Which light any input?

[trailman282]

My lumapower mvp is not working I will have to send it in for repair.
Thinking about another light similar to it.
Considering jetbeam m1x jetbeam m2s sst-50 or the olight m30
Looking for something with a good mix of throw and flood. Also the smaller the better. Any suggestions? Thanks

 

[carrot]

M30 was my choice out of these. I like the pocket clip and I like the fact that you can actually pocket it since it is not too big. It is (obviously) very bright and seems to be well made.

 

[stallion2]

i would definitely vouch for the M30. the flood is incredible and it does a fair job of putting light down range. the DBS is also a great one w/ the MC-E...probably the best balance of flood and throw i've seen from an MC-E. i don't own a Jetbeam but if your considering the M2S i would just eliminate the M1X from the list now. the M1X was designed for throw, unfortunately the MC-E is not the best emitter for this application. the M2S w/ an SST-50 would do this far better.

 

[hyperloop]

I bought my brother the warm white MG RX-1 from shiningbeam and am very impressed with the light, 3 modes with memory, runs off 1x18650. Its smaller than i expected but with its 53mm bezel, it throws very well with nice spill too. At less than $60 (before discount code) it is a steal.

 

[trailman282]

Thanks for all the input. Just curious does anyone have a light they would suggest that I did not list? Something in the 700-1200 lumen range. Looking to spend ballpark around 120-300 dollars. Sounds like there will be some new lights in the near future that maybe worth waiting for.

 

[pwatcher]

:welcome:

Please see your private message mailbox!

I think you're on the right track with your ideas so far!

Paul :thumbsup:

 

[carrot]

Yes, the upcoming Maelstrom lights from 4sevens will be worth looking at in the lumen range you are requesting as well.

 

[jhc37013]

+3 on the M30 I traded mine because I really never used it oh how I miss it now and using 2x18500 is really nice, I got a little over 1hr on max and did not have to use the extension tube so it really wasn't that big. Very well made with nice beam.

 

[chef4850]

If you are looking at the JB M1-x you should look at the upcomming RRT-3. It is a fatter light but the size will be comparable to the M1-x and is SST-50. BOG has it on thier site for preorder and after the discount code it came in at $260.00 with in your range.

Chef