Just how good of a thrower is the Olight M30

[Grady]

I have read the reviews on the Olight M30. And it seems to be a great light. You hear about how a great flood it is, but what about the throw power of this puppy?
How far will it reach out?

 

[easilyled]

I believe that its in the range of 10,000 lux per meter.

Not an out-and-out thrower but will reach out to about 150 yards. At this distance, a wide field will also be illuminated.

Beamshot comparisons show that the M30 throws as far as the Olight M20 (with Cree-XRE) but with much more overall light.

 

[eyeeatingfish]

My friend has one and I was impressed. It did slightly better than my MRV Q2 version on one battery plus it was a nice wide hotspot.

I think that it would probably suit any need unless you really want to see far away stuff.

 

[Grady]

Thanks guys for the input. That's probably the light that I'm going to purchase. Just another question from a noob. I also was going to get a charger and some rechargeable batteries. Which is the best route to go with these?

 

[tsask]

Congrats on the M30, good move!

That separate access to strobe is one of the many things I like about this light. IMHO it'a ideal for several applications including LEOs.

 

[sfca]

Thanks guys for the input. That's probably the light that I'm going to purchase. Just another question from a noob. I also was going to get a charger and some rechargeable batteries. Which is the best route to go with these?

Pila charger and AW batteries. Remember to look for the CPF discount page @ the marketplace.

Or this Jillite charger
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showpost.php?p=2454472&postcount=18

 

[Flint&Steel]

I've had my Olight M30 for a little over a month, and found that it's an "okay" thrower, but it puts out a very nice wall of light.

I run mine on (2) AW 18500's in the short configuration, charged on the WF-139. No complaints about either.

My only, very minor gripe is that you have to cycle through strobe to go from High to Low. I like that strobe is accessible from "off" with the side button, but I don't want to cycle through it in the regular modes. Again, just a minor issue.

It's worth a buy if you're not looking for a tight hotspot 200 yards down the road. But if you need to light everything up from the bezel to about 200 feet +/-, it's for you!

FWIW, I don't regret my purchase one bit.

Flint

 

[Grady]

Thanks again everybody.
Hey Flint, are you from Kentucky, too?

 

[Flint&Steel]

Thanks again everybody.
Hey Flint, are you from Kentucky, too?

You recognized my "location"

The capital city. You?

 

[Grady]

I lived in Frankfort for 26 years, Indian Hills.
I moved to Salvisa (for all places) 6 years ago. But I love it here.
My son is a graduate of Western Hills.

 

[Flint&Steel]

Hey Grady, I sent you a PM, hope you got it!