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Newly Enlightened
Behold, the new T10C from EagleTac! Quite the handsome piece, I've had several days to play with it. It is powered by a single CR123 lithium cell. I'll share some subjective thoughts and show you some high quality photos of my sample. If you want hard numbers and lab type information, you'll have to get that from someone else. But here you go!
This baby is sharp looking, with excellent fit and a quality HA III finish. Lettering appears to be silkscreened on the surface; only time will tell how well it holds up to months of handling.
There is a stainless steel ring around the bezel front, providing both form and function advantages. If (and when) one manages to drop the light on a hard surface, the SS ring will not show dings as readily as other lights with anodization head to toe.
The forward clicky has a positive action that snaps into the on position without being too eager to get there should you want momentary illumination. There is plenty of space between the button proper and the surrounding aluminum to easily depress it with tactical gloves on. All this and it IS capable of standing upright on a table lantern style!
The two-way clip enables bezel down stowage on a pocket or belt as well as affixing to the brim of a cap. I found the shape of the clip lent itself well to one-handed placement on a pocket; it is neither too shallow nor steep of an angle and guides the material well into its grip.
I really like the size and proportions. For a tactical light, it seems just right if you don't need cutting edge light output and want a shorter form factor. Oh, and the tailcap flares out just enough to apply a tactical grip between two fingers with the thumb getting clicky duty.
It is a dual level light. The two levels are achieved by twisting the head relative to the body. Twisting (and tightening) to the left while holding the light as you normally would yields the high level, and naturally turning the other way decreases it. Output is rated at 220 and 60 lumens, respectively.
Runtimes are quoted as .7 hours (42 minutes) on high and 5.5 hours on low. I have not verified this.
There is one thing I found a bit annoying. When the light is switched on with the head in the low output position, there is a momentary flash at full brightness before settling at the lower level. It is very brief and frankly almost to the point of imperceptible, but noticeable nonetheless. It is nowhere near as bad as my Fenix P2D that flashes brightly between each light level.
If there is one thing I'd like to see, it's level adjustment via the switch. Just a Hi-Lo mode would be great. Or a Hi-Lo with the head in one position and Hi-Strobe in another. One-handed operation is key in tactical situations as well as those who work with tools and have only one hand free.
I got mine from Mike over at PTS-Flashlights.com. He's a great guy and will hook you up with customer service that is second-to-none! Check out his site for information above and beyond what I have provided.
I love this little light and now have to choose among another 'child' as it were when the carry choice comes up every morning!
Of course my wife has been eyeing it too...
Photos:
This baby is sharp looking, with excellent fit and a quality HA III finish. Lettering appears to be silkscreened on the surface; only time will tell how well it holds up to months of handling.
There is a stainless steel ring around the bezel front, providing both form and function advantages. If (and when) one manages to drop the light on a hard surface, the SS ring will not show dings as readily as other lights with anodization head to toe.
The forward clicky has a positive action that snaps into the on position without being too eager to get there should you want momentary illumination. There is plenty of space between the button proper and the surrounding aluminum to easily depress it with tactical gloves on. All this and it IS capable of standing upright on a table lantern style!
The two-way clip enables bezel down stowage on a pocket or belt as well as affixing to the brim of a cap. I found the shape of the clip lent itself well to one-handed placement on a pocket; it is neither too shallow nor steep of an angle and guides the material well into its grip.
I really like the size and proportions. For a tactical light, it seems just right if you don't need cutting edge light output and want a shorter form factor. Oh, and the tailcap flares out just enough to apply a tactical grip between two fingers with the thumb getting clicky duty.
It is a dual level light. The two levels are achieved by twisting the head relative to the body. Twisting (and tightening) to the left while holding the light as you normally would yields the high level, and naturally turning the other way decreases it. Output is rated at 220 and 60 lumens, respectively.
Runtimes are quoted as .7 hours (42 minutes) on high and 5.5 hours on low. I have not verified this.
There is one thing I found a bit annoying. When the light is switched on with the head in the low output position, there is a momentary flash at full brightness before settling at the lower level. It is very brief and frankly almost to the point of imperceptible, but noticeable nonetheless. It is nowhere near as bad as my Fenix P2D that flashes brightly between each light level.
If there is one thing I'd like to see, it's level adjustment via the switch. Just a Hi-Lo mode would be great. Or a Hi-Lo with the head in one position and Hi-Strobe in another. One-handed operation is key in tactical situations as well as those who work with tools and have only one hand free.
I got mine from Mike over at PTS-Flashlights.com. He's a great guy and will hook you up with customer service that is second-to-none! Check out his site for information above and beyond what I have provided.
I love this little light and now have to choose among another 'child' as it were when the carry choice comes up every morning!
Of course my wife has been eyeing it too...
Photos:
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