M6: stock version vs. all kinds of mods

[325addict]

Well, not even half a year ago I looked at the M6 seriously for the first time.

I was shocked: no less than SIX CR123A's should go into it.... and no other batteries seemed to fit :shakehead
Yes, of course, RCR123s will fit... instaflashing the stock bulbs :shakehead :shakehead :shakehead

So I left the idea of ever buying an M6 then.

Then I stumbled over the "2X18650 holder" by Mdocod....

not long after that, I found the bi-pin adapters and "3X 17670" holders by Fivemega.... and of course the bulbs sold by Litho123.

Then I found the LF lamps.... working fine on 6X RCR123s in the stock battery holder or 3X 17670 with FM-holder :)

It only took the excellent shootout by DM51 to really convince me, the M6 is a very versatile light, with all those mods around here :) :) :) :) :)


Now, the M6 is on top of my "MUST HAVE!" - list :oops:

I first ordered lots of - now discontinued - lamps, I'll go on with some battery-holders and bi-pin adapters soon.... and I don't even have an M6 at the moment :whistle:
The M6 will come later, the mod-items and lamps are, at some time, simply sold out I fear... and I just don't have the money to buy all at once :sssh:


Timmo.

 

[problemchild200]

And then they release the raptor-3 at 1400 lumens and an sst-90 with a twist ring for brightness.

M6 looks old and tired next to the raptor3.

 

[jp2515]

And then they release the raptor-3 at 1400 lumens and an sst-90 with a twist ring for brightness.

M6 looks old and tired next to the raptor3.

:eek::eek::eek:

 

[Kestrel]

And don't forget Petrev's parts, his custom holders for 6x17500 (2series/3parallel) or 6xEneloop (6series) (both require his 'short tailcap insert' as well). If I had to choose between 6xCR123, 6xRCR123, 3x17650, or 6x17500, I know which configuration I would choose... :naughty:

(You know, 8xEneloop would also fit, I wonder if a person wanted a carrier like this bad enough, if Petrev would make it?)

 

[LuxLuthor]

Also a reminder of BSBG's fabulous M6 compendium thread which is linked in threads of interest at top of this section.

 

[325addict]

That Raptor-3 is a LED-light, right? Then I don't want one :poke:

If this is an INCAN pushing out 1400 Lumens - AARRGHH!!

Then I just invested in the wrong light :whistle:


Timmo.

 

[Patriot]

Yes, it's LED...in which case why not just post pictures of every light over 500 or 600 lumens?

Certainly the M6 is an ultra flexible platform and one of the most supported lights on CPF. I think the other poster may have missed the point of your thread. :)

 

[IlluminatedOne]

One day im going to have to save up and get a M6, i think it would be nice to have 8x AA as well as all the other options due to AA's being easier to source if you need them in a hurry as a backup to primarys and rechargeable lithiums.

Its great there are so many options for the M6 due to CPF's modders.

 

[Superdave]

I was wondering the other day if anyone had made a SMO reflector to replace the OP one in the M6.. to make it even more of a thrower. :thumbsup:


325addict, i was skeptical at first about the M6 but now that i have one i see what all the fuss is about. Even stock it's worth it. i have a 3x17670 holder that i haven't used yet because the MN21 is plenty. If you don't mind a little wear pick up a used one. :)

 

[FlashKat]

Wait til you get the MN bi pin holder with a 1185 lamp, then you will say I should have bought this a long time ago.

I was wondering the other day if anyone had made a SMO reflector to replace the OP one in the M6.. to make it even more of a thrower. :thumbsup:


325addict, i was skeptical at first about the M6 but now that i have one i see what all the fuss is about. Even stock it's worth it. i have a 3x17670 holder that i haven't used yet because the MN21 is plenty. If you don't mind a little wear pick up a used one. :)

 

[Superdave]

Wait til you get the MN bi pin holder with a 1185 lamp, then you will say I should have bought this a long time ago.

Coworker has it in his Megalennium, it's bright but the MN21 is still plenty for now... I just bought a 2nd LED tower for it :thumbsup:

a MC-E tower might be in the works soon...

 

[ellum68]

I'll the second the WA1185! See if you can get Fivemega's 3x17670 battery holder and bi-pin holder before they're gone!

 

[Superdave]

has anyone measured the actual output from the 1185 on 3 17670's?

 

[Tim W]

has anyone measured the actual output from the 1185 on 3 17670's?

Bigchellis (I think) said his tested at 1150 lumens on fresh 17670's :ooo:

 

[FlashKat]

Test results in post #3 http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=229135

Bigchellis (I think) said his tested at 1150 lumens on fresh 17670's :ooo:

 

[oren1s]

Well, not even half a year ago I looked at the M6 seriously for the first time.

I was shocked: no less than SIX CR123A's should go into it.... and no other batteries seemed to fit :shakehead
Yes, of course, RCR123s will fit... instaflashing the stock bulbs :shakehead :shakehead :shakehead

So I left the idea of ever buying an M6 then.

Then I stumbled over the "2X18650 holder" by Mdocod....

not long after that, I found the bi-pin adapters and "3X 17670" holders by Fivemega.... and of course the bulbs sold by Litho123.

Then I found the LF lamps.... working fine on 6X RCR123s in the stock battery holder or 3X 17670 with FM-holder :)

It only took the excellent shootout by DM51 to really convince me, the M6 is a very versatile light, with all those mods around here :) :) :) :) :)


Now, the M6 is on top of my "MUST HAVE!" - list :oops:

I first ordered lots of - now discontinued - lamps, I'll go on with some battery-holders and bi-pin adapters soon.... and I don't even have an M6 at the moment :whistle:
The M6 will come later, the mod-items and lamps are, at some time, simply sold out I fear... and I just don't have the money to buy all at once :sssh:


Timmo.

Hi Timmo,

I had the same thoughts you have about the M6. I have started with all the goodies around it too and find my self spending around $1k (with lights) :thinking:
I guess its the same illness we share it, all of us around here....:D

So before i had my M6, i got a Megalennium body, AW soft start, FM MN Bi pin, Mdocod Holder, 6 AW 18650-26, 5xWA1185, LF IMR-M6, LF EO-M3T, LF HO-M6R. And then i had a thought ... " what will i do run the M6 and switching head over to the Megalennium...." I just had to end the disturbing / annoying thought... and i have bought KT4. Last but not least i have bought the M6 :hitit:
Now i need some more stuff - Mclicky switch for the Megalennium, i want regulated M6 and regulated Megalennium, i need some good charger than my WF-139:caution: Also i think a KT1+FM 2C body can be nice supplement for the M6.

Hope you will get and enjoy your M6 soon!

 

[325addict]

@ Ellum68 and Oren1s:

In the past days, I ordered:

11X WA01331
11X WA01160
11X WA01166
5X WA01164

5X Mdocod's 2X 18650 adapter,

2X FiveMega's MN bi-pin adapter,

2X FiveMega's 3X17670 adapter.

I still didn't buy 1111's and 1185's as these are still readily available. I now concentrated on discontinued or limited-supply-stuff.... and that already cost me a fortune :whistle:
As soon as I've got more money, I'll buy 11X 1111's and 11X 1185's too, plus a lorryload of AW 17670's and.... I STILL don't have an M6!!

I'm thinking about designing and building a chopper-regulator too. I'll design it in such a way, that the regulator doesn't need an extra switch, (to prevent the circuitry drawning the batteries with the flashlight OFF), I'll build it into one of the battery-holders (I'll start with the 2X 18650 holder, I did buy 5 of them with a reason...) and this way, it should be possible to just use it as any other battery-holder.
I'll regulate it to 6.0V in order to drive an 1111 accurately, so it'll live for 100 hours indeed! Softstart and undervoltage-lockout will be included too, of course, so it can be used with the loads of good quality LG 18650s I have....

Timmo.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

And then they release the raptor-3 at 1400 lumens and an sst-90 with a twist ring for brightness.

M6 looks old and tired next to the raptor3.

It's an LED light, right? Then it's crap, don't want no ghostly pale light with short throw and no color rendering. The M6 is still king.

 

[DimeRazorback]

:laughing:

:thumbsup:

I still gotta get me one of those M6's :devil:

 

[Monocrom]

:laughing:

:thumbsup:

I still gotta get me one of those M6's :devil:

I've got one. Are you jealous? (You should be). :D

It's useful, even in stock form. Pop an MN15 into it, and it makes for a kick-@$$ light for use during a blackout. The runtime, the output.... In the old days, a 6D Maglite could match it for runtime, but not output.

Even if you don't want to invest money into custom parts, 6 RCR123 cells in the stock battery-holder, plus a Lumens Factory HO-M6R lamp makes for a nice combo. (Not quite as bright as 6 primaries and an MN21, but still sweet).