[Review] : Olight M1T Raider

yes, I see them now. Thank you

I like forward clicky lights and 2 speed lights. Don’t think it will replace my Partners but its a neat looking light.

It’s fine now.
Interesting design. I like it.

Just got the price, 45€ on Amazon.
A bit more expensive that I’d like but the production cost can’t be less than an S1 mini for example…

Interesting light, shame it doesnt take 18350. Is there no moonlight mode either?

Nope, only 2 modes : 5 and 500-300 lumens

okay, another question does the light suddenly die without warning when the battery gets low? both my s1 baton and smini does that i kinda hate that puff and it goes dead…

I didn’t try yet.
I’ll put a 16340 and try it tonight on high mode

Surefire EB1 for poor man. But I tend to say for wise man. Almost same light, about 150$ less…

When is this available in the US?

Okay, so I tried it twice.
First time,with an Olight 16340 protected. The protection kicked in after an hour on high and the light shut off obviously.
The second time I used a CR123A primary cell, on high mode. After about 2 hours, the light went down on low mode. I then shut it OFF but couldn’t light it ON again.

I’ll try with an unprotected 16340 but I think it will discharge it quite low

good question, can u answer this x3 about worldwide too ?

I didn’t had information about this, I’ll ask my contact to know.
It’ll be available on Amazon.fr on June the 10th though.

The CR123A is 2,43V after the light shuts off.
It means that a 16340 will surely finish at a comparable voltage.

okok thanks for info X3.

Tactical but starts from low?
I don’t get it.

What about the switch, e switch or analog forward/reverse click?

Standard clicky forward switch.
I’m sure it’s not meant to be “tactical”, but more like a backup in fact

If it had momentary high I’d be all over it (and 18350 compatibility would be a no question buy).

As is , it’s a maybe as a gift light.

I agree - its time to adapt to new type of batteries and not just stick to the old cr123/16340… i dont get them.

I’m fine with it in their tiny lights, but this thing doesn’t make sense.

Some time ago, my M1T Raider started having issues with the switch/tailcap. Pressing it momentarily or full click was a pain, as the rubber cap got stuck or was too slow to make another quick press/click.

So I e-mailed Olight about this situation and informed them about it. I got fast replies, and they were very kind to send me another tailcap, that arrived today.
I paid for the DHL transportation more than I would pay for a new light, but…that’s fine :zipper_mouth_face: I now have a working light again :heart_eyes:

BUT…as I had the “old” damaged tailcap, I decided that if it was damaged I would salvage it to show how the tailcap is composed, all in the name of “flashlight science” :innocent: :student: So, here are some photos of its composition:

It can be decomposed in 3 main parts. I put the lower part (RIGHT) out with the help of a knife; made some pressure and it eventually got released (it is press fit and has some flaps that will fit into a groove in the metal structure).

Then I picked a flame lighter and applied some heat on the top part of the tailcap. I didn’t know if it was glued or not but I took my chance (then I realized there is some glue on it).
After that, I picked two pliers and rotated the both parts (MIDDLE and LEFT) in opposite directions. It started to unscrew. I used a tissue not to damage the threads too much with the pressure.

After that, I started taking the pieces that you find in the photo of the right.
TOP: Metal structure + white o-ring + rubber/plastic tailcap with a pin inside + spring + spacer
MIDDLE: Metal structure + 2 o-rings (1 interior, 1 outside) + thin brass spacer + switch on PCB and spring
LOWER: Metal brass cap + plastic holder

Later I found out that what was causing the issue in the pressing was the lack of lubricant in the white o-ring inside the tailcap. So I applied some, and now the “old” switch is working fine now :wink: I’ll keep it just in case, or maybe I will use it in another flashlight :innocent: Lets see!

All and all, I have to thank Olight for the fast reply and customer support service! :+1: