**NEW** Nitecore P12GT (XP-L HI V3) Review

[ateupwithgolf]

I have a P12GT on order, my first li-ion light. Anxiously awaiting it's arrival!

I was torn between this and the MH20. I'm accustomed to fully operating a light using a side switch (on my Fenix E25), so I liked that aspect of it. And the built-in USB charging would have been great. But in the end, the slimness and range of the P12GT won me over. Probably should have asked this before pulling the trigger on the P12GT, but anyone have both lights and have a strong preference on one over the other?

I'm seriously eyeballing the MH20 as well, and also have a P12GT on the way. I wanted a single 18650 thrower so got that covered. I think my ZL SC62 overlaps the EDC area that the MH20 might handle, but do like the USB feature, may pull the trigger anyway.

 

[gchart]

Thanks for the great info, Celtic! I definitely look forward to expanding my collection... just depends on how much I can sneak past the wife

 

[gchart]

Alright... I've got a noob question. When I ordered my P12GT, I also included a couple Panasonic NCR18650B batteries. Now that I do more reading, see a few of you guys mentioning that you're using 10A cells. Will the ones I ordered be fine, or should I try to modify my order (currently backordered)?

 

[ateupwithgolf]

Alright... I've got a noob question. When I ordered my P12GT, I also included a couple Panasonic NCR18650B batteries. Now that I do more reading, see a few of you guys mentioning that you're using 10A cells. Will the ones I ordered be fine, or should I try to modify my order (currently backordered)?

I'm planning to use these: http://www.mtnelectronics.com/index...=59_88&product_id=289&sort=p.price&order=DESC

 

[CelticCross74]

your 18650B's will work just fine. The 3500mah 10amp cells are just the latest hottest thing. The 3500's have low internal resistance and are able to feed most high output high amp light with ease. Regardless your 3400's are more than appropriate for the light

 

[gchart]

Thanks again, Celtic! :thanks:

 

[dano]

Mine has a horrible delay, making it not-so-good as an active tac light. I doubt there'll be a fix for it.

 

[hiuintahs]

Alright... I've got a noob question. When I ordered my P12GT, I also included a couple Panasonic NCR18650B batteries. Now that I do more reading, see a few of you guys mentioning that you're using 10A cells. Will the ones I ordered be fine, or should I try to modify my order (currently backordered)?

Those should work fine. I don't have that particular Nitecore light but I believe they require nipple tops or narrow button top batteries. I know the keeppower protected 3400mAh NCR18650B's will work. I doubt you will see a difference on a 1000 lumen light using a NCR18650B vs a NCR18650GA.

I'm planning to use these: http://www.mtnelectronics.com/index...=59_88&product_id=289&sort=p.price&order=DESC

Those may fit. Or they may be too fat....hit or miss. It seems that the protected NCR18650GA batteries are a little wider. I got 4 Keeppower protected NCR18650GA's and 2 of those 4 would not fit in my lights, but one light which was the Nitecore MT20C. Would also not fit the Nitecore SRT6. EVVA protected NCR18650GA's have the same issue. Markr6 believes its the GA cell is wider. Those that do fit, you can tell they are not very loose. Check out this thread:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?412664-Keeppower-3500mAh-18650-batteries-too-wide-now-retrofitted

 

[CelticCross74]

the GA's are a touch wider. From what I have read here on the forum EVVA GA's are the fattest. I have switched nearly all my 18650 lights over to Keeppower and Orbtronic GA's and have not had a fitment issue. Only fitment issue with an 18650 I have had was having to slowly work an Orbtronic 3600mah cell into my old PD32 340 lumen. Had to press at the end heard a click as it connected.

 

[Roadblock45]

Just got one of these lights. Ordered it as a set off Amazon with a Nitecore 3400mah sell and Nitecore single 18650 charger. This is my first light a rechargeable battery, upgrade from a Eagle Tac D25A2 Clicky that a I lost.

As I said I ordered the kit that comes with the Nitecore battery but I want a couple more spare batteries. What should I be looking for to get the brightest light with the longest life? Will the charger I got work for whatever I order battery wise? Here is what I got:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017KHTJ98/?tag=cpf0b6-20

 

[Vlada1911]

Hiii everybody (Hiii, doctor Nick)! Does anyone here uses Panasonic Protected NCR18650A green 69.7 mm long batteries in their P12gt? Looks like they are too long for I2 charger, so Im gonna have to mod the rails somehow and void the varanty, but if they wont fit the light, I think I just need to order other batteries and save myself that hassle.

 

[CelticCross74]

your i2 should be able to fit the GA np. The Panasonic GA will fit the P12GT just fine.

 

[Vlada1911]

Looks like I must order new ones then
Edit: Well, I checked the specs, and nitecores 3400mah battery is only 0.5mm shorter. Probably this one will fit.

 

[CelticCross74]

protected ncr18650a is 68.9 mm longx18.4 wide. That is of course the protected version. The flattop 18650A's are 65.1 m long and 18.1mm wide. You should have zero issues fitting these cells in just about any charger and will easily fit the P12GT. Hell I am running the ncr18659ga in my P12GT with no fitment issues I use Keeppower 3500mah protected GA's which are 68.9mm long and 18.6mm thick. My charger is a Xtar VC4 which accommodates cells up to 70mm long. When I first started getting the 3600mah 18650s they fit fine in my then D4 charger the 3600's were 68.9mm long and 18.6mm thick. They fit fine

 

[Vlada1911]

Oh, the fasttech says they are 69.7x18. 2mm. Can i post link here?

 

[CelticCross74]

interesting. What brand GA is Fasttech getting those measurements off of? Examining the 3500mah GA in my P12GT my eyeballs see enough room for 69.7mm and 18.2mm is slim for a GA. You may have a tough time screwing the end cap on but that should be about it...not sure about CPF rules of posting links even though Id be interested to see it...

 

[Vlada1911]

Hey, but it's not GA, its A Ill try to send you a PM
EDIT: PM sent

 

[Greyhelm]

Just got mine and to me the center spot has a yellowish tint, doesn't seem like most others look that way. perhaps a defect?

 

[Greyhelm]

Just got mine and to me the center spot has a yellowish tint, doesn't seem like most others look that way. perhaps a defect?

Got a replacement, looks much better.

So to me the p12gt is pretty much the same as the eagtac dx30lc2 both awesome. I prefer the nitecore because of its more attractive design.

Is there anything the same size up to $150 price range that outperforms these two?

 

[BugoutBoys]

Got a replacement, looks much better.

So to me the p12gt is pretty much the same as the eagtac dx30lc2 both awesome. I prefer the nitecore because of its more attractive design.

Is there anything the same size up to $150 price range that outperforms these two?

There is a new crowdfunded flashlight called the Atlas C57 and so far it seems very promising!