Wow, way too much $ for me. I happen to have a second job in the summer, security as a park ranger dealing with drunken malcontents or kids drunk and ticked off at life.
I use maglights, mini and 3-4cell. I prefer the new metal hydride cells to decrease weight too. I don't use the mini as a security weapon. The small mini does increase pressure (force = mass x accelleration; pressure = force per unit area. As Ronin said, it can't increase force, I presume meters must measure increased pressure-heck these aren't my rules, simple physics) but using such also limits my tools in that hand (strike only) without a benefit to cost ratio I am willing to accept. Again I have to agree with Ronin, if I could take an opponent with the mini, I could probably take him easier without it due to increased flexibility in my toolbox.
The full mag, while able to club, is also a most effective subdual device, like an arnis/escrima/police night stick. In my experience, a much better bang for the buck-plus when used to subdue by enhancing armlocks etc, there is much less chance to causing injury than a strike (when practiced and controlled) and can be effective in blocking an edged weapon. It is also highly visible and acts as a great deterrent, and with fresh batteries, is plenty bright.
The minis can cause severe damage in the right spot, too much on areas like the temple etc, and require specific training and practice. They can definately lead to issues with law enforcment, especialy when obviously enhanced for combat. However, they may be a choice for one of slight build to aid in escaping a potentially dangerous/deadly situation when used at the eyes, temple pressure points with proper and extensive training.
As for my experience, started TKD in '73, and I have a few stripes on my BB. We called the sheriff in 10 times last year, most ever. I have worked this job for 3 seasons, '97, '98, '05.
