EagleTac D25-series: Which model(s) did you buy?

[STR]

I got a D25LC2 like so many other buyers else.
It is very light except for the heavy head.
Anyone knows why the head is so heavy-ish?

I think the head is mostly brass, copper and stainless compared to the lighter ti in other places. Most of these lights are getting great reviews. These ti lights certainly excite me more than the aluminum ones I'll say that. I'd love to see more offerings like these in the future personally!
STR

 

[filiberto]

I just received a D25A Clicky with XM-L U2 emitter.
I was worried it wouldn't be bright enough and almost chose the D25C instead.
I'm glad I didn't. The D25A is very bright and very floody.
Looks like I have found a replacement for my zebralight H51Fw.

 

[reppans]

I just received a D25A Clicky with XM-L U2 emitter.
I was worried it wouldn't be bright enough and almost chose the D25C instead.
I'm glad I didn't. The D25A is very bright and very floody.
Looks like I have found a replacement for my zebralight H51Fw.

Curious if you can tell an output difference between the two give the ZL specs about 40 lumens more... probably need to do the ceiling bounce test to offset the beam differences.

 

[filiberto]

The D25A 'looks' brighter, but I have made an unfair comparison: the ZL is a neutral tint and has the frosty lens. The ZL does have slightly more spill, but it's pretty close.
They are both great lights, but I like the price of the D25A better.

 

[reppans]

Thanks, I have the D25A in NW and the H51w, also NW... supposed to be a 50 lumen difference, but I don't see it, (or any, I should say). Also used a DSLR metered off the floor on ceiling bounce test with a NW Quark @ 107 lms.... measured the same as the H51w too. Gotta take some spec claims with a grain of salt, I guess.

 

[shelm]

Hi,
I'm interested in buying a D25LC but I can't find an official store that sells one with the XP-G2 emitter, only the XP-G S2.


Which emitter has the best beam/light distance and flood/diffused light? I want to use this light for outdoor/hiking which requires some flood to navigate in the woods but need some throw if I want to see or spot something far, 100+ yards away.


Would this flashlight and emitter fit the application?


Thanks.

The XP-G2 will have the best beam/light distance and probably a superior tint too. That's how CREE specifies them. If you're outdoors i would certainly go with this emitter .. and when you need diffused light, simply put on the diffuser.
For outdoor/hiking pretty much any flashlight could be used and the D25LC is just one model which serves the bill. For sure the fantastic runtimes are perfect for your application.
After buying it, please dont forget to cast your vote in this poll thread, thanks!!

The D-series with XP-G2 arent in stock yet i am looking into buying 1 copy for myself too!

 

[BLUE LED]

You should update your LED. I did and couldn't be happier:

I see that you have updated your light with the new and improved XP-G2. :goodjob:
All I can say is that great minds think a like. I love my D25LC2 and D25C XP-G2 clickies. The beam profile is incredible and just seems to light up everything and the tint is a little on the warm side. Just thought I would share.

D25LC2 XP-G S2 = 6,800 Lux
D25LC2 XP-G2 R5 = 10,300 Lux

 

[Anaconda]

The protected Keeppower 14500 cell (800mAh) is too long for the D25A in the sense that it won't let you tighten the head down completely. Of course the " head loose" group still works just as mentioned earlier.

Not being very familiar with 14500's myself I might be stating something obvious, but I just thought I'd bring it up somewhere.

 

[orbital]

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D25LC2 'twisty' XP-G2

...on just the beam, I genuinely can't imagine a better beam on a light this size.
Turbo on this, as an edc, is nuts!

>>>> I already have a light amber/rose tint filter on it,, not in this pic though

via illuminationGear & Tod :thumbsup:



___________ ^ the only twisty Tod got in

 

[BLUE LED]

Hey great purchase, I really like mine too. It is one of the smallest single 18650 lights with an amazing beam profile and max is incredible too. The twisty works really well and I find the clip useful. I clip it in the inside of my jacket and don't even notice that it is there.

 

[think2x]

Close but I think that's a Nichia 219 in there. I only say that because the Nichia is more yellow and has the 4 pairs of dots on each edge of the emitter, the XP-G2 does not.

I see that you have updated your light with the new and improved XP-G2. :goodjob:
All I can say is that great minds think a like. I love my D25LC2 and D25C XP-G2 clickies. The beam profile is incredible and just seems to light up everything and the tint is a little on the warm side. Just thought I would share.

D25LC2 XP-G S2 = 6,800 Lux
D25LC2 XP-G2 R5 = 10,300 Lux

 

[EJ20]

When is expected to have the D25A XP-G2 to be available?
I'll be interested in the alu twisty with the new cree.

 

[LG&M]

When should the neutral tint XP-G2 be out? D25C N Thats what I want.

 

[STR]

The protected Keeppower 14500 cell (800mAh) is too long for the D25A in the sense that it won't let you tighten the head down completely. Of course the " head loose" group still works just as mentioned earlier.

Not being very familiar with 14500's myself I might be stating something obvious, but I just thought I'd bring it up somewhere.

My Peak El Capitan is the same way only it won't utilize the 14500 A&W Protected batteries from Lighthound. I have to use a different brand in it to get the max bright out of that one. The A&W won't let the head go down far enough to get it very bright at all. In fact you'd think there is something wrong with the batteries until you put them in either the JetBeam PA10 or EagleTac D25A and then its like wow factor big time! Put the TrustFire 14500 in the Peak and you get the wow factor with that one then too. Go figure. I bought the A&W for the better quality and can't even use them in everything. Wish I could post a pic of the EagleTac 16340s they sent me in the mail. Just cannot believe the deformed batteries with this purchase and they do not instill a very good sense of quality or safety to me. I can't believe EagleTac calls these acceptable to be honest with you. I say iffy at best and I'm being kind!

 

[shelm]

fyi today i received the confirmation from Christina Customer Service Specialist (ooh i luv that title hehe) that "Yes, D25A clicky Ti XP-G2 is available now.".

needless to say i pre-ordered it from authorized dealer who in turn put it on his next ET order list.

i am wondering whether i am more pumped about the upcoming SC52 flashlight (XML, little throw, questionable tint) or about this Ti XP-G2 order (XP-G2, super throw, superb tint).

either way some of my body parts are pumped

 

[Erik1213]

Close but I think that's a Nichia 219 in there. I only say that because the Nichia is more yellow and has the 4 pairs of dots on each edge of the emitter, the XP-G2 does not.

You would be correct. I have actually ordered a whole bag full of those emitters for all of my lights, I like that emitter that much.

 

[CreeCrazy]

I just got my D25A Clicky from Illumination Gear in XP-G2!!! Love it!!!

 

[herosemblem]

I have the d25c mini S2 and love it. Only issue is the loose tolerance in the threads, which allows the head to rotate way too easily (I.e. the head is not secure). I will add an orthodontic rubber band or two to see if that will add resistance to the twisty. I still cannot get over the awesome amount of throw and brightness on turbo mode. Love it!

 

[Match]

I have a D25A Ti xml NW and just recently added a custom D25LC2 XP-G2. I say custom because it has the C2000RC driver that's meant for the xml, so ~2amps in turbo. Ordered it that way directly from ET (heh..Shelm, I dealt with Christina as well...very polite gal). It's refreshing because this is the first "custom" light I have that I didn't have to build myself.

Amazing throw and beam pattern on the latter. If anyone is interested, I just did a review with beamshots comparing it to other common lights. The beamshots are all mouseovers (convenient for comparing), so the formatting wouldn't copy well over here (I'll try later).

 

[piang829]

been itching to get a D25A clicky for a while now, but now that there is a new xpg2 led out I dont know which one to get. Should i get the new xpg2 led or the xml-u2 led? which one is better for a 1xAA flashlight? also how do the neutral white tint owners feel about the color of their lights? any hints of green in it? all the Ti models are sold out :mecry: