So I am looking for a new keychain light. I never go for twistie lights, but I love EagleTac so I am willing to give this one a shot. My last twistie (IPT A1) failed hard. It was either on, or the head would pop off. So my first question is: How much room is there between off and popped off? I am very scared of that happening again.
How do you twist it with one hand?
Do you use a Li-Ion in there? I know it can take it. I'm interested in a rechargable, just would like to know more about your charging habits and all. Maybe a good battery seller.
Thanks!
Hi, afraid I can't comment the D25C but I do have a D23LC2 and I gifted a D25A2 to my brother at the beginning of the month.
I do admit my view might be slightly biased as this was my first 'premium' LED flashlight, but in fairness I had no brand loyalty and an open choice of what to buy.
I am glad I got the EagleTac D series though. Build seems to be first rate and the pocket clip is just so usable and well positioned for deep carry. Be it shirt or jeans pocket, even with the larger D25LC2. I don't personally use the lanyard/wrist strap, but if you do then they have a very nice attachment clip and tail design which still allows the light to tail stand.
The twisty head is very smooth and easy to use one handed (although I suspect the shorter D25C might make it slightly harder to hold).
I do admit I'm not fully convinced on the twisty design though, I think this is mostly as it always switches on in the lowest mode. The D25LC2 has 4 modes, so I find every time I use it I have to turn the head 3 times to get to the mode I want to use.
But that is my only gripe with it. Oh and the holster, it looks and feels lovely and holds the light well, but it's flippin huge!! And for me adds way to much bulk to what is a compact flashlight.
Subjectively I'd give it a solid 9 - 9.5 out of 10 though.
