I have three Gladius' and have been carrying them since sometime around late 2004. I was given one by my boss to T&E when they first came out and have carried it ever since. The Gladius was my first LED flashlight and I really haven't found another light that I like more because of the versatility and one handed use. The new Thrunite Scorpion, which I have purchased is a good replacement because it is much brighter and the new ASP Triad is also very nice (more of a tactical light only one brightness setting) but the Gladius is still my EDC at work.