NEW OLIGHT M20 WARRIOR

[Glenn7]

I updated my post above Glenn. I agree that is what it *should* be, but going off KDs measurements that is not the case. That said I have ordered a pair to try out in my MRV.

me to buddy we will have to see if we wasted our $$
its misleading because it states length and width as same so whats height? it must be a square battery LOL
Length: 1.77"
Width: 1.77"
Height: 1.26"
Weight: .16oz Length: 4.50cm
Width: 4.50cm
Height: 3.20cm
Weight: 4.50gram

 

[Thujone]

The measurement had better be off on their page.. 4.5cm for a 18350 is simply not an 18350 it would be an 18450.

 

[Glenn7]

must just be a typo surely - one of us should email and clarify because if its wrong they should refund us - but check the measurements on this site http://www.szwholesale.com/ultrafire-18350-1200mah-rechargeable-batteriesuf-p-1856.html
and these other references to them in other forums - they seem to be same size just fatter http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ceived-my-ruyan-titanium-e-cigar-today-5.html http://translate.google.com.au/tran...-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=Jpw&sa=G http://translate.google.com.au/tran...-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=Jpw&sa=G

 

[Thujone]

All i know is that if they fit and if they are at least 2/3 of their stated capacity i will be ecstatic...

 

[Thujone]

Another question. Does the M20's low battery notification work on 2 cells or only with 18650? Cause if it works with these cells that may be a reason to jump on one

 

[jirik_cz]

Can anyone test when low battery warning starts with two CR123? I'm afraid that the voltage will be too low for two unprotected 3.7V li-ions.

 

[Glenn7]

just took my dog for a walk and yes my m20 running on 2x16340's started to flash every 20 seconds telling me they were flat (had them in for a while tho)

 

[hdohdo]

Hi,

look at the diagramms http://www.messerforum.net/showthread.php?t=60366&page=2 (posting no 84)
and http://www.cree.com/products/pdf/XLamp7090XR-E.pdf (flux/current ; foreward current/foreward voltage)

so it can be estimatet that the "battery low"-warning will be initiated near 3V.

Each cycle to 1,5V (resp. 3 V; two cells) will IMHO cause irreversible damage to the Lithium-Ion cells.

Dirk

 

[phantom23]

look at the diagramms http://www.messerforum.net/showthread.php?t=60366&page=2 (posting no 84)

Last post is no. 43...

 

[Tohuwabohu]

look at the diagramms http://www.messerforum.net/showthread.php?t=60366&page=2 (posting no 84)

Or https://www.candlepowerforums.com/posts/2626189&postcount=40 in the review section of this forum.

 

[MoreLumens4Me]

I still would if someone knows and I know I have asked this before so sorry for that but I have still not gotten a confident answer on what the difference between the olive green and black versions are and why the olive green one cost more at four sevens? IS THERE ANY DIFFERENCE?

 

[shomie911]

I still would if someone knows and I know I have asked this before so sorry for that but I have still not gotten a confident answer on what the difference between the olive green and black versions are and why the olive green one cost more at four sevens? IS THERE ANY DIFFERENCE?

There's no practical difference.

Supposedly they used metal sourced from the USA for the Olive one but it's the same quality metal.

Pick whatever one looks better to you.

I have black and it's a great flashlight, my favorite so far.

 

[nismotor]

Yea, it's just the fact that its USA sourced Aluminium for the Olive, everythign else is same exact specs like shomie911 said.

Personally, metal is metal, no matter where it's from. It really comes down to the craftmanship & QC of the manufacturer.:twothumbs

 

[Sector7]

I love my Chinese flashlight from USA sourced Aluminium :twothumbs

 

[LEDAdd1ct]

I love my Chinese flashlight from USA sourced Aluminium :twothumbs

That's pretty funny!

 

[MoreLumens4Me]

Thanks, for your advice.

 

[Glenn7]

if i had my time again (i would do it all againeyain - there's a song in there) i would buy the olive one as i have been using mine for work and because it has sharp corners on the ring grip and on the end of the tail cap the HAIII is chipping off also the clip is only painted and that is scratching off a bit to - i do like the black color but the olive/green/sliver color would hide the chips.
this is my only gripe on the light - should have ordered a smo reflector to see how far she throws because even with the op it does throw further than i would have expected (does make the DBS cough a little)
buy the way the M20 is about half the size in real life than it looks in the pictures.

 

[djblank87]

I received my Black M20 a few hours ago. It's a very nice light, simple user interface, nice clip & combat ring. I purchased the SMO reflector along with the package, the beam is still very nice with the smooth reflector in there.

If you compare it next to my TK11 the M20 takes the cake when comparing the beam and the intensity of the hotspot. I will take the two out tonight and see which one throws further, at this point it looks like the M20 will beat the TK11.

You can tell it is brighter than the numerous Q5 lights I have, but it is not an "O'my god that is so much brighter" light. The hotspot intensity to my eyes is were you really see the difference.

Nice job Olight, it fits perfectly in a SF V70 holster bezel up of course. Now we just need to get a ring to cover up the exposed area where the combat ring is.


******Update*******: I took the M20 and TK11 out for a throw down and the M20 was clearly the winner.

 

[MiniLux]

News as for this, managed to fix the malfunction by myself

Seems as if not the drop caused the malfunction, but changing the reflector several times. The pill is maintained at the front by a sturdy metal ring, pushing it down against the back of the head.
But as the reflector screws into the pill, it happens also to unscrew it when changing the reflector if the ring is not fixed very well

I screwed down the front ring firmly, and now it works properly again

So no RMA-return for this one

MiniLux

While talking of quality ....
As to my experience I don't think it does really fit the promotionally induced 'hard to take' military image at all:
mine dropped out of my pocket for about 50 cm on the kitchen floor (when getting up from the seat) and didn't work right afterwards for level changes (fully erratically changes on CR/RCR123, just working opposite on 18650, having to twist bezel down for changes, losing it for keeping)
Wouldn't have mind if this had happened with a 25$ DX light, but to my opinion this is completely unacceptable for a >100$ 'high quality' light :scowl:
I've contacted the CS from Battery Junction and they asked me to send the light back on RMA for an exchange.
Will send it back on monday and then seeing forward as for the result....

MiniLux

 

[BMF]

Any volunteers getting the run time for low mode in different sizes of batteries 2xCR123, 2xRCR123 and 18650?