TacticalGrilling
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There's been some talk recently about Inova's move to a reflector in the T4. Some have panned the move, believing the TIROS was the reason de etre of the T4. Others have praised the move as providing a better flood. Is it possible to have your cake and eat it too? I believe Inova has done this: the new T4 appears (according to my high-tech optical sensors [read: eyes]) to have all the throw of the previous generation with TIROS, as well as a very well proportioned flood.
Why a reflector? The T in T4 stands for Tactical. Tactical in an LE setting is usually defined as house clearing or some other type of CQB. While the TIROS light threw a lot of light and was very intense, it did not illuminate an entire room as well as the new model.
Disclaimer: I do not work for a flashlight company. I Grill (Tactically).
Here's the proof, with a couple goodies thrown in:
New T4 Packaging
TIROS (left) vs Reflector (right)
T4 Charging Contacts
New T4 Charging Cradle
Reflector Closeup
Inova TIROS T4
Inova Reflector T4
New T4 (left) vs Old T4 (right)
Well, what about the inevitable comparison? The Stinger LED?
Stinger LED (left) vs TIROS T4 (right)
Stinger LED (left) vs New T4 (right)
Okay, so maybe one more hallway shot for a bit of comparison? How about something old turned new again? I give you the Nitrolon Surefire 9P: The new G3.
Surefire G3:
Draw your own conclusions. But by my eye and my experience, I'm going with the New (reflector) T4 for now. The Stinger LED is an awesome light. Great beam, great throw, flood, features, price-point, and a well known name. But, it's a little too-new and a little too-late in the game to be my go-to. I've had a T4 since their inception. Never had an issue. It's been dropped, beat, dunked, bounced and generally abused and never missed a step. Looking at the beam shots, it may not have the spread of the Stinger LED, but it does have everything else, plus, all the intensity and more, a cleaner beam, and a proven track record.
What do you guys think?
Be Safe, Grill Tactical.
-Nick
TacticalGrilling.com
Why a reflector? The T in T4 stands for Tactical. Tactical in an LE setting is usually defined as house clearing or some other type of CQB. While the TIROS light threw a lot of light and was very intense, it did not illuminate an entire room as well as the new model.
Disclaimer: I do not work for a flashlight company. I Grill (Tactically).
Here's the proof, with a couple goodies thrown in:
New T4 Packaging
TIROS (left) vs Reflector (right)
T4 Charging Contacts
New T4 Charging Cradle
Reflector Closeup
Inova TIROS T4
Inova Reflector T4
New T4 (left) vs Old T4 (right)
Well, what about the inevitable comparison? The Stinger LED?
Stinger LED (left) vs TIROS T4 (right)
Stinger LED (left) vs New T4 (right)
Okay, so maybe one more hallway shot for a bit of comparison? How about something old turned new again? I give you the Nitrolon Surefire 9P: The new G3.
Surefire G3:
Draw your own conclusions. But by my eye and my experience, I'm going with the New (reflector) T4 for now. The Stinger LED is an awesome light. Great beam, great throw, flood, features, price-point, and a well known name. But, it's a little too-new and a little too-late in the game to be my go-to. I've had a T4 since their inception. Never had an issue. It's been dropped, beat, dunked, bounced and generally abused and never missed a step. Looking at the beam shots, it may not have the spread of the Stinger LED, but it does have everything else, plus, all the intensity and more, a cleaner beam, and a proven track record.
What do you guys think?
Be Safe, Grill Tactical.
-Nick
TacticalGrilling.com
