Review Olight M2R in NW! Added beamshots & comments. Photo heavy!

UI is very Olight with regards to the side switch… Tail switch is a little different. Step down is at 3 minutes, but it can be bumped back up.

Did Olight include a tail switch memory mode in the version you reviewed? Or does the tail switch only let you turn on the light in turbo / strobe?
Seems Olight had a prototype version that had a memory mode for the tail switch… but the other info I’ve seen says the memory mode did not make it to the final production model.

The tail switch is only on or off or momentary. The light does have memory and does remember moonlight mode!

You can test the tailcap current safely by using a protected battery with over current protection below your DMM’s max current and then shorting the contacts with your meter. Only a couple milliamps flow, so the M2R is safe.

Can you pass the word to olightstore.com to fix their reflector info? They say it’s smooth, but your pics show orange peel.

Does the memory work with the tail switch? Or does the tail switch only turn the light on in turbo?

3 minutes is pretty good considering the output!

Is great, rechargeable any 18650?
What is you opinion about recharge inside not protected?

Anything about the magnetic tactical pressure switch, promised at the shot show?

No tail switch memory, turbo or strobe only. I am fine with that in this design and for the stated purpose.

I am interested in that option as well and have already asked the Olight rep I work with about that option. Will update when I have an answer.

The charger seems to terminate at a proper voltage and only charges at a max of 750mAh. I think it would be fine for any cell, but bear in mind Olight does strongly suggest a protected cell. Given that the included cell is rated for 3500mAh, unless you deplete the first cell there should be plenty of capacity if you manage the recharge after use. I will be doing a cell test in my Lii500, likely this weekend so I do not have to leave the unit unattended.

Did not catch that, sure will! I also revised the output and runtime wording for the highest level, was very confusing.

One more thing to note… the tail switch does not override electronic lockout! I really wish it did, this might be considered a flaw in a tactical light!

Mattlward

Sure is! It would be like a gun without ammo, when you may really need it. Though I can understand not wanting accidental discharges as well. Lighting yourself up at the wrong moment could/would be bad.

Deputy Dog, I have also decided that it is a flaw. This light will end up on an AR or a 10/22, in either case I want to know it will always turn on. I do not think that this was a good choice since the likelyhood of pocket pressing the large tail switch is likely, even less likely would be locking it on in a pocket. Maybe in a a pack with a bunch of loose crap, but the switch is not that easy to engage. I just got the light yesterday and wanted to get some info up, today is my first day of using it as an EDC, something I always do before I can honestly finish a review. I like to carry any new light for a week and really put good sound observations into my reviews.

Thanks for your thoughts!

mattlward

I hear ya… nothing worse than a “OH $H” moment with a firearm. :person_facepalming:

Can you establish if the inner tube is ground or not? I can see where it’d be tricky to get a tail current reading, with the e-switch, but is the body ground or positive? The cell goes in backwards, right? Curious, the many differences this light has over a standard light.

Hey, I was able to determing that the batt+ spring and the main tube are connected when the button in the tail cap is pressed. So, it appears to be body tube positive.

Also!!! Copper DTP star! I will not tear it down any further, this is actually a nice light that could you a couple of minor things to be a great light. I am going to carry it this week and will update the review after a week or so of carry. The star appears to be glued in place.

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I had mine apart to do some amperage readings for my review I am working on……the MCPCB in my sample has regular white thermal paste under it and with a side to side wiggle it popped right up when the tension was disturbed from the slight suction under it.