EagleTac T100C2 Mark II - Best all-purpose compact light under $50?

[dozr]

I am new to LED Flashlights, but from what I've gathered in my initial research, this seems like one of the best lights out there for under $50.

I am looking for an all purpose tactical light, with awesome throw.

Opinions? Thanks!

 

[dozr]

Also, any suggestions on a good light in this category that is better at flood? I could use one for cycling...

 

[strinq]

It's very difficult to say wats 'best' but it's one heck of a light...

 

[DigMe]

It's a heckuva lot of bang-for-buck.

brad

 

[liketotallyrandom]

I've had good luck with mine in caves so far, but I only use it for long distance spotting, because it has an extremely narrow beam (that's why I got it). I would personally want something with a wider beam for a general purpose light.

 

[BIGLOU]

I had my eye on this one too but was also looking at the T20C2 for 30 bucks more. I wish I could get both, since I saw they are being discountinued.

 

[Painful Chafe]

I had my eye on this one too but was also looking at the T20C2 for 30 bucks more. I wish I could get both, since I saw they are being discountinued.

Which ones are being discontinued?

 

[jhc37013]

Very good choice and one of if not the best in its class regardless of price.

As for more floody light look at a Quark 123x2 tactical or Fenix PD30+. Their both good medium range with lots of flood.

Now if you want a more tactical size light with flood look at a MG PLI MC-E from shiningbeam.com they seem to be popular with the cyclist or Olight M21. The MG PLI may be out of stock though but I can give you a link to the PLI thread if you want some more info. If I remeber correctly they are around $50.

MG PLI dealer thread 12 pages to look through - http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=194757&page=12
Olight M21- http://www.batteryjunction.com/olight-m21-luminus.html

 

[DigMe]

The P20C2 has pretty close to the same throw but with a lot more flood. Only problem is its touchy strobe that is too easy to activate.

brad

 

[BIGLOU]

Which ones are being discontinued?

I saw it on eagletacs website on "In the spotlight" stating that all eagletac flashlights are being discountinued. Also says "Limited Quantities"

 

[LightCannon]

I saw it on eagletacs website on "In the spotlight" stating that all eagletac flashlights are being discountinued. Also says "Limited Quantities"

I just went to EagleTacUSA (http://www.eagletac-usa.com) and they're not being discontinued. They're being DISCOUNTED. But it's old news (only went up to Nov. 15)

Almost gave me a heart attack, BIGLOU, lol.

 

[strinq]

Almost gave me a heart attack, BIGLOU, lol.

yeah me too...

 

[vaughnsphotoart]

I've got a T100C2 Mark II, warm white. I've been very pleased with it so far. I like that it has a touch more throw... I actually find this more useful for every day use, because I never know what I'll be wanting to point it at. I've had floodier lights, and they seem to peter out too early for me.

I use it with 18650's, and runtime is very good. I've been carrying it in my coat pocket for a month now and am still pleased with its performance. You can't go wrong with this one.

 

[Policetacteam]

I have had excellent luck with EagleTac lights and the T100C2 is a smoking good deal! You would not be dissapointed!

 

[jhc37013]

Count me in as well as a satisfied T100C2 user. The T20C2 is being updated without the annoying strobe within a couple of weeks, it might be worth checking that out but its like $30 more.

 

[Trident1]

Good choices mentioned. I've got an ITP SC2 - great XP-E R2 thrower for as slim/small as it is plus infinitly variable brightness (ramping) which I use a lot if max isn't needed. Best part - less than $40 from battery junction. Real happy with it.

 

[drifts1]

+1 on the T100C2 mkII, mine is in N/W with a smo reflector. I guess you could always order it with a O/P reflector to get more flood.

 

[flashfiend]

Definitely a bang for the buck champion contender.