What Are The Current Single And Dual 18650 Throw Kings?
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WarRaven
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Stock?
My thought is
Olight M2X UT single cell.
Olight M3XS-UT dual cell.
I could be very wrong.
Just my picks.
My thought is
Olight M2X UT single cell.
Olight M3XS-UT dual cell.
I could be very wrong.
Just my picks.
Parrot Quack
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I can only share what my experience is and the two 18650 Nitecore EC4 does a fine job of being an answer to your question.
And for a single 18650, I have to go with the Nitecore MH20.
The EC4 is more thrower but has a nice flood and the MH20 is more floody that thrower but for size and number of batteries, both lights are sweet. To add a third light into the mix, the single 18650 Nitecore SRT7 with it's three R/B/G LEDs is a sweet tactical light.
And for a single 18650, I have to go with the Nitecore MH20.
The EC4 is more thrower but has a nice flood and the MH20 is more floody that thrower but for size and number of batteries, both lights are sweet. To add a third light into the mix, the single 18650 Nitecore SRT7 with it's three R/B/G LEDs is a sweet tactical light.
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From what I have, my vote goes to Olight M2X-UT for a single cell (Olight specs stated throw of 810m) as it out throws my 4 cells TM16. The Nitecore is not marketed as throw monster, but the spec said it has a beam distance of up to 700m.
Not sure of dual cell, but from the specs, maybe the Olight M3X-UT, as from the brochure the beam distance is further then the M2X-UT
Not sure of dual cell, but from the specs, maybe the Olight M3X-UT, as from the brochure the beam distance is further then the M2X-UT
CelticCross74
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The bigger Javelots rule and set the bar for this category....
swan
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Same- Olight - M2X UT M3XS UT.
CelticCross74
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M2X and M3X are nearly the same size even with extension tubes. If proportion is what your after in a thrower the new SR52 UT should be more pleasing. Both the bigger Javelots work just fine off 1x18650 they just stay at max output for less time.
I thought I read somewhere that M3X can only runs on 3x CR123 without the extension tube, or 2x 18650 or 4x CR123 with the extension tube.
Thanks for pointing out the SR52 UT
swan
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I bought an extension tube to run 2 x 18650,s in my M2x ut, it looks odd and i never use it. I like its compact size, fits in a coat pocket[ and throws forever.
But in saying that if the m3x ut had a single cell tube i would buy it for the better ui.
pvsampson
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WarRaven
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Love this place!
I kind of like the extra length of my M3XS-UT, I know in pictures it looks odd, but it feels roughly proportionate to a C cell maglite to me.
It feels good in use I guess.
I want the M2X UT single yet myself.
Have a great day all.
I kind of like the extra length of my M3XS-UT, I know in pictures it looks odd, but it feels roughly proportionate to a C cell maglite to me.
It feels good in use I guess.
I want the M2X UT single yet myself.
Have a great day all.
markr6
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+275,019. Thread closed
A little birdie whispered something to me about a 4 x XP-L HI from Eagletac, but I'm guessing that's going to be more than just a 2x18650.
GarageBoy
Flashlight Enthusiast
What's the best thrower with a 1.5" head? The M2X is a big too wide for me and I'm willing to sacrifice a little throw
Olight again with their M23.
WarRaven
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40k cd isn't it?
Nice.
I'm not %100 sure it's top dog though, isn't there a OEM ET light that's around 56k?
IIRC anyways... I'm pretty sure it wasn't Vn tweaked but could be wrong.
Grammar error edit of course.☺
Nice.
I'm not %100 sure it's top dog though, isn't there a OEM ET light that's around 56k?
IIRC anyways... I'm pretty sure it wasn't Vn tweaked but could be wrong.
Grammar error edit of course.☺
HorizontalHunter
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Olight seems to dominate when it comes to 18650 throwers.
I was researching the Armytek but after spending some time reading in the Armytek forum it looks like they are having some CS issues.
Bob
I was researching the Armytek but after spending some time reading in the Armytek forum it looks like they are having some CS issues.
Bob
gyzmo2002
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Yes and the service is not a good one. But I must admit that I like my Barracuda V2 SE XP-L HI. I'm on the cool white side. I don't like the tint of the m3xs-ut...but I saw it only on pictures and you tube video.
