Eh, I like the idea of something being offered with a warranty and full power regulation - even if it's less than it could be - that can be had right out of the box by anyone. I don't like hack-job mods that vary in availability or quality, or a light with "long mode memory" (not that I don't like any modded lights). And frankly, I don't generally notice a difference in output with these supposed pocket rockets that require special batteries.
You said M8? Link to the light you were referring to, please.
“M8” is short for “mate”- as in friend. It’s commonly seen on British and Australian based forums. Re-read the post in that context and it will make sense.
Phil
C8 Just barely eeks out the victory, but still very impressive considering the size difference. Also, that Javelot Tint is absolutely embarrassing in a $100 flashlight. Olight should be ashamed for that crapola.
Absolutely true…
Care to share where you found the clip? Would make a nice add-on to an awesome little thrower.
i usualy order 2-3 M2x monthly, by default they are like 155k cds atm, 80% of them come with the nasty 6000k+ tint YET sometimes if Olight personel are in a good mood they send you something like 5000k 3d tint, my personal one is using that emitter and its quite allright
meawhile i make lotsa XPG2 C8s, and using a good S4 or S3 emitter i hit pretty easy 170k, even 175k- my personal record is 181k( a hand picked emitter, and a selected reflector) and currently i am using that flashlight on my 0.223 rifle- considering its size vs power its the best that one could use on a light rifle like this- you have a 400m clear view even with a modest 8x scope
By clear i mean you can clearly see if its a jackal or a fox
I have received yesterday a Eagletac S200C2 XP-L Hi V3,with 58,400cd and 483m,and yes,it is a very good light with sharp beam, with the complaint of non available strobe mode.I yesterday received as well a modded BLF X6,with three XPL-His,which is superb.It is a flooder,but it has good throw as well.
I looked at your comments about the M2X-UT,and I would buy one of them,but I have the SR52-UT,so I pass.
As for the modded C8s,is it possible to make the same mod with a XPG2, to a BLF X6?
Yes it is, with a good old fashioned XPG emitter you should achieve smth like 100k cds at max, with a good S4 even 120k, a very good torch indeed
58k cds are more or less 150…200 meters tops of usble throw
Well,you say that the mirror which the C8 has,is capable to host a XPG2?I ask,because I think,if it is easy enough,to tell a friend here in Greece,to proceed modding a C8,(hoping to have 170-175K, like you have),which I think will be a Thorfire.
Any suggestion?
Here is one of my Thorfire C8 modded with FET and dedomed XM-L2 U4 1A on Noctigon MCPCB. Making 4.87amps at tail (startup) with Efest High Drain (Purple)
Barn 140 yards
Far Treeline 420 Yards
Far Treeline 500 yards
Thank you very much robo819.