JetBeam Jet-III M (Military) Review - RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOTS, DETAILED PICS and more!
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I know some aren't going to like what I'm about to post. But in that type of situation, I'd go with a company that has a buttload of experience making weapon-lights. In a case of Life or Death, I'd go with a SureFire weapon-light.
Well honestly anything would be better than what i'm using now which is about a 4 year old UTG. It has worked great but want to update to something brighter. I'm not really concerned about the reliability of the light it's just the pressure switch i'm interested in. In my opinion There are a couple manufactures that are as good as surefire but surefire has the notoriety and that's why they are considered "the best". Having said that I have used several surefire's over the course of my police career and they are excellent lights never had a problem from any of them and i've had lights from other manufactures that I can say the same about.
We've had a lot of new members over the years asking about weapon-lights. Upgrades, which ones are best, "Can I use this on my _____;" that sort of thing. But not really being concerned about reliability in a weapon-light?? That's a first. Not even the air-soft guys mentioned something like that. I'm really unsure how to respond to that. All I can do is recommend going with a model known for both reliability and an excellent pressure-switch. The easy answer is indeed SureFire. Sure, plenty of other flashlight companies that make excellent lights. If PentagonLights was still around, I'd recommend their weapon-mounted models as excellent but more affordable lights compared to SureFire. But SureFire used the legal system as their whore to put PL out of business. (I say that because PL was never found guilty of patent infringement.)
Other than the clip design, I love my Jet-III Military model. I think it's a highly underrated light, considering what you get. But, I can clearly see and feel a difference in quality compared to it and the several SureFire's I own.
naked2
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We all know how some CPFers feel about SureFire (I own 8 or 10 myself, a couple of which are weaponlights); but let's face it, they're not the only game in town when it comes to "life or death" situations. After all, this is a JetBeam thread, and lpd226 is asking about anyone's experience with a specific JetBeam part, not wheather he should choose one brand over another.
lpd 226, I hope someone has that switch, that they have personally used in a "life or death" situation, and can let you know how it performs.
lpd 226, I hope someone has that switch, that they have personally used in a "life or death" situation, and can let you know how it performs.
Thanks and just to quell the storm from the surefire fanatics I know they are top notch lights but I just cant bring myself to spend half what I paid for my rifle to put a weapon light on it. Trust me if surefires were a little more economically priced i'd own a bunch more. No matter how much you favor them anyone can see that $500.00 is a little out there for a flashlight.
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DM51
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This is a review thread, and it's about the Jetbeam Jet-III M. Let's have no more discussion about SureFire alternatives here, please.
If you want to discuss SF weaponlights, please take it to the appropriate thread, or start your own.
If you want to discuss SF weaponlights, please take it to the appropriate thread, or start your own.
I just bought a Jetbeam jet III M (R5) , seems to be a great light but the 18650's I bought won't let the light operate the same way as cr123's do. When using 18650's I only have the user mode , I can set it however I like but can't get it to operate in the high only mode !
What am I doing wrong ?
What am I doing wrong ?
naked2
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Yeah, maybe his are too short (maybe unprotected?), and maybe flat-top. If his III M has reverse polarity protection, maybe with the head tightened, there is enough pressure to keep contact, but not with it loosened. I know that is alot of "maybes", but you never know.
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Just a heads up, if you're thinking about purchasing this light or any light from Jetbeam. Be aware that although the warranty sounds wonderful, in reality it might not be as super as you think... I purchased one of these lights and after having it drop from my pocket to the floor (i'll be fair and admit that the floors in my house are Slate/Rock floors) the head broke clean off. I sent it off to Jetbeam for a warranty repair through Going Gear. I just got theflashlight back from Jetbeam under warranty. No problem right? Well it took just under 4 months for them to warranty it.
did the full story over on my blog.
http://banzore.tumblr.com/post/12882960821/lets-talk-chinese-flashlights-my-regular-edc
I should also clarify and say this is a sample of one. Other folks may have a different experience.
did the full story over on my blog.
http://banzore.tumblr.com/post/12882960821/lets-talk-chinese-flashlights-my-regular-edc
I should also clarify and say this is a sample of one. Other folks may have a different experience.
alex987
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hello a question regarding a jetbeam 3m r5 my tailcap switch sometimes fails to latch in on position after a few on /off switching it locks does anyone know if the switch can be replaced by a mcclicky switch does it fit without any mods ?
thanks and greetings alex
thanks and greetings alex
exitinyourhead
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i would love to know the same thing also. Since getting my light back under warranty the tail switch seams to be sticking like yours. I sure don't want to try sending it back to Jetbeam!
exitinyourhead
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i did find this though, made by jetbeam i think but it should help if you just need to replace
http://www.bugoutgearusa.com/forwardclickie.html
alex987
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thanks exitinyourhead for the info i will try the new switch
greetings alex
greetings alex
exitinyourhead
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great ideas on this other thread too
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...termittently&p=3799264&highlight=#post3799264
I have been carrying my JetBeam Jet-3 Military in my left front pocket for SIX YEARS now. The rubber cover is gone from the switch, the connections around the head sometimes get a little loose, and the 18650 batteries are getting a little flaky, but the flashlight still works fairly well.
Good service from JetBeam!
Good service from JetBeam!
Thanks for the post. Yes, the old IBS series lights were nice and robust. 🙂 I'm sure you can find a tailcap switch cover from one of the discount sites that would do the job. May need to try out a few sizes.
