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Reviewer's
Impressions:
The "Police" xenon light is an average quality
light that produces a good quantity of light for its
size.
The body of the light appears to be machined and anodized
aluminum. The body and tailcap are checkered for grip.
The machining is good quality with little or no blemishes.
The threads are smooth and well cut.
The bezel contains an aluminum reflector, plastic lens
and a bulb. The reflector is polished and appears to
have a very slight texture. The bulb is removed by first
removing the bezel, then unscrewing the bulb-holder
assembly, and pushing the bulb out toward its base.
The base of the bulb is slightly larger than the front,
preventing it from falling out of its socket when the
light is dropped on its face. At the same time, the
batteries maintain enough pressure on the bulb to keep
it in good contact with the holder assembly, thereby
ensuring a complete electrical circuit.
The switch is a duo-function switch. The momentary
pushbutton is on the end. Twisting the tailcap gives
constant light. The switch is water resistant if twisted,
but pushing in on the momentary button breaks the seal
formed by a rubber gasket inside the tailcap. If the
light is being used in wet conditions, use the twist-on
functionality only. Unscrewing the tailcap one extra
turn effectively "locks out" the switch, preventing
accidental activation.
Overall quality is pretty good. The machining appears
to be of good quality and the light is very functional.
Although not as bright as many 2 x 123 lithium lights,
it is very small and certainly usable. Battery life
is unknown.
Included with the light is a very nifty belt sheath
that has a D-ring and multiple "velcro" straps
and belt loops.
In general, a nice little 123a lithium light. Depending
on the price I'd certainly consider one just to throw
in my pocket or glovebox.
+ + + Pluses: Water resistant,
Small, Bright, Easy battery change, Lightweight, Lockout
switch
- - - Minuses: Beam off center,
Momentary switch not water resistant.
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