The Surefire M6 thread compendium

BSBG

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There is a bit of a resurgence in interest in the M6 lately due to the multiple rechargeable battery and bulb options available. Here is my attempt to collect a bunch of interesting threads in one place. I know there are some I missed, feel free to add links, or send them to me and I can edit this first post with them . I left out "for sale" threads even though they may contain a lot of good info. :)

Convince me threads:

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/138564

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/166786

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/202716

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/194640

Various Generations:

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/183647

The original M6R:
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=79916

Bulb options:

X-LOLA:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/142517

Various Turbohead and bulb options:
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=79756

old vs. new MN20:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/126729

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/180052

Lumensfactory:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/170013

MN61 and more:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/94539

Beamshots:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/159186

Great pics and real world shots:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/145511

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/193060

1111 vs MN21 vs MN61 vs 1185:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/199605

Mag5761 vs M6 w/ 1185: https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/198835

Big Leef comparison:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/185079&highlight=leef

Rechargeable configurations:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/200643&highlight=5761


Spare bulb for FM's holder fits inside:

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/posts/3032781

2008/9 regulated pack development:

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/215806

The shootout: https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/204157



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DM51

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Excellent idea for a thread! Many thanks for bringing it all together - very useful indeed.

I've added it to the "Threads of Interest" sticky in this section.
 

Brigadier

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Just joined last Friday. I like the light alot, although I am surprised by the large size of the hotspot. The one on my 9ANT Commander is much, much tighter and rounder, and throws further, even though it is only 140 lumens. But the bulb/battery/configuration verstility over the locked-in 9ANT is definitely a big, big plus.
 

Helmut.G

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It was mentioned in some thread that newer M6 models have got a different reflector with much heavier texturizing, which gives them less throw. Maybe that's what you're seeing.
 

Brigadier

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Boy, if that's the case, bummer. I bought the M6 for throw!!!

It was mentioned in some thread that newer M6 models have got a different reflector with much heavier texturizing, which gives them less throw. Maybe that's what you're seeing.
 
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