Solarforce M3 Announced (XM-L U2)

[LilKevin715]

Details can be found on Solarforce's website (solarforce.hk).

It looks like a larger A001 head in terms of style, not bad looking at all IMO. The larger head diameter (~45mm) is much appreciated for the XM-L. However the head diameter is not as large as the M8 or the Masterpiece Pro 1 or 2. Pricing hasn't been announced yet.. but I wouldn't pay more than $35-40 for it though.

 

[orbital]

Solarforce M3

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Complete XM-L Turbo head for your Solarforce P60 lights,, L2 ect.
& other hosts (of same threading)

3-mode,..up to 750lm @ 9V max

Length x diameter: 62 x 45mm

 

[Eric242]

Re: Solarforce M3

If the reflector is as deep as the head itself appears to be it might get some decent throw for a XM-L on a P60 host.

Eric

 

[Mike_TX]

So, it sounds like it comes with a barrel extension, since it can take either one or two 18650's, for example (?)

Wonder why it takes a full off/on cycle to change modes, as opposed to a half-press. Otherwise, it sounds like a nice light.

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[LV426]

It's just the head, and not a complete light, I guess...

 

[orbital]

Re: Solarforce M3

If the reflector is as deep as the head itself appears to be it might get some decent throw for a XM-L on a P60 host.

Eric

My Dereelight DBS head is only few mm wider,
there could be some goodness tucked in this M3 turbo head >>

Even if it's $50, it could be interesting. {looks well made, like the L2T host}

 

[don.gwapo]

I would like to put that head on L2M in 16340 form. I will call it "shawty" = shorty thrower. .

 

[Zeruel]

Re: Solarforce M3

Looks good, and on a L2T body too.
Can't wait to try it on a L2M.

 

[Blitzwing]

Re: Solarforce M3

Must......resist......

 

[Bevis]

wow what a flash light. i got impressed. i want this soon. Yeah i will check all details.

 

[Mike_TX]

It's just the head, and not a complete light, I guess...

Oh. I missed that ... so it's just a head, and therefore will take either one or two battery hosts.

Wonder how many (and which) of the Chinese hosts it's compatible with (?)

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[SDM44]

I wonder if the M3 head will be available without a drop in, so I can use one of my custom built ones.

 

[texas cop]

I wonder if the M3 head will be available without a drop in, so I can use one of my custom built ones.

I think this one might just call for triple XM-L or quad XP-G. I think I need to order one to strip down.

 

[maxtherabbit]

I've got a solarforce l2p one the way - it looks really nice and everything I've read about it is complementary...

does anyone have anything bad to say about solarforce stuff?

 

[Blitzwing]

$40 for the head alone homiez. It and body combo's are up on the SF Sales site.

*must resist*

 

[LilKevin715]

Thanks for the heads up, ordered mine and hopefully it will ship soon.

 

[LV426]

Oh this economy, this economy...

 

[don.gwapo]

Waiting for US dealers to have it stock. I would love to put this head with a L2M in short form. :thumbsup:.

 

[jake25]

Solarforce is killing US dealers with profit margins :thumbsdow. Can't decide if I want this or not

 

[LilKevin715]

New toy arrived today!







I'll add more info later such as tailcap current draw with various battery combinations. As far as the finish of the light I have the newer style L2's, L2T, as well as old and newer style L2P's to compare. As far as I can tell the pill solarforce uses is not a standard P60 type of pill. The Lens does have a AR coating applied and the reflector is spot/dust free. I'll post beamshots later when it gets dark enough.