HDS Systems EDC 120T flashlight - info and photos

[choombak]

After a lot of deliberation, and thinking, and reading on cpf, I finally decided to try my hand at a HDS EDC flashlight. I was skeptical since these run CR123/RCR batteries, which are costly in India. But this is the only light that has pages and pages, and pages written about on cpf, so I thought there must be something special about it. This page on HDS Systems site that describes the internal design, and the build.

So I finally ordered the HDS EDC 120T (max output 120 lumens, t = tactical, raised tailcap, there is a Executive version, with flushed tailcap as well) from GoingGear for $99 (plus shipping), and I have it now for about a week or so. And I am impressed, SUPER IMPRESSED. This light does live upto its expectations of being a bullet-proof and solidly built light. It has decent heft, and is the most customizable light I've seen. The manual is also very comprehensive, with nothing left to imagination - almost everything that a user may encounter is detailed, with practical tips to increase battery life as well. Here are some shots for your enjoyment.





Light dis-assembled

[agIover]

The price and runtime please

[choombak]

The price and runtime please

This one is $99, with no discounts (no discounts on any HDS light with any dealer), plus shipping. Runtime - don't know, the output is from 0.33 lumens through 119 lumens for this model, with about 15 levels in between. It has 4 presets, and all 4 can be customized with any level of brightness you want. From the site, however, the runtimes are specified as "1.25 hour typical runtime on High setting, greater than 2 hours to drop below 50% output."