jstgsn.. you got the Mag-Lite Pro correct? Takes 2 AA batteries? I don't see a Plus.
I just received a
MagLite Mag-Tac LED flashlight that takes 2 CR123A Lithium Batteries, 2 Duracell Ultras (not Panasonic) were included which expire 2021. It provides 320 Lumens of blindingly bright pure white light. Says 4 hours of battery life though I haven't tested that yet. Weather and drop proof. Crowned bezel for striking. Full aluminum body. Very well constructed and has a good feel. A single click provides 1 second of light. A single click and hold provides momentary light until you release. 2 clicks gives you constant on and 3 clicks provides you with a mind-numbing strobe of 12 flashes per/second. Do not shine it on white paper on the desk in front of you!
(waited for the wife to leave before I started laughing).
It's without a doubt the brightest flashlight I own. Tonight I took it out back, turned it on and could clearly see items along the treeline at 200 yards as everything was brightly lit. Indoors in a well lit room when turned on places you outdoors on a sunny summers afternoon. It will entirely light up a 13'x38' room if placed pointing upwards and turned on. By removing the front bezel it softens the glow in the room and allows the light to more evenly spread out. With the bezel removed, light turned on and pointed at a wall from 8' away a perfect soft (though extremely bright) even round light spreads out 14' wide. With the bezel on and shining it at my hand I simply cannot look at my hand!
I placed it in about 2' of water and left it there for roughly 30 minutes, activating the light a few times. Drying the exterior I opened both ends and the seals kept the water out. I did not perform a bounce/drop test.
The carry/belt clip is adjustable however it requires a small tool/hex key, provided, to tighten. Its nice but also a part to misplace. Once the clip is tightened it does not move. The clip, front bezel and rear switch cap all provide stable, flat and smooth surfaces to rest the light on its side or either either end which is very nice.
It is a little larger then I had thought at a hair over 1" wide and 5.25" in length. As an everyday carry light for a civilian its a tad large IMO though fitted to a proper holster on a gun/utility belt certainly not impossible. Specs say it weighs in at 0.4Lbs. I weighed it with batteries and carry clip and it came in at 5.2oz ; 0.325Lbs. There is also no way to configure the order of light modes as is found on some more expensive models. jstgsn mentioned a serial on the outside of his Pro which I didn't find on the Mag-Tac however when removing the back cap where the batteries go there is what appears to be a serial number here inside the cap.
Overall I really like the light. Its extremely bright, comfortable to hold, easily enabled and well built. I don't think I'd EDC it due to its size though it is light enough. Mostly the length. I definitely see this one on the nightstand and general household duty as well as another purchased for the emergency pack I keep in the vehicles and possibly camping also. It will make an excellent emergency and general use flashlight so its IS a keeper!
