After about 6 months of casually looking around for a new EDC light I bought an Inova T1 today. I'd looked at quite a few reviews and it seemed nobody had anything bad to say about it. It will be replacing my trusty 3rd gen. Inova X5 as my EDC. This is my second Inova light and from what I've seen so far it will be far from my last.
I was pleased to note this this light comes with 2 Energizer Lithium CR123s-the same ones that cost $10 a pop at my local hardware store.
A couple early observations
1) It's sturdy-much like the X5, this light gives me the impression I could run it over with my Jeep multiple times without significant damage. Just for grins, I took some digital calipers to it-the main tube is exactly 4mm thick (+/- .05mm). Even with the knurling cuts, it's at least 3mm thick. That's pretty tough.
2) It's pretty bright. It easily outshines my 3D Maglight (incan). It's not as bright as a xenon Surefire, but then it's heck of a lot cheaper.
3) The beam pattern is excellent-enough spill to easily see where you are walking, and a pretty good throw pattern as well. The spill and the main beam are very even in shape with no dark spots or splotches.
4) This light has a very warm tint to it for an LED, it may be the whitest I've seen.
Jury is still out, but I think I've picked a winner here. And for $50, the I think the price is unbeatable.
Any suggestions on a good belt holster for it?
I was pleased to note this this light comes with 2 Energizer Lithium CR123s-the same ones that cost $10 a pop at my local hardware store.
A couple early observations
1) It's sturdy-much like the X5, this light gives me the impression I could run it over with my Jeep multiple times without significant damage. Just for grins, I took some digital calipers to it-the main tube is exactly 4mm thick (+/- .05mm). Even with the knurling cuts, it's at least 3mm thick. That's pretty tough.
2) It's pretty bright. It easily outshines my 3D Maglight (incan). It's not as bright as a xenon Surefire, but then it's heck of a lot cheaper.
3) The beam pattern is excellent-enough spill to easily see where you are walking, and a pretty good throw pattern as well. The spill and the main beam are very even in shape with no dark spots or splotches.
4) This light has a very warm tint to it for an LED, it may be the whitest I've seen.
Jury is still out, but I think I've picked a winner here. And for $50, the I think the price is unbeatable.
Any suggestions on a good belt holster for it?
