STREAMLIGHTPolyTac - with Lithium Batteries - Clam - Black, cr123, 88850

Low quality

I am extremely impressed with this torch. The build quality and balance is excellent. The switch although not protected feels top quality. The power of this beam is amazing for the size. I like using the CR123a size battery. They are more resistant to leakage from my experience.

Pensé que la intensidad de la Luz sería mayor, hay lámparas con mayor intensidad y un precio menor al de esta

Es necesario en estos tiempos que las baterías que utilizan sean recargables

First of all, after receiving I figured out that the documentation doesn't support use with a firearm. My son is an officer and was going to use this with a Remington 870. Note to Streamlight: "Poly" means many or all. "Tac" is short for tactical. Therefore, I assumed this was good for "All" "Tactical" uses. Nowhere on the Amazon write-up, the Streamlight website, or the documentation does it explain that this light is not for firearm use.Secondly, I don't have a PhD in flashlight batteries, but I do know that my Fenix light which takes an 18650 can also take take two CR-123's. But it turns out that this light takes CR-123's but isn't able to take an 18650. We have numerous rechargeable 18650's in the family, yet this light ships with non-rechargeable CR-123's (I didn't even know there was such a thing as a non-rechargeable Lithium new-generation battery). Nowhere on the Amazon write-up or the Streamlight website does it explain that these CR-123 Lithium batteries are not rechargeable.Well, there's two problems that add up to a return that could have been avoided with better communication from Streamlight.

I have bought streamlight flashlights for 10+ years. I paid a premium and expected quality as well as lifetime warranty repair on their flashlights. For the most part i have had no qualms or reservations about buying and recommending their flashlights...until now.I returned a TL-3 that would not work. It was returned to streamlight and a week or so later sent back broken. I sent streamlight an email that went unreturned and 2 voicemails that likewise fell on deaf ears. Now i fully recognize that i am not some large police department or fire department, but i do expect at least some level of service. Anyway, do not pay a premium for those streamlights that offer lifetime service. It is sad to see another Compny drift towards mediocrity.Regarding this flashlight, it is extremely average. I have throw away flashlights from big box stores with more performance. Save your money, or buy one of the still solid flashlight manufacturers.