The Pointer series is EagleTac's foray into AAA powered lights which provides compact and slender form factors. The PN20A has a three-point crenellated bezel up the front with an AR-coated glass lens sitting behind it. A rubber o-ring keep the lens firmly in place while keeping out moisture as well. Inside the head sits a lightly textured aluminum reflector which is well polished. The LED sits well-centered at the bottom of the reflector cup. On its exterior the top half of the head is primarily covered in knurling, with the rear half bring noticeably wider. There is an red/blue filter kit which is made to fit the Pointer series as well.

The battery tube continues with the same clean cylindrical design. It's almost totally covered in knurling for ample grip. Threads at the front end of the battery tube mate well and smooth. Towards the rear end of the battery tube is a removable clip which is quite firm and should hold the light well when clipped on. The rear end of the battery tube is flat thus allowing the light to tail stand without problem. There's also a hole for lanyard attachments.

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A simple, two-stage output is provided by the PN20A which is selected by twisting its head. With the head tightened it turns on Turbo level, loosen slightly for General level, and loosen further to switch off. Beam profile has a mid-sized spot with a soft corona tapering of smoothly towards the spill beam. Beam quality is clean with no artifacts. The review sample has a slightly cool tint when compared to sunlight white. As expected, runtime on Turbo is rather short which is to be expected when driving a single AAA cell at high current drains. Though runtime and regulation on the General level is pretty good.

The Good - Slim design makes it sit easy in the pocket. Simple mode selection, good variation between high and low levels.

The Bad - Nothing significant.

The Relative - Beam is clean with a slightly cool white tint. Uses a twist switch. Is able to tail stand. Optional red and blue color filters.