questions about Nitecore MH12GT

[mickb]

Fellas I read some reviews and wondered if anyone who owns one might be able to clarify any of the following.

1. Being rechargebable can I insert any normal button top protected 18650 or nitecores version only?

2. Anyone know which remote pressure switch tailcap relates to this light. Online sources suggest its probably the RWS-1.

3. Is there movement of the battery when inserted. this will be used on light recoiling firearms, I dont need surefire level reliability, its not for self defence, but if its rattling up against a hard surface at one end of the compartment, thats no good

Thanks in advance.

 

[mickb]

or anyone who doesnt own one and knows any of the answers

 

[lightfooted]

or anyone who doesnt own one and knows any of the answers

As an owner of a Nitecore flashlight I can say that if it doesn't have a spring on both ends of the tube, I wouldn't buy it knowing that it will see recoil on a firearm. I would not recommend that light for your intended purpose.

This is a link to the official Nitecore page for the light https://flashlight.nitecore.com/product/mh12gt

 

[lightfooted]

The MH12GT uses standard 18650s alright but because it has their "Reverse polarity protection" it means two things: 1) You have to use button tops cells or flat tops with a magnetic button on it and 2) The recoil of anything greater than a .22 LR will cause the light to beat the top of the cell into the casing, likely damaging it at some point. Even a .22 LR might still do it if the rifle isn't heavy enough to absorb recoil.

 

[mickb]

much appreciated fellas , its a no go then. If you can think of any compact throwers that can handle recoil and dont involve surefire price tag, would be interested to hear

 

[mickb]

what about the Fenix UC35 fellas?

 

[lightfooted]

Have you taken a look at the Olight Odin? Both the full sized and the mini? I know they use the proprietary cells Olight is want to use in everything nowadays but they are otherwise what you are looking for. I think. I have a full sized and the output is definitely on the level they claim.

Mrgunsngear did a review of it on his channel so you could go check it out and decide if it's something you would want. He's got a fair amount of other weaponlights that he's reviewed as well, so you may see something else you like better.

 

[mickb]

Its pretty heavy for what it us. After lighter units as this is for backpacking. Curse nitecore and their great throw and non springy electronics