Review: Solarforce Gladiator (picture heavy)

Thanks Wayne!

Now I know that I needwant it. But I can't decide: I have always wanted to have MPP-1, and it can use up to 4 x 18650. But then again, MPP-2 would be a good option as well (even though it takes "only" 3 x 18650)..

Luckily there's the good old BLF saying: "When in doubt, take both".

I have both and people probably get tired of me saying it but; the MPP 1 will give you a new respect for the ubiquitous XR-E. Of the two, the MPP 2 is brighter but the MPP 1 is a thrower extraordinaire. Versatile too - can run on a single 18650 or up to 16 volts and it will screw onto an L2, L2P, L2T, L2X, L2i, L2r, L2m . . . the MPP 2 tube will even work with it. If you own just about any Solarforce light, all you need is the head. In fact, a Surefire 6P will fit as well.

The MPP 1 setup I like best is an L2P body and an extension tube with the S8 switch.

bravoFoy

Hmm.. What would be the thickness of the beast?

Let's see..

..just kidding.

Actually it was:

When comparing the Solarforce Gladiator vs. the baseball bat light vs. the durable stick light:

1. Which one has the brightest beam?

2. Which one is the most durable?

3. Which one works best as a weapon?

4. Which one works the best as a flashlight?

1. Gladiator (If you think of total output. The Mace, as a thrower, might be brighter in throw. But then again, Gladiator + MPP-1 head would win hands down..)

2. Gladiator

3. The Mace (especially if filled with lead shot)

4. Gladiator (and even more so if you take into account that you can use also MPP-1 / MPP-2 with the gladiator body)

The beam on the Solarforce Gladiator is very narrow. Is the beam's side spill useable?

Well. The beam on Gladiator depends on the P60 drop-in you use with it.

I'm using a XM-L dropin and, IMHO, the beam is not narrow at all. Actually it's quite the opposite: floody and bright.

Thanks for the feedback on the beam.

_the_, since you own the Solarforce Gladiator, the club, and the baseball bat, if you had to pick only one to keep, which one would you choose.

Tough choice. I think it would be the Gladiator, because it really doubles as a multipurpose flashlight (with changeable dropins / heads).

Where cheapest to get that mpp head ,I like that on the gladiator?

Great review... thanks.

I have always ordered my solarforce lights & accessories from solarforce-sales.com. Good service & quick delivery. Recommended!

MPP-1 head ($43.99): http://www.solarforce-sales.com/product_detail.php?t=LF&s=26&id=12

MPP-2 head ($45.99): http://www.solarforce-sales.com/product_detail.php?t=LF&s=26&id=318

Wow that combo is a lot for a head bashed lol

Yes, they ship fast & good communications as well!

Has any one purchased the Solarforce Gladiator that comes with a XML led for $72.99? Please give us a review of the led, beam, etc.

http://www.solarforce-sales.com/product_detail.php?t=LF&s=45&id=424&sname=Gladiator&xpage=1&sh=1

Product Name Solarforce Gladiator + NEW!! 3 mode XM-L 3-8.4v bulb flashlight Combo
Model Number XM-L Led - 3 Mode-GLA_3mode8.4v
Price US$99.99
Discounted Price US$72.99
Weight 0g
Description
The combo set comes with:

1. Solarforce Gladiator Professional Security Flashlight Body with 3 Dummy 18650 batteries & Pouch x 1 pc

2. NEW!!! High Volt 3-8.4v!!! Solarforce 820 Lumens XM-L led 3 mode 100%->60%->10%(High Med Low) with Memory IC Bulb for L2 series & Surefire 6P G2 (can run up to 2 pc 18650 3.7v or CR123A 3.7v) x 1 pc

Does any know of an online retailer that sells the Solarforce Gladiator for less than $72.99?

This looks really nice. How long is the body and how many 18650?

I think the only place you might find it is on solarforce website here:

https://www.solarforceflashlight-sales.com/products/solarforce-gladiator-professional-security-flashlight-body-with-3-dummy-18650-batteries-pouch

Apparently holds up to 4 x 18650’s

Size (length x diameter): 340 x 34mm

What happened to solarforce anyway they gone silent no new lights and neither banggood nor gearbest sell solarforce. We haven’t heard from them in a long time.

Gearbest has Solarforce lights:
http://www.gearbest.com/solarforce-\_gear/

I have never bought them at GB though.

But I agree - what happened to Solarforce in general?