NovaTac 120T Tactical LED Flashlight a 360 Degree Review

[rossifumifan1]

Perfect explanation and reveiw!

[codsterblue]

Great review. How do you like this in comparison to the Nitecore? The Nitecore seems a bit more conducive to EDC as it is a bit thinner.

[RoscoeBa]

@codsterblue Nitecore D10 is the staple light in my EDC bag. The NovaTac lives on my nighttable and still does see alot of use. The latter is particularly good for dog walking at night and since it can go 66 feet deep in water I have no worries about walking in the rain.

[x2x3x2]

@codsterblue NiteCore's user interface is nowhere near to that of the NovaTac. The piston drive switch of the NiteCore can be a hit and miss. And if you are looking into the NovaTac, I'd strongly recommend looking into Ra Lights (formerly HDS Systems which the NovaTacs are based on. Ra Lights are everything the NovaTac is with much better built, runtime and regualtion.

[Lintassimilator]

I like how your reviews are really thorough! (:

[RoscoeBa]

@Lintassimilator  Many thx, Lint. I try to give as much info as I have to share.

[bankmind80]

What material is the switch made out of...is it a metal...or some type of rubber like material?

[RoscoeBa]

I don't have it in front of me but its rubbery.

[chanderson1]

Excellent review on this light. I'm thinking of using it as a lightweight weapon light on my AR and I think this fits the bill. Thanks for posting.

[RoscoeBa]

Let us know how that goes. I think they make these for the military for rifle mount. Some of these other guys may know much more than on on that though... Anybody?

[FungusColombicus]

Roz... how you get attached the clip to the point of the NovaTac... mine only attach to the back and sucks...

[RoscoeBa]

Gosh I don't know. I got it from a guy who attached it that way. Looks like the bezel on the top, around the lens, unscrews, the clip slides on, and the bezel screws back on. I like the way my guy did it b/c I can wear it on my cap at night and use it hands free. Yes, dorky. lol

It seems NovaTac makes many many variations of this light for all different types of customers. They all kind of look the same but are customized in many ways. Sorry I can't be of more help. -Roz

[zillsbury]

funny how novatak doesn't mention runtime. SUREFIRE is better!

[RoscoeBa]

I'll have to check out the Surefire line. Don't know about runtimes. Sorry I wasn't able to mention it.

[rezzoro7]

Hello, I just stumbled across your channel by chance since I like buying gears of many types myself. Wow, your videos are top notch and are done like a professional. Thanks so much for all your hard work because I know it takes a lot of effort to make video reviews of this level. I hope you don't stop doing it and I'm glad I've found your channel. =)

[RoscoeBa]

Wow! Professional?? Thx Rezz. Very kind indeed.

[RoscoeBa]

Thx CF and thx for all your comments.

[njet212]

which one do you prefer for EDC, Novatac 120T or Nitecore D10 R2 ?

[RoscoeBa]

The D10 lives in my EDC bag(s) and the 120T lives on my night table and sees all of my home (inside and outside) tasks. Fenix L1D lives in my hiking kit b/c we always seem to be rushing back at sundown. Nice to always have that there. Thx for asking NJ!

[njet212]

I think you have great lights ( d10, L1D, Nova 120T ). I'm going to purchase one of these lights and put in the home for emergency situation ( let say the power suddenly goes out ). So what lights do you think will be fit for that? Thanks before.

[RoscoeBa]

I'm a big fan of the Fenix diffuser on either the L1D or D10. On table top it throws a nice light for the whole room. Loose on the D10 and wont fit on the 120T.

[njet212]

I'll go for the LD10 then ( i think they have the newest version comes with clip and improved reflector design )

Btw thanks for the review and reply Ros !

[05MagnumSXT]

Great review JerseyGirl. Keep the good stuff coming.

5/5

[RoscoeBa]

Heyyyyyy! "You from Joisey? I'm from Joisey?" lol Remember Joe Piscapo.. Yeah, Mag and I go way back.  :-)

[Castleknight]

expensive - $130 approx - varies by store

[RoscoeBa]

About the cost of a decent blade. I have a buncha junky plastic flashlights that I've thrown out over the years. 120T will never be thrown out. Thx, and hi Bob!

[silentstorm16]

how did you attach the pocket clip to the front bezel. I like that

[RoscoeBa]

I got it from a fella that had attached it like that. Looks like the bezel unscrews, clip ring slides over, and screw back on. I never would have thought to put it on "upside down".

[JKA1220]

Welcome back Roz. Does the flashlight have a lanyard attchment? How much?

[RoscoeBa]

Only on the clip. I have to put a small one on there, maybe orange cuz I almost left it somewhere once!

[Denomolise]

very nice, what bulb does it have in it? A Q5 maybe? Very good review.

[RoscoeBa]

You know, I don't know what kind of bulb. I'll have to go over to CandlePowerForums and check it out.. Thx D.!

[cjc5531]

Great review....Alot of good to know information on the light...Thanks for sharing....

[RoscoeBa]

Thx CJ!

[GalenChock59]

Don't drop it in the toilet but if you do you could fish it out and it would still work.

[RoscoeBa]

;-) Twitter friend Galen knows I dropped my Fisher Bullet Space pen in the twa-let. Yes, NovaTac will fish out and still work no prob. Well, depending what one had for dinner I s'pose. Oh no, potty humor! lol

[budda734]

Awsome review! 5/5

[RoscoeBa]

Thx Budda! Now go kick out some knife reviews for us! ;-)

[severzero]

Awsome review! I try to stay away from cr123 battery. Oh well great light anways!

[RoscoeBa]

I felt the same way about CR123 but stocked up on a bunch and its all good. I like that they can get cold and still work. Thx SZ, appreciate it!

[ATF6281914]

VERY informative review!

Thanks, Roz for showing this little guy. i will go check out their site now.

ATF

[RoscoeBa]

Hey Andrew, yeah it is cool. Their site only has a couple products on it but it seems like you can order older Novatac models from other sites.

[ATF6281914]

Yeah, three to be exact.

Can I borrow your light before I buy one?

I pledge to return it before 2010.

ATF

[RoscoeBa]

Yeah, I'll come find your car illegally parked on campus and leave it on the windshield. :P

[ATF6281914]

Hubless Corolla.

Seriously, Roz. I want to see how it works and try it out in reality. I'm not joking BTW.

ATF

[Thesaur101]

Do you like this light more than your Nitecore D10?

[RoscoeBa]

I'm one of 7 kids and my mom, when asked "who's your favorite kid", says "They're all my favorite." lol Really, D10 is great and 120T is hard core, different category. Both really great lights.

[cobra3671]

Hello, I have a nitecore D10 R2, but I wonder if the performance of novatac is above or below nitecore.

thanks

[RoscoeBa]

I'm not an expert, or even that knowledgeable, but I'd say the fact that the NovaTac can go down in 66 feet of water and be dropped from 6 stories, and still work, attests to a very high level of reliability and performance. They make 'em for the military so they have to be trusted to work 100%.

The D10 is a rock-on light though in its right as well. Sleek, EDC sized. Hot.

[CLD1970]

Tan sounds way cool! 120 Lumens is impressive for a little light like that. Nice review!

[RoscoeBa]

It's weird to hold such a small light and see all the way across the other side of your yard. Yeah, nice.

[peterahjorter]

Thank god you are back so we get some good reviews again!

[RoscoeBa]

Thx Peter!

[mrfrogg91]

pretty cool!

[RoscoeBa]

It actually is pretty cool, I agree with MrFrogg. (lol)