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I purchased this flashlight in July 2011, when it was first released. As an owner (and huge fan of) other Streamlight products, I had high expectations for this product. As you would expect, it meets and exceeds those expectations.

I work as a Paramedic for a local county agency, and also volunteer with a Rescue Squad. I keep the flashlight in the provided holster on my belt loop when working, where it is small enough to stay completely out of the way, but still easily accessible. Click #1 yields the perfect brightness for checking pupils and other dim-lighting needs.

I usually skip right over Click #2 (Medium) since I much prefer Click #3 (Full Brightness) for regular lighting needs. For it's compact size (fits perfectly in my hand, being the size of my palm), this is a very bright light, easily lighting most areas. Walking into a dark residence, going to traffic accidents at night, or most other situations, this will suit you perfectly. It's not going to replace a full-size flashlight, but I won't be carrying a full-size flashlight with me on a daily basis either.

For a familiar comparison I recently got a LED Mini-Maglite (which takes 2 AA batteries). This Streamlight ProTac EMS is equally as bright, while being much smaller, weighing less, and only taking 1 AA battery. As far as batteries go, I've replaced them twice in the 8 months I've had it And this current set is still going strong.

My only complaint is the included holster. While it's a nice nylon holster, and it works well, I've found that after a few months the Hook-and-Loop closure is starting to fray apart and isn't holding very well. It still stays closed and keeps the flashlight in, but it doesn't have that satisfying grip and "crackle" of a fresh one. Not sure how or where I could purchase a replacement.

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I'm an EMT for both a local fire department and adjoining county. This light is perfect what else could one expect from Streamlight? The light toggles on initially to low mode (output: 3.6 lumens); two toggles bumps output to medium (10 lumens); three toggles provides high output (50 lumens). Output is locked at the selected mode with a hard click. Low mode is perfect for pupil exams without unintentionally flooding both pupils. Medium and high provide more than adequate light in the field.

The C4 LED has a centered hotspot which grows more pronounced with increased output. Two tertiary zones of light exist at 33% and 66% of the light's output. Throw is less than similar lights with higher outputs. If possible, this would be an excellent companion light to a larger, more general purpose model.

Though this flashlight has crown and tail cap crenelations (and Streamlight's legendary construction), I'd hesitate to use this flashlight in any kind of striking maneuver. Its small size disappears into the hand doubly so when wearing fire or rescue gloves. Further, the light itself weighs very little, even when the single AA is installed (Streamlight's fact sheet states 2.3 oz).

The included ballistic nylon holster does not fully enclose the light; gaps of approximately .75" at the bottom of the holster and 1.00" at the top expose the light on both sides. The hook-and-loop flap securely binds; the belt loop is a full 2.5" long and .75" wide; it too has hook-and-loop material, enabling it to fit wider belts without complication.

All in all, a fantastic item for anyone in the field.

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i like this lightit starts on the lowest setting, which is usually just what I need to see objects. This preserves battery life, and I like that. IT fits in my pocket, the clip has not let it slip out and get lost. It works, and seems study.

I prefer the AA size, though not as powerful as a C123, if the battery dies, I can easily find another in any store or even in our stations battery supply.

A very good light, and if you are not looking for a super powerful, this is the one.

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I just love this light. It uses one AA battery, it fits in the palm of my hand, has 3 brightness settings and will last for 36 hours on the lowest setting. It is not as bright as my car headlights but on the brightest setting (still lasts 1 1/2 hours) I can see clearly across any room in my house or across my front yard at night.

this is a nice little light.

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This light works very well. Easy to operate. In a crunch situation when the chips are down you aren't fiddling around with trying to figure out how to get the beam strength you want. I would buy it again.