900 Lumen EagleTac Megalight

[easilyled]

No problem i could however send you mine being you are in the UK hey! that's what's buddies are for,one thing though if you harm it :drunk:and then more :touche:😉 PM me if you like.

I wouldn't dare after that. :sweat: :laughing:

Seriously though, thanks, its very nice of you to offer. :thumbsup:

I'll have a little think about it though, because I wouldn't want to risk a loaned light being mislaid in the post
(however unlikely that might be).

 

[TITAN1833]

I wouldn't dare after that. :sweat: :laughing:

That's the nice side of me "really harm it and this" may happen

J/K 😀

i just love that icon.

 

[easilyled]

Its a great icon 🙂

BTW, have you been tempted by either of the Eagletac lights, TITAN?

I'm tempted by just about every high powered quad-die light that is produced, but I suppose I have to show some restraint
otherwise I'll end up on the streets.

 

[Ryanrpm]

😀😀

 

[TITAN1833]

Its a great icon 🙂

BTW, have you been tempted by either of the Eagletac lights, TITAN?

I'm tempted by just about every high powered quad-die light that is produced, but I suppose I have to show some restraint
otherwise I'll end up on the streets.

actually I don't have one on the way but! it would be my choice if! I didn't own a sunlite 16WFP it's awesome and well above the L2/m2/m2x IMO :twothumbs

 

[easilyled]

Thank you easilyled. I think I'll also get the 2nd batch M1-X to compare with the 16w for throw...since they both were designed for throw.

However...I have a gut feeling that the M2X just might best our quad emitters for throw. We'll see. I continue to remain skeptical about the smallish reflectors of the M2X. We'll see......😀

I wish EagleTac would give us beamshots at 300ft or more.....

I'll be very interested to see your comparison between the 16W and the JB M1X V2.

The Eagletac M2X will probably throw very well, but for some reason I just prefer the idea of 1 quad-die emitter. Maybe it looks cleaner. :thinking:

 

[easilyled]

actually I don't have one on the way but! it would be my choice if! I didn't own a sunlite 16WFP it's awesome and well above the L2/m2/m2x IMO :twothumbs

When you say well above the L2, can you qualify in which respect that applies?

Surely the overall 742 OTF lumens output of the L2 can't be beat by the 16WFP?

 

[TITAN1833]

When you say well above the L2, can you qualify in which respect that applies?

Surely the overall 742 OTF lumens output of the L2 can't be beat by the 16WFP?

Well for one the 16WFP is with out a big hole and throws further IMO ,secondly I did not say the lumens is beaten :green:

 

[easilyled]

Well for one the 16WFP is with out a big hole and throws further IMO ,secondly I did not say the lumens is beaten :green:

No you didn't say it, but you did say the 16WFP was "well above the L2".

So I wondered whether output was one of the factors the 16WFP was well above the L2 in, since I have neither light. Ok? :nana:

 

[Ryanrpm]

I might be able to speak to Titans claim a bit...........

(Begin off topic):tinfoil:

The Sunlite system of heat removal is one of the best, if not THE best in the flashlight world. This is one reason they are able to produce a switch control that will deliver 4a to the quad emitter.(still in production)

If I am not mistaken, 3a was pushing it for the L2 MC-E and even then it was to only be on for short periods lest damage to the emitter occurs.

The 16wFP also packs its emitters so close together as to have no gap between them. This is why there is no donut hole even with a SMO reflector.

Another awesome feature is the rechargeable port, located in the side switch unit. No need to take the batteries out to charge them.


I could go on...but I don't want this to turn into a sales thread!! Suffice it to say, the 16w is a huge competitor with these other well known lights, and many people are missing the boat by not considering them.

(end off topic)

 

[HKJ]

I could go on...but I don't want this to turn into a sales thread!! Suffice it to say, the 16w is a huge competitor with these other well known lights, and many people are missing the boat by not considering them.

You have listen all the good things about the 16wFP, but what about regulation? Does it have any regulation or is it direct drive? The L2 and probably most of the other new lights, keep a rather flat output curve.
I am not so happy about the nonstandard battery configuration (2x18650 in parallel, but packed like they where in series), but that is just a minor detail.

I think it is an interesting light and would like to see a review by Selfbuild, with comparison to the other quad die lights.

 

[TITAN1833]

You have listen all the good things about the 16wFP, but what about regulation? Does it have any regulation or is it direct drive? The L2 and probably most of the other new lights, keep a rather flat output curve.
I am not so happy about the nonstandard battery configuration (2x18650 in parallel, but packed like they where in series), but that is just a minor detail.

I think it is an interesting light and would like to see a review by Selfbuild, with comparison to the other quad die lights.

So much to learn,BTW do you only buy lights that seflfbuilt reviewed :thinking:

 

[Ryanrpm]

You have listen all the good things about the 16wFP, but what about regulation? Does it have any regulation or is it direct drive? The L2 and probably most of the other new lights, keep a rather flat output curve.
I am not so happy about the nonstandard battery configuration (2x18650 in parallel, but packed like they where in series), but that is just a minor detail.

I think it is an interesting light and would like to see a review by Selfbuild, with comparison to the other quad die lights.

I hear you loud and clear! I would actually prefer someone like selfbuilt or ernsanada do a nice review of it, because they have other lights that are similar to do good comparisons.

Ok, quick answers to above: regulation is not present. When we asked Sunlite why, they said because without it, their driver is most efficient without it. Battery config? Who cares if it is parrallel/series...whatever. When you buy the light, it comes with the battery, and a charger, so you're all set. I for one appreciate the way they configure things like that all the while using the best parts for their lights.

Points well taken HKJ! I really don't think this is the thread for this, and I don't care to get warned by a mod.....

Let's focus our conversation on the M2's. 🙂

 

[qip]

i have seen some people here spend $500+ on a single light....surely 1 can buy all these small palm quad bombers and compare them all 😗:devil:

 

[Raymond33]

Looking forward to your "after dark" report. Is the dial easily turned by the hand holding the light?

Brightnorm

This is my third entry on the new M2C4. After charging up some 3000 mHa 18650s, i took it outside on our suburban street. The low setting seened to indeed be around 50 lumens, very nice soft center fading into the spill just right. The second setting is a little brighter than a LD10 , but not quite the level of the PD30 on Turbo. so maybe around 140 lumens, again very nice usable light for everything normal around the house, or on a walk with very usable spill. The third setting, I think, is brighter overall then my Malkoff MCE direct drive on a single 18650, so approximately around 450 or a little more lumens. Again, the center is a very useful medium shape with faded edges. On high mode, the light does give what appears to be almost double the third level. I was only able to focus on objects up to about 150 to 200 yards away, but the beam was just right for that distance. I can't imagine anyone needing any more of a narrow beam for anything less distant than say 100 yards or more. For me, Up to the 200 feet that I could test, everything was very bright and distinct.

One other note, the color rendition seemed more true with this light than others that I am used to trying. Everything in total, I am really happy for my purpose that I ordered the P7 version.

And, in answer to your question, Yes, the levels are very easily adjustable by the holding hand.

In total, this seems to be one very solid useful light. I am very glad that I got it.

 

[276]

Raymond how is the beam is it floody or is it like the photo eagetac showed?

 

[BirdofPrey]

Odd, made a couple of posts in regards to the light and now they are gone.

 

[Raymond33]

Raymond how is the beam is it floody or is it like the photo eagetac showed?

The center beam is quite distinct like the pictures show. But the edges are soft and the spill quite good. It is not at all like one of the flood lights or room sweepers that you see with mostly flood and very little distinct hot spot. Quite useful in my opinion for both flood and throw.

 

[silentlight]

M2XC4 is a complete dissapointment.

First of all it is not "small," especially compared to something like the M30 Triton, in which case the M2X is slightly shorter when standing, but is thicker, bulkier, and heavier overall. It's only "small" when you compare it to something like Surefire's M6 Guardian, which it is smaller and brighter than, and also at least 10 years younger than. And all of the weight is in the head, which makes the stabbing motion (as if to nail an aggressor with the striking bezel) feel awkward and unpowerful, unless you're actually holding the light by the head and not by the hilt.
The 5-mode selector ring has no selector tags painted or engraved into it so you basically just have to guess until you can get the feel of it.
Oh, but it is very sturdy, I'll give it that. So sturdy, that I can't even get the last two screws out of the back of the tailcap to install the optional M25 clicky switch. In fact, they're in there so tight that all my screwdriver can do is grind metal off of the heads of the screws. They're not coming out, ever, period. Why it doesn't come factory pre-installed, I have no idea. The "optionability" of it makes absolutely no sense, because the light is tactically useless without it. As the resident of a large city with a notoriously high crime-rate, I would much rather have a flashlight that I can grab from my pocket or holster, click on, and maybe strike with, at a moments notice - as opposed to a light that I can grab and aim, and have to divide my attention between a hostile target and the selector ring on my flashlight, even if it is only for 1 second. Tail standing is not important to me - that's why I have reliable electricity.

In short I would think about sending it back but the damage I did to the unscrewable screws probably voided my warrenty.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

M2XC4 is a complete dissapointment.

First of all it is not "small," especially compared to something like the M30 Triton, in which case the M2X is slightly shorter when standing, but is thicker, bulkier, and heavier overall. It's only "small" when you compare it to something like Surefire's M6 Guardian, which it is smaller and brighter than, and also at least 10 years younger than. And all of the weight is in the head, which makes the stabbing motion (as if to nail an aggressor with the striking bezel) feel awkward and unpowerful, unless you're actually holding the light by the head and not by the hilt.
The 5-mode selector ring has no selector tags painted or engraved into it so you basically just have to guess until you can get the feel of it.
Oh, but it is very sturdy, I'll give it that. So sturdy, that I can't even get the last two screws out of the back of the tailcap to install the optional M25 clicky switch. In fact, they're in there so tight that all my screwdriver can do is grind metal off of the heads of the screws. They're not coming out, ever, period. Why it doesn't come factory pre-installed, I have no idea. The "optionability" of it makes absolutely no sense, because the light is tactically useless without it. As the resident of a large city with a notoriously high crime-rate, I would much rather have a flashlight that I can grab from my pocket or holster, click on, and maybe strike with, at a moments notice - as opposed to a light that I can grab and aim, and have to divide my attention between a hostile target and the selector ring on my flashlight, even if it is only for 1 second. Tail standing is not important to me - that's why I have reliable electricity.

In short I would think about sending it back but the damage I did to the unscrewable screws probably voided my warrenty.

If you live in a violent crime-ridden area and all you have for self-defense is a flashlight, having a clicky installed won't really make a difference... That's some Darwin Award material right there!