Pacificwing
Newly Enlightened
- Joined
- Mar 11, 2011
- Messages
- 32
Hey,
I'll get right to the point. I'm looking for a light that runs off of 2x18650 batteries, has a high top luman output (800+ lumans), but has a mode around (100 lumans as well). I don't care about the reflector too much, but I'm partial to LOP over smooth. Size isn't an issue. Bigger is actually preferable since its not an EDC and needs to be quickly locatable on a cluttered desk.
I've looked at three so far, but they each have their faults. I'm wondering if someone has experience with all three and can give me a comparison, or maybe suggest something similar.
Fenix TK-35: The closest to what I need, but I'm not a fan of the plastic body. I need something I can beat the crap out of.
Olight M31 Triton: This also is in the right ballpark, but is missing the 100 lumans option. It jumps from 60 to 320. It also has a rather goofy interface, IMO.
Eagletac M3C4: A good light from what I've read, and my preferred choice, but I've heard the battery holder in the M3 series doesn't really hold the AW 18650 (or any flattop) that well without additional components. I'm also having trouble keeping track of all the variations. Seems there is a new version everytime I visit a new website. Heh.
Anyway. Hope this gives you an idea what I'm looking for. Thanks for the advice.
-PW
I'll get right to the point. I'm looking for a light that runs off of 2x18650 batteries, has a high top luman output (800+ lumans), but has a mode around (100 lumans as well). I don't care about the reflector too much, but I'm partial to LOP over smooth. Size isn't an issue. Bigger is actually preferable since its not an EDC and needs to be quickly locatable on a cluttered desk.
I've looked at three so far, but they each have their faults. I'm wondering if someone has experience with all three and can give me a comparison, or maybe suggest something similar.
Fenix TK-35: The closest to what I need, but I'm not a fan of the plastic body. I need something I can beat the crap out of.
Olight M31 Triton: This also is in the right ballpark, but is missing the 100 lumans option. It jumps from 60 to 320. It also has a rather goofy interface, IMO.
Eagletac M3C4: A good light from what I've read, and my preferred choice, but I've heard the battery holder in the M3 series doesn't really hold the AW 18650 (or any flattop) that well without additional components. I'm also having trouble keeping track of all the variations. Seems there is a new version everytime I visit a new website. Heh.
Anyway. Hope this gives you an idea what I'm looking for. Thanks for the advice.
-PW