Yes, the 12ZM has the rubber combat grip, some modells have the threads for filter attachment, too. I was offered one without these though. The 12PM/ZM are hard to find, once in a while one can be found on ebay or here in BST, other than that they are rare - not as rare as the 6C though. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
The M4 is indeed better in some ways as it is the actual modell from SureFire, nevertheless the 12PM/ZM have some details which makes them very interesting. The Turbohead is lighter (due to the missing SIS bezel), different focus (might be the textured reflector), combat grip (eventhough the M4 might be too heavy for longtime combat grip holding), possibility to swap the Turbohead for a 3" one are some arguments that made me hunt for one of these for some time.
I played with one of these througout the whole weekend and the performance, especially with a 3" Turbohead is impressive - what a longthrowing photon bomb! I thought the M6 was using batteries up rather fast, this 12v light is a battery eating Photon monster living off of Lithium fumes. These poor little cells were screaming trying to provide enough juice. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif Now I undestand what impact this light had on Al-especially if it is he only one one uses for some longer time. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Klaus.