In general, I prefer a light with a nice spot and a decent flood. I feel this gets me more distance and optimizes my lumens. While this is certainly true, this light monster doesn't need it. The entire field of view lights up like the spot and makes everything visible so you can see movement quicker and not think it is due to the spot movement. The handle is a nice removable option because we all know brighter led lights tend to get hot, but it is on the opposite side as the button, so you can hold it like normal and operate the button with your thumb for just about all it's use and switch to the handle when required for prolonged use. Positioned like that it doesn't get in the way. I also like the fact that I can recharge the batteries on a external charger and swap them out when I need to, as opposed to taking the light out of service while an internal battery pack charges.