Thanks for the replies fellas, I appreciate both sides of opinions about Tadgear but, I already placed my order with them. As for them no longer carrying Nitecore, this is what it says on their site...
As of 23MAY08 TAD Gear has ceased its relationship with Nitecore due to supply and delivery issues.
We are selling our remaining stock and when they are gone they are gone.
EdgeTac-Nitecore USA Warranty Policy EdgeTac-Nitecore products are guaranteed against manufacturer's defect for 12 months. Nitecore flashlights, if deemed defective, can be returned for evaluation and may qualify for an even exchange with same replacement product within the first seven days of purchase. Within twelve months of receipt, EdgeTac offers free repair service, except for any damage caused by abuse deemed beyond the product's operating parameters, or alteration and modification. Any alteration of modification of any EdgeTac-Nitecore products immediately voids any manufacturer's warranty. After twelve months, any repair and freight charges and will be the responsibility of the purchaser and may vary depending on service issue. Any warranty service issues must first Contact EdgeTac for the RMA#.
It appears that even though they are cutting relations with Nitecore they will stand behind their 12 month repair warranty, which only makes sense.