Just some observations and pictures of my new EagleTac P10A2 that arrived today...
*My first thought when I took the light out of the wrapper was that it sure looked like SF packaging. Mine came with a holster, a break-away strap, two spare orings and an instruction booklet. Inside was the warranty info that was pretty clear; "Eagletac warrants our flashlights to be free from defect ive[sic] workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the original owner. We will repair, replace, or refund your original purchase price of this product, if it is determined by us to be defective. Electronics, chargers and rechargeable batteries are covered for a period of one year...Normal wear and tear-including batteries draining and switches wearing our are not covered, nor is damage resulting from abuse, neglect, battery leakage...or altering this product from its original state." Crystal if you ask me. Interesting thing on the back bottom: "Designed in Arizona, U.S.A. Made in the P.R. of China"
*This light has a fairly deep OP reflector. Since is is pouring rain here today, I cannot take any outside shots yet, but I'm sure this thing will throw pretty far. Interesting to note, in some previous reviews of an EagleTac light, there has been made mention of a green color to the lens of the light. You can see it somewhat in the first picture and even better in the third one.
*As far as how the light feels in my hand, it seems like it was made just for me in that regards. The light is 6.25 inches long. There is some slight knurling on the middle of the light, but it doesn't really serve a "gripping" purpose. The hexagonal(?) shape of the tail cap and head are more for the "gripping" and anti-roll feature. The tail cap is scalloped and features a forward clickie. The battery tube is rather thick, unlike most lights that I have.
*I am not a big fan of clips so when I took the light out of the package, I removed the clip. In doing so, I found something very interesting. Given that the clip can be pulled right off, it is obviously a clip of the semi-circle type. This, of course, leads to much movement of the clip. However, the P10A2 (and I'm sure all EagleTac's) body had a little "hole" to hold the "nub" on the clip into place on the battery tube and prevent the clip from circling the body. Look closely at the pictures and you will see. Quite ingenious actually. Perhaps this is on other lights, but I have not yet seen such a design.
A few photos
It is raining outside so my photos unfortunately have to be taken inside. I am using a Canon A540 with the each photo taken at 2 seconds, F8 @ 800. I have included my M60 as a comparison shot since the EagleTac claims 220 lumens and I have nothing else as even a close comparison. Note how the 2xAA (eneloop) holds up to the 2xCR123 (SF brand)(all fresh batteries)...
First, on low @ 60 lumens (claimed)
On high, @ 220 lumens (claimed)
Malkoff M60 @ 235+ lumens (claimed)
A little ceiling shot of the hotspots. These are taken off of my ceiling which does have slight stippling. Again, used the Canon A540, 1/8 seconds, F8 @ 800.
Low
High
M60
Finally, the white wall shots. Some previous reviewers have mentioned that their lights have a slight green tint to them that they attribute to the green covering over the lens. My light exhibits nothing of the sort. But again, you be the judge as to which LED actually looks green to you. The M60 in a SF 6P is on the left and the P10A2 is on the right. The lights are exactly 17 inches from the wall. Again with the Canon A540 on F8 @800.
1/8 second
1/100 second
1/1000 second
*For me, this EagleTac P10A2 is one hell of a light. It is the perfect in my hand, not too heavy with the batteries, and the fit and finish seems to be perfect in just about every way. Perhaps I got the best light possible??:twothumbs It is amazing to me how the 2xaa light stands up to the M60. Now, I don't have runtime charts nor outside shots. I will add the outside shots when it stops raining but the runtime things will be left up to those with better knowledge and better "stuff" than me. I love my D10, but this light has been screaming "carry me" ever since I took it out of the package today.
Remember, all the above is based on MY P10A2. The one you buy just might not be as good as mine.
*My first thought when I took the light out of the wrapper was that it sure looked like SF packaging. Mine came with a holster, a break-away strap, two spare orings and an instruction booklet. Inside was the warranty info that was pretty clear; "Eagletac warrants our flashlights to be free from defect ive[sic] workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the original owner. We will repair, replace, or refund your original purchase price of this product, if it is determined by us to be defective. Electronics, chargers and rechargeable batteries are covered for a period of one year...Normal wear and tear-including batteries draining and switches wearing our are not covered, nor is damage resulting from abuse, neglect, battery leakage...or altering this product from its original state." Crystal if you ask me. Interesting thing on the back bottom: "Designed in Arizona, U.S.A. Made in the P.R. of China"
*This light has a fairly deep OP reflector. Since is is pouring rain here today, I cannot take any outside shots yet, but I'm sure this thing will throw pretty far. Interesting to note, in some previous reviews of an EagleTac light, there has been made mention of a green color to the lens of the light. You can see it somewhat in the first picture and even better in the third one.
*As far as how the light feels in my hand, it seems like it was made just for me in that regards. The light is 6.25 inches long. There is some slight knurling on the middle of the light, but it doesn't really serve a "gripping" purpose. The hexagonal(?) shape of the tail cap and head are more for the "gripping" and anti-roll feature. The tail cap is scalloped and features a forward clickie. The battery tube is rather thick, unlike most lights that I have.
*I am not a big fan of clips so when I took the light out of the package, I removed the clip. In doing so, I found something very interesting. Given that the clip can be pulled right off, it is obviously a clip of the semi-circle type. This, of course, leads to much movement of the clip. However, the P10A2 (and I'm sure all EagleTac's) body had a little "hole" to hold the "nub" on the clip into place on the battery tube and prevent the clip from circling the body. Look closely at the pictures and you will see. Quite ingenious actually. Perhaps this is on other lights, but I have not yet seen such a design.
A few photos
It is raining outside so my photos unfortunately have to be taken inside. I am using a Canon A540 with the each photo taken at 2 seconds, F8 @ 800. I have included my M60 as a comparison shot since the EagleTac claims 220 lumens and I have nothing else as even a close comparison. Note how the 2xAA (eneloop) holds up to the 2xCR123 (SF brand)(all fresh batteries)...
First, on low @ 60 lumens (claimed)
On high, @ 220 lumens (claimed)
Malkoff M60 @ 235+ lumens (claimed)
A little ceiling shot of the hotspots. These are taken off of my ceiling which does have slight stippling. Again, used the Canon A540, 1/8 seconds, F8 @ 800.
Low
High
M60
Finally, the white wall shots. Some previous reviewers have mentioned that their lights have a slight green tint to them that they attribute to the green covering over the lens. My light exhibits nothing of the sort. But again, you be the judge as to which LED actually looks green to you. The M60 in a SF 6P is on the left and the P10A2 is on the right. The lights are exactly 17 inches from the wall. Again with the Canon A540 on F8 @800.
1/8 second
1/100 second
1/1000 second
*For me, this EagleTac P10A2 is one hell of a light. It is the perfect in my hand, not too heavy with the batteries, and the fit and finish seems to be perfect in just about every way. Perhaps I got the best light possible??:twothumbs It is amazing to me how the 2xaa light stands up to the M60. Now, I don't have runtime charts nor outside shots. I will add the outside shots when it stops raining but the runtime things will be left up to those with better knowledge and better "stuff" than me. I love my D10, but this light has been screaming "carry me" ever since I took it out of the package today.
Remember, all the above is based on MY P10A2. The one you buy just might not be as good as mine.
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