I doubt anyone got this module yet, but I wonder if anyone has any thoughts about it?
The only "high powered" modules I own are Nailbender's work. A regulated single mode SST-50 and an SST-90 single-mode direct drive.
The SST-50 is perfect for every day use and throws pretty far in its own right. The SST-90 is noticeably brighter, though most of the increased light seems to go into the spill. The 90 seems to go farther due to the raw lumens being poured out.
The SST-90 in direct drive draws about 4.2A from a fresh IMR 18650 cell and the hotspot is clearly visible when shining it directly down on the streets, from 23 floors up. Shining it further(say, in a parking lot about 2 streets away) the beam will fade away due to the ambient light.
With the M2-50, I'd expect most of the light to be focused into the hotspot, along with the larger reflector, the throw should go even further. The reflector probably won't be as deep as a D36 reflector, but the raw power ought to make up for that.
The heatsink is going to be what places this module far above the other SST series modules with their hollow brass pills. Also, the ability to use a high powered setup with AW's Li-Co 18650 2600mAh ought to give more runtime and less sag as opposed to an IMR 18650.
The choice of an SST-50 emitter rather than an SST-90 left me slightly disappointing simply because the 90 seems to give off more lumens at the same drive current and would be more flexible to different battery types. Though the SST-90 has a notorious reputation of having the dome pop off at the slightest shock, so perhaps it's a good thing. It's also nice to have a little variety since having 2 high powered flood modules would kind of defeat the purpose.
If I had any gripe at all, it would be that the buyer doesn't get a full choice of finishes on the M2 bezel. Being a pragmatist, the cerakote coating appeals to me mainly because of the extra protection it would provide, as my Z41 tailcap with Type II anodizing is worn down heavily thanks to a close encounter with my keys. And so it would be kind of tough to imagine what to do about an old M2-50 that's been worn down. Recoating it could be a tough endeavor since the Bezel and module is one piece.
The only "high powered" modules I own are Nailbender's work. A regulated single mode SST-50 and an SST-90 single-mode direct drive.
The SST-50 is perfect for every day use and throws pretty far in its own right. The SST-90 is noticeably brighter, though most of the increased light seems to go into the spill. The 90 seems to go farther due to the raw lumens being poured out.
The SST-90 in direct drive draws about 4.2A from a fresh IMR 18650 cell and the hotspot is clearly visible when shining it directly down on the streets, from 23 floors up. Shining it further(say, in a parking lot about 2 streets away) the beam will fade away due to the ambient light.
With the M2-50, I'd expect most of the light to be focused into the hotspot, along with the larger reflector, the throw should go even further. The reflector probably won't be as deep as a D36 reflector, but the raw power ought to make up for that.
The heatsink is going to be what places this module far above the other SST series modules with their hollow brass pills. Also, the ability to use a high powered setup with AW's Li-Co 18650 2600mAh ought to give more runtime and less sag as opposed to an IMR 18650.
The choice of an SST-50 emitter rather than an SST-90 left me slightly disappointing simply because the 90 seems to give off more lumens at the same drive current and would be more flexible to different battery types. Though the SST-90 has a notorious reputation of having the dome pop off at the slightest shock, so perhaps it's a good thing. It's also nice to have a little variety since having 2 high powered flood modules would kind of defeat the purpose.
If I had any gripe at all, it would be that the buyer doesn't get a full choice of finishes on the M2 bezel. Being a pragmatist, the cerakote coating appeals to me mainly because of the extra protection it would provide, as my Z41 tailcap with Type II anodizing is worn down heavily thanks to a close encounter with my keys. And so it would be kind of tough to imagine what to do about an old M2-50 that's been worn down. Recoating it could be a tough endeavor since the Bezel and module is one piece.
