DieselDave
Super Moderator,
Here is my quick and unscientific test of the Pelican M6, Surefire E2E and Streamlight Scorpion
Test was performed using brand new Duracell batteries in all lights. The M6 and Scorpion were turned down to their tighest focus. Most shots were taken about 15" from a cinder block wall. The lights were turned on and left on for the entire session. Run time approx. 14 minutes to last photo. You make your own determinations but some of the pics are misleading. The E2E is not in the same league for power. The scorpion is close to the M6 for hotspot but the the corona of the M6 throws stronger light. The jagged edges on the Scorpion is from my shoddy job replacing the lens with a mineral crystal, I got glue everywhere.
My impressions of the M6 are similar to others except I must point out it doesn't have the rings in tight focus. The Surfire doesn't have rings or any adjustable focus, so what's the difference? . It doesn't have as nice a body or the fit and finish of the Surefire but it feels very solid. The tailcap activation position is way too close to the end of the threads as pointed out by others. My bezel is very tight and holds well. The batteries are cheapies not the good quality Surefire's. The pouch is pretty nice expecially when the Surefire doesn't come with one at all. As an EDC at my desk job I will probably stick with the E2E for size, weight, a larger light area and I usually don't need the power the M6 provides at work. For EDC on the weekends and outdoors the M6 is the clear winner. If I could only own one of these lights and only using my initial impressions I would pick the M6 even when I throw out the huge cost difference. I place a higher value on performance than fit and finish. Durability remains to be seen.
Pictures are shown in the order they were taken
The contestants
M6-Scorpion-E2E
M6-Scorpion-E2E
M6-Scorpion-E2E
M6-Scorpion-E2E
M6-E2E-Scorpion
M6-E2E-Scorpion
M6-E2E-Scorpion
M6-E2E-Scorpion
M6
E2E
Scorpion
M6-E2E-Scorpion
M6-Scorpion
M6-E2E
E2E
M6 (Look Maw no rings in tight focus and my focus is adjustable unlike the SF!)
Scorpion (Barney Rubble lens replacement)
M6-Scorpion-E2E
after 14 minutes
Test was performed using brand new Duracell batteries in all lights. The M6 and Scorpion were turned down to their tighest focus. Most shots were taken about 15" from a cinder block wall. The lights were turned on and left on for the entire session. Run time approx. 14 minutes to last photo. You make your own determinations but some of the pics are misleading. The E2E is not in the same league for power. The scorpion is close to the M6 for hotspot but the the corona of the M6 throws stronger light. The jagged edges on the Scorpion is from my shoddy job replacing the lens with a mineral crystal, I got glue everywhere.
My impressions of the M6 are similar to others except I must point out it doesn't have the rings in tight focus. The Surfire doesn't have rings or any adjustable focus, so what's the difference? . It doesn't have as nice a body or the fit and finish of the Surefire but it feels very solid. The tailcap activation position is way too close to the end of the threads as pointed out by others. My bezel is very tight and holds well. The batteries are cheapies not the good quality Surefire's. The pouch is pretty nice expecially when the Surefire doesn't come with one at all. As an EDC at my desk job I will probably stick with the E2E for size, weight, a larger light area and I usually don't need the power the M6 provides at work. For EDC on the weekends and outdoors the M6 is the clear winner. If I could only own one of these lights and only using my initial impressions I would pick the M6 even when I throw out the huge cost difference. I place a higher value on performance than fit and finish. Durability remains to be seen.
Pictures are shown in the order they were taken
The contestants
M6-Scorpion-E2E
M6-Scorpion-E2E
M6-Scorpion-E2E
M6-Scorpion-E2E
M6-E2E-Scorpion
M6-E2E-Scorpion
M6-E2E-Scorpion
M6-E2E-Scorpion
M6
E2E
Scorpion
M6-E2E-Scorpion
M6-Scorpion
M6-E2E
E2E
M6 (Look Maw no rings in tight focus and my focus is adjustable unlike the SF!)
Scorpion (Barney Rubble lens replacement)
M6-Scorpion-E2E
after 14 minutes