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2/16/2016 1:40:20 PM EDT


Description:
According to Streamlight, the 2AA features "C4 LED Technology, Impervious To Shock With A 50,000 Hour Lifetime, Multi-Function, Push-Button Tactical Tailswitch. One Handed Operation Of Momentary, Variable Intensity Or Strobe Mode, Anti-Roll Facecap, Removable Pocket Clip, Length: 5.97 In (15.16 Cm) Major Diameter: 0.90 In. (2.29 Cm) Barrel Diameter: 0.65 In. (165 Cm), IPX7 Rated Design; Waterproof To 1 Meter For 30 Minutes." I purchased both of the 2AA's featured in this review from Amazon for $39.50.
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Read the full review here -> http://www.vdmsr.com/2016/02/streamlight-protac-2aa.html
2/16/2016 6:38:49 PM EDT
[#1]
Nice review, I'm partial to the Streamlight ProTac 2L with 2 CR123A myself.





2/16/2016 6:49:00 PM EDT
[#2]
Not a Streamlight, but what is your opinion in the Fenix LD09 2015 Edition ? Have you done a review on it, or on a comparable model?

I needed a good EDC light that used AA so I didn't keep burning up the CR123s in the Surefire lights.
I ordered it from Battery Junction yesterday, so maybe a little late.

It'll just be used to look at stuff at night , or to work on things when I need light on something. It'll be used as a hand held light with a pistol at night , ( no rail 1911 GI ). I hate to be off topic, but just asking someone more knowledgeable than myself.

Features:

   Lumen outputs:
       High (14500): 220 lumens
       High (Ni-MH/AA alkaline): 130 lumens
       Mid (all battery types): 50 lumens
       Low (all battery types): 3 lumens
       SOS mode: 50 lumens
   Run times:
       High (Ni-MH): 1h 45 min.
       High (AA alkaline): 50 min.
       High (14500): 1h
       Mid (Ni-MH): 8h 5 min.
       Mid (AA alkaline): 5h
       Mid (14500): 5h 35 min.
       Low (Ni-MH): 70h
       Low (AA alkaline): 43h
       Low (14500): 58h
   Incorporates top-of-the-line CREE XP-E2 (R3) LED into flashlight design
   Has emergency SOS mode
   Uses three different battery types: Ni-MH primary, AA alkaline primary, or rechargeable 14500 lithium-ion (li-ion) battery
   Contains intelligent drive circuit that instantly knows battery type you've inserted; will select best possible active setting
   Lens crafted from strikingly clear mineral glass, has been strengthened, possesses anti-reflective coating
   Has anti-roll body design
   Has flat tailcap to stand upright
   Over-heating protection stops flashlight's exterior from getting too hot
   Composed of super-strong aircraft-grade Type III hard-anodized aluminum, has anti-abrasive finish
   Knurled surface gives user firm grip
   Digitally regulated output feature ensures LD09 will keep running with luminous and solid beam pattern
   Has peak beam intensity/Candela rate of 3600cd and a beam/throw distance of 120m, with a beam/throw angle of 70°
   IPX water resistance rating is 8
   Impact resistance rate is 1m
   Power switch located on the tailcap is very responsive and easy to push
   Reverse polarity protection prevents damage to both battery and flashlight when putting in batteries
   Comes with one LD09 flashlight; a lanyard; a holster; a pocket clip; one spare O-ring; one AA alkaline battery; a user manual; and a warranty card
   Warranty is standard Fenix five-year warranty

Specifications:

   Battery source: 1 x Ni-MH primary, 1 x AA alkaline primary, or 1 x rechargeable 14500 lithium-ion (li-ion) battery
   Light source: CREE XP-E2 (R3) LED bulb
   Peak beam intensity/Candela rate: 3600cd
   Beam/throw distance: 120m
   Beam/throw angle: 70°
   IPX-rating: 8
   Impact resistance: 1m
   Body material: Type III hard-anodized aluminum
   Warranty: Fenix five-year warranty
   Dimensions:
       Length: 3.7 in.
       Head/bezel diameter: 0.7 in.
       Weight: 1.2 oz





Dang that was more text that I realized.
2/16/2016 7:37:55 PM EDT
[#3]
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Not a Streamlight, but what is your opinion in the Fenix LD09 2015 Edition ? Have you done a review on it, or on a comparable model?

I needed a good EDC light that used AA so I didn't keep burning up the CR123s in the Surefire lights.
I ordered it from Battery Junction yesterday, so maybe a little late.

It'll just be used to look at stuff at night , or to work on things when I need light on something. It'll be used as a hand held light with a pistol at night , ( no rail 1911 GI ). I hate to be off topic, but just asking someone more knowledgeable than myself.

Features:

   Lumen outputs:
       High (14500): 220 lumens
       High (Ni-MH/AA alkaline): 130 lumens
       Mid (all battery types): 50 lumens
       Low (all battery types): 3 lumens
       SOS mode: 50 lumens
   Run times:
       High (Ni-MH): 1h 45 min.
       High (AA alkaline): 50 min.
       High (14500): 1h
       Mid (Ni-MH): 8h 5 min.
       Mid (AA alkaline): 5h
       Mid (14500): 5h 35 min.
       Low (Ni-MH): 70h
       Low (AA alkaline): 43h
       Low (14500): 58h
   Incorporates top-of-the-line CREE XP-E2 (R3) LED into flashlight design
   Has emergency SOS mode
   Uses three different battery types: Ni-MH primary, AA alkaline primary, or rechargeable 14500 lithium-ion (li-ion) battery
   Contains intelligent drive circuit that instantly knows battery type you've inserted; will select best possible active setting
   Lens crafted from strikingly clear mineral glass, has been strengthened, possesses anti-reflective coating
   Has anti-roll body design
   Has flat tailcap to stand upright
   Over-heating protection stops flashlight's exterior from getting too hot
   Composed of super-strong aircraft-grade Type III hard-anodized aluminum, has anti-abrasive finish
   Knurled surface gives user firm grip
   Digitally regulated output feature ensures LD09 will keep running with luminous and solid beam pattern
   Has peak beam intensity/Candela rate of 3600cd and a beam/throw distance of 120m, with a beam/throw angle of 70°
   IPX water resistance rating is 8
   Impact resistance rate is 1m
   Power switch located on the tailcap is very responsive and easy to push
   Reverse polarity protection prevents damage to both battery and flashlight when putting in batteries
   Comes with one LD09 flashlight; a lanyard; a holster; a pocket clip; one spare O-ring; one AA alkaline battery; a user manual; and a warranty card
   Warranty is standard Fenix five-year warranty

Specifications:

   Battery source: 1 x Ni-MH primary, 1 x AA alkaline primary, or 1 x rechargeable 14500 lithium-ion (li-ion) battery
   Light source: CREE XP-E2 (R3) LED bulb
   Peak beam intensity/Candela rate: 3600cd
   Beam/throw distance: 120m
   Beam/throw angle: 70°
   IPX-rating: 8
   Impact resistance: 1m
   Body material: Type III hard-anodized aluminum
   Warranty: Fenix five-year warranty
   Dimensions:
       Length: 3.7 in.
       Head/bezel diameter: 0.7 in.
       Weight: 1.2 oz


http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/theshorelinemarket_2405_1736248195


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Looks like a good light but unless I get it for cheap or free I am not going to review it.  I have enough on my plate ;)
2/17/2016 1:23:41 AM EDT
[#4]
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Looks like a good light but unless I get it for cheap or free I am not going to review it.  I have enough on my plate ;)
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Quoted:
Not a Streamlight, but what is your opinion in the Fenix LD09 2015 Edition ? Have you done a review on it, or on a comparable model?

I needed a good EDC light that used AA so I didn't keep burning up the CR123s in the Surefire lights.
I ordered it from Battery Junction yesterday, so maybe a little late.

It'll just be used to look at stuff at night , or to work on things when I need light on something. It'll be used as a hand held light with a pistol at night , ( no rail 1911 GI ). I hate to be off topic, but just asking someone more knowledgeable than myself.

Features:

   Lumen outputs:
       High (14500): 220 lumens
       High (Ni-MH/AA alkaline): 130 lumens
       Mid (all battery types): 50 lumens
       Low (all battery types): 3 lumens
       SOS mode: 50 lumens
   Run times:
       High (Ni-MH): 1h 45 min.
       High (AA alkaline): 50 min.
       High (14500): 1h
       Mid (Ni-MH): 8h 5 min.
       Mid (AA alkaline): 5h
       Mid (14500): 5h 35 min.
       Low (Ni-MH): 70h
       Low (AA alkaline): 43h
       Low (14500): 58h
   Incorporates top-of-the-line CREE XP-E2 (R3) LED into flashlight design
   Has emergency SOS mode
   Uses three different battery types: Ni-MH primary, AA alkaline primary, or rechargeable 14500 lithium-ion (li-ion) battery
   Contains intelligent drive circuit that instantly knows battery type you've inserted; will select best possible active setting
   Lens crafted from strikingly clear mineral glass, has been strengthened, possesses anti-reflective coating
   Has anti-roll body design
   Has flat tailcap to stand upright
   Over-heating protection stops flashlight's exterior from getting too hot
   Composed of super-strong aircraft-grade Type III hard-anodized aluminum, has anti-abrasive finish
   Knurled surface gives user firm grip
   Digitally regulated output feature ensures LD09 will keep running with luminous and solid beam pattern
   Has peak beam intensity/Candela rate of 3600cd and a beam/throw distance of 120m, with a beam/throw angle of 70°
   IPX water resistance rating is 8
   Impact resistance rate is 1m
   Power switch located on the tailcap is very responsive and easy to push
   Reverse polarity protection prevents damage to both battery and flashlight when putting in batteries
   Comes with one LD09 flashlight; a lanyard; a holster; a pocket clip; one spare O-ring; one AA alkaline battery; a user manual; and a warranty card
   Warranty is standard Fenix five-year warranty

Specifications:

   Battery source: 1 x Ni-MH primary, 1 x AA alkaline primary, or 1 x rechargeable 14500 lithium-ion (li-ion) battery
   Light source: CREE XP-E2 (R3) LED bulb
   Peak beam intensity/Candela rate: 3600cd
   Beam/throw distance: 120m
   Beam/throw angle: 70°
   IPX-rating: 8
   Impact resistance: 1m
   Body material: Type III hard-anodized aluminum
   Warranty: Fenix five-year warranty
   Dimensions:
       Length: 3.7 in.
       Head/bezel diameter: 0.7 in.
       Weight: 1.2 oz


http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/theshorelinemarket_2405_1736248195


Dang that was more text that I realized.


Looks like a good light but unless I get it for cheap or free I am not going to review it.  I have enough on my plate ;)



Maybe once I get it and play around with it a while I can send it to you for review. When you're done, just ship it back.
2/19/2016 7:27:37 AM EDT
[#5]
Just ordered the ProTac 2aa and it should be here tomorrow. The price was right, and it sounds like a nice EDC light for me as it wont see near the harsh treatment you threw at it. Well, not on purpose anyway Thanks for the review.
2/19/2016 10:42:01 AM EDT
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Just ordered the ProTac 2aa and it should be here tomorrow. The price was right, and it sounds like a nice EDC light for me as it wont see near the harsh treatment you threw at it. Well, not on purpose anyway Thanks for the review.
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Thanks for reading
2/19/2016 12:01:59 PM EDT
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Thanks for reading
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Just ordered the ProTac 2aa and it should be here tomorrow. The price was right, and it sounds like a nice EDC light for me as it wont see near the harsh treatment you threw at it. Well, not on purpose anyway Thanks for the review.


Thanks for reading



After I posted the offer to have you test the light out, I looked at your torture of the Protac. I'm poor enough that I'd have to rescind the offer.  lol

I'll probably be better off keeping mine. Great review you did, but I'd never put a light through that. Good to see that it held up so well.
2/25/2016 7:30:20 AM EDT
[#8]
Got my Protac in, and like it pretty well. I prefer to carry it in my back left pocket, and it fits nicely. In some of my jeans it barely fits enough to clip, but I can always move it to the front left pocket if I have to in those pants.

Plenty bright for an edc light, and the activation button works fine. Looks like a winner at this price point.