Getting ready to buy my first Jetbeam-III M

My buddy's wife asked me to help her find a light for her husband for their anniversary. He is also an officer and has always been true to his Streamlight. First thought was a bored 6P w/ a Malkoff M30, Pila IBC charger, AW 18650s...

But she wanted to keep it around $200. So then I thought about all the different places I'd have to order from, shipping time, shipping costs, etc.

So for the first time EVER I strayed from the Surefire path and thought I'd look at the Jetbeams. Found the Jetbeam-III M at bugoutgearusa and I must say I'm quite impressed with the light! Not to mention the one-stop-shop for the light, Pila IBC charger, and AW18650s!

So impressed with the light that I might get one for myself!

Of course I read as many posts/reviews as I could on the light. Anyone have any input as to how well it'll perform for duty use?

This is mine. It's my EDC for the moment. I really like the output and the fact that is as an infinite level of output (really easy to use). You won't be disappointed.

Here is a couple of pics with the crenulated bezel installed.

WOW that is a sexy light!! If there was anything that would get me to make the switch to li-ion it would be this light (it's got me thinking).:twothumbs

just wondering why is there's a blue strip?

It's an o-ring I installed since the crenulated bezel could not screw all the way in the head. It doesn't bother me because I like the way it looks.

i like the blue o-ring great pics

I received my JetIII M about month ago (Pila IBC and
AW 18650's too). I love it. As a detective I haven't carried it in uniform
yet but wouldn't hesitate to. Within a couple of days a dozen of my coworkers
all wanted he light. My police dept. authorized the purchase and we ordered the lights, chargers and batteries for all. Of all the lights I own this is the most practicle - it's so well made with a great interface and beam profile.

Flavio at BugoutGear was great to work with.

I'm not LEO but IMO it has the best UI I've ever tried.

That's good to know!

Thanks!

BolderDave said:

I received my JetIII M about month ago (Pila IBC and
AW 18650's too). I love it. As a detective I haven't carried it in uniform
yet but wouldn't hesitate to. Within a couple of days a dozen of my coworkers
all wanted he light. My police dept. authorized the purchase and we ordered the lights, chargers and batteries for all. Of all the lights I own this is the most practicle - it's so well made with a great interface and beam profile.

Flavio at BugoutGear was great to work with.

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I love mine, and carry it every day. This thing is tough. I am definitely not afraid of it breaking. I have no doubt that it can stand up to every day duty use.






And if you are wondering what kind of abuse this light can take....Check this out.

I also loved mine!

I had to sell it due to a need of slimming down my light collection... I will miss it however!

Great UI.

My M1X has replaced it

I also have the III-M but in warm tint and I'm very happy with it. It would be nice if it had a couple more programmable modes. To be honest, Jetbeam's (only have a few) are the only other brand I consider up there with Fenix (of which I have many).

where did u get your o-ring from? is the light water proof like that?

hyperion666 said:

It's an o-ring I installed since the crenulated bezel could not screw all the way in the head. It doesn't bother me because I like the way it looks.

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Well it couldn't hurt but there is also a o-ring in between the lens and the reflector.

bondr006 said:

And if you are wondering what kind of abuse this light can take....Check this out.

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WHOA! I am totally getting one! Or TWO!

I would put quality above Fenix on this light.

Approaching SF qulity IMHO

My favorite light. I like it so much I bought 2 of the Titanium versions also.

I also feel the the build quality of Jetbeam is the highest of the Chinese light makers and not far off of Surefire.

+1 :thumbsup:

ubetit said:

My favorite light. I like it so much I bought 2 of the Titanium versions also.

I also feel the the build quality of Jetbeam is the highest of the Chinese light makers and not far off of Surefire.

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Liteskr42 said:

I would put quality above Fenix on this light.

Approaching SF qulity IMHO

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berry580 said:

where did u get your o-ring from? is the light water proof like that?

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I bought the O-ring from the supplier McMaster.com (part No:8333T132). It's made of Fluorosilicone. I also put an other o-ring between the lens and the bezel (part No:9262K625). This way, it's 100% waterproof.

Liteskr42 said:

I would put quality above Fenix on this light.

Approaching SF qulity IMHO

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+3

GREAT light. Get one.