Well , I was surfing and came across a OEM manufacturer [ Maxtoch ] , and after looking at there wares decided to buy a XM-L Thrower ..
Now Maxtoch manufactures lots of flashlights for the Brand Names , and recently they have decided to enter the market under there own brand name [ Maxtoch ]
Maxtoch.com = Electronics Systems Technology International Co , LTD
Anyhow , I seized upon the opportunity to buy a OEM flashlight , This one being built to the manufacturers own standards as it will be marketed under there own brand name [ Maxtoch ] ..
First Impressions :
At opening the package , I found what appears to be a very well made light , everything is as its supposed to be , the anodizing is nice and dark and very even , the clicky switch is very nice [ Tactical Forward switch ] , being a OEM sample , there is no brand marked on the light [ In fact if you had a few grand to spare , and wanted to market your own brand name ? ]
The light comes in 4 major parts , tailcap [ clicky ] , extension , main battery tube and the head .
Product Description:
*LED Type: CREE XM-L T6
*Finish: HA III Grade
*Reflector: Smooth Reflector
Features:
*LED Type: CREE XM-L T6
*Max output: 1000LM
*Beam: Smooth Reflector for focused beam
*Lens: Anti-shattering ultra clear lens, anti-scratching and anti-slip
*Finish: HA III Grade
*Waterproof: IPX7
*Switch: Tail cap switch
*Modes: Max-Mid-Min- Strobe-SOS/Max-Min-Strobe
*Battery: 2PCS 18650 or 3PCS CR123 batteries
*Circuit efficiency: 85%
*Size: L 238 mm (9.37'') *D 62 mm (2.44'')
Operation:
*Press tail switch for turning light on/off.
*Tighten head to enter three functions mode(Max, Min, Strobe);Loosen the head by 1/4 of a circle to enter five functions mode(Max, Mid, Min, Strobe, SOS).
*With the light turned off, gently press (no click) the forward tail switch, the brightness level will switch between five (or three) functions or "click" is heard will change the function and turn on.
*Remove the tail cap, insert the batteries with the positive ends toward the head of the light, replace the tail cap.
Output & Runtime:
*Max output of 1000 lumens for approximately 2 Hours
*Mid output of 450 lumens for approximately 4 Hours
*Min output of 120 lumens for approximately 20 Hours
Note:Stated brightness and runtime figures are based on tests using 2PCS 18650 Li-ion batteries (approximate 2200mAH) under laboratory conditions. Variances in these figures will occur depending on batteries used and individual usage habits.
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You may be wondering why on earth I would jam a bit of tape in there ... Well .. You have two mode options , Hi-Med-Strobe , and Hi - Med - Low - Strobe - SOS ... The way the light is set up , when the main battery tube is screwed in it contacts the driver board , locking in the 3 modes , and when you unscrew the battery tube you get 5 modes , but who wants a lose battery tube ? , so the tape isolates the contact ring on the driver , so I can screw in the battery tube tight , and have my 5 modes .
Ive only just charged up some batteries , taken some pictures , and had a bit of a play and set up with the light , so lots more info on the way + beams .
So far no complaints , everything appears to be really well made , and it looks like the light is really well assembled ...
I will do some current and light box measurements and get back asap !
Some Performance figures : 2 x 18650
High = 1.46A / 850L
Med = 0.75A / 450L
Low = 0.18A / 98L
Throw -
High - 51000Lux @ 1M [ Wowsa !! ] Looks like it will be a real nice thrower ...
Medium - 21000Lux
Low - 5400Lux
What can I say , 51000Lux @ 1meter , cant wait for it to get dark ...
Keygos KE-5 - 20,000Lux @ 1M
Trustfire X9 - 30,000Lux @ 1M
STL-V3 - 33800Lux @ 1M
Maxtoch - 51,000Lux @ 1M
Wow even in medium mode , the Maxtoch does 21000Lux , damn this thing looks to be a thrower ... Still hours to go till it gets dark ...
The hotspot is intense , even in low , its such a distraction , if you like throwers , your going to love this ...
Tailstands
Comes with a really nice Lanyard
Good Quality build
Good finish - even anodizing
Forward Tactical Clicky
Two different sets of modes
Serious thrower
Handles High well
Low pulse width modulation [ Dont like low or slow PWM , well you wont like this one ]
I think its 9v Max [ 3xCR123A ]
Really nice reflector
Glass Lens
Its early days , but for a thrower , I like it .
If I was search and rescue , id want this in my kit , would go great with the STL-V3 , or a L2T XM-L ,
It really pumps , and I dont feel any buyer remorse , Im no 2x18650 fan , so this light is a bit of a departure from the norm , and I feel it may have limited use around a suburban house , but for hunting , search and rescue , anywhere you need a lot of light , that will reach out and find some one or something .. Then this light would possibly excel ...
Well , I have to say , XM-L can throw , and the Maxtoch SN6X-2 has not disappointed in that regard ...
Good build quality , and so far no noises or strange things , no tweaking or adjusting , it just worked from the get go .
I will use it as much as possible , since several of these 2x18650 lights have fried there drivers , so be interesting to see if it has good internals .. So far - all good ...