Review: Eagtac EagleTac SX25L3 MT-G2 review

That Saber 1A looks awesome. If only they put the clip on the tail cap instead of the body. Don’t any of the manufacturers ever use their clips? Machine slots in both head and tail cap so clip can attach to either end, user’s preference. These clips that attach to the middle of the light are terrible. 178 lumens on 1.5V is nice, but I’m glad to see 14500 support also.

Archer? I don't see no stinkin' Archer!

I don’t see specs that 14500 is supported.

I have three T10 lights I had at a good discount and I love the light it gives in a small package. I also ordered a new TI2 after some good experience with my TI’s. I have two Neutron 2A and a 1C and Archer series don’t make much sense after these but this Saber line looks like a good improvement over the XPG led. T20 original wouldn’t accept a lithium rechargeable but this Saber seems to do. I’ll get the one with CR123 this time I guess. Maybe I’ll make some Nichia T10s out of mines and get a Saber 1A too.

Archer 1C now available on eBay only as “Buy it Now” - no auctions, no “Best Offer”. $49 take it or leave it. Maybe they will start auction later.

Me? I’ll wait until my TN10 and TN11 are replaced by Thrunite (both returned today).

Must be the Saber because I don’t see 14500 is supported for the Archer? I’m confused too. Where are the specs for the Saber that 14500 is supported? Thanks.

Everybody should know by now that Kreisler is a split personality,so he writes about one light in the headlines and another in the thread. Just to make a mess of it all. :stuck_out_tongue:

I’m only asking about the 14500 format because I’m looking for a nice AA/14500 light, Xeno EO3 U2 or T6 looks like the ticket.

Just wait a little while and TN will have a deal on the new lights!

I know I missed adding the Xeno to my cart. I read the review on the E03 V3, the U2 and T6 version has the highest 460lm. E03 is like $28 at HKE.

I guess the XP-G2 would not support the 14500? Would the led burn out if the 14500 battery is used?

The working voltage is max 4.2v, so 14500’s are supported. Nothing to to with the LED - it’s the driver that would burn out if it wasn’t supported.

Good job Kreisler. It’s a tempting flashlight.
Do you think $ 49 is a fair price? How much do you think it should cost?

My understanding from reading another post was that the XP-G2 supports a maximum of 1.5v vs the XM-L which can do the 14500 without being overdriven.

I know its cool white but does it have any blue in the spill?

And how do you find the tail clicky? I have few that make a quality light feel cheep, like “ting ting ting” when clicking them.

Also is there any beamshots coming?

Thanks for the review.

I got Archer 1A from their Amazon stores, powerful EDC flashlight, enjoy it :heart_eyes: !!!Also a factory to end user marketplace, I Have purchased their Archer 1A for 49USD
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AMCLUO6

$39 offer accepted. Expect delivery next week.

I find it hard to believe that I purchased yet another Thrunite.

I already have the TN31, t21, t20, T10, Ti blue, and Ti Gold.

The T10 is one of my favorite lights, but it is not meant to be overpowered by a 14500 li-on

whew:) I knew I could come to grips with this impulse buy!

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How long does the Archer run on a 14500 on high mode? Would it be running at 400 lumens?

I started loving Thrunite after I bought 4 of their lights in an offer package - TN30, TN12, T10 and T11s. Considering my limited flashlight experiences, imho, I found them to be great quality lights, ymmv. Even with all the frequent issues showing up in the BLF forum, I think thrunite sell fantastic lights at reasonable prices. In other words you get value for well made, durable lights with a brand name. Can you say that of Jetbeam, Olight, Zebralight, etc. with respect to prices.
And Thrunite do remedy and make good on these issues if you give them enough time. At least that is my experience. They replace my TN30 and TN12 for me after I notify their customer service about random issues of powering up.
They surprise me with their fast shipping. I took possession of my lights in 5 days, weekend inclusive - from China to Singapore.

In the beginning I didn’t think much about Thrunite, as I didn’t know much about their products. I actually was considering to buy Jetbeam RRT3, but its about $300 odd.
I was soaking up all the reviews and opinions of BLF forumers, on lights and I was still hovering on the threshold without plunging in.

My first order on the international website was the DRY, as I was impressed with the pics of some posters as it really lit up the night with a big flood beam. It was impressive and it was cheap if you compare it with the competition. Of course there is the king, but I rule it out because of pwm.

Back to Thrunite lights and here is why I like them:
T10 - only 17g without battery. It is my edc and my backup. In other words, should my other lights run out during usage, T10 is there. It is so light, I really forget that it is there in my pocket. I use it frequently on mini errands like checking out the ground under my barefeet. It is not the brightest - but enough to get things done - 115 lumens. It looks brighter than SK68 on ceiling bounce. Also nice form factor.

One of my major consideration is the weight of a flashlight. Everytime I look at a torchlight, without fail, I will definitely check out its weight and then compare it with the thrunite models.

TN12 - its strength is it has 205m throw, adequate light and its weight - 66g without battery. Puts out enough light for daily functional use. This is my edc. This is why I like it so much. Puts out 700 lumens without compromising on weight and throw. And hardly any heat issues.

TN11s - It has 355m throw and 830 lumens. Its about there considering it weighs about 169g. Pocketable but not my ideal weight.

So I have 3 functional enough lights for most of my needs.

And then the cream - TN30. It really is very bright about 2600 lumens approx. after stepdown. Has magnetic control and a firefly mode. Has a nice form factor. Throws 370m but not adequate enough against the big boys.
And is currently about $169. Not too much to pay for such a fantastic light. And should TN30 throws like TK75, I’d definitely buy another one.

Thrunite does bring a good deal to the table. As it stand, Thrunite is my No. 1 brand. As Kreisler said, it is always about price, all things being equal. I cannot agree more.

Will I acquire more lights - seems unlikely but I am not closing the door just yet.
Of course something that outperform and out thow the TN30 would be worth looking at.
Also the Sabre would be a nice addition to the T10, as it is brighter.