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Nitecore P12 LED Tactical Pocket Flashlight

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Nitecore P12 LED Tactical Pocket Flashlight
Key Features
  • 1/70/240/1000 Lumens
  • White Cree XM-L2 (U2) LED
  • Two-Stage Push-Button Tailcap Switch
  • Intelligent Output Selector Body Switch
Compact, lightweight, and versatile, the P12 LED Tactical Pocket Flashlight from Nitecore can serve as everything from an everyday carry torch to a weapon light, and is suited to law enforcement, military, recreational, and home use. Its white Cree XM-L2 (U2) LED offers four outputs from 1 to 1000 lumens. Press the 2-stage push-button tailcap switch for momentary activation or click it for constant on. The output intensity, strobe, location beacon, and SOS signal are controlled using an intelligent selector switch on the body. The switch remembers the last output intensity used and automatically goes to that output the next time it is turned on, even with momentary activation. An illuminated battery-status indicator is integrated into the selector switch.
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Discontinued
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Nitecore P12 Overview

Compact, lightweight, and versatile, the P12 LED Tactical Pocket Flashlight from Nitecore can serve as everything from an everyday carry torch to a weapon light, and is suited to law enforcement, military, recreational, and home use. Its white Cree XM-L2 (U2) LED offers four outputs from 1 to 1000 lumens. Press the 2-stage push-button tailcap switch for momentary activation or click it for constant on. The output intensity, strobe, location beacon, and SOS signal are controlled using an intelligent selector switch on the body. The switch remembers the last output intensity used and automatically goes to that output the next time it is turned on, even with momentary activation. An illuminated battery-status indicator is integrated into the selector switch.

Built for durability, the light features an aluminum housing with a Type III hard-anodized black finish that resists scratching and corrosion. It is O-ring sealed to be IPX8-rated submersible to 6.6' and impact-resistant to 5'. A textured diamond pattern is machined into the handle to provide a sure grip, and there is a removable tactical ring that fits on the handle for use with a 'cigar-style' two-handed pistol grip. Using separately sold Nitecore mount and remote switch accessories, it can be used as a weapon light. The light can run on 1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123 li-ion rechargeable, or 2 x CR123 disposable batteries. There is reverse-polarity protection that prevents damage to the light's circuitry if the batteries are put in incorrectly.

Light Performance
  • Min: 1 lumen
  • Low: 70 lumens
  • Med: 240 lumens
  • High: 1000 lumens
  • Cree XM-L2 (U2) LED
  • Precision Digital Optics Technology reflector for consistent, uniform & full-coverage beam
  • Strobe mode can cause temporary blindness and disorientation
  • SOS signal automatically cycles through Morse code sequence
  • Flashing location beacon
Switching
  • Type: dual push-button
  • Location: tailcap and body
  • Press tailcap for momentary activation, click for constant on
  • U-shaped tailcap shroud helps prevent accidental activation
  • Intelligent output selector switch remembers last output used for normal outputs and strobe
  • With light on, use body selector switch to cycle through output levels
  • With light on, press and hold selector switch to activate strobe mode
  • In strobe mode, press and hold selector switch to cycle through strobe modes
Construction Details
  • Aluminum alloy housing
  • Type III hard anodized finish
  • IPX8 rated, submersible to 6.6'
  • Corrosion- and scratch-resistant
  • Anti-reflective coated and tempered lens
  • Textured diamond grip for sure handling
  • Heat-dissipating cooling fins on head
  • Titanium-plated stainless steel clip
  • Removable tactical ring for 'cigar-style' tactical grip
  • Can run on 1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123 li-ion rechargeable, or 2 x CR123 disposable batteries
  • Multi-function battery indicator integrated into selector switch
  • Reverse-polarity protection

Nitecore P12Specs

General
Water Resistance
Waterproof, IPX8
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.39 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.4 x 4 x 1.3"

Nitecore P12 Reviews

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By Jean
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-12-17

awesome tactical flashlight with very good quality and a great price as usual from B&H

Great but not awesome as the GT version

By Blanca
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2017-05-05

Purchased 2 of the regular P12's only to realize the reach wasn't to my preference. Planned to use these in light painting at night, so the strobe feature along w the different LED levels are a big plus in my book. Opted to exchange for the P12GT version and the new P10GT. Both have a more powerful LED (CREE XP-L HI V3) and 200% further reach.

Extremely bright and easy to use

By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-01-23

This is the brightest flashlight I have ever seen; 10 times brighter than the best tactical flashlights of just a few years ago. Last night during a heavy windstorm, I was able to examine the roof shingles on my two-story house as if it were daylight. The use of separate buttons for on/off control and for control of the brightness/mode options makes this multi-function flashlight extremely easy to use. The on/off button has both momentary and locking positions, which is important in tactical situations. The guard-wings around the tailcap on/off button allow the flashlight to stand upright on the tailcap, for use as an emergency candle indoors during a power outage. The build quality is excellent. I am very pleased with this light.

Great flashlight, this is my second one

By tarey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-07-31

I use the first one I bought at work every day for almost a year. This is my second one to keep with my back pack. It is a whiter white compared to my Fenix model. I use the rechargeable battery and it lasts over a month.

Wow, really bright

By Johnny Goodland
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-01-03

Awesome light. The thing is blinding on High. I will probably only use it on the low setting but it's nice to know it has the power if you need it.

Love it!

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-01-01

Great product, great output and throws a beam to light up the night in front of you. Highly recommend this light. Actually liked it so much I ordered the P12GT for my wife and her car. Will more than likely order more for each of my vehicles as I can.

Great Flashlight at a Terrific price

By James
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-03-19

Im in the military and I bought this flashlight to use in my work. Its light, easy to carry, and provides great illumination.

Brilliant light

By Jeffrey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-05-06

This is a brilliant flashlight. I love it1

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question

Who honors the limited lifetime warranty? I purchased one a month ago from B&H and it no longer works. Yet nitecore store says they can only warranty lights purchased from authorized dealers.
Asked by: Anonymous
Nitecore handles the Limited Lifetime Warranty. We are an Authorized Nitecore Dealer.
Answered by: Alex S.
Date published: 2018-08-25

Does this light have a variable beam width?

Does this light have a variable beam width?
Asked by: Philip
No , it is fixed
Answered by: Shalom
Date published: 2020-08-27

question

Does this come with battery?
Asked by: Anonymous
No, you will have to buy one. Excellent choice.... Very happy using for more than a year now
Answered by: SEMYNOV D.
Date published: 2018-08-25

question

Where can you buy the battery?
Asked by: Anonymous
B&H sells the NITECORE-brand chargers and rechargeable 18650 batteries. I have and recommend the NITECORE New i4 Intellicharger which automatically charges a wide variety of lithium ion, LiFePO4, NiCd, and NiMH cells.
Answered by: Robert L.
Date published: 2020-01-06
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