Review: Armytek Dobermann Pro XHP35 HI LED (warm white)

[Markus]

@Lightbringer

Looks like a nice light, but I gotta confess, I hate the clip and ring. I see no use whatsoever for rings unless you’re depending on “cigar hold” to hold/aim the light. And clips, I never use them except in rate circumstances, in which case I’d use a deep-carry clip only. If the ring could be removed and the light still close completely (like an L2), I’d definitely be tempted.

Question: did you use it a while? ’Cause I see a lot of nicks and dings and bare spots in the coating, especially around sharp edges.

But love the color of the beam (imagine it’s, what?, 4000K or so?), and the switch is fine by me. Even the twisty head to select modes is nice, as it reminds me of my Quark 2AA-X. (Surprised AT didn’t get a visit from Suefire’s lowyers…)

Wonder if the coating’s that chalky coating like also on the L2. Kinda skeeves me by feel, but yeah, it sticks like sandpaper. Attracts oils (even skin oil) and other stains, but is quite grippy.

You can remove the clip and the ring. They are 100% optional (in my video you see the light disassembled). I outfitted my light with them cause I like them on my night shifts. I have a 360° rotation holster (see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09YOr_7cKAQ ) and the clip is needed so the light does not slip through in the head down position. The cigar grip adds to the operation of the light in my opinion but you don’t need it on if you don’t like it. The amazing coating alone provides enough grip. You can also clean it well with a bit of water and soap if you care enough.

Yes, my light is dinged up a bit cause my lights generally don’t go to beauty pegants instead they wear their little nicks with pride At the time of the review the light already had gone through 2 weeks of daily use and about 6 night shifts.