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Not a Flood-to-Throw
Posted by gpturner on 02-19-2010
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Pros:Tested with the following batteriesAA (1.5)14500 (3.7)CR123 (3)also suspect a CR2 3.7 will work wellGood size, easy to hold does not heat up to muchI like the direction the clip is facing, I find that this "Backeards direction is more usefull. It is big for this use but you could clip it to the brim of a hat for exampleThe beam has a nice throw and size for light this size I think even though the lens is plastic it is a nice design.
Cons:Build quality was a little off, I do not expect the way the clip is attached that it will last the lifetime of the light. Screws are already working loose. Not a con for all but the head is all one glued piece you cannot take apart and clean or anything. It does have a solid plastic lens that cannot be removed, replaced, or cleaned, but personally it does what it should and I do not see an issue with it being platic.
Other Thoughts:I would recomend this as a daily carry. It is the right size and very versatile on the tye of batteries it can use. If your intention to only use AA I would recomend others, it wasn't that bright with the AA (I have others that are brighter on a AA) but it is really bright with the 14500 or the CR123.
Bottomline:I would not pay more than I did for it, but I am happier with it than I thought I would be especially finding out that you can remove a section and use it with a CR123. SKU 26792 is better and has a really cool adjustable beam but is limitted to CR123 size batteries, so it is all just what you are lookign for.

Great LITTLE Light (part two)
Posted by switchdoctor on 02-13-2010
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Pros:My previous review needs a few additions. (to be totally accurate). And since you cannot edit, I had to make a second one... -- This information should be appended to the last review to get my entire opinion...
Cons:DOES NOT zoom. (I actually did not expect it to, but forgot to mention that in my previous review.)ALSO: I mentioned the CLIP was a CON, when in fact it has the neato ability to be used on a sleeve since it is "backwards", and helps hold the light in a USABLE position.
Other Thoughts:(I was distracted when I was reviewing to forget these things - Puppy nipping @ my foot.)
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Great LITTLE light
Posted by switchdoctor on 02-13-2010
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Pros:This light can accept a wide variety of batteries, making it a great item to have for emergencies. It has a great beam pattern, useful brightness. And modes are only three which is a good thing. Hi Low and Strobe. Seriously, who needs more modes? You got a VERY rugged easy to hold build.The ENDCAP/SWITCH is the best built of any of the mini lights I have seen from DTW. It rivals the tactical spring loaded pin designs used on high-end lights. Nice addition and it should last much longer than the cheapo clicky found on others. (The endcap is worth half the price of the light!)
Cons:Plastic optics. However the assault crown will help protect the optic since it is recessed nicely. Also for those who think the assault crown is rediculous on smaller lights, let me say that when the light is standing up without it you would not know the light is on, so it still serves a purpose.
Other Thoughts:Clip is backwards, but really not a big deal, just opposite of what is typical. But there is no standard for that and why not think outside the box right?
Bottomline:GREAT light- I use AA rechargies mostly. And it works perfectly.Get one for your emergency kit and/or pocket before my review makes them sold out... (haha)

amazingly good pocket thrower
Posted by deuter on 02-11-2010
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Pros:- amazing good throw, with a tiny damn bright hotspot- emitter seems to be well centered behind the optic- the clip is removable and really strong. its hard to bend you cant break it off by accident- can be used with any AA or cr123 format batteries/recharables- no dust or fingerprints behind the optic or on the light
Cons:- pwm flicker on low mode- changing modes is quite hard when using alkalines/NiMh
Other Thoughts:- uses a reverse clicky- very cool white tint, but not purple or blue- allmost no spill, mostly hotspot- anodizing seems somewhere between type II and HA III
Bottomline:please sell that optic seperate. Its got the best throw on that diameter ive ever seen :D

Excellent little thrower!
Posted by sparktastic on 02-06-2010
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Pros:Despite what the title says, this light also works well with CR123 rechargeable and primary cells! if you remove the little extender tube, CR123 cells fit right in with no problems. I guess the 14500 cells would be a better option because it means you can leave the extender tube in place and revert back to using AA's in an emergency.Fantastic throw from the plastic optic lens. Hotspot is about 1 meter diameter at about 10m distance. Nice looking.Good to hold - good knurling all over.Tailstands.Modes: High, low and strobe (default turn on mode is high, then you cycle through the other modes). I measured about 1A current draw at 1.5v and about 800Ma at 3.7v(both from tailcap). Doesn't really tell you much, other than the brightness is probably twice as high on 3 or 3.6v batteries.
Cons:* Don't appear to be able to dissasemble the head - seems to be glued together.* The plastic optics will scratch easily. The 'assualt crown offers some protection, but it would be nice to have a glass lens in front (although this would drop the output slightly).* Belt clip is a nice idea, but the screws come loose easily and it will eventually fall off. * Unit does get quiet warm if running from =>3v for extended periods.
Other Thoughts:A better clip would be nice. Maybe the other way around so the flashlight points down when clipped to your belt.A glass lens in front of the plastic optic to protect it.The optic on this light is interesting in that it does seem to be very efficient. The hotspot is intense, but there is not a lot of sidespill for close up work.
Bottomline:Good value as long as it holds together and the optic doesn't end up looking like so many of my toddlers DVD movies (all scratched and un-playable).

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