I don't have any C8 reflectors for comparison, but just looking at pictures I'd say they are about the same. See this thread on DX http://club.dealextreme.com/forums/Forums.dx/threadid.966870 They are talking about the Uniquefire UF-2180, which is basically the same as the M10 except it has a shinier finish. Someone states that this light uses the C8 reflector. I'll pull mine apart mine later and try and get some semi accurate measurements of the reflector.
I came so close to getting this light after reading this review. Then I figured I don't really need to invest in another battery type yet (but it takes 18650's!). So I held off. Don't know how much longer I can last.
I also found out this in my Stainless Steel host. Its reflector is similar to a C8. Also my Shadow TC6 uses the same kind of reflector. But, my Shadow lights have a very nice beam while my self built C8 XML lights never could match one exactly. Then, I played a bit with my P60 dropins. You can't believe how much a piece of paper under the reflector can change the beam type. If you manage to level the emitter right you can get a good thrower or a pure flooder.
I agree 100% , in addition, they are only $23 a pop!!! What more could you ask for.. Good light, good review, dam good price... That is why I ordered TWO.. and might go for a 3rd, my helmet can use one too..
I would almost have ordered a Trustfire A8 as my carry arround 26650 light. It offers a TF 26650 battery and a charger for $40. Does anyone have bıth A8 and Keygos M10? A8 should be a flooder I guess.
I'm with you. HD2010 quite clearly is the brightest with the tightest and very crisp hotspot. I would have mistaken it for XR-E beam if not for the blinding XM-L "effect".
I like the M10 looks much better though. And hard to ignore the price.
I'll try and post up some more quality pics on my next day off which will be in a few days. Some of you guys are really a hard sell, which considering the company kind of surprises me
Oh we're pretty much sold, but some of us on BLF are also "low on budget". And as such, has to be picky a bit when you can pick only one... :)
How about memory on M10? Always start on high? Sure wish it does. With multiple disco-mode, I really cannot stand having to go through disco all the time.
I totally understand about being on a budget, and it's very hard to only pick just the one. I'll try and provide any help I can so people can make an informed decision and not waste their hard earned money. This light does start on high mode every time you turn it on, provided you leave it off long enough(more than 5secs).
This light continues to be my edc at work and performs like a champ every time I turn it on. Medium mode is sufficient for most uses and people are always wowed by the size and the brightness of this light. It puts their under performing maglites to shame
Well here's some more pics of the M10 showing it almost fully dissected. A few worthy notes to mention about it are that the lens is glass. The reflector is aluminum and the o-rings as well as the tailcap do glow in the dark. Threads are quite smooth(came with minimal lube) and everything fits together quite nicely.
A little sad news... they had to cancel my smiling shark order. Kind of bummed about that, but at least they gave me the option of a refund or another light. So I have another incoming. I still might want to get this light though. thanks for the pics. Looks like a solid design.
Just my $.02, Victor, but I just don't have a good feeling about those Keygos 26650 cells. Quite a few folks have the Kongs and they seem to be honestly rated. I think it's worth a few more bucks. By the way, I don't think the INR King Kongs are in stock, only ICR available.