Nitecore TM03 - Where?

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Hi. this may be my first post. I’m new to flashlights and I’m looking to build my collection. Right now I’m looking for something with decent to good throw, high lumens and a little bit tactical (not super important) to carry in a belt holster for use at work so it can be a little bigger but not huge. The XT12GT is maybe as big as I want to go for this buying round. Trying to decide between the MH20GT, XT11GT, XT12GT and the TM03. I’ve racked my brain on what my next purchase will be and after reading about the Klarus XT line having some switch issues I think I’m going for the TM03. Where is the best place to buy from as far as price and shipping time and are there any coupon codes/discounts seen in the wild? Normally if prices are the same I usually go with goinggear just because I like Marshal’s YT videos.

Thanks in advance.
Stacy

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the TM03 is a flooder

MH20GT good light with decent throw
Nitecore P30 is a good thrower

XT12GT has decent throw
XT11GT good allrounder but not a thrower

coupon codes

old XT11GT HI on 50m wall, the one with E4 HD LED will be even less throw

this Convoy C8 has a wider hotspot than the Klarus XT12GT

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OP, dont forget to check the battery limitation on TM03. I once was about to buy that light until I found the battery compatibility issue (went for XT12GT instead).

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Throw is important but not the only criteria. It seems to me that the TM03 throws a pretty far distance despite its enormous spill. I'm basically looking for the most bang for my buck as far as output to size ratio and I don't see anything comparable to the TM03.

I do plan on getting the other models I listed but this is just what I'm buying next. It's for general use at work. I'm a low voltage electrician and I look above acoustical ceilings in schools/offices etc. and need to light up a fairly large sized area while still getting some distance. 150 - 300ft of usable light I suppose is all I need.

I did consider the proprietary battery. I don't like it but I'll deal with it I suppose. The XT12GT is the very next one on my buy list. Then the SRT7 followed by the MH20GT then XT11GT.(maybe not if I feel like it's redundant) Then after those I'm either getting the Manker U21(or utorch copy) or an SR52UT.

TM03

http://i.imgur.com/21K1SHj.jpg

XT11GT

http://i.imgur.com/vLcqaQl.jpg

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If size to lumen ratio is important this light may be a good option
http://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_598992.html

Coupon code here

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That’s a little bit bigger than I’m looking for for this particular use but I’m definitely bookmarking it. For that size I’m kind of partial to the R50 Pro seeker but I do like how compact it is. If they had a nichia version I’d probably be all over it.

I messaged the person that did the coupon thread and am just waiting for a response. I’m probably getting the TM03 today after work.