OK, they shipped mine (preordered) on 11-28, I got it 11-30.
Here's some comparative beamshots. Taken at 33 feet, the pillar on the right is at about 20 feet, and there is also a beam at 20 feet which is only illuminated byt the brightest mode of the P1D-CE and T1. You'll notice the T1 is bright enough the reflected light fills in the shadow cast by the beam. I tried to get the color casts of the light correct, but only the P1D-CE shots come really close. The T1 shots show the yellow green cast, but exagerate it especially in the 225 lumen mode shot. The xenon shots get the color cast close, but not quite. On my monitor they are about as accurate as it is going to get. Review is below the beamshot.
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It's damn near the perfect light IMO. For me, anyway, and frankly I don't know if anyone can make the perfect light for me as I have some mutually exclusive wants. Realisticly, I think it is intended to be used in 225 lumen mode until/unless you hit the power warning, then you can continue in 60 lumen mode rather than be without light. Which is what I want, but may not be what you want.
Construction: Rock solid. Dropped it onto institutional carpet over concrete from 8 feet while running a coupe of times and also gave it a couple hard whacks against the desk while running. Didn't even skip a beat. The latter would most definitely have me buying a new lamp assemply for the 6p if it had been on for more than 60 seconds.
Fit: The fit is top notch. About the only part on it that doesn't feel on par with the surefires of the world is the rubber cap on the clicky switch. Honestly, it is more flexible and doesn't feel as stout as my 6p, but that doesn't mean it isn't as durable. Compared to my old 6p, newer 6p tailswitches feel less stout as well and actually hold up a bit better. All the threads are very clean,
Finish: Well there are 5 parts to this light. The bezel is stainless and bead blasted. Then theres the head which is what we will call color A which might be forgivable because it looks like it is not the same material as the rest of it. The second part that is attached to the head which we will call color b, the body, which is color c, and the tailswitch/battery access bit on the end which is color b again as best as I can tell. Then theres the white crap they fill the fenix logo in with. It is very uneven, and is also in the checkering. The finish is also not very tough, or more likely isn't being done right. There are what look like scratches in spots, possibly from my space pen that has ridden in the same pocket for the last 24 hours or so, but could just as easily have been some lint/hair/fibers that had contaminated the surface before anodizing. There is also one chip in the anodizing near where the belt clip mounts. Out of the box, this is the one part it falls noticably short of surefuire quality. A NIB surefire has a damn near perfect finish. The question is will it be different than a surefire after a year or two of knocking around? I don't know. It seems less tough than other hard anodized finishes on other cheap lights I own.
Light-color: It is hard to describe, short version is that it is more usable color wise. To be honest, it is probably the most color neutral LED i have seen to date. Realisticly you will want to say it is blue like all white LEDs, but also yellow or green tinged depending on the situation. I think this is because unlike previous LEDs that lacked in red or yellow light compared to blue and green, these have more yellow light.
Light-intensity:
Pretty damn nice. I'll post up beamshots after dinner. Basically, since the LED is very bright, they cut back on the orange peel and changed the goemetry some, so up close you get throw like a surefire 6p, but much brighter. I don't know if it lives up to the 200m claim, but it does put up useful light to about 100 yards in the dark.
Design: I'm not going to say anything about circuitry. I'm not qualified to comment. However, usability and ergonomics I can comment on.
1) the crenelated tailcap does what it is supposed to do. Provides a stand, keeps it form being turned on in the pocket, and makes it easier to activate momentarily. In a pinch you could also strike with it and it would be more unpleasant than a plain cylindrical end. Still, it manages to be tame enough it probably won't tear up your pants pocket.
2) The spanner notches in the bezel serve a second purpose so you can tell the light is on if you put it down on the bezel.
3) The belt clip is a mixed bag. It works very well as a clip, but is fairly bulky. Also, if you want to use the 60 lumen mode, you are basically dragging it back and forth across the body. The belt clip also does not appear to come off without disassembling the head, if then. I'm not that adventurous.
4) The head is a solid hunk of metal. Which is good as it gives the heat someplace to go. I haven't tortured the thing, but after several minutes of continuous outdoor use, it wasn't even warm. Indoor, 5 minutes of continuous use gets it very mildly warm.
5)Overall shape. The anti-roll facets work well, and the taper serves a dual purpose. First it makes using the clip to pocket carry work fairly well. Second, you get a little more light on whatever you lay it down and point it at than the 6p does, and much more than with something narrower than that. I'd like a slimmer pocket clip, but it wouldn't work nearly so well.
What's included: One light in an easily opened clamshell blister pack. A pretty nice holster/sheat for it, something I'd consider attaching to a pack long term, not the usual junk afterthought. 2 spare o-ring, a spare clicky cap, and a pretty crappy lanyard like you might find packaged with a cheap MP3 player. A warranty card, and a VERY short "manaul".
Overall, if I had to compare, quality of construction is similar to surefire with the exception of finish. Bulk and heft is fery similar to a pelican M6. As for the light, I'll let the beamshots speak for themselves.
This is a high quality unit, and if streamlight or pelican came out with it, everyone would be saying that they finally came out with a good straightforward LED light, and surefire might want to pay attention.
