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SWAT Officer reviews the ASP XT DF Flashlight

4/5
by John Smith | 07.31.2019
  • PROS

  • Powerful yet easy to carry
  • Simple function
  • Programmable secondary light
  • 2 Power sources
  • User friendly
  • CONS

  • Only 2 programmable modes
  • Only one activation button

BOTTOMLINE

Overall I like this light. It functions well for its intended audience and packs a solid lumen output for a lightweight and easy to carry model. The programmable feature is a plus and it is so user friendly even a firefighter could use it.

ASP has been stepping up their game to compete in the first responder flashlight world, and I must admit I’m not disappointed with some of their new products. The XT DT being one of them.

The XT DF is a primary duty flashlight with a max output of 600 lumens and the ability to be programmed by the user at 15, 60, or 150 Lumens. This light also offers a strobe effect which can be useful in the appropriate scenario. In keeping with the ASP model of simplicity in their law enforcement tools, activation is via a single pressure switch on the tail cap. A 3-position twist selector on the tail cap allows choice of intermittent, constant-on or locked.

Dual Fuel technology means you’ll never be without a power source―it runs with either a rechargeable 18650 battery (included) or 2 CR123A primary (single use) cells, sold separately. The 18650 battery charges inside the flashlight, using the supplied cord and adapters, or any micro USB phone/electronics charging cord―no separate battery charger needed.

XT DF is machined from 6061 T6 aerospace aluminum, type III hardcoat anodized in a proprietary matte black finish. The barrel is wrapped in an all-weather foamed vinyl grip.

Overall I like this light. It functions well for its intended audience and packs a solid lumen output for a lightweight and easy to carry model. The programmable feature is a plus and it is so user friendly even a firefighter could use it.

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Filed Under: Gear Reviews, Knives & Tools Tagged With: ASP, EDC light, flash light, flashlight, gun light, law enforcement, Light, Military, pistol light, police, swat team, Tactical, tactical light, Training, XT DT

About the Author

John Smith

John Smith John Smith is a Texas Law Enforcement Officer and serves as a SWAT Officer for his department. He is one of the departments lead firearms instructors and also the head defensive tactics instructor. Sean holds a handful of instructor certificates such as TCOLE Firearms Instructor, Krav Maga Force Division Instructor, FBI Defensive Tactics Instructor, Tactical Breaching Instructor and various others. When not performing SWAT duties, he provides training to police recruits as well as certified officers on a number of police tactics. Sean has been competing in mixed martial arts for the last 10 years and is a practitioner of Muay Thai Kickboxing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Olympic weightlifting.

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