Located and bought a pelican m1 led new style (tail cap switch, fully textured refoector, smaller size).
the verdict? excellent little light. has the superb peam quality of the pelican m6 led, and the switch now allows momentary on and off. fit and finish quality are much better than i've seen in previous pelicans. Output? Average, but at least the beam has a good tint-- warm yellow like an incandescent.
whats more, these lights have serial numbers!!!! like the lux iii pm6 ha models, these have serial numbers on the tail caps.
how does this new style m1 led compare to the old style m1 led? the old style m1 led sucked my opinion says. lousy switch, mediocre reflector (beam quality in the old style was mediocer), and mediocre fit and finish. and for the same output, the new style m1 led is actually smaller--about 1/4th an inch just based of standing them side by side and comparing by eyesights.
this is a winner, low 30$ range with good quality, top notch beam, good switch,. this is a good low priced alternative to the sf outdoorsmen, and peak lights. if pelican makes a ha-3 version of the pm1 led, i think they will make the goldmine. the only area keeping me from giving this a top mark is the finish--it should be ha-3 natural. package ha-3 natural finish and sell this for around $70, and i predict it will fly off the shelves.
the verdict? excellent little light. has the superb peam quality of the pelican m6 led, and the switch now allows momentary on and off. fit and finish quality are much better than i've seen in previous pelicans. Output? Average, but at least the beam has a good tint-- warm yellow like an incandescent.
whats more, these lights have serial numbers!!!! like the lux iii pm6 ha models, these have serial numbers on the tail caps.
how does this new style m1 led compare to the old style m1 led? the old style m1 led sucked my opinion says. lousy switch, mediocre reflector (beam quality in the old style was mediocer), and mediocre fit and finish. and for the same output, the new style m1 led is actually smaller--about 1/4th an inch just based of standing them side by side and comparing by eyesights.
this is a winner, low 30$ range with good quality, top notch beam, good switch,. this is a good low priced alternative to the sf outdoorsmen, and peak lights. if pelican makes a ha-3 version of the pm1 led, i think they will make the goldmine. the only area keeping me from giving this a top mark is the finish--it should be ha-3 natural. package ha-3 natural finish and sell this for around $70, and i predict it will fly off the shelves.