I know a few guys had them on order. Any word yet?
I got one, on single 18650 it pulls exactly 1A on high at the tailcap.
Smooth beam , throws almost like my Trustfire X8 but less spill and obviously less bright.
Wish it was driven harder, with this much heatsinking i expected atleast 2.5A.
I ordered an M3 on 8-13-12. Until now, I've been getting my Solarforce orders in 7 - 8 days. Thought I'd have it by now.
1 amp is kind of a bummer. Maybe I should have shipped it directly to E.
drivebabydriveFoy
update:
Apparently, Foy's M3 was in Kearny, New Jersey three days ago.
The M3 uses a driver made for multiple cells [2X 18650] and I have yet to see a driver [other than some big 22 mm models on DX] than can push over 1A. Keep in mind that 1A at 8.4V is the same as 2A at 4.2V but it would be much better if there were a higher output driver for multiple cell lights. Perhaps E1320 can work his magic on the stock M3 driver??
1A? I was interested in the M3 but now I’m not. 
I’ve had my M3 for close to two weeks. The Amp draw Mura obtained on 1 18650 seems pretty low, I measured 2.1 Amps with a single AW 2900. Details can be found here (CPF link, good stuff starts at post #20)
Thanks!
I can’t sign in there. What’s the verdict on this thing? Would the guys who own an M3 recommend one?
I just rechecked with a different battery, still only 0.9 - 1 A. Tried with AW2900 and Solarforce 18650.
Maybe a dud driver?
Have any owners tried to open the M3? Just curious if it’s sealed up like the earlier MMP 1/2 turboheads?
Mura:
Can you test a 2 or 3 cell power setup? (2 x li-ion or 2-3 cr123) On a slightly depleted AW 2900 (~3.95v resting voltage) tailcap amp draw did go down to around 1.7A. Are your cells fully charged?
Foy, when the postman is done playing with your M3, would you please post up some pics of it on the Gladiator body?
Thanks !
Please don't. My wallet will thank you! :)
Will do.
How do you like your Gladiator, by the way. (Chicago) Does it just sit most the time or . . . do you whck stuff with it?
Foy
Alright, never mind. I’ve tried several times in a topic that I started, to get an answer and am being ignored for some reason. $@#% it!! Bunch a hijackers…………….
Whoa! Might be time to medicate…
Seriously, though, it seems like not many have it yet. If they did, I’m sure more would chime in. Give it some time…
Sorry it happens.
Love the M3 so far on a L2X body.
2A on high
.79 on medium
.10 on low
Very faint whine on medium and it is a drop-in style head with a removable pill. By far, one of the better XML throwers. Not as good as the TK41 but close esp. considering its size.
Pics:
Sorry about the flash and pic quality.
On 2X AW2900 i get 1.45A :~ , but on 1 cell i get only 1A. And yes all are charged to 4.2V.
Mura
That sounds about right for around 3A to the emitter. If you do the math 1.45A X 7.4v = 10.73 watts. If the Vf of your XM-L is around 3.35v (cree data sheet) then 3.35v X 3A = 10.05 watts. It is odd though that you are getting a significantly lower amp draw with a single 18650 cell. However the ideal setup for full power is 2+ cells as the circuit used is a buck circuit.
Steve P.
My best way to describe the output of the M3 is similar beam profile of a P60 XP-G, but it can significantly out-throw a XR-E EZ900. I do have beamshots uploaded at CPF…, perhaps create a new account with a different email address to register? My thoughts are that if you want a XM-L for your SF lights that can throw then the M3 is worth it. P60 sized reflectors due to their size obviously result in a floody beam.