To me, screams WML. Why has Nitcore not designed a true WML? This sounds like a great option for people in wide spaces.

The Nitecore P12GT has recently became an interest of mine as a WML of sort. My lure? It has a narrow beam, and an amazing 400+yds of throw.


Thoughts or other suggestions welcome.
Please stay in the below criteria range.
(2x/cr123/18650)

I see the above mentioned, a contender to the Streamlight ProTac HL-X. Maybe

More reading material below.
2017 Best Throw Flashlight Review (s)

This is surprising. No comments?
Does this mean no one here has tried this little gem?
Someone, anyone, no first hand comment? I'm stymied
I may just have to take the plunge myself

I have one that I use handheld. Works great. I know Nitecore advertises that it can be weapon mounted.

Never used one of these. However, looking at it I wouldn't pass it up as a WML. They're using a Cree XP-L HI LED which is an XM-L2 die in an XP-G2 sized package. Being an HI rather than HD, it is de-domed. Both the large die/small package characteristic and de-doming of the XP-L makes it the LED of choice for small throwers. It makes a nice tight hotspot out to farther distance than the other Cree LEDs. Couple that with a decent reflector to concentrate LED spill into a uniform spill in the beam and you've got a really good thrower. The only problem I see with the P12GT is the claim of a 320m range. I am sure it'll shine that far, but a tight beam isn't going to go quite that far with such a small reflector, however it is a SMO so it will definitely have some distance.

Tight to the hand guard w/battery access is what I want. The Nitecore mount is generic at best.

Since my posting about the NC P12GT, I've done a bit more research on EDC/Tactical flashlights. I'm wanting something effective for long range.
My research has proven positive, mostly, but some manufacturers do not tell all the necessary numbers. That led to a lot of messing around to get candela on some.

My goal is to find the light with the deepest smooth reflector, highest candela LED optimized @highest output/duration.
This, along with NOT exceeding two CR123/ one 18650's, and the smallest bezel diameter for mount-ability on my rifle.
Weight is also a factor.

I know I said a mouthful. I just want the best bang for the buck.
Also, SHOT 2017 has a LOT of prototypes coming. I wish they were already released so they could get factored in, into my research.

You sound as if you've been down the path I'm now traveling. Given that, any input/guidance you can share with me, is a plus.


Thanks for an informational response.

Another one I was looking at. I just picked up a Klarus XT12GT for $62/shipped

No problem mang. I build flashlights as a job so....I have a wealth of information to share with everyone here provided it's within scope of what I can answer without treading on other company's trademarks and such.
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