semi-drunken destructive M6 test.... [yes there are pictures added now]

[Tempest UK]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

I think I have 6 (I think...) but I still wouldn't want to shoot any of 'em

Regards,
Tempest

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

Come on guys, we need to see some quality trigger time with your lights... Do it in the name of CPF... I'll even supply the bullets! .357 anyone??

 

[mdocod]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

Come on guys, we need to see some quality trigger time with your lights... Do it in the name of CPF... I'll even supply the bullets! .357 anyone??

With the way things are going with ammunition, you may want to hang on to your bullets... few years from now you'll be able to trade a small box of ammo for an M6 :devil: :nana:

 

[Tim W]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

With the way things are going with ammunition, you may want to hang on to your bullets... few years from now you'll be able to trade a small box of ammo for an M6 :devil: :nana:

Very sad, but I think you speak the truth!:sigh:

Ain't the "Obamanation" of our country great!:green:

 

[Illum]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

my M6's incan days are over though...
If the KL6 wasn't discontinued I'd consider throwing it around:thinking:

it never occured to me to bother with flashlight when I take in alcohol

 

[tundratrader]

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That is awesome that you did the drunko destructive test. I thought that midway down we were going to get into you drove over the light territory.
I had been carrying the same C2 everyday in my pocket for about five years and while I have never tried to damage it. I will say the thing is damn near bulletproof. It has survived more that a couple river dunks. Several trips through the washer(luckily I have caught it before the dryer each time) and a few serious drops onto various hard mediums. My HA finish is still perfect on most of the light, it is worn off on the top of the bezel and the bottom of the tailcap. These are damn tough lights.
Zach

 

[mdocod]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

That is awesome that you did the drunko destructive test. I thought that midway down we were going to get into you drove over the light territory.
....
Zach

Funny you mention the "drive over it" idea.. I was seriously considering giving that a try as I'm sure it would handle it just fine, decided against it only because it was late at night and my truck is noisy. Probably better that I didn't go there though as that undoubtedly would have left some more note-worthy markings

-Eric

 

[Monocrom]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

Funny you mention the "drive over it" idea.. I was seriously considering giving that a try as I'm sure it would handle it just fine, decided against it only because it was late at night and my truck is noisy. Probably better that I didn't go there though as that undoubtedly would have left some more note-worthy markings

-Eric

Hmmm... Well, that's one way to get a nice rubberized grip on your M6.

 

[Norm]

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[Forgoten214]

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I'd like to see some pictures too

 

[Illum]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

I'd like to see some pictures too

care to share the name and quantity of your beverage?
Finer the details the more accurate testings can be should it be repeated in the future

 

[mdocod]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

care to share the name and quantity of your beverage?
Finer the details the more accurate testings can be should it be repeated in the future

New Belgium Trippel
(pronounced "triple")
I think I was on my 4th or 5th when I starting chucking the flashlight around.

It's pretty impressive beer if you're into beers with a lot of rich flavor and kick! (7.8%)

 

[Forgoten214]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

care to share the name and quantity of your beverage?
Finer the details the more accurate testings can be should it be repeated in the future

I'm confused? What do you mean?

 

[wapkil]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

I'm confused? What do you mean?

I think CPF:OUI-2009/207 standard: Operator under influence - safety requirements and test methods. Mandatory for every flashlight manufacturer, effective beginning 2010. I already sent my application for certified testers training :buddies:

 

[1wrx7]

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This is probally my favorite thread in awhile:thumbsup:... thanks for doing the testing. My M6 Magnumlight is in almost perfect condition.. and I'm trying to keep it that way. I have a M6 Guardian that shows a decent amount of wear, but I'm not planning on throwing it around. Since the Guardian has wear on it I'm not worried if it get's more... so I can understand why you did this. Once it's scratched it kind of free's you of the I can't hurt this light mentality. Kudos to you Mdocod... +1 for the pics

 

[Illum]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

I'm confused? What do you mean?

I'm inclined to reproduce modcod's experiment, but simply "throwing flashlights around mindlessly" does not fulfill sufficient parameters to make the results producible. I am simply asking for more details as to secure experimentation constraints.

 

[JimmyM]

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Great story. During your next "binge" can you test it for bullet stopping ability? 380 or 38 would be fine. FMJ or HP your choice.

I was thinking about a 460 Weatherby in the tailswitch.

 

[JimmyM]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

care to share the name and quantity of your beverage?
Finer the details the more accurate testings can be should it be repeated in the future

Good question. Was this a hard "whiskey event" or a "lite beer event"?

 

[mdocod]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

Good question. Was this a hard "whiskey event" or a "lite beer event"?

Read response #32 above

They [New Belgium] have a wide selection of flavors but are most well known for "Fat Tire" which seems to be the mainstay party beer of the region.

The stuff is made a few hours North of here in the Fort Collins Colorado region. I've tested numerous flavors from them and haven't found one that I couldn't happily drink The stuff is available in (quoting their website here) Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Coming this year: South Dakota, Wisconsin, Indiana, South Carolina, and Georgia!

So it's not something that everyone would be familiar with and isn't available everywhere so I'm not sure if we could build a standardized testing requirement based on their beer.

I sometimes drink cheap **** beer, but for a couple bucks extra it's hard to argue with the stout flavors of a good quality fresh locally brewed beer.


-Eric

 

[mdocod]

Re: semi-drunken destructive M6 test....

Since everyone seems to be thinking that

I'm Editing in some picts...