4 June 2013, 19:23
FENIX TA 20 TACTICAL TORCH REVIEW (MY EVERY DAY CARRY)
I recently purchased a Fenix TA 20 tactical torch after doing a revamp of my Every Day Carry; I wanted a torch with a Tactical Application, so a strobe setting and bezeled edge were paramount. The strobe setting of the light is very bright and will do its required task of dazzling persons very well if required, at night. If the torch is ever required to break glass in the event of an emergency it is purpose built for this task. The light was originally designed as a weapon light and comes recommended for hunting also, this light screams quality and is very well built and fits into the hand nicely. One of the further factors I like about this torch is that, due to the design of the on/off switch at the base of the light it is very difficult to turn off/on by accident, the following information are some of the lights characteristics:
Cree XRE Q5 LED with a life of 50,000 hours
Powered by 2 x 3v CR123A lithium batteries
Four outputs: 4 lumens (170 hrs), 50 lumens (12 hrs), 225 lumens (1.5 hrs) Strobe 230 Lumens (3 hrs)
Tested to ANSI /FSC standard using CR123A batteries
Digitally regulated output, maintains constant brightness
Textured reflector throws beam over 200 meters
168mm (length) x 25.4mm (diameter) x 35mm (head)
175 gram weight, excluding batteries
Reverse polarity protection circuit board
Made from durable aircraft grade aluminum
Premium, type -111 hard anodized anti - abrasive finish
Waterproof to IPX-8 standard
Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti reflective coating
Tactical tail cap switch with momentary - on function
Anti - Roll slip resistant body design due to chequered grip inlay
Handy carry strap, at base of the light
VERDICT OF REVIEW OF TACTICAL TORCH, FULLY RECCOMENDED BUT QUALITY COMES AT A PRICE.
ALLWAYS CARRY A SPARE SET OF BATTERIES!
I recently purchased a Fenix TA 20 tactical torch after doing a revamp of my Every Day Carry; I wanted a torch with a Tactical Application, so a strobe setting and bezeled edge were paramount. The strobe setting of the light is very bright and will do its required task of dazzling persons very well if required, at night. If the torch is ever required to break glass in the event of an emergency it is purpose built for this task. The light was originally designed as a weapon light and comes recommended for hunting also, this light screams quality and is very well built and fits into the hand nicely. One of the further factors I like about this torch is that, due to the design of the on/off switch at the base of the light it is very difficult to turn off/on by accident, the following information are some of the lights characteristics:
Cree XRE Q5 LED with a life of 50,000 hours
Powered by 2 x 3v CR123A lithium batteries
Four outputs: 4 lumens (170 hrs), 50 lumens (12 hrs), 225 lumens (1.5 hrs) Strobe 230 Lumens (3 hrs)
Tested to ANSI /FSC standard using CR123A batteries
Digitally regulated output, maintains constant brightness
Textured reflector throws beam over 200 meters
168mm (length) x 25.4mm (diameter) x 35mm (head)
175 gram weight, excluding batteries
Reverse polarity protection circuit board
Made from durable aircraft grade aluminum
Premium, type -111 hard anodized anti - abrasive finish
Waterproof to IPX-8 standard
Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti reflective coating
Tactical tail cap switch with momentary - on function
Anti - Roll slip resistant body design due to chequered grip inlay
Handy carry strap, at base of the light
VERDICT OF REVIEW OF TACTICAL TORCH, FULLY RECCOMENDED BUT QUALITY COMES AT A PRICE.
ALLWAYS CARRY A SPARE SET OF BATTERIES!