5Q5-1200-5 Monster Flashlight
Disclaimer – I'm a new to this forum and do not claim to be an expert. I saw that you asked about this light and I recently bought one. These are my thoughts on the product.
First Impression
Out of the box, the light appears well-machined and has an attractive coating. You definitely feel it in your hand as it weighs more than 12 ounces. There was NO sales receipt in the plain brown box without markings.
This is NOT a tactical light (as claimed)
The absence of friction checkering, combined with the smooth finish makes it difficult to hang onto. Additionally, with the heft over 12 ounces and length just under a foot long, this light would certainly throw the balance off on a firearm. Another drawback to the tactical application is the absence of a lanyard hole. An optional sleeve with shoulder strap is offered for portability but has no benefits to support tactical use. Another disadvantage preventing the tactical employment of this light is the order of the switch modes. Five in all, the order of the five modes goes from strobe (used to disorient the enemy) to S.O.S. This is contrary to sound combat shooting. The next mode after strobe should be should lead into max lumens for brightness. Unless one is about to surrender, I see no benefit in confusing an adversary with the strobe and then hitting them with a signal for help!
The Good News
I love this baby as a work light. Rechargeable, 1200 lumens on high for a max 2 hours runtime, 4 hours on medium and 6 hours on low. The beam cuts very far into the darkness. The beam concentrates in the center for penetration and has a useable flood effect at the periphery. I know that there are flashlights with a higher lumen rating, but this is the brightest light that I have used in the flashlight category for the money. I can't imagine needing more lighting power for my purposes, which is remote lighting for my SUV during emergencies and recreation. A few nights ago I tested it in a farm field on a back country road (very dark). At about 150 yards, it wasn't even beginning to fade. For the purposes of this writing (a cursory review), let it suffice to say that you won't be unimpressed with the beam.
Annoyances
Everything is sold separately, including the batteries and there is NO triple charger available at the site. I had to purchase a double and a single for the three high voltage 18650 batteries (sold separately) that are needed. I also purchased the car charger accessory for convenience but will need to use the 110 outlet in the back of my vehicle for the third battery. Having to buy everything, including two chargers, ala carte makes this a $100+ investment. Couple that with the fact that this is for a new product I took a risk buying a unit. So far it seems that it was money well spent.
Sinopsis
My first impression of the light is that it is quite impressive with a few design flaws that can be overcome, unless you're looking for a true tactical light. If this is the case, consider another light. I fashioned a stacked 550 cord grip/lanyard loop that will keep me from dropping it on the pavement when at roadside and around camp. Simply stated - the beam is incredible. It seems as powerful as one of my headlights on high-beam! I'll eventually check that theory. The only thing I can imagine would be significantly brighter is a spotlight, which is another ball game. If you are in search of a relatively compact source of sustainable light for utilitarian applications, then the 5Q5-1200-5 Monster Flashlight may be the light.
Note
There are a number of other aspects to this light that are described on the website, available options, charger/battery quality, etc. Just google "Monster Flashlight" for the link. If you buy one, the promotional code MFWebLaunch5 should secure you a 5% discount. Also, I'm no expert so my comments are the opinion of a novice and not meant to be all inclusive of every aspect of the light. This review is meant to give the prospective buyer a general idea of the product. Others may differ greatly in opinion. I hope this was helpful. Thanks for the great website!