Not sure about your patrol area. I started carrying the Astrolux FT01 or Mateminco TK01. It’s got the XHP50.2 which allows for more throw with a smaller head. They fit the Streamlight leather belt loop holster like they were built for it. Most lights in the big XHP70 format are front heavy for all that heat. Throw wise it matches my Pflexpro 3.8 amp XPL V3-3D, just a bit wider in spill and twice as heavy for long high run times. The Astrolux FT01 is well built, Astrolux FT01 VIOLENCE TEST [2215LM 309m 8Modes] SOLID HARD --Banggood Flashlight - YouTube I’d shy away from home built for a duty. It must work every time like your weapon. I still carry the Pflexpro it has never failed. Both lights also let you sit without turning it on or popping it out or gut checking you off the arm rest.