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Armytek Predator Pro v2.5 XP-G2 tactical thrower
By: JohnnyMac Date: June 18, 2013, 6:54 pm
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[html]<p class="auto-style4"><strong>ARMYTEK PREDATOR PRO
v2.5</strong></p><p>* Armytek Predator Pro XP-G2 was supplied by
Armytek for review: <a
href="
HTML http://www.armytek.com
">www.armytek.com</a></p><p><a
href="
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/><img
src="
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/>alt="" width="500" height="375"
class="auto-style3"></a></p><p>I'm going to change up my usual
formatting here just because I can't get into the specifics of
this light any more than Armytek already has. Therefore I'm
going to start with my impressions and my output specs gathered
by my meters and Integrated Sphere. The pictures further down
will reflect the specs posted from Armytek and I will insert my
notes and thoughts on what you are viewing. Armytek lists more
specifics and features on their flashlights than any other
manufacturer I've seen. They seem to have the utmost confidence
in their lights and, having held and used this one for a week
now, it is completely justified. Between the details they
already provide on all their lights and any pictures I can
provide you should be able to make up your own mind on this
light. Having said that, let's move on with my
impressions...</p><p><strong>In a nutshell...</strong>
</p><p>WOW! Save your pennies and get this light! 100% Mac
Approved! If I could only have just one light this would pretty
much be the one. Those of you who don't like a lot of pictures
and don't like reading specs can feel free to head to Armytek's
site and place your order. No need to waste anymore of your
time.</p><p><strong>Build Quality</strong></p><p>Simply
fabulous. If you've ever seen the Youtube videos were the
Predator is being abused and molested in ways that would make
you cry if it were any other light, I can assure you that you
will understand how it can take that abuse. It is simply the
most solid, well machined piece of kit I've held that emits
photons. The threads are impeccable, the alloy is thick and
tough as nails, the seals (double o-rings at the joints) are so
tight you need a firm grip and two hands to unscrew the tailcap
or remove the head. Armytek rates these lights as being
waterproof to 55yards (you read that right - 55yards!). All
threads are heavily lubricated with NyoGel grease.</p><p>How
tough are these lights? Armytek rates them as impact resistant
to 33ft. Armytek rates their HAIII anodizing at 400HV. I've
tried searching for an explanation of what exactly that rating
means but I can tell you that it loosely translates to "Tough as
hell". The stainless steel bezels on the head and tail are
titanium coated with a hardness of 2000-3000HV. Check out this
Russian made torture test video.. This is a light you can pass
down to your kids and grandkids as it will likely out live
you.</p><p><iframe
src="
HTML http://www.youtube.com/embed/lvA79TAMu6c"
frameborder="0"
width="425" height="350"></iframe></p><p>The first thing one
notices after taking an Armytek light out of it's very well made
and durable holster is the unique matte finish of it's
anodizing. The Ano itself gives it fantastic grip when wet and
feels like the light is coated with superfine grit emery cloth.
Holding the light makes you think you are holding a stick of
chalk except it's not dusty or slippery. It's really the best
way I can describe it to someone who hasn't held one of these
lights.</p><p><strong>Output</strong></p><p>This light is a
small tactical thrower. If you thought a stock light this small
couldn't throw as well as the Predator does with it's XP-G2 and
computer designed reflector you'd be wrong. I was amazed at the
tiny hotspot and little amount of spill that blasts from the
front of the Predator. The hotspot comes from a very focused 5
degree center beam with just 40 degrees of spill. Armytek rates
the Predators output at 670 lumens in Turbo mode and 400m of
throw (amazing from a light with a head only 1.56"/39.6mm in
diameter). The reflector is one of the cleanest and smoothest
I've seen and the lens is thick, hardened ultraclear double AR
coated with 98%-99% light transmission.</p><p>The output is
fully regulated and even in firefly mode (0.1 lumen) there is
zero PWM. Tint is a pure, creamy white with no trace of blue,
purple or green tint in any mode. Output is fully regulated and
flat in all modes. I am still trying to figure out the custom
programming. The owners manual tells the user how to select
between the two default mode groups, or lines, as Armytek likes
to call them, but is lacking in custom programming instructions.
Fortunately for me, I am quite content with the default mode
groups but am determined to figure out the custom programming
and voltage readings. All mode and line changes, as well as
custom programming, are made by twisting the head 45 degrees
(1/8th of a turn). Definitely a two handed operation as the
seals on the head make one-handed changes nearly
impossible.</p><p>The first line, or group, of modes are low,
medium and high. The second line has firefly and strobe. All
modes stay where you left them until changed. This allows
momentary via the forward-clicky switch in all
modes.</p><p><strong>My Output Results</strong></p><p>My
measurements were taken using a Panasonic CGR18650D.
Measurements taken in my Integrated Sphere which is calibrated
against a few Zebralight models I own as well as a few other
lights that known ANSI output specs. My IS has been tested
against those of a couple of other IS owners with calibrated
spheres and is within 1% variance to theirs using the same exact
test light (not model of light, the exact same light).</p><table
style="width: 50%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width:
132px;"><strong>Modes</strong></td><td style="width:
207px;"><strong>OTF Lumens @ 30+
seconds</strong></td><td><strong>Instant
On</strong></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 132px;">High</td><td
style="width: 207px;">463</td><td>466</td></tr><tr><td
style="width: 132px;">Medium</td><td style="width:
207px;">96.1</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="width:
132px;">Low</td><td style="width: 207px;">4.67</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 132px;">Moon</td><td
style="width: 207px;">0.85</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td
style="width: 132px;">Lux @ 1m</td><td style="width:
207px;">33,700</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="width:
132px;">Throw distance</td><td style="width: 207px;">367.1
meters</td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table><p>Take a gander of
these beamshots I took inn the back yard. What you see in the
pics is what I saw in person. The center hotspot in High mode
slightly overwhelms the camera but the spill and lower modes are
dead on.</p><p><img
src="
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/>alt="" width="449"
height="600"></p><p><strong>Ergonomics</strong></p><p>Removing
the silicon tactical ring lets you tail stand the Predator for a
candle mode. It can also be removed and replaced with either a
flat silicon band (included with packaging) for a smooth body or
with the removable pocket clip (also included in packaging).
The Predator fits comfortably in the hand and instills absolute
confidence that it will ALWAYS work when you click the switch.
If my life depended on my light I would feel safe with this on
my belt. Armytek lights in general don't have knurling and,
frankly, they don't need it. The finish provides excellent grip
when wet and the protruding tactical switch can easily be
activated with gloved hands. The included holster holds the
light snugly and securely while allowing easy removal and
insertion of the light.</p><p>With my thoughts on the Predator
Pro v2.5 out of the way, let's look at the other pics I've taken
as well as the details and specs provided by Armytek. Click any
of the pictures to open the full res pic in a new
window/tab.</p><p><a
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/><img
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>
</p><p><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding:
0px;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding:
0px;">Items included in the
package</strong></strong></p><ul><li>Flashlight</li><li>Holster<
/li><li>Lanyard</li><li>2
spare O-rings</li><li>Spare rubber
button</li><li>Clip</li><li>Rubber grip (is put on
flashlight)</li><li>Rubber ring to substitute the
grip</li></ul><p>T<span style="border: 0px none inherit; margin:
0px; padding: 0px;">he Predator Pro is packaged like all Armytek
lights. Custom molded closed-cell foam cradles the light and
holds it securely inside the heavy cardboard box. The light is
further protected by it's holster. Here is a <a
href="
HTML https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8BFDV1sErzVbThtb1FQa09FUXM/edit?usp=sharing"><br
/>scan of the UserGuide</a>.</span></p><p><a
href="
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/><img
src="
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/>alt="" width="320" height="240" class="auto-style3"></a> <a
href="
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/><img
src="
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/>alt="" width="320" height="240" class="auto-style3"></a></p><d
iv
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Key
Featuress/strong></strong></div><ul><li>New powerful Cree XP-G2
LED</li><li>Impessive light output 670 LED lumen</li><li
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Beam
distance up to 400 meters</li><li style="border: 0px; margin:
0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Constant brightness for whole operation
time</li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px
0px;">Fully programmable settings to fit your needs</li><li
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Excellent
tactical flashlight for Hunting</li><li style="border: 0px;
margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Powered by one 18650 Li-Ion or
two CR123A/R123 batteries</li></ul></div><div style="border:
0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: normal;"><strong
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Optical
Features</strong></div><div style="border: 0px; margin: 0px;
padding: 0px; font-weight: normal;"><ul><li>The reflector of the
ArmyTek Predator flashlight has been modeled and calculated in
computer software for the design of optical systems that enabled
to produce a flawless light beam for a distance more than 400
meters.</li><li>Ultra-transparent and tempered glass was used
with anti-reflective and lens coating, normally used in photo
equipment only.</li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px;
padding: 2px 0px;">The transparency of the glass is
98-99%.</li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px
0px;">The angle of the light spot is 5 degrees.</li><li
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">The angle of
the light spill is 40 degrees.</li><li style="border: 0px;
margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">At the distance of 300 feet (92
meters), the diameter of the light spot is 26 feet (8
meters).</li></ul><p>The Cree XP-G2 emitter is perfectly
centered in the deep reflector.</p><p><a
href="
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/><img
src="
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/>alt="" width="320" height="240" class="auto-style3"></a> <a
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/><img
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class="auto-style3"></a></p></div><div style="border: 0px;
margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: normal;"><strong
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Electrical
Features</strong></div><div style="border: 0px; margin: 0px;
padding: 0px; font-weight: normal;"><ul><li>The flashlight is
designed on the basis of the new-generation electronic driver
S-Tek™</li><li>The current stabilization types are entirely
changeable through the user menu: full stabilization (FULL),
simple semi-stabilization (SEMI), stepped stabilization
(STEP).</li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px
0px;">Firefly mode 0.1 lumens, working for 130 days with ONE
18650 Li-Ion battery.</li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px;
padding: 2px 0px;">Complete compatibility with one 18650
battery: actually high efficiency, long duration and flat
runtimes (graph of brightness which depends on work time) with
full stabilization of the current at all modes. Important
notice: an implementation of buck-boost technology allowed
refusing of standard method to reach constant brightness by
addition of second 18650 battery that made the flashlight 2
times more compact and lightweight.</li><li style="border: 0px;
margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Advanced electronic protection
from incorrect battery installation, without reducing the
efficiency of the driver</li><li style="border: 0px; margin:
0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Constant and smooth light output.
Important notice: no irritating flickering effect.</li><li
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Ecological
algorithm of the stabilization control S-Tek Green™, which
decreases the system power consumption, making the flashlight
very effective, completely utilizing the battery power.</li><li
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">The S-Tek™
driver, due to a built-in sensor, constantly monitors the
temperature of LED and the electronic circuit and will prevent
the LED overheating in extreme environments.</li><li
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">The driver
has a built-in indication of low voltage and high
temperature.</li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding:
2px 0px;">The voltage supply selection allows using the cheaper
batteries without protection board (PCB), for example: LiFePO4
or Li-Ion.</li></ul><p>The Predator takes all 18650 batteries,
both button topped and flat. Large brass contact points front
and rear, coupled with a heavy spring in the tailcap, provide
solid electrical contact.</p><p><a
href="
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/><img
src="
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/>alt="" width="320" height="240" class="auto-style3"></a> <a
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src="
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/>alt="" width="320" height="240"
class="auto-style3"></a></p></div><div style="border: 0px;
margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: normal;"><strong
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Ergonomic
Features</strong></div><div style="border: 0px; margin: 0px;
padding: 0px; font-weight: normal;"><ul><li>Removable stainless
steel clip, functional and easy to use.</li><li>The ability to
use batteries with a flat contact.</li><li style="border: 0px;
margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Indication of battery voltage at
user's request (ex.: 3 blinks - pause - 6 blinks = 3.6
Volts).</li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px
0px;">The automemorization of the last used mode can be turned
on or off.</li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px
0px;">The ability to save the user's individual settings in the
Custom preset.</li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding:
2px 0px;">The ability to reset of all settings of the flashlight
to those built-in by the manufacturer (Military or Outdoor
presets) or to the user's saved preset (Custom).</li><li
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Protection
from switching on accidentally (special turn of the
tailcap).</li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px
0px;">Strong and easily removable lanyard to avoid losing the
flashlight.</li></ul><p>All laser etching is crisp, clean and
solid.</p><p><a
href="
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/></a><a
href="
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/><img
src="
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/>alt="" width="320" height="240" class="auto-style3"></a> <img
src="
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class="auto-style3"></p></div><div style="border: 0px; margin:
0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: normal;"> </div><div
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight:
normal;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding:
0px;"> Mechanical Features</strong></div><div style="border:
0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight:
normal;"><ul><li>The flashlight has a strong, difficult to break
body, which is developed for a minimum weight with sufficient
durability. The design of the body includes element design
specifically to prevent the flashlight from rolling.</li><li>The
flashlight is designed with the impact-resistant bezels from
both sides in order to protect it from falling and allow
utilization during combat situations. In the Gold and Black
version the steel bezels are also covered by titanium compounds
with a hardness of 2000-3000HV.</li><li style="border: 0px;
margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">To ensure functionality in
difficult conditions, the electronic driver of the flashlight is
placed in a special aluminum capsule and has been completely
covered with a durable compound. This actually protects it from
both the environment and from mechanical damage.</li><li
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Body cover:
matte, anodized. Hardness: 350-400HV. Resistant to scratches and
impacts.</li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px
0px;">Body material: aviation-grade aluminum
T6061-T6.</li></ul><p>The tailswitch is a forward clicky and has
great tactile feel. The switch boot feels very durable and is
easy to find and press.</p><p><a
href="
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/><img
src="
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/>alt="" width="320" height="240" class="auto-style3"></a> <a
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/><img
src="
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/>alt="" width="320" height="240"
class="auto-style3"></a></p></div><div style="border: 0px;
margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: normal;"> </div><div
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight:
normal;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding:
0px;"> Water resistance</strong></div><div style="border: 0px;
margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: normal;"><ul><li>Water
resistance standard: IPX-8 (the highest)</li><li>Two silicone
O-rings are installed at each side of the battery tube of the
flashlight.</li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding:
2px 0px;">Metric profile thread has been used.</li><li
style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">An O-ring
has been used to increase glass sealing, and well as an extra
L-ring of a specific shape.</li><li style="border: 0px; margin:
0px; padding: 2px 0px;">All threads, rubber parts and other
parts of the flashlight that experience friction or contact with
water are lubricated with a special dense grease NyoGel
760G.</li></ul><p>All the threaded points in my Predator are cut
super clean, fit very well, and are liberally coated in NyoGel.
The tail threads are anodized and allow you to lock out the
switch to prevent accidentally power engagement. Not a modders
light, all components are fully sealed and have to be in order
to provide the outstanding level of dust, waterproofing, and
impact resistance the light has. There really is no need to mod
it anyway. It's one of the few lights I have no interest in
even wanting to improve on.</p><p><a
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/><img
src="
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src="
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2
class="subheader" style="border: 0px; font-size: 19px; margin:
0px; padding: 7px 0px 4px; font-weight: normal; color:
#404040;">Light & Optics</h2><table style="width:
50%;"><tbody><tr><td><label style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px;
margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 2px; display: block; font-weight:
bold; color: #404040;"> Maximal light
output:</label></td><td>670 lumens</td></tr><tr><td><label
style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px
0px 2px; display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #404040;">
Beam distance: </label></td><td>437 yd</td></tr><tr><td><label
style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px
0px 2px; display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #404040;">
LED:</label></td><td>Cree XP-G2 R5</td></tr><tr><td><label
style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px
0px 2px; display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #404040;">
LED Tint:</label></td><td>Cool White
5500K</td></tr><tr><td><label style="border: 0px; font-size:
13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 2px; display: block;
font-weight: bold; color: #404040;">
Optics:</label></td><td>Smooth reflector</td></tr><tr><td><div
class="float-right" style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin:
0px; padding: 0px; color: #333333; float: right;"> </div><label
style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px
0px 2px; display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #404040;">
Stabilization of constant brightness regardless of frost and
lowbattery voltage:</label></td><td>Full</td></tr><tr><td><label
style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px
0px 2px; display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #404040;">
Hotspot:</label></td><td>5 °</td></tr><tr><td><label
style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px
0px 2px; display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #404040;">
Spill:</label></td><td>40 °</td></tr><tr><td><label
style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px
0px 2px; display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #404040;">
Hotspot diameter at 300 feet / 92 meters:</label></td><td>26
ft</td></tr><tr><td><label style="font-size: 13px; display:
block; font-weight: bold; color: #404040;"> Impact-resistant
glass lens with sapphire and anti-reflection
coating:</label></td><td>Yes</td></tr></tbody></table><h2
class="subheader" style="border: 0px; font-size: 19px; margin:
0px; padding: 7px 0px 4px; font-weight: normal; color:
#404040;">Sizes & Weight</h2><table style="width:
50%;"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Length:</strong></td><td>6.1
inches</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Body
Diameter:</strong></td><td>1 inch</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Head
Diameter:</strong></td><td>1.56
inches</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Weight (without
batteries):</strong></td><td>5.82
oz</td></tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="auto-style1"
style="font-weight: normal; float: none; display: inline
!important;"> Modes & Electronics</span></h2><table
style="width: 75%;"><tbody><tr><td><span style="color: #333333;
font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
13px;"> Power source:</span></td><td>1x18650 Li-Ion / 2xCR123A /
2xR123 Li-Ion</td></tr><tr><td><span style="color: #333333;
font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
13px;"> Output levels and runtimes:</span></td><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> 670 lm (1h 20min)<br> 200 lm
(7h)<br> 70 lm (20h)<br> 6 lm
(155h)</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="color: #333333;
font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
13px;"> Number of modes:</span></td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Type of mode
switching:</span></td><td>Head rotation</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Type of clicky
switch:</span></td><td>Tactical Forward</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Momentary activation for quick
access:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span style="color:
#333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, sans-serif;
font-size: 13px;"> Runtime for maximal mode:</span></td><td>1h
20min</td></tr><tr><td><span style="color: #333333; font-family:
Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Runtime
for maximal mode:</span></td><td>130
days</td></tr><tr><td><label style="border: 0px; font-size:
13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family:
Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Advanced heat
transmission for LED with copper
MPCB:</label></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span style="color:
#333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, sans-serif;
font-size: 13px;"> Advanced heat transmission for
electronics:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Active thermal management of LED
and electronics:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Special spring material for
higher efficiency:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Firefly micromode with ultra-long
runtime:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><label
style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;
color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif;"> Ability to work when the main electric circuit is
damaged:</label></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Auto-memorization of the last
used mode:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Special signals (Strobe, SOS,
Beacon):</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span style="color:
#333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, sans-serif;
font-size: 13px;"> Programmable
modes:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span style="color:
#333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, sans-serif;
font-size: 13px;"> Ability to save individual user
settings:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Ability to reset settings to
factory default:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Changeable type of brightness
stabilization:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Built-in low battery
indication:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Built-in high temperature
indication:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Indication of battery
voltage:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><label
style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;
color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif;"> Battery over-discharge protection circuit for
unprotected batteries
using:</label></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span style="color:
#333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, sans-serif;
font-size: 13px;"> Advanced electronic reverse polarity
protection:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Light output without
flickering:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span
style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Unprotected Li-FePO4 battery
support:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span style="color:
#333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, sans-serif;
font-size: 13px;"> Ability to use batteries with a flat
contact:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span style="color:
#333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, sans-serif;
font-size: 13px;"> Protection from accidental
switch-on:</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>
Grip
is provided by grooves in the body and the fantastic anodizing.
The silicon tactical ring is very comfortable to use and is
easily removed if you don't like it.</p><p><a
href="
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/><img
src="
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/>alt="" width="320" height="240"
class="auto-style3"></a></p><p>All machining is smooth and free
of machining marks. The holster is great. THe nylon is thick
and strong, all stitching is solid, and it fits the light snugly
and securely.</p><p><a
href="
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/>alt="" width="320" height="240" class="auto-style3"></a></p><p
>A
handsome light, it's minimal, military look is unmistakably
"Armytek"! Not much bigger than a standard p60 light, it
positively destroys in output due to obvious reasons such as the
larger reflector but does so in a package just as easy to carry
as the smaller light.</p><p><a
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Re: Armytek Predator Pro v2.5 XP-G2 tactical thrower
By: jmpaul320 Date: June 18, 2013, 7:18 pm
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a very nice review and a very nice light
i think if it could tail stand I would own one by now
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Re: Armytek Predator Pro v2.5 XP-G2 tactical thrower
By: JohnnyMac Date: June 18, 2013, 7:37 pm
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[quote author=jmpaul320 link=topic=334.msg1313#msg1313
date=1371601121]
a very nice review and a very nice light
i think if it could tail stand I would own one by now
[/quote]It does tail stand but you have to remove the tactical
ring. The lights sits in a shoulder groove in the ring and is
held stably. Think of it as similar to how the Mini Maglites
tail stand by removing the head and setting the tail in the head
opening.
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Re: Armytek Predator Pro v2.5 XP-G2 tactical thrower
By: MRsDNF Date: June 19, 2013, 3:58 pm
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Thanks for the review JM. I'll watch the vid when I get 5
minutes. I'm glad you got them modes worked out. :)
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Re: Armytek Predator Pro v2.5 XP-G2 tactical thrower
By: jmpaul320 Date: June 19, 2013, 4:09 pm
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ive almost bought one of these at least 3 times... will there be
a 4th? :)
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Re: Armytek Predator Pro v2.5 XP-G2 tactical thrower
By: Spasmod Date: June 20, 2013, 9:19 pm
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Great review Johnny, I haven't had time to fully read it yet
with my insanely busy schedule but I will sit down and read it
properly ASAP :)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on what looks to be a fantastic
light!
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