Better throw due to larger reflector while still providing great spill and much better heat management due to head design. Don’t get me wrong, the M2 is a great light and you won’t go wrong getting one. I am just surprised because I like the M1 a whole lot more than I expected to.
The M2 is the same size as a p60. Granted, the L2T does look and feel a little smaller than the other L2 models but I was surprised that the M1 was actually larger than the L2T. Not much, as you can see in the pics, but enough, especially in head diameter.
Excellent review Johnny. Another item to add to the wishlist for my next order. Seems as though this is a much better alternative to the Solarforce builds that I've done.
Also, I am very impressed with Fasttech. They seam to go the extra mile and care about the customer, which is rare for a Chinese based company.
One suggestion on your review. I always find it helpful to see lights in someones hand to get an idea on its size. You have parts in your hand which helps, but a hand actually holding the light is good.
hi thanks very much.
would a “Panasonic Protected NCR18650A Rechargeable 3100mAh 3.7V 18650 Lithium Battery” fit the M1 ?.
might order a pair along with the M1 7C tint.
Quick question. I just bought this M1: Convoy M1 Cree XM-L U2-1B 2-Group 3/5-Mode 350LM LED Flashlight (1 x 18650 / AMC7135*8 / HA-III). On specs it says rated 350LM, while others T6-3C, T4-7C, T5-5C that are also AMC7135*8 are rated 700LM on the Fasttech website. Did I just purchase the wrong one?
If so then you could just buy one light and build a pill to swap in to it you wanted. That way you could choose different tints or brightness bins or upgrade the light when newer and better things come out without loosing the option to go back to the old one.
Thanks, bud! As to that pill you linked to I’d say no. That sucker is 30mm in diameter (according to their specs) and made for a 26650 light. The entire head on the M1 is only 35mm. Good idea though but no way will it fit.