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Polarion H1 Helios Tactical HID Searchlight for Special Operations and SWAT Ops (Shooting)

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Trim To Length = 1.676" (from Hodgdon Powder Co)Note from Art (kalwasart): You will have to work to the bottom of the spec otherwise the case will not work in a DPMS or CMMG weapon. Primer Used Remmington & Silver State (prior to July 2006) use Large AR-15 Rifle Primers Horady & Silver State (July 2006 and after) use Small Rifle PrimersCase Capacity = 34.8 grains of waterChamber Pressure = 55,000 psi MAP (via conformal transducer)Typical Muzzle Velocities (115gr projectile) 24" "AR-15" Barrel: 2800 fps 16" Barrel: 2625 fps 12" Barrel: 2475Weight Comparisons: 28 Rounds 6.8 SPC (115gr OTM): 1.06 lbs 30 Rounds 5.56 (62gr FMJ): .76 lbs 20 rounds 7.62x51 (150gr FMJ): 1.07 -

Polarion H1 Helios Tactical HID Searchlight for Special Operations and SWAT Ops
By Frank Borelli, Borelli Consulting
frank at borelliconsulting.com

21 August 2006

At the SHOT Show this past February I got to see and handle the prototypes of the Helios High Intensity Discharge (HID) Searchlight. On display by the folks from Strategos International - a company recognized for its excellence and leadership in developing / training tactics for low-light engagements - the prototype Helios boasted a 3,500 lumen output in a package that wasn't much larger than the old 12V searchlights I first became accustomed to when I was a volunteer fireman. The production Helios, Model H1 as produced by Polarion, actually puts out 4,000 lumens in the same size package - and it does so for an incredible 90 minutes.

The expertise behind the design features of this particular HID light comes from two noted operators / trainers where low light environments are concerned: Mr. Ken Good (Ken J. Good), former Navy SEAL and owner/operator of Strategos International. The other significant individual is Mr. Vaughn Baker, VP of Strategos and a veteran SWAT cop. Let's take a look at the features of the light and get into how it compares to some competition...



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