A high quality and flexible tactical and utility flashlight - Klarus XT11S Tactical Flashlight 1100 Lumens

I have several "tactical" flashlights and while the light form all of them is good the practical use in a tactical or defensive situation hasn't always been great. The XT11S really seems to git the bill and for the price seems a great value. I like the "syringe" technique when using a flashlight with a defensive handgun and the finger ring just above the clip works very well allowing a positive grip and easy activation of the button light switch. The rear lever mode selection work well, is quick and easy to change brightness and mode (strobe) and provide a degree of protection for the rear activation push button activation switch, which is a problem with many lights. As some lights can easily be turned on accidentally when the light is in a pouch or pocket. The protection around the rear button, while not totally eliminating this, does greatly reduce the change of inadvertently turning on the light and running the battery down. Another really nice feature is the on/off/mode button on the light body, in a normal position for most flashlights. When using the flashlight just as a flashlight the front switch falls easily to hand and is very convenient to use. You can change modes by a pick push of the button or hold the button down for 5 seconds to turn the light off. The light patters in very good and on high very strong. All in all I think this light works as well as other I have that cost a great deal more and is a very good value for the money.