jhn.holgate
Newly Enlightened
A few thoughts on the Jetbeam RRT 1 R2
Took out my shiny new RRT 1 for a look around this evening and thought I'd post some thoughts.
Packaging and instructions:
A basic but serviceable cardboard box and extremely brief instructions. No specs or runtimes to be seen.
Build:
Feels very solid in the hand, screw threads feel smooth and substantial. Tactical ring has an excellent feel with noticeable detentes to match the settings. Big, smooth reflector - very nicely done.
Ergonomics:
A little top heavy. It's a big reflector for a fairly small flashlight and the center of gravity is at about the tactical ring. It's not awkward to hold but certainly more unwieldy than an M20 or 30. The tactical ring sits nicely under the thumb and is the best level control I've yet to use. I hate the side switch on the M30, I don't mind the 'twist the head' switch on the M20 but I like the tactical ring a lot.
In use:
I had the choice of the R5 or the R2. I have been led to believe that the R2 is the better thrower of the two with a slightly larger head. (which is what I went for). I was after a pocket 'spotlight' for foxes and general critter spotting and that is exactly what I got. A very tight beam - say half to two thirds the size of the M20 with smooth reflector. Feels like it's got 50 yards on the M20. Does a much better job at lighting distant objects up than either the M20 or P14, both of which out throw the M30. With enough spill around the beam to give plenty of peripheral vision. That's something I don't like about the Led Lensers - they have a good spot and a good flood but you can't have both together. When using the spot on the P7/P14 there is almost no spill - it's almost like you've got blinkers on.
It's perhaps a bit too specialized to be a general use light but it certainly has the throw to spot foxes at 100 yards or more. I think the literature claims 300 yards - I have a shed at this distance and can see it fairly clearly in the beam. I like the fact that you can put the light in 'standby' and simply use the tactical ring to turn the light on and off - even if you have to 'jump' the strobe feature. I tried disorientating a hare (jack rabbit) with it at about 30m, but the hare ignored me and hopped off !! It's a very solid and slightly heavy light which feels like it should last me many years. Now if I could have this beam with 500 lumens.......
Took out my shiny new RRT 1 for a look around this evening and thought I'd post some thoughts.
Packaging and instructions:
A basic but serviceable cardboard box and extremely brief instructions. No specs or runtimes to be seen.
Build:
Feels very solid in the hand, screw threads feel smooth and substantial. Tactical ring has an excellent feel with noticeable detentes to match the settings. Big, smooth reflector - very nicely done.
Ergonomics:
A little top heavy. It's a big reflector for a fairly small flashlight and the center of gravity is at about the tactical ring. It's not awkward to hold but certainly more unwieldy than an M20 or 30. The tactical ring sits nicely under the thumb and is the best level control I've yet to use. I hate the side switch on the M30, I don't mind the 'twist the head' switch on the M20 but I like the tactical ring a lot.
In use:
I had the choice of the R5 or the R2. I have been led to believe that the R2 is the better thrower of the two with a slightly larger head. (which is what I went for). I was after a pocket 'spotlight' for foxes and general critter spotting and that is exactly what I got. A very tight beam - say half to two thirds the size of the M20 with smooth reflector. Feels like it's got 50 yards on the M20. Does a much better job at lighting distant objects up than either the M20 or P14, both of which out throw the M30. With enough spill around the beam to give plenty of peripheral vision. That's something I don't like about the Led Lensers - they have a good spot and a good flood but you can't have both together. When using the spot on the P7/P14 there is almost no spill - it's almost like you've got blinkers on.
It's perhaps a bit too specialized to be a general use light but it certainly has the throw to spot foxes at 100 yards or more. I think the literature claims 300 yards - I have a shed at this distance and can see it fairly clearly in the beam. I like the fact that you can put the light in 'standby' and simply use the tactical ring to turn the light on and off - even if you have to 'jump' the strobe feature. I tried disorientating a hare (jack rabbit) with it at about 30m, but the hare ignored me and hopped off !! It's a very solid and slightly heavy light which feels like it should last me many years. Now if I could have this beam with 500 lumens.......
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