5.11 Light for Life P1 UC3.400 Flashlight, Full Size, Black

by 5.11

Product Features

• LENGTH - 11.5 in, 29.2 cm
• BARREL DIAMETER - 1 3/4 in, 4.5 cm
• HEAD DIAMETER (AT WIDEST POINT) - 2.75 in, 7 cm
• Charges in 90 Seconds, 3 Power Modes Plus Standby, 12V DC Charger Included.
• Made from fire-Arm Grade High Strength Polymer

Product Description

In only 90 seconds, the UC3.400 P1 offers "Ramp" Programing. One click = 90 lumens, two clicks = Strobe. Hold for ramped 270 lumen output..

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001VHGT1K
• Item model number: 53000-019
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,168 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Bright, charges FAST and... don't drop it!, March 18, 2010

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Dave L (WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 5.11 Light for Life P1 UC3.400 Flashlight, Full Size, Black (Sports)

Got mine for Christmas along with the AC charging adapter (the AC unit is highly recommended, cranks out lots of amps and is well made).

The UC3.400 uses the new C4 LED's which have amazing white light output.

I used it for professional applications. The charge times reported are accurate, the light on high is so bright you really can't look into the beam up close- and the strobe actually scared off some aggressive dogs one night!

The normal beam is very useful and I found the bright spot and side spill were well balanced. Also the switch is positioned pretty much at the natural center of gravity so it's easy to use using an overhand "spear throwing" grip, for lack of a better way to describe an overhand grasp. A high-beam constant-on switch position should be available, if I had my druthers.

It is large, but that can be a plus for a service-duty patrol light which may serve in other capacities than providing illumination. The useful life between charges easliy covered 8-hour night shifts.

So, are you waiting for the other shoe to fall? Yes, I am writing about the 5.11 in past tense because my copy is B/O (bad order) now; Here's how that came to be: it fell out from the belt loop when I was sitting in a concrete-floored office from chair-height. Still worked, as expected, it's a professional piece of equipment which should withstand use in the field. I thought we were in good shape.

I charged it on my way home after my shift, and two days later turned it on, and- nothing. Hmm, maybe we left it on accidentally or something. Recharged in the usual 90 seconds, good to go. The next day- dead. Ruh-roah, once is a fluke, twice is trouble. Charged and tested several hours later, and the 5.11 Light For Life is in emergency low-power mode.

So, "Life" in my case turned out to be about 10 weeks. 5.11 has a replacement warranty which is good so long as you buy from an authorized 5.11 dealer or directly from 5.11. ...and so long as the unit has not been abused, a determination to be made by the company. Back she goes, it was a nice couple of months we had together. Is dropping the light from chair-height abuse? We'll see.

I just ordered a Bayco NSR-9850 Night Stick from Amazon just in case the next 5.11 is as fragile as the first one.

My advice: be sure to buy your UC3.400 from an authorized 5.11 dealer -just in case. And: don't drop it too much.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product, December 1, 2009

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Mark C. Rasmussen (Wausau WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 5.11 Light for Life P1 UC3.400 Flashlight, Full Size, Black (Sports)

The only quibble I have with this product is the possibility that, once charged, it might lose power over time...I have left it in my vehicle in below 30 degree weather and when I pulled it out a few weeks later it was in emergency power mode. I have not been able to replicate that effect since then.....I am not sure why it occurred. According to the manufacturer....it should maintain the charge indefinitely.....Otherwise everything is beyond expectations...truly a flashlight for professional use. Solid, quick charge, bright as hell...wow....wish they made a back up light for a duty belt/firearm mounted application.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great, March 17, 2010

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John H. Lochaby "Breadman" (Ft. Worth, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 5.11 Light for Life P1 UC3.400 Flashlight, Full Size, Black (Sports)

I have two very good rechargeable lights that I have been using for a couple of years...one is a Stinger and the other is an Ultra-Stinger. They both work every time and work well. The 5.11 Tactical light matches up with them very well..In fact, I really like the whiter color, focus and brightness of the 5.11 light better than the two Stingers. This 5.11 light puts out more useful light than my Ultra-Stinger - which is saying a lot. The "no-battery" feature is terrific and the 90 sec. recharge is a great feature...but I have two issues with this light. (1) The light is big. The 1-3/4 inch diameter barrel is a hand full. It is light in weight but still takes up a lot of space. (2) The recharge point is in the end cap. If you find a photo of the end cap (on 5.11 website) you will see concentric circles of black rings and white rings. This is raised plastic spacers (black) and brass contacts (white) that are critical to recharging the light. The instructions say to keep these contacts clean. These contacts are exposed during use. 5.11 does not provide a protective cap. With most battery operated devices you can clean contacts with a pencil eraser, but a pencil eraser will not work in the narrow slot of the 5.11. I hope I never drop this light into the mud or that oxidation makes cleaning necessary. This light is moisture resistant, but not water proof.

I am looking forward to the release in April of the the 5.11 Tactical's smaller brother to this light. The smaller light has a button operating switch on the end cap...which means the recharge contacts will have to be located somewhere else and hopefully better protected. I will have to try that one also.

I bought the AC recharge unit too. I did not want to put the factory recommended four hour initial charge on my car battery. The AC charger is over priced, but what can you do.

Am I pleased with this light?...Yes. Would I buy it again?...I'll tell you after I have tried the smaller 5.11 light.