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Hey there.. Have y'all seen the new SHADOW from Intl Outdoor Store here:

http://www.intl-outdoor.com/shadow-tc300-xml-800lm-218650-flashlight-p-364.html

It's very similar to my Jetbeam BC40 in size and form (except it's got 3 modes), but what the heck, I just pulled the trigger on this one. According to Foy, the other SHADOWS (which he reviewed) rate highly on the performance/fit/finish scale, so I thought I'd like to have one too. And I think it's MUCH nicer looking than the Jetbeam. Well, I hope this one be a winner.

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Hi Bob. It will be interesting to hear your thoughts on this light when you recieve it.

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I'd love this light too. But my shadow TC6 is really hot(at high mode) so that i'm considering to buy this

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I was just informed yesterday that my item was shipped . That means it should be in my hands (hopefully) in about 8-10 working days.

I will do a comparison between the TC300 and my BC40. Btw, I''m not very technically savvy so it'll just be a simple one, with maybe a few beamshot images. I'll leave the tech-heavy reviews to the experts.

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I like the clean lines .

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Make sure to check the temperature at high mode. It is really really nice, i will take one if it is not to hot after 30'

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30 minutes? I don't plan to run it flat-out for 30 minutes at a time. All this talk about CREE emitters lasting 50,000 hours I don't quite believe. I generally never run my lights for more than 10-15 minutes at full power.

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Yes, I think so too. It makes my Jetbeam BC40 look positively clunky

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I think 30' is minimun time when u really need lights. 10-15' is to short, just for see or show flashlight. My Balder BD-4 run 1h50' without hot, just a little warm

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Welcome to BLF, phoneix!

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Hi. I got my Shadow TC300 yesterday. All I can say is, I'm very disappointed. I will be posting a mini-review of sorts (I'm not technically savvy) soon.

Bottom line is, don't waste your time on this flashlight (like I have done)

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What's the quick and dirty down low, BanglaBob? This is the first less than stellar thing I've heard about a Shadow light.

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So the BC40 is better than this light in your opinion?

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Ok. Very quickly...

  • BC 40 is much, much brighter
  • Even my single 18650 Scorpion V2 is brighter
  • gets really hot after 15 mins use on high
  • memory mode works only if you've had it on for more than 4 secs. (like my Jetbeam PA01), otherwise it comes on in the next mode