NEW Maratac Copper (Cu) CR123 XM-L LED Flashlight Available

[AMD64Blondie]

Re: Zebralight SC52 & SC52w

So tempted by this light.I'm used to CR123 batteries and I've never owned a copper light.

Should I go for it?

I'm referring to the Maratac copper CR123.

 

[AMD64Blondie]

Re: Zebralight SC52 & SC52w

How are copper lights in terms of durability?

(Namely,will it break.. if it fell out of my pocket and hit cement..)

 

[Tmack]

It won't break. But the copper will deform easily because it's so soft .
That being said, scratches are easily sanded out for the same reason

 

[mcbrat]

now sold out on CC. prices have jumped on the 'bay...
I wonder if they'll do a Rev 2....

 

[mcbrat]

There will be more CR123 Coppers coming soon. not sure if it will be Rev2 or not....

 

[tobrien]

There will be more CR123 Coppers coming soon. not sure if it will be Rev2 or not....

thanks for the tip!

if they do a rev 2, I sincerely hope the threads are longer for the twisty portion simply so it's not too easy to unscrew the head entirely

 

[Toohotruk]

thanks for the tip!

if they do a rev 2, I sincerely hope the threads are longer for the twisty portion simply so it's not too easy to unscrew the head entirely

+1 And hopefully, the o-ring will be moved so it's farther in the head when the light is off.

 

[wolfstyle]

Just saw Rev 2 is now available at County Comm. Looks like they lightened it up quite a bit.

wolfstyle

 

[Toohotruk]

So who's going to get one first?

I would, but money's a little tight right now.

 

[night.hoodie]

That new CR123 Cu may be advertised "Rev. 2," but by the description, I opine it is most likely this light in its original form was already a Rev. 2, and is now what we are more familiar with as a Rev. 3 Maratac (Lumintop) driver. The other Maratac Rev. 2 all had 2 modes, both CC, while Rev. 3 uses PWM on M and L. Odd but happier detail is this driver advances L-M-H unlike previous Rev. 3, which advanced M-L-H.

 

[gunga]

Too bad it lacks a clip.

 

[cigarrodog]

Just bought one.

 

[turkeylord]

Heads up, this light is now up on Massdrop. $53.81 shipped if 45 sell (I'm sure they will).

 

[akhyar]

It hits the minimum price already.
87 purchase as of now. That was fast.

 

[wolfstyle]

Heads up, this light is now up on Massdrop. $53.81 shipped if 45 sell (I'm sure they will).

Just placed my order for one.

 

[recDNA]

Is massdrop safe? I never heard of them.

 

[recDNA]

if you wander over to the County Comm page, there's now a new CR123A based LED Copper Maratac up.

I just placed my order for one and will be updating this post with pics when I get it, my thoughts on the light and its beam, etc. I'll try and answer any questions y'all have when I get it as best I can and update this post when necessary. (Please be aware I do not have a lux meter or anything like that )

Here's what we do know:
- Cree XM-L T6 (see specs)
- over three times heavier than AAA Cu Maratac (to be expected due to larger battery bay?)
---- Weight: 94 grams vs. 27 grams (94g = CR123 version; 27g = AAA version-- both weights when empty)
- 3 modes like the old(er) Rev. 1 Maratacs
---- current rev. 2 AAA and AA lights all use TWO modes (as far as I know)
- same claimed incompatibility with 4.2/3.7 volt cells.


Here's what we would like to know (I can offer more insight hopefully when I receive mine):
- can you swap out the driver to anything like a GDuP?
---- based on my conversations with modders here, the AAA version uses a small pill that isn't really replaceable by anything already made, however, the wider diameter of the CR123A version may open up a few possibilities for driver swaps if needed.
- does it actually have compatibility with 4.2/3.7v cells?
- will it run on LiFePO4 cells?
- does it use PWM? is it noticeable?
- is the Cree XM-L mounted on a plate for easy/easier modding potentially?
- how many will be produced? Is it truly a limited run?
- are its lumens ratings at the emitter or OTF (out the front)?
- will it have enough copper to install tritium vials in?

Specifications (copied and pasted directly from the CountyComm page with minor formatting by me):



Further Reading:
The Maratac AAA "Cu" (CPF)
Maratac AAA Cu Tarnish Progression (CPF)
Maratac AA Cu (copper) (CPF)

You mention an xml? The website seems to only list XP-G2?
Maratac seems to claim 78g unless I am missing something.

Does it have an eyelet for a split ring?

Thanks! This looks great if I can hitch it to keychain.

 

[mcbrat]

That's from and old post. And yes, it has a spot for a ring but would be extremely heavy for a keyring

 

[tobrien]

I need to update the OP about rev 2.

would someone mind writing up a summary etc of rev 2 and I'll copy it in? you'll get credit of course

 

[recDNA]

That's from and old post. And yes, it has a spot for a ring but would be extremely heavy for a keyring

78 g plus battery I think? I'm used to about 70g so it would be a little much I guess. My slacks are falling down as it is unless my belt is so tight it leaves a mark on my waste! My note 3 and keys are way heavier than the flashlight.

Anyway old one was xml now only xpg2? Ugh