Review: Solarforce Gladiator (picture heavy)

_the · February 19, 2012, 3:57pm

Some HD bonus material in gigapan format.

You can navigate in the embedded images by using mouse wheel / drag / double click / navigation controls (on the left) or just click the title to open these in gigapan.org, which allows to use full screen view, create snapshots and add comments.

Size comparison between Gladiator, Mace and Baseball bat:

http://gigapan.org/gigapans/99072/snapshots/262663/iframe/flash.html?height=400

Gladiator disassembled:

http://gigapan.org/gigapans/99074/snapshots/262664,262665,262666/iframe/flash.html?height=400

jacktheclipper · February 19, 2012, 3:48pm

Chicago_X · February 19, 2012, 8:16pm

I was really impressed with the AR-coated glass.

My example also arrived with similar damage to the packaging.

I really like the bezel too- it may migrate over to the L2T for a while, while the Masterpiece Pro 1 head resides on the Glad.

Thanks for the great review !

Chicago_X · February 19, 2012, 11:12pm

I don't own the other torches in your comparo - can you please comment on which one is the most solid-feeling of the group?

In other words, which one would club the most zombies without falling apart?

fishinfool · February 19, 2012, 11:16pm

Awesome review!

monanoke · February 19, 2012, 11:37pm

Thanks for the great review!

mizjif · February 20, 2012, 1:02am

If you have the time, could we see an in-hand photo to get a reference for size? That'd be great thanks!

Foy · February 20, 2012, 5:26am

From the department of nobody-cares-but-Foy: check out that boot design!

yeahbabyFoy

edc · February 20, 2012, 7:28am

Great review. I think the BLF lanyard came from Manafont?

MRsDNF · February 20, 2012, 7:40am

http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/the-blf-lanyard-p-7890

_the · February 20, 2012, 8:20am

My bad. Sure it did. I stand corrected.

kbark · February 20, 2012, 2:03pm

I care... cause my Blue L2P has that same tailcap. I guess SF is using them on new lights.

2100 · February 20, 2012, 2:25pm

Wow...7.79mm thick body! That could be even thicker than the Trunite catapult?

_the · February 20, 2012, 3:51pm

This one, for sure. The baseball bat is overall heavier and more solid, but the handle is not as thick as in Gladiator.

Also The Mace feels quite thin-walled when compared to this.

_the · February 20, 2012, 3:53pm

Well, of course I don't have any spare time, but here we go.. Quick photo with also well-known Mag 3D for size reference:

_the · February 20, 2012, 9:00pm

Do you happen to have a photo of that combination? I'm struggling not to buy MPP-1.

CheapThrills · February 20, 2012, 9:16pm

What is the body thickness measured from bottom of those knurlings or rough estimate if it´s not possible to measure accuratelly?

i.e. the "thinnest place" in tube :)

Chicago_X · February 20, 2012, 9:21pm

I would probably buy the MPP-2 to go with this combo, if purchasing new.

Pics of the MPP-1:

While not a perfect fit, it balances nicely with the larger head.

Foy · February 21, 2012, 6:21am

_the_

he he . . . You're going to love your MPP 1.

ohthehumanityFoy

_the · February 21, 2012, 6:24am

Thanks Wayne!

Now I know that I needwant it. But I can't decide: I have always wanted to have MPP-1, and it can use up to 4 x 18650. But then again, MPP-2 would be a good option as well (even though it takes "only" 3 x 18650)..

Luckily there's the good old BLF saying: "When in doubt, take both".