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).
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)
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.
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.
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
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.