So I was looking to purchase a Defender Infinity. Now, knowing that TAD Gear is the distributer in the U.S., I ventured over to their website. What I found was a bit surprising; bellow the product description TAD Gear states that their new batch of lights is of higher quality than the ones made in Asia. The exact quote is:
"This new delivery of lights as of 23APR08 were produced for the US market and are of a higher caliber than Asia market models. Also this delivery features a new head unit and improved threads. For optimal performance we recommend using appropriate silicone based lube on the threads between the head and body to properly maintain your new light."
(Accessed on 5/5/2008 at 1400 EDT)
http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme gear/flashlights main/defender_infinity.htm
"This new delivery of lights as of 23APR08 were produced for the US market and are of a higher caliber than Asia market models. Also this delivery features a new head unit and improved threads. For optimal performance we recommend using appropriate silicone based lube on the threads between the head and body to properly maintain your new light."
(Accessed on 5/5/2008 at 1400 EDT)
http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme gear/flashlights main/defender_infinity.htm