Fenix T-1 Tactical light

Didn't care for the clip on mine, so I tore it off.

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I may have difficulty identifying which light is which, if shown in isolation.
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That speaks very highly of the P3D Q5, which has become my primary EDC. It is substantially smaller and lighter than the T1, and has the addition of 3 output levels plus strobe and (stupid) SOS. The T1 is still an awesome light. Not that long ago, the flashlight freaks amongst us would have been cr*pping our pants with joy over the prospect of this many lumens coming out of such small lights (and for such a long time). FWIW, my T1 seems about twice as bright as my P3D Q5 (on turbo) at short distances.

Fenix has taken a lot of my disposable income over the past several months.
 
powernoodle said:
FWIW, my T1 seems about twice as bright as my P3D Q5 (on turbo) at short distances.
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Really? If anything, indoors, I find it hard to tell which is brighter.

The specs are 225 lumens for the T1 and 215 lumens for the P3Dce-Q5 -
in the scheme of things it's less than a 5% increase in total output - although obviously good focussing and tighter hotspots can make some difference - but for the reflector designs/sizes here I think 10 lumens, even if better focussed, should not make that much difference.

Some people really dislike the clip - other like or tolerate it -
I understand the Fenix-Store.com is going to be selling a clipless version.
However it would have been better if it were removable in the first place.

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Thanks for the honesty of the comparison. Just for my own comparison knowledge, I went over to fenix-store.com to compare the weights and runtimes (as presented by them). Rebel P3D is 50 grams, T1 is 153 grams. P3D runtime at 200 lumens is 1.8 hours, T1 runtime at 215 lumens is 1.5 hours.
 
powernoodle said:
Didn't care for the clip on mine, so I tore it off.

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That speaks very highly of the P3D Q5, which has become my primary EDC. It is substantially smaller and lighter than the T1, and has the addition of 3 output levels plus strobe and (stupid) SOS. The T1 is still an awesome light. Not that long ago, the flashlight freaks amongst us would have been cr*pping our pants with joy over the prospect of this many lumens coming out of such small lights (and for such a long time). FWIW, my T1 seems about twice as bright as my P3D Q5 (on turbo) at short distances.

Fenix has taken a lot of my disposable income over the past several months.
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:eek: powernoodle, why didn't you just unscrew the top and take the clip off. That's what I did!
 
shane225 said:
why didn't you just unscrew the top and take the clip off. That's what I did!
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Because I only have the strength of 10 normal men. Trust me, I tried.

If I had Shane Power, it would have screwed right off! :thumbup:


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powernoodle said:
Because I only have the strength of 10 normal men. Trust me, I tried.

If I had Shane Power, it would have screwed right off! :thumbup:


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lol, well, I really don't like to brag, but not everyone has 10 inch guns like me also :p . Have you tried putting a hair dryer to it maybe?
 
I've worked on getting the T1 head off till my hands hurt . I heated it till my hands blistered from the clip being so hot . I tried a strap wrench but it just stretched .

One day I'll get that damn clip off !
 
i just got mine for moore and it is a great light. also this was my first time ordering from moore but it will not be my last great guy to deal with. this light gonna replace my gladius as a night stand light. :):)
 
I've got a little P3D Q5 Cree. Great little torch that EDC's easily. I like the look of the T1 but am not sure I would be happy with the size.

I wish there were a tact/tearer version between the size of the P3D and the T1. Sort of akin to the SF E2D.

No complaints with Fenix - I own 3 other SFs and see no quality issues with fenix.
 
Quick Question - I am not much of a Light guy but I traded for a Surefire light, the issue with this one is that it doesn't have a "Stay On" button, the tail button allows you to toggle between semi bright and super bright but unless you continue to apply pressure to that button it will not stay on.

Are are tactical lights like this? How about the Fenix T-1 in particular?

Thanks
 
The Surefire you describe is a "twisty." The P3D (I believe the T1 switch is mechanically the same) is a "clicky."

Clicky: Press button - "click" - light is on. Further clicks may cycle thru modes or turn off the light, depending on design.

Twisty: Press & hold button - light as long as held. Twist cap - light stays on until cap is twisted in the reverse direction... or the batteries die. ;)

Most but not all SFs have accessories that can be purchased direct from SF or aftermarket. Most of the models, at least the single mode, have "clicky" caps that can be ordered. There are a few exceptions. I think my dual mode A2 Aviator may be one.
 
I posted earlier about trying to get my T1. I want to thank the guys at the Fenix Store. I had trouble with my order,but they got everything straightened out and sent me a new pack of batteries to replace the ones that were in the light when I received it (the light was on when I got it in mail).

All I can say is WOW. Is that bright on Turbo mode! I have nothing really to compare to it, but I cannot believe the brightness. In regular mode it is very bright and useful, although it doesn't have the "holy cow" factor that even my wife commented on in Turbo mode.

The only thing I can say as a "review" is that I flashed it at my barn about 50 feet from my house and it lit up like it was daytime. With my plain old generic flashlight, the light did not even reach the barn. It is a little bigger and bulkier than I need, but its mainly to keep in my truck console, so that doesn't really matter. The thing is built like a tank.
 
Paddling_man said:
The P3D (I believe the T1 switch is mechanically the same) is a "clicky."
Clicky: Press button - "click" - light is on. Further clicks may cycle thru modes or turn off the light, depending on design.
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Yes, the Fenix P3D and T1 are both "Clickies" -
BUT there is a difference that makes the T1 "tactical".

The P3D like most other Fenixes are "reverse clickies" - from Off a partial depression on the switch has no effect until clicked ON - then a tap or partial depression turns the light OFF momentarily.

T1 has a forward or "tactical" clicky - from Off - a partial depression of the switch turns the light On momentarily (until one releases the switch). After clicking On - a partial depression then has no effect.

Most people favor the forward or "tactial" clicky as it allows the very useful momentary on while the switch is being (partially) depressed.

But reverse clickies are not less useful - as it is does make switching modes on the multi-mode/level Fenixes much easier - as a simple tap of the switch changes the mode/level - whereas a forward/tactical clicky makes this less reliable - as it takes a reasonable amount of pressure the activate the partial depression of the switch (to help minimise accidental turn-ons) so the switching modes is harder.

(explanation note about multi-modes on Fenix flashlights -
the "D"igital series have two sets of modes - accessed by twisting the head -
in each mode Set to change the mode is by turning Off the light and turning it back on within 2 seconds -
with the Reverse Clicky this is easy - click on the light - then simply tapping the switch - which causes a momentary off - thus changing the mode.
With a Forward/tactical clicky - the strategy is different - partially depress the switch from Off - to get the first mode - then release and partially depress again within 2 secs (repeat) until the desired mode is reached - then fully depress/click the switch - this sounds as easy until one tries it - because of the pressure required to activate the light on partial depression -
I hope that was clear enough? If not - please see this review for another attempt at an explanation -

Fenix L1T v2 RB80 Comparison Review )

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Now that was a cool response.

I had probably read that on CPF but it certainly didn't stick.

Clicky and twisty? I'm all over that. Kinda like simple math.

Reverse and forward clicky? We're moving up into the calc now. ;)

Thanks!!
 
I'M BLIND!!!! BLIND!!!!

:D :) :D

Thanks for the explanation guys, I kind of grasp the Twisty Clicky Sticky thing, the rest I think I will have to experience to understand. No lack of effort on Unk-Vt's part, it's just my lack of mechanical understanding.

I think I would probably be more happy with a Fenix T-1 than the Surefire I have though, so I will start looking around. :thumbup:

Thanks again.
 
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