Inova T5C-01-R7 Flashlight

Ottimo

I like the additional run time of three 123A lithium batteries, It is slender and lightweight. However, the sequence of Hi/med/low/strobe is not appealing. You have to start off at high and cycle down. It appears to be a timing issue as well because sometimes it does and sometimes it turns off requiring the whole process to start over.I prefer lights that allow you to start at the intensity level that was last used or start at low. Somebody sent it back & I paid 30 odd bucks shipped. I'm happy enough at that price so long as it continues w/o becoming any worse.The beam is a spot/flood combo which attempts to appease on all levels. It's OK.I prefer my Surefire w/2- 123A batteries and two lo/hi settings, and starts up on the last setting, but if I were hiking in the dark for a long time the T5 w/3 batteries would come in handy.

Inova flashlights are great lights but, I paid for a new T5, 672 lumen flashlight and I received an open box item with no documentation. This light looks used with dents around the edges. I have no idea if it is a new one or an older model. If it arrives in a plastic bag it's used.