A-MAC
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These were sent to me for review.
The TacWear 350 and 950 are a couple of interesting offerings in the tactical light market. A few key differences set them apart from the crowd. Both lights have the same UI, a rotary, three setting dial near the head for mode switching. Both lights are set up the same, 1= high, 2=low and 3= strobe. They are both activated with a rear forward click switch. When switching modes the dial offers an audible soft click for positive confirmation that you’ve changed the mode. Both offer a sturdy, clip on deep carry pocket clip.
Both the 350 and 950 can be taken completely apart with ease, marking them great for modders if you so desire. Both also offer three options for a tail switch bezel, short (rifle mount) which doesn’t cover the tial cap, flared short (tactical) which also doesn’t cover the tail cap and long (utility) which covers tailcap. The 950 offers a high of 900 lumens and the 350 offers 330 lumens on high. With the same LED and smooth reflector both offer a surprisingly useful beam pattern, not typical of a smooth reflector. A hot spot is present but it is very wide and I’ve found it useful for up close work and medium distances. A crenelated bezel finishes off the business end of both. The 350 will run off of a 16340 just fine but the 950 will not fit an 18650.
There aren’t many downsides to these lights. The cons I found can definitely be overlooked. The first thing I noticed is the lights couldn’t be physically locked out with a turn of the head or tailcap, they both completely unscrew before lock out. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, it means you won’t lose light randomly but it’s something to be aware of. The other thing that was weird for me was there were no instructions with either light. The function is easy enough to figure out. I’m more interested in specs for the lights And the website also didn’t deliver the information I was looking for. As a result I don’t know what the low out out is, what the run times are or what LED is in it. Most people won’t care about those things, and I guess it’s not truly important unless you are a flashlight geek but it would be nice to know.
Fit and finish as well as build quality is great on both lights. All in all, these lights are very reasonably priced and offer great features.
The TacWear 350 and 950 are a couple of interesting offerings in the tactical light market. A few key differences set them apart from the crowd. Both lights have the same UI, a rotary, three setting dial near the head for mode switching. Both lights are set up the same, 1= high, 2=low and 3= strobe. They are both activated with a rear forward click switch. When switching modes the dial offers an audible soft click for positive confirmation that you’ve changed the mode. Both offer a sturdy, clip on deep carry pocket clip.
Both the 350 and 950 can be taken completely apart with ease, marking them great for modders if you so desire. Both also offer three options for a tail switch bezel, short (rifle mount) which doesn’t cover the tial cap, flared short (tactical) which also doesn’t cover the tail cap and long (utility) which covers tailcap. The 950 offers a high of 900 lumens and the 350 offers 330 lumens on high. With the same LED and smooth reflector both offer a surprisingly useful beam pattern, not typical of a smooth reflector. A hot spot is present but it is very wide and I’ve found it useful for up close work and medium distances. A crenelated bezel finishes off the business end of both. The 350 will run off of a 16340 just fine but the 950 will not fit an 18650.
There aren’t many downsides to these lights. The cons I found can definitely be overlooked. The first thing I noticed is the lights couldn’t be physically locked out with a turn of the head or tailcap, they both completely unscrew before lock out. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, it means you won’t lose light randomly but it’s something to be aware of. The other thing that was weird for me was there were no instructions with either light. The function is easy enough to figure out. I’m more interested in specs for the lights And the website also didn’t deliver the information I was looking for. As a result I don’t know what the low out out is, what the run times are or what LED is in it. Most people won’t care about those things, and I guess it’s not truly important unless you are a flashlight geek but it would be nice to know.
Fit and finish as well as build quality is great on both lights. All in all, these lights are very reasonably priced and offer great features.
