Rookwood
Newly Enlightened
Hello Forum,
I recently decided to buy my first "medium" light - a SureFire M3. It came today, and while I'm impressed with the design and construction, I'm really disappointed with the beam shape.
Both the MN10 and MN 11 bulbs throw an oblong shaped center beam. It's visible on a wall at only 2 feet away!
Do any fellow M3 owners have any thoughts on this? Is this shape normal due to the axial filament? Do you think etching the remainder of the bulb would help this? (only the tip is etched)
Thanks for any feedback you might have - this is a great place, and I've learned a heck of a lot over the past few weeks.
Chris
I recently decided to buy my first "medium" light - a SureFire M3. It came today, and while I'm impressed with the design and construction, I'm really disappointed with the beam shape.
Both the MN10 and MN 11 bulbs throw an oblong shaped center beam. It's visible on a wall at only 2 feet away!
Do any fellow M3 owners have any thoughts on this? Is this shape normal due to the axial filament? Do you think etching the remainder of the bulb would help this? (only the tip is etched)
Thanks for any feedback you might have - this is a great place, and I've learned a heck of a lot over the past few weeks.
Chris