Surefire m6

[z_Bmwgsboy]

Just joined cpf great forum.

I have a m6 is there any way

We can use rechargeable??

I called Surefire they said no. I can't

Beleive that they can't make the m6 rechargeable.

They must make a killing on those 123.

 

[HotWire]

Fivemega makes an adapter for 3 X 17670 batteries. It can be charged as a pack. Others make similar packs. You will want to read about different bulbs that are available. Lumens Factory makes great bulbs especially for rechargeable M6 options. There used to be a great thread on rechargeable M6 options. Do a search and you might find it. Good reading. Surefire always says it can't be done. CPF does not know the words "can't be done." Just be careful to pick the right bulb. I suggest the HO-M6 from LF.

 

[fivemega]

Just joined cpf great forum.

I have a m6 is there any way

We can use rechargeable??

I called Surefire they said no. I can't

Beleive that they can't make the m6 rechargeable.

They must make a killing on those 123.

As HotWire mentioned, Can't be done just doesn't make sence for true flashaholics.
3x17670 is one of solutions for 11.1 volt bulbs and 2x26500 is for 8.4 volts bulbs.
Also to use lower cost bulbs, bi-pin socket will pay back in long term. Not to mention, you will get variery of bulb voltage/ wattage choices.
Who says It's impossible?

 

[RobertM]

Lot's of rechargeable options for the M6:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-M6-rechargeable-options-%96-SHOOTOUT-(Part-1)

 

[NotRegulated]

You can run rechargeable batteries in a M6 but it is not Surefire endorsed.

The rechargeable battery configuration you pick also depends on what type of performance you want. Below are just a few of the more popular combinations.

An aftermarket 2x18650 battery holder for the M6 is the most versatile. It will allow you to run the 9 v bulbs such as the Surefire MN15 bulb for 2.5 hours at around 175 lumens which will give you a beam that is tight and throws well. The 2x18650 battery holder will also let you run the brighter bulbs such as the Surefire MN20 bulb and more suited to rechargeable batteries the Lumen Factory HO-M3T & EO-M3T bulbs.

For more output, the aftermarket 3x17670 battery holder will let you run the Lumen Factory HO-M6R bulb which is brighter than the Surefire MN20 but not quite as bright as the Surefire MN21.

If you prefer a LED solution, you can't beat the Lumens Factory Seraph P7 M Series Turbo Head which will just replace your existing M6 reflector. It will work with either the stock 123 battery carrier, the 2x18650 or the 3x17670 battery holders just fine.

Don't be afraid to go rechargeable. For the cost of around $75 (seven M6 battery changes), you can get two 18650 batteries with charger and a 2x18650 battery holder which will give you hundreds of charges.


PS...Your profile shows you joined in Dec 1969...and you have no posts!

 

[JNewell]

My favorite setup for the M6 is the FiveMega adapter and a Lumensfactory HO-M6R bulb.

 

[curtispdx]

My favorite setup for the M6 is the FiveMega adapter and a Lumensfactory HO-M6R bulb.

I like that one too. I also run it with the standard MB20 cage filled with IMR cells in addition a soft-start switch.

 

[Monocrom]

I have a couple of 3x17670 battery carriers from mdocod. Take on, load it up, swap out the bulb for the one from Lumens Factory designed to work with rechargeable cells; and there you go. Brighter than a stock SureFire M6 with their MN21 lamp.