*Pictures* Armytek Partner series (A1, A2, C1)

[gopajti]

Hello guys,

Official:

Armytek Partner flashlights are designed to be effectively applied for Hunting and Fishing, Sports and Camping, Work and Rest, as well as for other activities where a reliable pocket light source powered by wide-spread batteries is needed. We develop Armytek Partner flashlights taking into account the highest users' requirements and implementing in the production only the best electronic components produced by world's leading manufacturers. Updated Cree LEDs (USA) and reliable electronics supply the effective conversion of power source energy into light, while a durable anodized aluminium-alloy body and hermetic sealing system provide secure protection from external impact.
Armytek Partner flashlights are represented in several variants, distinguished by LED type (Cree XP-G or Cree XM-L), batteries type (1xAA, 2xAA, 1xCR123A) and kind of a tailcap (with or without a switch button). Following chart specifies the main characteristics of Armytek Partner flashlights



Items included in the package:


- Flashlight
- Holster
- Lanyard
- 2 spare O-rings
- Spare rubber button (not included in Mini models' package)
- User manual



My impressions

Pros
+ Simple design
+ Best anodizing what I have seen, real matte surface (hardness is 400HV)
+ Perfectly centered led
+ Smooth threads, good lubricated o-rings (nyogel 760g)
+ Batteries not rattle
+ No pwm or other irritating flickering
+ No buzzing sound
+ Working with rechargeable li-ion batteries (A1, C1)
+ Simple UI
+ Very nice beam type, huge, concentrated hotspot with minimal corona and spill
+ Good quality holster
+ Good price
+ 10 years warranty

Cons
- TIR lens surface (inside) is not perfect, slightly scratched

Other comment
Three modes would be better
Can't be used in "candle" mode

Links
candle lamp review

More pictures coming soon, incl beamshots, if you need higher res pls click image









A1 can run 45 min. (high mode) with Keeppower 14500 battery



































Partner series were supplied by Armytek for review

 

[gopajti]

distance ~8-10m

Partner C1, 280lm vs Fenix TK35 U2, 120lm



Partner C1, 280lm, vs Jetbeam DDR30, 500lm



Partner A1 low vs high mode



Partner A1 vs A2



Partner C1 vs A1



Partner C1 vs A2




Partner A1 vs Foursevens Preon Penlight



Partner A1 vs Olight S10



Partner A1 vs Jetbeam DDR26 (200lm)



Partner A1 vs Microfire M2C Multicolor



Partner A1 vs Microfire M2C Multicolor




Partner C1 vs Foursevens Preon Penlight



Partner C1 vs Olight S10



Partner C1 vs Jetbeam DDR26 (200lm)



Partner C1 vs Microfire M2C Multicolor



Partner C1 vs Microfire M2C Multicolor

 

[sbbsga]

The photos are awesome as usual, gopajti!

Was the scratch only on one unit? Also, I found out from others that the physical lengths specified by Armytek are about 30mm short each model. I was initially very excited because they were so compact.


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[gopajti]

thank you sbbsga,


Length: all datas are correct


and here is the pic, inside TIR lens, A1, A2, C1 are similar

other new infos from Armytek:

- Partner Mini series will be deleted
- Partner series (A1, C1) working with rechargeable Li-ion batteries

 

[sbbsga]

Your measured lengths and those on the data sheet are identical?

I see, no wonder the mini's are no longer listed on their website.

Nice, updated version. I will just get that then. Thanks for the heads up, gopajti!




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[Hoop]

Is there glass in front of the tir or is it just going to take all damage? Unprotected tir is no good in my experience.

 

[tobrien]

the A2 (double/2x AA model) seems to be the best choice IMO

 

[candle lamp]

Is there glass in front of the tir or is it just going to take all damage? Unprotected tir is no good in my experience.

There's a glass lens in front of the TIR optic to protect TIR.

 

[sbbsga]

Gopajti, have you tried the A2 with one dummy cell and a 14500?


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[gopajti]

Hi sbbsga, I don't have dummy cell, but now I tried A1 with Keeppower 14500 (800mAh) and my result, 45 min. on high mode. Start voltage 4.17V, end voltage 3.12V.

 

[sbbsga]

Hi sbbsga, I don't have dummy cell, but now I tried A1 with Keeppower 14500 (800mAh) and my result, 45 min. on high mode. Start voltage 4.17V, end voltage 3.12V.

Great! Thank you!


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[gopajti]

Partner A1 low mode with Keeppower 14500 (800mAh), total runtime: 1h 59m, start voltage 4.17V, end voltage ~3.00V

 

[gopajti]

added new pics incl beamshots, more pics coming soon

 

[AFireInside]

Any idea on the lumens of the A1 XM-L on a 14500?

Just ordered a Jetbeam PA10 however just read it has no modes other than turbo on a 14500 and not a big fan of that

 

[gopajti]

added new beamshot pics

 

[blackFFM]

other new infos from Armytek:

- Partner Mini series will be deleted

Damn, I was waiting for them because of they are more compact in size and have tailstand capability. IMHO that tiny tail clicky looks kinda silly. THanks for the review.