M6 w/ M3 head?

[Solscud007]

Hey guys,

I got my M6 today and im just curious could someone swap heads on the M6 with a M3? im jsut curious to see what that would look like.

 

[ttran97]

Make sure you only use the MN10 bulb in there (the equivalent of the MN15 bulb for turboheads). You'll get a really floody light if you use this setup. Pretty neat. I know Al and DM51 aren't too fond of the looks, though. hehe.

If you're looking for long runtime with your new M6, use the MN15 bulb in there. And there are quite a few rechargeable options, too. Just look around in the incandescent section.

 

[Patriot]

 

[Solscud007]

thanks guys. what is the head on the left side in the pic right above? and what brand strike bezel is the shiny one?

 

[ttran97]

thanks guys. what is the head on the left side in the pic right above? and what brand strike bezel is the shiny one?

The head on the left is the KL6 LED head for the Surefire L6 (which is the M3 body with KL6 head)...discontinued a while back. Here's a picture of my modded L6 Transporter:

And the shiny strike bezel is the titanium bezel made by RPM...I have one on my M3 Transgressor, too.

Here's a cooler view:

 

[ugrey]

This is a great example of "just because you can do it, does not mean you should do it".

 

[Patriot]

This is a great example of "just because you can do it, does not mean you should do it".

It all depends on what a person wants or has need of. The M6 with an M3 head can be carried concealed fairly well, while the turbo head makes it very difficult. The very white output of Lumens Factory EO-M3 makes for a very unique package and provides more than double the runtime of the M3 body. It has become one of my regular carry lights.

 

[kelmo]

I wish I hadn't scene these pictures...

Now I want one!

It looks like an aluminium sea cucumber.

 

[signal 13]

How do you carry it? I was apprehensive about getting the M3 because I was unsure how secure it would be on my duty belt. But I'm just going to stick it in a SF speedholster when it comes in.

I just don't know how I would securely carry an M6.

It all depends on what a person wants or has need of. The M6 with an M3 head can be carried concealed fairly well, while the turbo head makes it very difficult. The very white output of Lumens Factory EO-M3 makes for a very unique package and provides more than double the runtime of the M3 body. It has become one of my regular carry lights.

 

[Patriot]

How do you carry it? I was apprehensive about getting the M3 because I was unsure how secure it would be on my duty belt. But I'm just going to stick it in a SF speedholster when it comes in.

I just don't know how I would securely carry an M6.

I carry it in a my upper cargo pocket or even tuck it in the belt line, just offset from the small of my back. I only have to carry it for a very limited amount of time so my methods probably wouldn't suit you. I think Maxpedition makes a belt pouch that's ideal for the M6 though.

 

[climberkid]

patriot it isnt right to flaunt all those lights on yours.....:candle:

 

[ttran97]

patriot it isnt right to flaunt all those lights on yours.....:candle:

Yeah, Patriot! Some of us are less fortunate and only have 3 M6's...

 

[climberkid]

Yeah, Patriot! Some of us are less fortunate and only have 3 M6's...

you are one to talk mister!! lol :nana:

 

[Patriot]

LOL.....you guys are funny. Climberkid, you know I'm just trying to tempt you with ideas...hehe

The way I see it, I'm still one short. ttrans97 knows exactly what I'm talking about. If I can find one I'll probably set that one up with primaries and the MN15 and leave it that way.

 

[Solscud007]

Here is my M6. Please correct me if I am wrong. But when you guys say "scallops" are you talking about this style of bezel? I would call it the neutered or subdued CB head.

Compare that to eshishlo's M4 head
http://watchandclockservice.com/Photo_052708_005.jpg

 

[climberkid]

im still young patriot. and naive. i got myself into some credit card debt and i am trying to sell some stuff to pay it off. but when i finish up school here in feb. and i have some disposable income i will be talking to you and many others about the things i "need".

P.S. sorry for the hijack

 

[Patriot]

Yes, that's what some refer to as scalloped. I just usually call the three types, "strike bezel, lightly crenelated, and flat. I guess we've all got different names for them.



Solscud007, what does your light say on the other side?


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[ttran97]

Solscud007...yes, yours is scalloped. It's just a standardized way of describing that bezel design. Makes it easier when you describe it to others that know what it means. So there are 3 types...flat, scalloped, crenellated. I guess a fourth would be the Titanium bezel that RPM is working on. Now that'll be sweet! Nice pictures, by the way! M6's are very photogenic!

 

[ttran97]

Solscud007, what does your light say on the other side?

Ten bucks it says "Guardian"...

 

[Patriot]

Ten bucks it says "Guardian"...

I just noticed it was a 17,000 serial# I didn't see the (1) the first time. No doubt it's a Guardian as you stated.