No love for the RRT-3 XML?

Hi there, I'm just wondering why there's no active thread or any review about the RRT-3 tripple XML. Is it because it just has upgraded emitters and other lights like the Tiny Monster are completely new and fancy?
I got a good offer from my local dealer and I'm trying to find a good comprehensive review with measurements of all the important things to know. But neither HKJ nor selfbuilt or any other on the forums didn't make any review.
Just wondering what the reason is.

P.S.: A question to the RRT-3 XML owners. How's the regulation of the light? Is there any noticeable dimming on turbo when using for a longer period?

I am on the edge of purchasing this light and would like some input as well.

Thread here:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?321003-Jetbeam-RRT-3-(3-XM-L)-**updated-pics**

Another one:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?314050-NEW-JET-BEAM-RRT-3-Replacement

Too expensive. They should do something like sponsoring a RRT-3 torture test and beef up the marketing....like the Airsoft portal youtube on the RRT-2. Else no real +ve to get it.

Just waiting for mine to arrive. Ordered it Friday.

I brought one in this month. The standard RRT3 single LED not the XML. It is an absolute tank. Fully loaded with 3 18650's it probably weighs close to 3 pounds. Heck the grip has a nearly 6 inch diameter. It is pricey for sure, but I see no reason why I will not get years of service out it. The biggest downside that I have found it this not a unit designed for close in work the hot spot is too hot IMO. This limits its functionality in smaller spaces I suppose but who cares. I bought this baby for lighting up the night.



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RRT-3 XML is floodier with a "edge"chy beam profile
While it(RRT3) was intented to act as a thrower

Can someone who owns the RRT 3 XML version comment on the beam pattern and whether there are any rings in the pattern from the smooth reflectors. I thought I may have seen some rings in the pattern in the GG video on this light but wasn't really sure. Any comments on this would be appreciated - thanks!

BBQ Mike said:

...Heck the grip has a nearly 6 inch diameter...

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I have never seen one of these with my own eyes. Are you sure about the 6in "diameter"? That would make it wider than my coffee mug. Do you mind putting a ruler across the body and post a picture?

Yes it is 6in in diameter. I have the SST-50 version.




Here's a lil mod I did.

The diameter is a little more than 2 inches (56mm). I think there's some confusion here. Men tend to exaggerate when it comes down to size...but come on.

i think he means circumference lol.
if you see going gear's youtube channel(goingprepared) he has a 'review' or demonstration of the nitecore monster and this.

f22shift said:

i think he means circumference lol.
if you see going gear's youtube channel(goingprepared) he has a 'review' or demonstration of the nitecore monster and this.

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And its not even 6" circumference...1.625 Dia is about 5.1" around...

TRK said:

Can someone who owns the RRT 3 XML version comment on the beam pattern and whether there are any rings in the pattern from the smooth reflectors. I thought I may have seen some rings in the pattern in the GG video on this light but wasn't really sure. Any comments on this would be appreciated - thanks!

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Here is a review from goingprepared on youtube:


The beam does have rings, no suprise with the smooth reflector. I don't like smooth reflectors, I only like op.

My apologies for my vocabulary error! I was referring to its circumference not diameter. I just measured it again - its 5.75 inches.

TRK said:

Can someone who owns the RRT 3 XML version comment on the beam pattern and whether there are any rings in the pattern from the smooth reflectors. I thought I may have seen some rings in the pattern in the GG video on this light but wasn't really sure. Any comments on this would be appreciated - thanks!

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Mine arrived today and... yes. The smooth reflector does give it about 4 distinct rings in the beam. A light OP would have taken care of that. In real world usage, probably not a big deal though.

Hogokansatsukan said:

Mine arrived today and... yes. The smooth reflector does give it about 4 distinct rings in the beam. A light OP would have taken care of that. In real world usage, probably not a big deal though.

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Please let us know what you think of your new RRT 3 XML once you take it for a spin! I, like probably others, are contemplating getting either the RRT 3 XML or the Nitecore TM11. From what I am seeing in the GG video on these two lights, I think I like the beam pattern of the RRT 3 better as it has a really nice transition from spot to spill. Since the XML lights starting coming out, I'm really liking the very large hot spots this emitter puts out. I tend to use my lights for more medium distances and like a "wall of light" rather than a more narrow brighter beam pattern.

Is anyone able to test the regulation of the light? That would be very interesting imho.

CamoNinja said:

Yes it is 6in in diameter. I have the SST-50 version.

Here's a lil mod I did.

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Mine :thumbsup:

AFKAN said:

Mine :thumbsup:

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Can you tell us more how you did this mod? Looks like a great option to the stock cap and strap.