Looking at buying a EagleTac D25LC2 Clicky. Peoples thoughts?

This is a continuation of a thread called XENO V3 users
Summary of that thread.
I am looking for a flashlight to replace my very old Maglight 3D (3xD) & Mini Maglight (2xAA).
{Both have incandescent bulbs}
The use is for outside use from my car to look for a specific house number.
Also it's to provide illumination when walking from car to said house.
The conscientious is that the XENO V3 (lovely as it is) is too 'floody'
and lacks sufficient throw to suffice in the "Finding the door number" job.
Also, illuminating the whole sides of a house/houses,
would probably be annoying / disturbing to people in said houses.
Especially as while I'm looking for the right house,
most of the properties illuminated, are not the one I'm looking for.
And I hate the idea of disturbing other people.

After looking round some more I've been looking a lot at the EagleTac D25LC2 Clicky
Here are it's specs

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Continuation from last post on that thread.

CW vs. NW LED
I was considering a NW version for the reasons you give.
But Shelm's thoughts, in his post >>>Here<<< suggest that this is not the way to go with EagleTac lights.

Battery choice
Well I was going to look at using an 18650 cell along side CR123's; rotating use as outlined below.
One of the torches appeal is the ability to use CR123's in the supplied sleeve/tube
and have the option of removing the CR123's & sleeve/tube
and substituting them with an 18650 cell.
I understand the 18650 cell gives the Taclight D25LC2 Clicky more performance,
as well as being rechargeable.
Also, the CR123's are readily available in most places as a stop-gap, for times the 18650 runs out of juice.
Also the CR123 mag/tube can be temporarily sealed with duct tape for carriage as a back-up for the 18650 cell.
(assuming the CR123 sleeve/tube is sturdy enough for this)

What do you all think are the best 18650 cell & re-charger options?

Thanks.

I've been looking a lot at that light as well but for the opposite reason since the XM-L has a lot of flood. If you want a XM-L for throw without disturbing people inside then you'll need one with a larger head & a smooth reflector or better yet a XP-G.

I have the d25lc2 clicky and it is really bright for its size, it does come with a cr 123 battery sleeve but you do not have to use it, it just helps with the battery wiggle. Also the brightness is the same with an 18650 or cr123s you just get the better runtime on the 18650. As far as charger and batteries go I use a nitecore i4 intellicharger which I highly recommend as well as eagletac 3100 mah 18650s

ZRXBILL said:

I've been looking a lot at that light as well but for the opposite reason since the XM-L has a lot of flood. If you want a XM-L for throw without disturbing people inside then you'll need one with a larger head & a smooth reflector or better yet a XP-G.

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Smiles.
Yes, I'd already decided that I didn't want an XM-L LED
and that a XP-G version would be better for me.

batteries, recommended ones if high-quality is more important than price:
assembled Protected Japanese cells based on Sanyo 2600 or Panasonic NCR18650A or NCR18650B, e.g.
XTAR 18700 2600, XTAR 18650 3100, Eagletac 3100, Eagletac 3400. all ~50g weight!

charger:
Nitecore Intellicharge i4 or i2
( Dont expect super build quality from Li-Ion chargers; they are all made in China, plasticky, and cheap stuff. Let them drop onto bathroom tiles and the plastic will break! )

D25LC2 Clicky, ~49g weight:
wait for the XP-G2 LED option. Give it another 4 weeks before all dealers have it in stock. You should be pleased with it .. are you sure you can handle 100g flashlight weight in your handbag or purse?

I have this flashlight and I am very pleased wiith it.

Use only high quality 123 lithium batteries such as Surefire; these batteries have a ten year shelf life.

If you are going to be using the flashlight 'turned on' for extended periods of time, you might want to invest in a charger and the rechargable batteries. Also if you plan on using the higher output for long periods of time the Eagletac G25C2 might be a better choice.

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I'v had many lights in my collection >>many.
If I could only have one, just one,, it would be a D25LC2 w/ xp-g or xp-g2 emitter.

Truly don't know how to word it more straightforward than that.

I think the LC2 will be an awesome light for the XP-G2 emitter. They'll probably be in stock with my dealer in a few weeks and considering ordering one.
I currently have the D25A Clicky in XM-L (titanium) and XP-G, as well as the D25C Ti Clicky in XM-L neutral white. All three are great lights in their own way, but the XP-G version just has that perfect beam, exactly the right mix between flood and throw for me.

I really like their slim body, without fattened heads or indentations. Clips are also great and I guess the D25LC2 would be my first choice for an 18650 light.

Buy the XP-G2 version of the D25LC2. It is better.

BLUE LED said:

Buy the XP-G2 version of the D25LC2. It is better.

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How?

shelm said:

batteries, recommended ones if high-quality is more important than price:
assembled Protected Japanese cells based on Sanyo 2600 or Panasonic NCR18650A or NCR18650B, e.g.
XTAR 18700 2600, XTAR 18650 3100, Eagletac 3100, Eagletac 3400. all ~50g weight!

charger:
Nitecore Intellicharge i4 or i2
( Dont expect super build quality from Li-Ion chargers; they are all made in China, plasticky, and cheap stuff. Let them drop onto bathroom tiles and the plastic will break! )

D25LC2 Clicky, ~49g weight:
wait for the XP-G2 LED option. Give it another 4 weeks before all dealers have it in stock. You should be pleased with it .. are you sure you can handle 100g flashlight weight in your handbag or purse?

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I'll wait, yep.
100g? With all the other stuff in my bag, I'll cope.

orbital said:

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I'v had many lights in my collection >>many.
If I could only have one, just one,, it would be a D25LC2 w/ xp-g or xp-g2 emitter.

Truly don't knowhow to word it more straightforward than that.

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But one I appreciate.
I'll be getting one of the xpg2 variants, when they come out.

I don't have the LC2 but I bought three D25A Ti Clickies in NW and I do love the size, aesthetics, UI and tint, but I have to say ET quality control is lacking on my examples.. I have different issues with each one - none deal breakers, and my dealer was very good and helped fix some issues, but IMHO, you get what you pay for.

I highly recommend buying from a dealer that is willing to support you through the manufacturers warranty period.

NOTE: Make sure your 18650 battery choice is of the button-top variety. Flat tops do not work in the D25LC2. I've been running the Eagletac 3100 without any issues.

Tyler___Durden said:

That' a bold statement.
But one I appreciate.
I'll be getting one of the xpg2 variants, when they come out.

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Yep BOLD! ~ I'll explain why.


Small overall 18650 edc size
Surprising throw & smooth useful spill
Flat Regulation
Zero PWM
Good stainless clip, functions as anti-roll also
Nice stainless bezel
Being able to access lens to replace & most importantly,,, being able to add tint filter!
Parabolic reflector, which is key to every emitter since the old xr-e
Easily tailstands
Being able to use 18650s' & cr123 in a pinch
Hidden sos modes ect.
Relatively inexpensive
Did I mention zero PWM!!!!!!!!!!!
..I may have forgot a few/several things


btw,, I like the twisty versions

Up All Night said:

NOTE: Make sure your 18650 battery choice is of the button-top variety. Flat tops do not work in the D25LC2. I've been running the Eagletac 3100 without any issues.

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I understand that AW can supply a magnetic spacer for their 18650's, if needed, IIRC.
Though I'm going to get an EagleTac 3100, 18650 battery as I understand them to be very high quality.

orbital said:

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Yep BOLD! ~ I'll explain why.
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btw,, I like the twisty versions

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I had ticks against a number of your reasons
and nods against other; those being considerations I'd not thought of.
But then again, I'm very new to modern batteries.
And learning a great deal from here and other sites.

I first looked at the twisties, then looked to see if a clicky version existed,
which obviously it does. A clicky is my preference.

BLUE LED said:

Buy the XP-G2 version of the D25LC2. It is better.

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hatman said:

How?

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It is brighter and throws better

THE Tyler Durden? ... the major contributor of ZeroHedge fame? Welcome, and keep up the good work man!

Er no sorry not me, different Tyler.
Tyler is a name I borrowed from our cat for use on here,
though I don't think a 6 year old tabby is your Tyler, either.

I know very little about torches as I've only been looking at them for a few weeks.
Steep learning curve though.
Very interesting though.
I've been boring Mr Tyler to bits about torches
but it must have rubbed off a little as he's been on CPF
and found an on-line oscilloscope here,
which he was really blown away by.
Oh and looking at the company CREE manufacturing the LED's.
{He's into all this electronics malarky!}

I'm just looking to buy a good torch
and got a little carried away with it all!