jtivat
Flashlight Enthusiast
The fit and finish of this light are not near as good as my P6. There are pit marks in the aluminum and tail threads have some type of anodizing on it, which makes it quit rough. The LOTC does work differently from that of a Surefire; there is a center pin that is spring-loaded and makes contact with the body of the tail cap when it is pushed. The lock out function on my unit does not lockout until it is at the O-ring. This is a problem because it is very loose if turned just a little too far. The push function works very much like that of a Surefire, but pushes easier. This means if you are packing it or putting it in a glove box make sure it is locked out. The beam is oddly shaped and can be changed by hitting the side of the bezel hard or moving the lamp, although, it does seem to stay put under normal use. In my opinion the light output seems to be the same as the P6 when the spot is the same size. It does appear brighter at full spot, however, that would be candlepower not lumens(so I don't know how they are getting there 108 lumens from). I ran two sets of batteries through it and got 55 minutes out of the first set and 57 out of the second. Both sets where brand new SF with 12-12 expiration dates. The runtime test was done twenty minutes on and twenty off with the light output being noticeably less after about 25 minutes total runtime. The light also got very warm after being on for twenty minutes straight. There are five O-rings on this light; one in the tail, one in the bezel and one in the front of the bezel and two below the bezel which serve no purpose. The lens can be replaced easily as mine will soon be. All in all it is a very good light for the money. I would say the light output, fit and finish are very close to a Scorpion - only without the rubber. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
