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Ok...I know this isn't a laser but I thought many of you may be interested in a review of the Tactical HID 35 watt Torch.
The light arrived in about 3 days from California to Alabama It was well packed and I am pretty sure it would be hard to damage through the USPS mail system. Unless my mail lady ran over it in her crappy pick up truck (rural mailman) ;D
Pros:
1. Flashlight is very solid and built well. It is all aluminum including the reflector.
2. It is lighter than I imagined and very easy to hold in one hand.
3. The case is a nice touch and it has places for all the pieces to fit (cut outs).
4. The light arrived fully charged and it reaches full brightness in about 3 to 5 seconds.
5. Extremely Bright and a nice white color. I would definitely say it is around 6000K.
6. The focus ring is smooth and allows you to easily go from a spot light to Full in about 1 minute ( it takes around 10 revolutions of the ring).
7. The threads were all clean and nicely cut, no left over metal dust. The threads are also lubricated with an o-ring for water resistance.
8. The accessories are well made and all work as described; amber filter, battery charger both AC/DC, shoulder strap.
9. The battery has 3 bright LEDs for emergency use.
10. Excellent customer service. Replacement parts sent ASAP and emails answered quickly...thanks Tactical HID!
Cons:
1. It is only on/off. It would be nice to have a middle power setting for longevity of the battery. (Not really a con as was pointed out)
2. One of the shoulder strap plastic rings that goes around the Flashlights body is split. It should be easy to replace, (see picture). FIXED!
3. The foam in the case was torn where the battery goes, the foam in general seems a little brittle.
4. You must remove the battery to recharge it.
Overall, I think the flashlight is a great deal considering any other similar lights cost at least $100.00 more. Of course I am not an expert so I can't say how it would stack up against other brands but for $199.00 plus shipping it appears to be a worthwhile purchase. Only time will tell on the life expectancy of the ballast, lightbulb and battery. If I can get the strap ring replaced then I'll be a happy customer. So for now...I give it 4 out of 5 stars!!!
Lots of beamshots and pictures
Battery with the protective cover off
Amber filter cover and shoulder strap
Flashlight bulb and aluminum reflector
Inside of battery tube, the contacts are circular so the battery always is in contact
Battery being inserted into tube with end cap, notice hole for on/off button in end cap
Beam comparison, 35w HID on right, SSC P7 LED 900 Lumens on left
Inside of the flashlight head and bottom of reflector
Stress crack in plastic shoulder strap connector (Fixed in 4 days!)
Outdoor BeamShot
Shot across golf course ~150 feet
Another shot to trees ~200 feet away
Shot across the backyard, you can see the yellow halogen landscape lights for color comparison
The light with the Amber lens filter cover attached
Photo of light in hand for size comparison
Next to a CREE XR-E, Aurora SSC P7, and a SuperFire C1
New parts sent in 4 days to fix the strap ring!
More to follow :-X
The light arrived in about 3 days from California to Alabama It was well packed and I am pretty sure it would be hard to damage through the USPS mail system. Unless my mail lady ran over it in her crappy pick up truck (rural mailman) ;D
Pros:
1. Flashlight is very solid and built well. It is all aluminum including the reflector.
2. It is lighter than I imagined and very easy to hold in one hand.
3. The case is a nice touch and it has places for all the pieces to fit (cut outs).
4. The light arrived fully charged and it reaches full brightness in about 3 to 5 seconds.
5. Extremely Bright and a nice white color. I would definitely say it is around 6000K.
6. The focus ring is smooth and allows you to easily go from a spot light to Full in about 1 minute ( it takes around 10 revolutions of the ring).
7. The threads were all clean and nicely cut, no left over metal dust. The threads are also lubricated with an o-ring for water resistance.
8. The accessories are well made and all work as described; amber filter, battery charger both AC/DC, shoulder strap.
9. The battery has 3 bright LEDs for emergency use.
10. Excellent customer service. Replacement parts sent ASAP and emails answered quickly...thanks Tactical HID!
Cons:
1. It is only on/off. It would be nice to have a middle power setting for longevity of the battery. (Not really a con as was pointed out)
2. One of the shoulder strap plastic rings that goes around the Flashlights body is split. It should be easy to replace, (see picture). FIXED!
3. The foam in the case was torn where the battery goes, the foam in general seems a little brittle.
4. You must remove the battery to recharge it.
Overall, I think the flashlight is a great deal considering any other similar lights cost at least $100.00 more. Of course I am not an expert so I can't say how it would stack up against other brands but for $199.00 plus shipping it appears to be a worthwhile purchase. Only time will tell on the life expectancy of the ballast, lightbulb and battery. If I can get the strap ring replaced then I'll be a happy customer. So for now...I give it 4 out of 5 stars!!!
Lots of beamshots and pictures
Battery with the protective cover off
Amber filter cover and shoulder strap
Flashlight bulb and aluminum reflector
Inside of battery tube, the contacts are circular so the battery always is in contact
Battery being inserted into tube with end cap, notice hole for on/off button in end cap
Beam comparison, 35w HID on right, SSC P7 LED 900 Lumens on left
Inside of the flashlight head and bottom of reflector
Stress crack in plastic shoulder strap connector (Fixed in 4 days!)
Outdoor BeamShot
Shot across golf course ~150 feet
Another shot to trees ~200 feet away
Shot across the backyard, you can see the yellow halogen landscape lights for color comparison
The light with the Amber lens filter cover attached
Photo of light in hand for size comparison
Next to a CREE XR-E, Aurora SSC P7, and a SuperFire C1
New parts sent in 4 days to fix the strap ring!
More to follow :-X