2019m may not be a diehard flashlight guy, but I know a quality product when I use one.<\/p>\n<h2>Mizpah 300<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_57272\" style=\"width: 894px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57272\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mizpah300.jpg\" alt=\"The Mizpah 300. \" width=\"884\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mizpah300.jpg 884w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mizpah300-150x54.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mizpah300-400x144.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mizpah300-768x276.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Mizpah 300.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Specs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Performance: Maximum output of 300 lumens. Maximum runtime of 25 hours. Four modes of output, plus Strobe<\/li>\n<li>Size: Length: 5.73\u201d Head: 0.75\u201d Diameter: 0.75\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 1.6 oz. (46.3g) excluding batteries<\/li>\n<li>Battery: Two AA batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH)<\/li>\n<li>Includes: Mizpah 300 flashlight, two AA batteries, user manual, coated steel pocket clip, two spare o-rings, and replacement rubber tail cap<\/li>\n<li><strong>PRICE<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.factorequipment.com\/product-category\/flashlights\/\" campaign=\"FactorFlashlights\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><strong>$36.95<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Utilizes high performance CREE XP-G2 LED with a life of 50,000 hours<\/li>\n<li>Glass Lens with double-sided anti-reflective coating<\/li>\n<li>Body is corrosion resistant, military-grade, CNC machined, aircraft-quality Type III hard anodized aluminum alloy<\/li>\n<li>Removable coated steel pocket clip<\/li>\n<li>Waterproof to IPX-8 standard, 2 meters for 30 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Rubber tail switch operation; turns light on\/off and switches modes<\/li>\n<li>Recall memory function allows the light to turn on in the last mode used<\/li>\n<li>Digitally regulated output maintains constant brightness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Mizpah 300 was my favorite flashlight of the bunch. It fit my m.o. Small, light, portable (great for pocket carry), versatile and inexpensive. At around $40, you can get a solid EDC flashlight that delivers on all fronts.<\/p>\n<p>There are five different modes. Low (27 lumens), medium (125 lumens), high (181 lumens), blast (300 lumens) and strobe (see chart for details). That alone is useful. I never really thought about the need to regulate the brightness of my flashlight. The binary mindset of two modes: off and on (though \u201coff\u201d technically isn\u2019t a mode) was enough for me.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56643 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Mizpah300.png\" alt=\"Mizpah 300 Lumens scale. \" width=\"576\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Mizpah300.png 576w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Mizpah300-150x73.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Mizpah300-400x194.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/>\n<p>But as I began to play around with these flashlights and use them around the house, I learned that having different settings makes a difference. For example, when my AT&amp;T cable and internet went out (like it does so often, I hate AT&amp;T!), I used the Mizpah 300 to illuminate the bottom of my closet where the modem, router, and cable cords reside. What I found was that the high setting was too bright, as it caused a lot of the light to reflect off the metal box and back at me. So, I turned it down to the medium setting and all was well. I had the perfect amount of light for the task at hand. With my old flashlight, I would have had to probably angle it away from the box so that the light didn\u2019t reflect back into my eyes, temporarily blinding me.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_57286\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57286\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-57286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/MizClip-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"The nice thing about the clip is that it is both removable and movable around the light. \" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/MizClip-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/MizClip-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/MizClip-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/MizClip.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57286\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The nice thing about the coated steel clip is that it is both removable and movable around the light. \u00a0It rotates to where you want it.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_57277\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57277\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-57277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/MizTail-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"The rubber tailswitch. Easy to push! \" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/MizTail-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/MizTail-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/MizTail-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/MizTail.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The rubber tail switch. Easy to find and easy to push.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>The Mizpah 300 is extremely user intuitive. I didn\u2019t read the instructions at first, on purpose, to see if I could figure out how to use it. It was easy. No instructions necessary. A full push of the tail switch turns it on. A half push of the tail switch changes the modes. Another full push of the tail switch turns it off. Simple.<\/p>\n<p>The only drawback I found with the Mizpah is that unlike its big brothers, it doesn\u2019t have a <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/prepping-101-rechargeable-batteries-theres-smoke\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"factor-flashlights\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1067\">rechargeable battery<\/a>. I like that about the Cossatots. That said, you\u2019re not going to break the bank buying AA batteries and they\u2019re small enough that you can keep a pack or two in your EDC <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-lifetime-decoys-blind-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"factor-flashlights\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1066\">bag<\/a> or pack.<\/p>\n<h2>Cossatot 1000<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_57274\" style=\"width: 899px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57274\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cos1000jpg.jpg\" alt=\"The Cosatot 1010\" width=\"889\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cos1000jpg.jpg 889w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cos1000jpg-150x62.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cos1000jpg-400x166.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cos1000jpg-768x319.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Cossatot 1000. \u00a0An excellent option for adventurers, hunters, sportsmen.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Specs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Performance: Maximum output of 1000 lumens. Maximum runtime of 100 hours. Four modes plus Strobe, SOS and Rescue Beacon.<\/li>\n<li>Size: Length: 5.32\u201d Head: 1.1\u201d Diameter: 1\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 3.4 oz. (97.2g) excluding batteries<\/li>\n<li>Battery: One 18650 Rechargeable Li-ion battery (included)<\/li>\n<li>Includes: Cossatot 1000 flashlight, 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery, USB charging cable, holster, user manual, coated steel pocket clip, two spare o-rings, and replacement rubber tail cap<\/li>\n<li><strong>PRICE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.factorequipment.com\/product-category\/flashlights\/\" campaign=\"FactorFlashlights\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">$79.95<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>USB Rechargeable<\/li>\n<li>Utilizes high performance CREE XP-L LED with a life of 50,000 hours<\/li>\n<li>Glass lens with double-sided anti-reflective coating<\/li>\n<li>Body is corrosion resistant, military-grade, CNC machined, aircraft-quality Type III hard anodized aluminum alloy<\/li>\n<li>Removable coated steel pocket clip<\/li>\n<li>Waterproof to IPX-8 standard, 2 meters for 30 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Dual switch operation; tactical tail switch provides momentary activation and turns light on\/off; side switch changes modes<\/li>\n<li>Recall memory function allows the light to turn on in the last mode used<\/li>\n<li>Digitally regulated output maintains constant brightness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Cossatot 1000 (cool name, right? I should note that like the Mizpah, it\u2019s named after a river; though, the Mizpah is a river in Montana whereas the Cossatot is a river in Arkansas) is a mid-sized flashlight that\u2019s just a little too big for the front pocket, but not too heavy to wear on your belt. Thankfully, it comes with a nice nylon holster that easily attaches to your belt.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_57290\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57290\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-57290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/SideSwitch-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"The side switch. \" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/SideSwitch-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/SideSwitch-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/SideSwitch-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/SideSwitch.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The side switch. \u00a0This is where you adjust the different modes.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_57283\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57283\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-57283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1177-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"The rubber flap to the rechargeable USB port. \" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1177-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1177-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1177-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1177.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The rubber flap or dust cover to the rechargeable USB port.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>Operating the Cossatot 1000 is different than the Mizpah. There is a separate button towards the front of the flashlight, the &#8220;side switch,&#8221; that changes the modes. I think they opted for a two button system instead of just the one button system because of all the various modes that this baby has: Low, Medium, High, Blast, SOS, Strobe and Beacon. Now that\u2019s versatility!<\/p>\n<p>Of all the flashlights, I think this one would be the best for backpacking or camping or hunting. \u00a0It provides plenty of light for a variety of situations: examining tracks on a game trail in the pre-dawn hours of an autumn hunt, searching for your tent poles in tall grass after the sun has set, providing a periodic burst of light during a nighttime hike. \u00a0Whatever the mission is, the\u00a0Cossatot 1000 seems equipped to deal with it.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Cossatot1000.png\" alt=\"Cossatot1000\" width=\"580\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Cossatot1000.png 580w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Cossatot1000-150x73.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Cossatot1000-400x194.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\n<p>The only real drawback I see with the Cossatot 1000 is the dust cover or little flap for the rechargeable USB port. It&#8217;s a pain to get it to\u00a0sit flush in its hole, and if you don&#8217;t, it opens rather easily. And, I guess if I\u2019m being really picky, in a pinch, you may confuse the flap with the side switch because they\u2019re made out of the same rubber-like material. Now, this isn\u2019t a huge deal and in no way affects the performance of the light, but I thought I\u2019d make note of it.<\/p>\n<h2>Cossatot 1000XL<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_57264\" style=\"width: 885px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57264\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XLTrim.jpg\" alt=\"The Cossatot XL. The big dog of the bunch. This one is the choice for LEOs and those with other tactical needs. \" width=\"875\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XLTrim.jpg 875w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XLTrim-150x65.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XLTrim-400x172.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XLTrim-768x331.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Cossatot XL. The big dog of the bunch. This one is the choice for LEOs and those with other tactical needs.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Specs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Performance: Maximum output of 1000 lumens. Maximum runtime of 130 hours. Four modes plus Strobe.<\/li>\n<li>Size: Length: 5.93\u201d Head: 1.34\u201d Diameter: 1\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 4.7 oz. (134g) excluding batteries<\/li>\n<li>Battery: One 18650 Rechargeable Li-ion battery (included)<\/li>\n<li>Includes: Cossatot 1000 XL flashlight, 18650 Li-Ion rechargeable battery, USB charging cable, holster, user manual, coated steel pocket clip, two spare o-rings, and replacement rubber tail cap<\/li>\n<li><strong>PRICE:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.factorequipment.com\/product-category\/flashlights\/\" campaign=\"FactorFlashlights\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"> <strong>$84.95<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Utilizes high performance CREE XP-L LED with a life of 50,000 hours<\/li>\n<li>Glass Lens with double-sided anti-reflective coating<\/li>\n<li>Body is corrosion resistant, military-grade, CNC machined, aircraft-quality Type III hard anodized aluminum alloy<\/li>\n<li>Removable coated steel pocket clip<\/li>\n<li>Waterproof to IPX-8 standard, 2 meters for 30 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Tactical rear switch operation provides momentary activation, on\/off, and mode switch capabilities in single tail switch<\/li>\n<li>Flashlight\u2019s blast operation ensures that light turns on highest 1000 mode output every start to support tactical operations<\/li>\n<li>Digitally regulated output maintains constant brightness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Cossatot 100XL is the big dog of the bunch. Unlike the 1000, it doesn\u2019t have that extra mode button. Everything is controlled by the tail switch. \u00a0From my experience, I actually preferred the two-button system to the one button system. \u00a0Using just the tail switch, with the half-button pushes to adjust the through the modes, was a bit more difficult to use than the separate side switch. \u00a0More on that in a moment.<\/p>\n<p>Like the Cossatot 1000, it\u2019s a mid-sized light that actually fits in the same exact sheath. It\u2019s also rechargeable.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Cossatot1000XL.png\" alt=\"Cossatot1000XL\" width=\"577\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Cossatot1000XL.png 577w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Cossatot1000XL-150x73.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Cossatot1000XL-400x194.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/>\n<p>The XL is designed for tactical and law enforcement applications. At the front, there is a removable strike plate over the light. I suspect if you needed to, the strike plate could be used to, you guessed it, strike an assailant. \u00a0I didn&#8217;t actually try this out on anyone or anything, but from the look and feel of it, I bet it would hurt. \u00a0It seems to packs quite a punch.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_57270\" style=\"width: 888px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57270\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XLinSleeve.jpg\" alt=\"You can see how the XL fits into the sheath. \" width=\"878\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XLinSleeve.jpg 878w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XLinSleeve-150x59.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XLinSleeve-400x157.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XLinSleeve-768x302.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can see how the XL fits into the holster.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The XL&#8217;s memory setting always reverts back to blast mode, which is key for LEOs who want to surprise and maybe visually impair a suspect. From this vantage point, the single tail switch makes sense. \u00a0You don&#8217;t want to have to find a side switch during an encounter to return the light back to blast mode.<\/p>\n<p>As with the Cossatot 1000, the XL also has the same dust cover issue. \u00a0Again, it&#8217;s not a big deal but it is something I noticed.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_57271\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57271\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"wp-image-57271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/CosBulb.jpg\" alt=\"The front of the Cossatot 1000. \" width=\"400\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/CosBulb.jpg 498w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/CosBulb-150x131.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/CosBulb-343x300.jpg 343w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The front of the Cossatot 1000. No strike guard.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_57302\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57302\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"wp-image-57302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XLStrike.jpg\" alt=\"The front of the XL with the strike guard. It looks like it packs quite the punch. I know I wouldn't want to get hit with that.\" width=\"400\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XLStrike.jpg 441w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XLStrike-150x127.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/XLStrike-354x300.jpg 354w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The front of the XL with the strike guard. It looks like it packs quite the punch. I know I wouldn&#8217;t want to get hit with that.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<h2>Factor Offer<\/h2>\n<p>Since their new on the scene, Factor is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.factorequipment.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"factor-flashlights\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\">offering a cool special<\/a>. It\u2019s a 30-day trial period. As they say, \u201cBuy it. Try it. Use it. Abuse it.\u201d And, \u201cIf you are not happy with your purchase, send it back to us for a full credit of your purchase good toward any other Factor Product.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a tempting offer. If you\u2019re not happy with what you bought, you can get something else for around the same price.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_57291\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57291\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-57291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/BlueLightjpg-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"You can see the blue light indicator that the flashlight needs to be charged. \" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/BlueLightjpg-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/BlueLightjpg-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/BlueLightjpg-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/BlueLightjpg.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can see the blue light indicator that the flashlight needs to be charged.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_57289\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57289\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-57289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Button-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"The button securely fastens the flashlight holster around your belt. \" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Button-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Button-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Button-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Button.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The button securely fastens the flashlight holster around your belt.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>I should note that it\u2019s not a money-back offer. Meaning, once you buy it and try it, there\u2019s no getting your money back. You can get another product, but not a refund. This might rub some of you the wrong way. And I understand. Yet, I also recognize that Factor is a burgeoning company, and money is undoubtedly tight right now. So, it only makes sense that they are more circumspect with their trial offer.<\/p>\n<p>The Company also has an \u201coath\u201d to promise you \u201csatisfaction on all of its products\u201d and a \u201cLimited Lifetime Warranty on all of its products against defects in materials or workmanship.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_57326\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57326\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1187.jpg\" alt=\"All three for a side by side comparison. \" width=\"900\" height=\"692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1187.jpg 900w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1187-150x115.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1187-390x300.jpg 390w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_1187-768x591.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All three for a side by side comparison.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on what you need a flashlight for &#8212; \u00a0EDC, backpacking\/camping\/hunting, tactical\/LEO &#8212; you have several great options with Factor. \u00a0These flashlights are well designed, well built and easy to use. \u00a0As mentioned, they&#8217;re also affordable. \u00a0So, if you&#8217;re intrigued by what you see don&#8217;t be afraid to pick one up and give it a whirl. And if you do, or if you have experience with these flashlights, please tell us about it in the comment section below.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_57263\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57263\" title=\"Factor LED Flashlights -- Review\" class=\"size-large wp-image-57263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/coxbox-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Nice.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/coxbox-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/coxbox-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/coxbox-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/coxbox-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/coxbox.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A nice flashlight. \u00a0Make sure you enter to win one in our giveaway!<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cBuy it. 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