Asp Tac-Lite

grift

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i'm considering ordering an Asp Taclite. i read that it is very bright if you get the focus on it right. supposedly brighter than alot of other lights in its class.

does anyone have beam shots of it compared to other lights like maybe E2E, scorpion, etc, id love to see pics to help me decide on the purchase.

anyone w/a Asp Tac-Lite please chime in and give me your thoughts and reviews.

here is a link to one of few places i found selling it, and it is a reasonable price and looks nice Asp Tac-Lite
 
I've got a TacLite/Triad, and mine is the external focus version. It is very bright, much better throw than a SF 6p or Scorpion, but at the expense of less peripheral light.

Fit and finish is absolutely superb - much better than SF. It exudes quality, and women in particular seem to like it - it's more "jewelry like" than SF, SL, or Legend LX. The foam grip is a nice touch, and very comfortable. I like the switch as works in the same manner as a Scorpion - but the feel of the switch is much better. The styling is also "right" - it just has perfect lines and proportions. (Do you get the impression I think it's a good looking light?)

One interesting note: it has an odd balance! It's rear-heavy, as opposed to just about anything else that's bezel-heavy. This makes it feel smaller, lighter, and more maneuverable than the others in its class.

My only complaint is that I cannot get the bulb to stay in a perfect position, so the beam is always oddly shaped and with lots of rings and splotches. (I don't know if the internal ones are any different - comments, anyone?)

If it weren't for the beam quality, it'd be my hands down favorite light. As luck would have it, my wife fell in love with it and it's now her EDC.

(I'd sure like to hear from anyone who has had experience with both versions of the ASP, and who could give me some insight as to whether the internal focus types can/do have better beam quality...I'd buy another if I could get a smoother, rounder beam out of it!)
 
"I don't know if the internal [focus] ones are any different..."
BIG difference. Think of the internal focus function Taclite as a chip off the [new] Tigerlight and old Maxabeam.

Why are these products suddenly getting the attention? They have the ringy beams we flashaholics abhor.
 
thnks for the input. can anyone tell me if the one i have a link to is the internal focus version? if not where can i get one, or how can i tell the difference?
 
I got mine at Tanners & it was an internal focus. Guess you could call & ask before you order. TX
 
I have the internal focus model Triad/TAC light. It was my first 123 powered light and I still am very fond it it. It is comfortable to use and carry. The beam quality is very good, nice focus, good throw, and only a few rings. It does not seem to eat the batteries too fast either.

The most serious drawback to having the ASP Triad/TAC light is that it fuels a the need to have more lights/torches. Aside from Mag and UK lights in active duty and I went on to get an ARC "AAA", E1, E2e HA, Z3, and M3.

I must admit that the members of this DB and the SFDB/186thousand DB were invaluable in enlightening me, many thanks everyone. I firmly believe that the members are right in asserting that there is a light for every purpose and many lights are required. I am not sure where the addiction ends. I ordered a KL2 BK for the Z3 and still want an ARC LS(version 3.0?).
 
I have the internal focus Taclite, and I'm amazed at how much light this little guy puts out! I've adjusted the beam to the tightest point, with the fewest rings. From looking at some of the beam shots posted here of many of the Surefire's, the Surefire will give you a tight, ringfree beam. However some members have commented that the ASP Taclite is brighter, and has a better throw than the E2E.

Ray
 
Originally posted by TheMechanic:

My only complaint is that I cannot get the bulb to stay in a perfect position, so the beam is always oddly shaped and with lots of rings and splotches. (I don't know if the internal ones are any different - comments, anyone?)

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Hi,

I have posted this twice before, without too much notice. I guess not many people have them.

I have both the internal and external type. So i am speaking from my experience.

I bought my first Triad from Tanner. It was love at the first sight untill I light it up. The beam is OK since I want a long throw light. The problem is the bulb wouldn't stay put. The bulb can come out if you swing the light.

I was very frustrated that I even thought of returning it. But i thought maybe others are the same. Besides, I love the feel and the built of this light. I kept it.

Later, I figured out a way to fix the problem. You simply need two needle nose plyers. The smaller the better. I used two of the electronics type.

Here is the trick. Use the 1st plyer to grab the base of the pin of the bulb where close to the glass so it won't move. Now, use the the 2nd plyer to bend the pin about 10 degree...

Move the 1st plyer to the first bent and use the 2nd plyer to form the 2nd bend....get the idea??

Do the same to another pin. The purpose is to make the pin crooked. So when you insert the bulb into the socket, it should be tight. It will be tight to remove as well. I tried it and the bulb never come out again even if I swing it really hard. And you only center the bulb ONCE.

As to the beam compare to the external focus type, I can't tell the different. It actually depents on how YOU fine tune it. Either one.

Please let me know if this helps. I will try my best to answer further questions.

I wish my wife enjoy the flash light like I do...
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Regards
Henry
 
Originally posted by grift:
does anyone have beam shots of it compared to other lights like maybe E2E, scorpion, etc, id love to see pics to help me decide on the purchase.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Take a look at Dano's site, he has beam pics of several lights including the E2e, Scorpion and ASP Tac-Lite Triad. Go here, then click on "Beams".

Greetings,
Velcro
 
Originally posted by .:
"I don't know if the internal [focus] ones are any different..."
BIG difference. Think of the internal focus function Taclite as a chip off the [new] Tigerlight and old Maxabeam.

Why are these products suddenly getting the attention? They have the ringy beams we flashaholics abhor.
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Which light(s) are you being critical of in the above post? It is my understanding that you have long sung the praises of the Triad I (albeit in another incarnation), and it was at one time your edc. Maybe it's just my reading, but others too might need clarification. Thanks.

grift,

Here is ASP's # and an email for Kathy, who was helpful to me:

Phone - 800.236.6243
E-mail - <[email protected]>

I was told by Kathy a couple of months ago that the Triad I (internal focus) was no longer being distributed to the general public. Just Triad II's which are extenal. If you buy a baton connector Tac-Lite (53001) you do get an internal focusing model but then must buy a separate tail cap switch for it, and have paid extra for the baton connector switch which presumably you don't need. Kathy said ASP would sell me direct an ASP internal focusing model with tail cap switch for $65.00 plus shipping. Please verify all my info with Kathy. I made an incorrect post once that I still feel bad about after speaking to someone other than Kathy at ASP. It can get confusing.

There is also a new tear drop bulb that replaced the round bulb, and is supposed to focus tigter. I do not know if it solves the looseness problems mentioned above.

cpfer road__kill (#1970) was recently offering a new Triad I for $58.00 shipped.

I got turned on to the ASP Triad I by cpfer Brightnorm, who owns and speaks quite highly of them (Triad I). I have only handled a Triad II, but would like the internal focus model as well when finances allow. Until then, I will make do with my Scorpion, also a great little light.

Jim
 
I was told by Kathy a couple of months ago that the Triad I (internal focus) was no longer being distributed to the general public. Just Triad II's which are extenal
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Galavanter.. I ordered my Taclite (internal focus) from Tanners on 10/21/02 for far less than what ASP quoted you.
 
I have internal focus tac-lite. If you use tight focus it doesn´t have too many rings. If you are looking for round beam maybe you should consider some other light because tac-lite have "oval" beam, well atleast I haven´t managed to get round beam.

Does anyone know what´s the difference between the bulbs for tac-lite. The one that came with the light was teardrop shape and replacement bulbs that I get were dome shape.
 
Originally posted by Ray:
Galavanter.. I ordered my Taclite (internal focus) from Tanners on 10/21/02 for far less than what ASP quoted you.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Existing stock? All I know is I emailed Tanners twice and never got a response. Glad you got yours though.

Jim
 
Grift,

When properly adjusted and equipped, the internal focus ASP Taclite (along with the TACM III) has unique capabilities for a 2x123 light.

Check the following thread which contains the "challenge test" in my post near the bottom. It also contains another Taclite thread link

THE ASP TACLITE: A UNIQUE TEST CHALLENGE

Brightnorm
 
Galavanter;

I never even knew that an external focus Taclite existed. When I placed my order with Tanners, I did not specify internal or external focus. I recieved my Taclite on or about 10/24, and it was an internal focus model. Glad I got it before the external focus model starts shipping
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I have the internal-focusing Tac-Lite since almost 1 year... And I´m still amazed about the amount of light this little thing produces.

Beam is perfectly ok for me, I tend to use the ASP in real-life situations ( where it has a nice, even beam without any dark spots or rings ).

For me, the Triad / Tac-Lite is like a brighter SF E2 without the SF-hype
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Seth
 
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