Hello,
Just got my P1D-CE in natural today just in time for xmas. My impression on all fronts for this little light is "WOW". Yes it has that little gap in the beam between the hot spot and the flood but I can barely notice it in actual use. For me it does not detract at all from the light. I bought a P1D natural a few weeks ago as a gift and it did indeed have an absolutely flawless beam, but again, most would only notice the difference when compared directly at a clear wall. As far as the loose fitting threads, I don't seem to have them on either of these lights. Both of mine are what I would consider "normal" and have a nice damped feel when turning. In other words I don't think the bezel could turn at all while the light was jingling around in your pocket for a day. In terms of it's total output and tint? Well, I nearly hit the floor when I compared it with my T3. I have been nothing but thrilled with the T3 since the day I got it. It is wicked bright, has awesome throw and I thought was about as white as an LED light could get. It's amazing when you take that next "leap" in technology. I didn't think anything could make my T3 look yellow, but the P1D-CE does... And it's brighter too!
This beamshot is from my deck railing looking at the side of my garage forty feet away. The T3 is on the left and the P1D-CE is on the right.
Enjoy and happy holidays to all,
Joe Mags
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Just got my P1D-CE in natural today just in time for xmas. My impression on all fronts for this little light is "WOW". Yes it has that little gap in the beam between the hot spot and the flood but I can barely notice it in actual use. For me it does not detract at all from the light. I bought a P1D natural a few weeks ago as a gift and it did indeed have an absolutely flawless beam, but again, most would only notice the difference when compared directly at a clear wall. As far as the loose fitting threads, I don't seem to have them on either of these lights. Both of mine are what I would consider "normal" and have a nice damped feel when turning. In other words I don't think the bezel could turn at all while the light was jingling around in your pocket for a day. In terms of it's total output and tint? Well, I nearly hit the floor when I compared it with my T3. I have been nothing but thrilled with the T3 since the day I got it. It is wicked bright, has awesome throw and I thought was about as white as an LED light could get. It's amazing when you take that next "leap" in technology. I didn't think anything could make my T3 look yellow, but the P1D-CE does... And it's brighter too!
This beamshot is from my deck railing looking at the side of my garage forty feet away. The T3 is on the left and the P1D-CE is on the right.
Enjoy and happy holidays to all,
Joe Mags