Inova X5 Minor Gripe

[RonM]

Picked up an Inova X5 at Fry's today. More than anything else, I was expecting the X5 to feel good in the hand, but that's not the case for me. I find the edge created by the flutes cut into the light to be a little too sharp. Not a bid deal, but still a disappointment. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

On the plus side, the light is brighter than expected and I really like the whole switch setup. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[mickmar]

I thought I was the only one who felt the same way about this light. It's a minor gripe but it is a pain to have blow pocket lint out of the recessed LEDs.

 

[hotbeam]

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I thought I was the only one who felt the same way about this light. It's a minor gripe but it is a pain to have blow pocket lint out of the recessed LEDs.

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Hi.

I had that problem too... so now I use the supplied holster and clip to my belt. It actually feels good, even when I am driving the car. I wear a shirt/ t-shirt out so the holster/light is not obvious.


howard@mbox

 

[Cosmic Superchunk]

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Picked up an Inova X5 at Fry's today. More than anything else, I was expecting the X5 to feel good in the hand, but that's not the case for me. I find the edge created by the flutes cut into the light to be a little too sharp. Not a bid deal, but still a disappointment.

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I've never handled the older X5, but I recently purchased an X5T with the new octagonal body and it feels very comfortable in my hand. No sharp edges on mine.

 

[JJHitt]

My beef with it is it ROLLS... and so far ALL of the body stiles will roll (from the "original" to the current hex shaped body.

Now on a larger light, like the Brinkman Long Life, I can fix that by adding a clip like the Nite-Ize 'flashlight ring'.

But I'm still pondering how to make the X5T roll proof and still keep it holsterable.... I wonder if anyone had put a clip on yet....

 

[Cosmic Superchunk]

I just tie a lanyard to mine and that keeps it from rolling.

 

[Quickbeam]

I found the edges to be bothersome as well - check out my review and my solution...

http://thelightsite.cruxial.com/reviews/inova_x5t.htm

 

[S4MadMan]

Well...

...if you think the X5 is bright, you need to try a Mr. Bulk Mini-LGI. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif It's the same height as the X5, a bit thicker but the light output is far brighter, almost 100 lux brighter! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Mr. Bulk /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif

 

[FNG]

Re: Well...

It looks like the X5 is brighter from those pics? Also, the X5 is marketed as a flood light.

 

[S4MadMan]

Ummmm...

...look at the hot spot. The Mini-LGI is clear brighter. Also, the Light Meter and my eyes tell me the Mini is much brighter. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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It looks like the X5 is brighter from those pics? Also, the X5 is marketed as a flood light.

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[MR Bulk]

Re: Well...

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It looks like the X5 is brighter from those pics? Also, the X5 is marketed as a flood light.

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FNG,

Pictures can be misleading. Ya hadda be there.

 

[S4MadMan]

Here...

...are some better comparison pictures /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif:

 

[jmm]

I felt the same way about my X5 and X5T (not the new style with the flat hex faces) when I got them. So...

I started out by machining small groves around the light. It made it less likely to slip in the hand when
holding the button on for extended periods, but I still had to grip the light too tight for my liking. I
made the groves bigger, but didn't like the harsh feel, so then I bead blasted the groved area, and
although it was better, I still wasn't happy. The picture shows the remainder of this treatment on the
front part of the barrel.

I realized that I really prefer the SureFire style tactical or combat grip when it comes to using lights with
tailswitches, so I turned down the rear portion of the barrel as far as I thought was safe, and popped a fat
O-Ring against the rear shoulder of the cut down area. I'm happy now, and the X5 still fits in its holster,
with the O-Ring just above the top.

John

 

[Cosmic Superchunk]

Nice job with your X5! It rocks. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif

 

[RonM]

The pictures of the X5 next to the Mini-LGI really show the color difference. The X5 is very white, while the LS in the Mini-LGI has that typical greenish cast. My Badboy 500 is that way too.

The color difference makes it that much harder to compare the brightness.