Hi there @Parrot Quack!Thanks again for being so helpful.I have some questions for you:1) Do you think the TM16GT is overkill for use inside the house?2) My objective is to temporarily blind/neutralize potential intruders so that to gain precious time in order to avoid physical confrontation. Best case scenario: Intruders pack and leave. Which flashlight would you choose?3) Do both flashlights start in turbo/strobe modes with one handed operation? Which one is easier to control (after being awoken in the middle of the night)?4) Let's assume that I use one of the flashlights and shine it on an intruders face from a distance of about three meters. Will he be able to see me behind the "wall of light"?5) Do you think the TM16GT is so powerful that it might may as well blind me if it shines on a flat reflective surface?6) What about strobe? What is the frequency? Is strobe better than turbo for my purpose?7) Have you ever had to use any of your flashlights for self defense? Did it work out for you?Thanks a lot in advance.
Both are good lights. The button that controls turning on high is the same for both lights and the button that turns on high, also (using a double click) turns on the strobe. At three meters, despite what some have written, whomever the TM16GT light is turned on, if at night and turned on in turbo, there's zero chance the individual won't be temporarily blinded. It's how the eyes work.
In response to question one. The TM16GT isn't overkill although it is a very bright light. You have to decide if it's too bright for you or not. Me? I've used it inside and yes, when I turn it off, I go black for a couple of seconds. Whomever is being shown the light, their eyes will have blacked for a minute or two.
As to question two, that again is going depend on the forcefulness of your response. Hence why I suggest the Bear Spray. Someone gets blasted with Bear Spray, they're going want to pack and leave as fast as they can. I have both lights. I have at my bedside, the Nitecore EC4S. I have the TM16GT by the front door. I have an aluminum ball bat nearby the bedside. My concern is if I'll wake up fast enough and will I be ready for combat should the time arrive.
Question three. Yes, use the mode switch and with one hand, you can control the light; solid or flashing. They are both easy to control and as you use each of the lights, the interface becomes easier and easier to find and use.
Question four. No, the intruder will not be able to see you. They will be immediately blinded and if the light is turned off, their vision will go black. Yes, if reflected back into your eyes, both lights will cause you temporary blindness. As you use the light, you'll get a feel for what and how you can aim the light without causing yourself blindness.
I don't know what the frequency is but it's sufficiently fast that you can see with the strobe on and fast enough to cause your assailant pause.
Accidentally, I have blinded love ones and I'm sharing their comments with you. No, I haven't found need to use the light in a defensive posture but from personal experience, I do know that I don't have to worry about the other guy if using either of my lights for personal self-defense. Backup the light with Bear Spray and I'll consider both of us, golden.
Overall, I'm very happy with both lights (TM16GT and EC4S) and see these two lights as a tightly created pair.
