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For the specs I bet it uses some low power LEDs - no other way to get the claimed runtime. It also talks about "peak lumens" - that's a b/s term if I ever heard it - similar to "peak music power" of so called hi-fi equipment. Then throw in the word "tactical" and then "firearm grade polymer" and the b/s ensemble is complete 
At 11.5" in length and the claimed light output - YUK! You may as well just buy one of the shake lights - it doesn't even need external electricity to recharge - so even more "revolutionary".
Anyhow, call me totally unimpressed...
Pretty pricey for what it is. I'd stick to something with a real LED (Cree, Seoul, Lumileds etc). Visit candlepowerforums if you want to see "good/useful" flashlights/torches.
There's a lot of great li-ion based 3W lights out there that I would purchase any day of the week before I'd buy this unit.
cheers,
george.
At 11.5" in length and the claimed light output - YUK! You may as well just buy one of the shake lights - it doesn't even need external electricity to recharge - so even more "revolutionary".
Anyhow, call me totally unimpressed...
Pretty pricey for what it is. I'd stick to something with a real LED (Cree, Seoul, Lumileds etc). Visit candlepowerforums if you want to see "good/useful" flashlights/torches.
There's a lot of great li-ion based 3W lights out there that I would purchase any day of the week before I'd buy this unit.
cheers,
george.
Internet sales gimick!
Personally, I`d give this product a second look.
511 Tactical is a highly respected company, selling a wide range of law enforcement clothing and products... I could be wrong, but I seriously doubt 511 would promote anything that is designated for LE/Military use without a reasonable amount of research and testing . Professionals trust their lives to 511 products daily, so I dont see why this flashlight would be any different.
A capacitor`s ability to quickly store energy gives some credibility that they could actually take the place of batteries in certain applications
IMO, a sub-$200 price is not too shabby if it really delivers the goods ( you can easily spend more $$ than that on a surefire tactical light) ..
...Actually, It makes me want to pre-order one of those suckers and see what its all about.
511 Tactical is a highly respected company, selling a wide range of law enforcement clothing and products... I could be wrong, but I seriously doubt 511 would promote anything that is designated for LE/Military use without a reasonable amount of research and testing . Professionals trust their lives to 511 products daily, so I dont see why this flashlight would be any different.
A capacitor`s ability to quickly store energy gives some credibility that they could actually take the place of batteries in certain applications
IMO, a sub-$200 price is not too shabby if it really delivers the goods ( you can easily spend more $$ than that on a surefire tactical light) ..
...Actually, It makes me want to pre-order one of those suckers and see what its all about.
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Personally, I`d give this product a second look.
511 Tactical is a highly respected company, selling a wide range of law enforcement clothing and products... I could be wrong, but I seriously doubt 511 would promote anything that is designated for LE/Military use without a reasonable amount of research and testing . Professionals trust their lives to 511 products daily, so I dont see why this flashlight would be any different.
A capacitor`s ability to quickly store energy gives some credibility that they could actually take the place of batteries in certain applications
IMO, a sub-$200 price is not too shabby if it really delivers the goods ( you can easily spend more $$ than that on a surefire tactical light) ..
...Actually, It makes me want to pre-order one of those suckers and see what its all about.
Go for it - I wouldn't. The specs are pretty lame on light output. Any 1/2 decent LED puts out 100 lumens per watt (not peak lumen b/s). So a 1/2 decent 3W LED would be at 300 lumens and that's just a single LED.
I call it a very lame light - regardless of the supercap stuff (nothing new there), the rest of the light is pretty poor, it's big, its light output is sub-par and it costs a lot for a plastic light.
Just because law enforcement etc buys their product that does nothing to impress me. A lot of leos use maglights and those have to be the most pathetic "candles" around...
I think I know a little about LEDs and well built flashlights...
cheers,
george.
Huh ?
Well, we agree on Mag lights !
Show me where to get a reasonably priced 3 watt LED flashlight that puts out 300 lumens + and I`ll buy a suitcase full right now.. Oh yeah, it cant run on batteries either
Although LED technology is advancing at a fast pace, it seems that currently the "average" 3W LED flashlight puts out around 75-150 lumens... High-end 3W LEDs may be up there in 250+ lumen range (I.E. Seoul Semiconductor etc..) but IMO those would be considered a bit more than "1/2 decent" . Of course, 3 or 5 or even 10 watts means absolutely nothing if its installed in a poorly designed flashlight ( the reflector design will affect the final lumen rating more than anything else).
I like the direction 511 has taken with the battery-less design and the hours of additional use between charges.. I also think the "rated" light output would be more than enough for many uses...
Come on... give it a chance !
Well, we agree on Mag lights !
Show me where to get a reasonably priced 3 watt LED flashlight that puts out 300 lumens + and I`ll buy a suitcase full right now.. Oh yeah, it cant run on batteries either
Although LED technology is advancing at a fast pace, it seems that currently the "average" 3W LED flashlight puts out around 75-150 lumens... High-end 3W LEDs may be up there in 250+ lumen range (I.E. Seoul Semiconductor etc..) but IMO those would be considered a bit more than "1/2 decent" . Of course, 3 or 5 or even 10 watts means absolutely nothing if its installed in a poorly designed flashlight ( the reflector design will affect the final lumen rating more than anything else).
I like the direction 511 has taken with the battery-less design and the hours of additional use between charges.. I also think the "rated" light output would be more than enough for many uses...
Come on... give it a chance !
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Here`s a link to a PDF version of 511`s brochure on this new light...
http://content.511tactical.com/LightForLife/files/LightForLifeBrochure.pdf
If nothing else, it looks like they did a good job promoting it
http://content.511tactical.com/LightForLife/files/LightForLifeBrochure.pdf
If nothing else, it looks like they did a good job promoting it
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well I am still not sure what I think but considering the run time, output which is not amazing but is still respectable, no use of batteries and low weight, it seems like a decent technology to look at. I don't like the looks either BTW. I thought this technology would be great for a headlamp.
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I have a T20-M that works awesome both as a handheld and attached to my 556.
I have a T20-M that works awesome both as a handheld and attached to my 556.
I think they might be exagerating on the power a bit. I have not seen a brighter more compact light than the one I have. I have the surefire M600A scoutlight compact weaponlight with KL4 led lamp. I am no expert on lumens and such but I know bright. All my buddies want to steal it. It is smaller than a mini-mag. The Army issued me a big piece of poo surefire. I'm glad I didnt buy that one !
But getting a $500 light for free from your old Marine Corps unit while in country.......priceless!!!
But getting a $500 light for free from your old Marine Corps unit while in country.......priceless!!!