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Below is a customized SureFire flashlight that has a U.S. theme—blue, red and white (silver) colors, some stars and “Patriotic Spirit” written on the headpiece. From the actual 6P specifications, you get additional modifications such as a bored (to 18.65 mm) body, a hexagonal pyrez Z44 bezel, and a Z41 type II aluminum tailcap (twist-type). Gorgeous, gorgeous flashlight.

The 6P Patriot is currently selling for $154.

For more details, and to order, contact ElectronGuru from CPF.

New from Fenix, a one-CR123A powered key chain flashlight rated at, get this—190 Lumens! And, listed at only $60. So much for SureFire’s L1 LumaMax (65 Lumens, $159.99). The new PD10 uses a Cree XP-E R2 LED, which has a lifespan of 50,000 hours. It has 3 levels of brightness—low 6 Lumens @ 64 hours, medium 95 Lumens! @ 64 hours and high 190 Lumens!! @ 1 hour lifespan.

The PD10′s maximum beam length is at 110 meters; it has Fenix’s digitally regulated output, with which if previous versions attested to what consumers should expect is excellent, and is made of aircraft-grade aluminum with a Type III hard-anodized finish.

The Fenix PD10 measures only 73 mm x 19 mm, which still makes it one of the smallest, key chainable flashlights. It weighs 24 grams without batteries, and is waterproof to IPX-8 standards. It has a twist switch, and can stand up on a flat surface.

It comes with Fenix-standard accessories: a lanyard, two spare o-rings and a body clip. Boy, can’t wait to get our hands on these for an actual test/review! Stay tuned.

Author’s notes

It looks mighty plain though, just a plain cylinder with anti-slip grooves. Oh well, if Fenix’s ratings are anywhere near actual results, this flashlight is a bomb.

At $159 retail, the L1 LumaMax is no cheap flashlight. It takes in one CR123 battery, measures just under 5 inches and weighs about 3 ounces—perfect for every day carry. But wait, isn’t under 5″ a little too long for a single cell? It sure is, but this is mainly because of the dual stage tailcap switch. Plus, newer generation L1s are already made shorter than previous versions, and it comes with a CREE

The newer L1s should come with a CREE LED, so make sure you get the right product code when ordering, especially online.

Author’s note: Correction, there is a reasonable difference in appearance and size between generations of the L1 LumaMax so no worries. Just make sure it looks like the one in the photo below.

The hard anodized finish on the L1 is very durable—this coming from some experience with other SureFire lights. There are two brightness levels: maximum at 65 lumens and low at 10 lumens. The L1 should run for about 10 hours on low and just over an hour on maximum.

SureFire’s reflector on this unit throws quite a nice focused hot spot over a nice distance. The spill is also quite useful especially on larger open areas. We imagined the bright 65-lumen hot spot could easily disorient someone, which gives the L1 a tactical advantage.

So overall, given SureFire’s reputation as a top flashlight maker, the L1 should be a worthy investment. It’s well built, uses only 1 battery, is water resistant, and is adequately bright. If your job is one that encounters a lot of emergency lighting situations, the L1 is a great flashlight to consider.

Coast V2 Turbo Torches by Led Lenser is a series of flashlights utilizing the V2 power chip. It uses Coast’s proprietary reflector casing, making it a very powerful one diode light. The models from the V2 series are listed below.

V2 Nano Lenser

Model LL7466, the Nano Lenser, uses a reflector tube design and a diode-charged light chip. It measures 2 7/8″ long and includes a carry pouch. LL7466 is a red beam light.

V2 Micro Moon Lenser

Micro Moon Lenser is basically the same as the Nano Lenser except that it measures 3 1/16″ long. Model LL7464 has a blue beam while LL7465 has a white beam.

V2 Mini Moon Lenser

The Mini Moon Lenser measures 4 7/16″ long. LL7462 is blue-beamed while LL7463 has a white beam.

V2 Triplex

The Triplex has a three spot power beam. It has a crystal reflector tube, 3 diode-charged light chips and is 5 7/16″ in length. It includes a sheath and is also available with a rubber grip handle. Model LL7547 for the red beam, LL7546 for the blue beam and LL7546RG with the rubber grip, and LL7547 for the white beam and LL7547RG with the rubber grip.

V2 Moon Lenser

The Moon Lenser is a solid spot beam that has a crystal reflector tube, a diode-charged light chip and measires 5 7/16″ long. It is the one-diode version of the Triplex. LL7548 for blue beam and LL7549 for the white beam.

V2 Power Chip

The Power Chip is the top model of the V2 series. It measures 5 7/16″ long, has a diode-charged 1 watt light chip and 24 carat gold contacts. It includes a sheath and comes only as a white beam. Model LL7461 and LL7461RG with a rubber grip.

Shown below is the LL7461RG model (V2 Power Chip with rubber grip).

Unlike other flashlights we’ve featured here before at Flashaholic, the Inova T4 is the first to come with its own charger. The T4′s power comes from a single high-efficient lithium battery. Another different feature is its use of a mid-body switch, which activates high power, low, strobe and momentary. Surprisingly, the T4 also came with a DC vehicle power supply and a reserve battery holder/extension.

Specifications

• Weight: 9.81 oz.
• Light output: 175 Lumens
• Battery type: Lithium ion
• Run time: up to 2 hours
• Range: up to 350 feet
• Signal visibility: up to 3.5 miles

Sample Reviews

“I’ve had my Inova for almost a year now and it’s been a fantastic light. I also have a Mag rechargeable, and while the Mag has better control on lighting, the Inova is far more sleek, and more concentrated light wise. Fantastic light, bottom line, and I haven’t had any problems with charging it. In fact, no problems period.” — Mopar guy (Sunnyvale, California)

“A great light. It can go a good while in between charges. It is so bright that you can not look directly at the bulb when lit. It does a good job of lighting up the darkness as well. It’s compact shape and weight are perfect and it is the perfect size to fit in a sap pocket. The head of the light protrudes out of the sap pocket perfectly so no other holder is needed. Good duty light.” — T.H. (California)

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Military Ops

The NovaTac 120M was designed for use by military, law enforcement and other tactical response professionals. It has 2 preset levels—10 and 120 lumens, where you can switch to map-reading to illuminating potential threats. Momentary maximum mode allows you to produce a quick burst of blinding light, or disorienting strobe, that can momentarily confuse an attacker. The virtually indestructible body is machined from aerospace grade aluminum and is weatherproof.

Additional specifications

EDC-85T

The NovaTac EDC-85T was designed to meet the rigorous reliability and durability requirements of the Military, Law Enforcement and personal defense user. It is a handheld tactical flashlight that surpasses its predecessors and exceeds expectations. Lightweight, easy to use, carry and virtually indestructible, it could well be the last flashlight you will ever need.

The 85T’s intelligent power supply automatically reduces output to preserve the battery as it starts to run down, reducing the risk that you will be left in the dark. The brightness levels can also be adjusted to meet your mission requirements or to conserve power. At the lowest continuous output leve, the EDC-85T will run for up to ten days on a single battery.

Features

• Primary setting: 85 lumens
• Secondary setting: 10 lumens
• Minimum setting: .3 lumens
• Disorienting strobe
• Momentary on feature
• Stainless steel crenulated lens nut
• Polycarbonate lens
• Aerospace aluminum housing
• Military type III hard anodize
• Input voltage: 1.8V to 4.5V
• Battery: 1xCR123A or Li-ion (4.2V)
• Dimensions: 1″ (25mm) x 3.3″ (80mm)

NovaTac 85T

by Led Lenser

The Coast Led Lenser 7736D has 6 LEDs in all—5 whites and 1 red. It has two button switches located on the head at opposite sides—again, 1 for the red LED and 1 for the whites. So, what use is a red LED? Well, Led Lenser claims that a low light red LED used in the dark will not “temporarily blind” you once you turn it off unlike bright whites. So it is a tactical application if anything.

The 7736D has an aluminum casing, an effecice range of 190 feet, 100 Lumens and a maximum wattage of 2.38 watts. It uses 3 AAA batteries and can last up to 50 hours. It is quite handy at only 3.7″ so it can be an EDC (every day carry).

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Coast 7736D

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The Avenger GX is the latest from Lumapower’s Pocket Tools line. It operates on just one single AAA battery and uses Cree’s XP-E R2 LED. it offers 3 levels of digital output—low, medium and high with memory to last level used. Included are 2 tailcaps—one utilizes a twist-style switch which is smaller and making the overall length of the GX shorter, and one is a tactical forward-style switch. It also has a removable pocket clip, removable swivel key holder and lanyard.

Full specifications and features below.

• GITD o-ring and tail cap
• 1 second Memory Lock
• High efficiency boost circuit
• Input voltage from 0.9V to 3.3V
• Digital reverse polarity protection
• 75 Lumens/90 minutes at High
• 20 Lumens/3 hours 40 minutes at Medium
• 4 Lumens/15 hours at Low
• AR-coated lens
• High reflective efficient SMO type metal reflector
• High grade aircraft T6061 Aluminum
• Precise machining process
• Aggressive knurling for best gripping
• Type III HA coating
• Thread lockout design

The Avenger GX is listed at $64.95. Photos below.

Lumapower Avenger GX 1

Lumapower Avenger GX 2

Lumapower Avenger GX 3

Lumapower Avenger GX

Lumapower Avenger GX 5

DigiTac Rechargeable Focus Beam

The Led Lenser 7853 (model number LL7853) is a 110.4-Lumen rated LED flashlight from Coast Led Lenser. It has a twist-style focus head with a tactical-style rear switch and an aluminum body. Its lithium ion battery has “no memory effect” claim, which basically means it can regulate its power providing almost identical beams and brightness even as the batteries weaken.

The 7853 comes with AC/DC chargers and a sheath (model TT2020CP). Its charger has a charge indicator; it also has thermal management and gold-plated contacts.

Complete Specifications

Body length:	4.7 inches
Head diameter:	1.0 inch
Body diameter:	0.75 inch
Weight:	2.6 ounces
Maximum lumens:	110.4
Maximum wattage:	4.11 watts
Batter life:	22.5 hours

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Led Lenser 7853

Shown above is the silver variant. The 7853 is also available in black. List price is at $99.99.