Well, I just pulled the trigger on this light. Believe it or not, I have yet to buy any of the c8 lights since I started hanging out here. I was already looking at these Panasonic 3100mAh protected batteries. http://www.intl-outdoor.com/panasonic-ncr18650a-3100mah-liion-battery-p-213.html I bought two. I am thinking that this battery would be similar to the AW version. Of course, thinking always got me in trouble.
ANTI-NOWHERE-LEAGUE, most of the flashlights on this planet are made in Shenzhen, there are few flashlight manufacturing companies that are not from Shenzhen. My statement was only regarding the location of the Intl-Outdoor, not the location where the products are manufactured.
If I get 2.4A out of it, it will be OK. I can't have everything direct drive. I have been wanting a C8 size light, but was holding out for a 3-mode. Hopefully this light will turn out to be a good sturdy general purpose light that I am not afraid to let someone else use.
Me too. I saw them last night after my order was already made. I also forgot that International Outdoors carried the battery carrier that supposedly fits the Dry. If I didn't have my head up my "you know where", I would have ordered a couple of holsters and a spare carrier.
I just got my shipping notice. I will see how this order goes and probably get the holsters and carrier next time.
I might do that. I hate wasting money, even Hanks, e.g., sending a ten dollar order across the ocean just because I can. I do want the holsters and battery carrier though.
I have been very well impressed with my XinTD C8. I bought one when they first came out. It looks, performs and feels like it should sell for more money.
I see that the current batch has the well respected 105c driver.
If there is a better C8 on the market, I have never seen it.
Not great. KD "C8" XM-L (noname) and Ebay UF C8 XR-E are substantially different. Different reflector and different pill .... not interchangeable. Total length is different too.
A lot of C8's might look the same, but have different measurements, especially on threads and diameters. I've had 3 different brands and there is very little interchangeability.
The XinTD is refered to as a "C8" only because of its general size and shape and 42mm lens and reflector. The actual model number is SC-82.
The original C8 is the Ultrafire, all others are clones or just similar flashlights.
About the only part of the XinTD that is the same is the 42mm lens.
Compared to other "C8" style lights, the XinTD is about .5 inch longer and heavier built. The XinTD uses a special reflector that screws into the pill which screws into the body. That results in outstanding heat sinking. The XinTD uses a top quality driver with choice of modes.