REVIEW OLIGHT M2R WARRIOR

I, in relaxed conditions, take little more than two seconds to unlock the flashlight with the little finger and press the tail with the thumb. If my job, and my life, depended on having turbo mode quickly, I would never use the lock. And I certainly think you’re right. The lock should not work when you press the Tail.

I don’t know. I don’t work in Olight, but this press tail is special. Quite, and only block in Tactical 1 mode. It requires an adaptation period, but it’s great (in my opinion).

Garbage for masses with crap driver and shi**y tint.
I can’t understand what’s to be excited about.
Mike

Maiden666

I’m talking about the magnetic pressure switch used for the light when it is mounted on a firearm. Olight made a big deal about this feature at the 2017 shot show. https://youtu.be/fnDWKHte8pw?t=7m57s

Thanks for review! (Nice graphs)
I like design, I like the user interface, I think for the size, great regulation. I have bought one unit, is on the way. (is perfect for real life use)

Regards

I’m seeing reviews of this light all over the place in the past week. Cool features with a crappy color temperature. Say no to cool white!

It’s available in neutral white as well.

Some food for thought. OK, It’s a little brighter and that is nice, but… here is the most important question.

In what “Tactical” situation would this light be superior to the older M18 or M1X?

Good! I hadn’t seen one in that tint reviewed as of yet. Thanks for the tip!

Is commented in the review

Thanks for the review, Maiden. Nice graphs.

Very good question. Especially now that it’s “old” and likely to go on clearance sales, I’m very partial to them, the M1X especially as a tactical light of choice.

Jack Kellar

I wish Olight would have asked that question before the released the M2R in the Warrior/Tactical Category.

I just don’t think they knew how to market it or to whom.

I think that all the hype for the M2R is the result of the high expectation for the M1R, I liked the idea of a light that small and bright (and light weight) with that magnetic pressure switch for a weapons mount. That’s a tactical application where it could be superior to the M18 and M1X.

Now it seems like a bait and switch, for me anyway.

Finally, can I activate turbo mode 1500 lumen when flashlight is locked?

Tangra

From everything I’ve seen NO. That’s the “tactical” flaw that keeps me away from this Olight.

Thanks.
Can you suggest me apropriate 1 inch tactical light?
I am thinking for Acebeam T36 NW version.

Tangra

The T36 could be nice. I’d like the 21700 battery. I own a T27 for SAR work and like it very much.

I’ve been looking at the Klarus XT series, XT11GT or XT11X. I’ve never owned a Klarus though. Believe it or not I still like my Olight M1X

If by tactical you mean direct access to turbo & stroooooobe, or low & Turbo, the Klarus XT1C is a good light.
But if you need access to turbo, strobe, moonlight and last used mode, the M2R would still be my choice.
Do a LED swap and problem solved about the tint.

I only wish the make this light available in a shorter version, with the same UI :innocent:

I had Klarus XT12GT and would say NO.
May be I will take T36 5000K. I am looking for pocket friendly flashlight.
T27 is good, but too big head for my urban needs. May be L16 5000K will be next step.

What was it about the XT12GT that you didn’t like?

MascaratumB

Not from lockout, under stress it’s going to take a few seconds to get into the fight.