I know that it is not the most sophisticated light out there but thought that a few folks would be interested to know how 2 years with my Maglite have gone..I would say well and I would not hesitate to recommend this light to someone needing a Good Solid Light, and I have done just that to several Drivers I share the road with.
Strong Points
1. Decent on Batteries I usually get 2-3 Months of nightly use out of Energizers/Duracells while doing my Hook Ups and PreTrip Inspections
2.Batteries are easy to find and Replace
3.Durable, it has survived several drops from 3-four feet on to the pavement
4.In the Colder Months here in the Great State of Ohio it has road well in the left pocket of my Carrhart Jacket and complimented my Maglite 3 AA LED quite Niceley, I have had no problems accessing the Button with my MechanicsWear Gloves or Gloves of a similar Manufacture
5. While not at Work it does ride nicely in a loose fitting Pants Pocket, although it will print being a bit Bulky.
Weak Points...
1.No Way to attach a Lanyard without jury rigging or making the light Bulkier
2.I would have liked to see the power settings start out at Low then to High, for me at least the low accomplishes what I need it to do and helps extend battery life
3. Checkering like the other Mags versus the ribbing on the XL50 to improve grip when wet
4.possibly the inclusion of a Belt Holster during the initial purchase, but I can understand why one was not. No matter how hard a manufacturer tries no one is completey happy with what comes with to carry the light complains about it and gets something else anyways to carry the light on a belt
5. I would love to have the option to turn the light on via the switch or the head like other Mini Mags it could even act as a safety of sorts to prevent the light being accidently turned on in a Pocket or Bag
Overall I will still recommend this light to others like me who are looking for a reliable affordable light. I will say for the record I am just a Regular Guy when it comes to lights I have never had a lot of experience with higher end lights other than what I read or my Brother being in Law Enforcement has shared with me
Dtrain