We recently stopped stocking Surefire torches and started stocking the LED Lenser torches instead. This decision followed some negative feedback about battery corrosion in the Surefires.
Everything we'd heard and seen about the LED Lensers was superb - in fact we viewed them as likely to become 'THE' military torch. However we've just had a less-than-great review of one of the Lensers and would be interested in feedback from people who've used them. Clearly if some of the lenser models have failings then we need to consider our advice and stock.
LED Lenser P3
(review = 3/5)
Our collection of Lensers is here: http://www.rvops.co.uk/electronics-80/torches-42/
Everything we'd heard and seen about the LED Lensers was superb - in fact we viewed them as likely to become 'THE' military torch. However we've just had a less-than-great review of one of the Lensers and would be interested in feedback from people who've used them. Clearly if some of the lenser models have failings then we need to consider our advice and stock.
LED Lenser P3

(review = 3/5)
I got one of these a while back to replace my usual hand torch when I lost it. The strength of the light is very good, as is the beam adjustment using the thumb. Excellent build quality as well.
Unfortunately, despite clearly being an almost faultless torch I can't help but hate it because of it's on/off switch which is next to useless. The button is located at the back of the housing, it is so tiny and doesn't protrude from the surface at all (like a reset switch on a calculator!) making it frustratingly difficult to operate in normal conditions and next to impossible with gloves on. Even though I have small fingers I found it easier to press it against my tooth rather than funble with my fingernails but ended up replacing it in the end.
Very dissapointing for such a well made torch but I suppose at £15 you can't argue. Perhaps some of the more expensive ones have bigger buttons.
Unfortunately, despite clearly being an almost faultless torch I can't help but hate it because of it's on/off switch which is next to useless. The button is located at the back of the housing, it is so tiny and doesn't protrude from the surface at all (like a reset switch on a calculator!) making it frustratingly difficult to operate in normal conditions and next to impossible with gloves on. Even though I have small fingers I found it easier to press it against my tooth rather than funble with my fingernails but ended up replacing it in the end.
Very dissapointing for such a well made torch but I suppose at £15 you can't argue. Perhaps some of the more expensive ones have bigger buttons.