Firebird Electro-Optics’ New LEP Flashlights And Weaponlights
This is Firebird Electro-Optics’ first appearance here at TFB, and while their new flashlights are small in size, they manage to shine a lot of light. The company claims to have spent over two years of research and development, and is now releasing their LEP Mini series. They are built around advanced Laser Excited Phosphor (LEP) technology, said to deliver a focused, high-intensity beam exceeding 106,000+ candela. All variants maintain tight beam geometry with minimal spill, ensuring precise target illumination and superior photonic efficiency.
Flashlights & Weaponlights @ TFB:
For those who haven’t seen or tried a LEP (Laser Excited Phosphor) light, it uses a focused blue laser to excite a phosphor, producing a very intense, tightly collimated white beam with exceptional throw in a small package. On a weaponlight, it’s useful for long-range target identification and positive target illumination (spotting at extended distances), precision aiming or signaling. Its narrow, high-intensity beam is excellent for standoff work, but less suitable for close-in area illumination or room clearing. TFB has an article to explain this technology here.
The new LEP Mini Series consists of:
- EDC - 4.5” L | 18350 Battery | 45min Runtime
- DTY - 5.2” L | 18650 Battery | 1 hour Runtime
- WM35 - 4.5” L | 18350 Battery | 45min Runtime | Weapon Mounted
- WM65 - 5.2” L | 18650 Battery | 1 hour Runtime | Weapon Mounted
Below is a video to show the flashlights in action:
LEP Mini WM35 sells for $340, and there are various mounts available for it.
The LEP Mini WM65 Weaponlight sells for $340.00 as well, and delivers over 100,000 candela of Class-1 eye-safe light. Image straight below.
The flashlight is compatible with Surefire tailcap and Scout / Haley Strategic / Arisaka-type mounts. Check them out at firebirdeo.com or their Instagram for more cool images: https://www.instagram.com/firebird_eo/
What do you think of LEP technology for weaponlights? I don’t own one, but I have tried a pretty powerful one, and promised myself I’d get one. Perhaps the time has come?
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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Until LEP have broader beams, they will remain a novelty. And unless they gain momentum in the marketplace, their pricing will remain prohibitive.
I do not debate the fact that LEP holds merit, I just don‘t see broad acceptance RN, at least at their current beam-patterns and price-range.
What rifle is that in the top photo?