This is pretty much my opinion as well: M43 is number one in my book, and I will always grab the M43 instead of the Manker. But the Manker has it’s own awesomeness in the form of a programmable low mode, with sub lumen output. The three cell configuration will also result in a different experience compared to the M43… It’s not easy being a flashaholic…
I have a M43 , it was one of the first lights i wanted as a new “flashaholic” . After about a year , i think last October , i finally got one . After you get it you will imediately forget how much you paid (130$ are quite much) , because it’s an incredible pocket rocket .
I’ve contemplated for many, many months before I finally got it several months ago. And I can say I certainly recommend the MK34. The LADs are also really awesome.
No rush. The figures aren’t interesting anymore, just like the M43. It’s become more or less an “experience” flashlight. Maybe if you can find one cheap someday you know. Just put it in the back of your mind…
Well , figures might not be a reason to buy anymore , but i still can’t find something so compact (small size) . Only mk34 seems to be that compact , and I’ll be modding mine (if i get one) for sure , to have a proper output too …
I can’t agree the pictures are fixed. They are fixed only for those of Chrome users who are willing to install some untrusted extension. Which is far from everyone.
On the LAD you don’t really need it, the switch is designed so an accidental activation is very unlikely. I’ve never heard of anyone having had a problem with it.
I like the light a lot but the battery is shite as it died after about 10 cycles and half a year. Binned it and won’t buy another. Waiting for a similar light to appear on the market.
Wrong. I’ve had it about 2 weeks and already activated it in my pocket twice. You can turn the LAD sideways and press against a flat table and it will easily turn on. The button looked recessed but it isn’t recessed enough. With a lockout this would be an amazing product but it is a HUGE oversight.