Hi everyone, I'm a new member from the Netherlands, I've made my introductory post here for those interested.
This review actually made me certain I wanted to have the M1X striker by olight. So I bought my first 1000+ lumen light and the beginning of building my 18650 platform with multiple lights
Having used it intensively for a couple of weeks since december 2016 I'm very satisfied with it but there is room for improvement if you ask me.
It's a great EDC light and I used it a lot walking the dog during holiday times in pitch black evenings in the north of the Netherlands on the heaths and the woods and having fun with my family there with nighttime walks and quests.
I really like the moonlight mode and have absolutely no problems at all with the UI of the light. The memory mode functions very well and the momentary on mode works like a charm. My kids (of 8 & 10) are using it and find it easy to manipulate. The low-voltage indicator is awesome.
The extreme variations between a turbo mode of 1000 lumen and a pretty long runtime at high on one side and the amazing runtime on moonlight mode on the other hand make it superversatile in an easy to handle package
I find it to be a terrific defensive tool which was one of the main attractions for me after the flashlight part. I've practiced martial arts with weapons for a long time and if you know how to handle sticks or knives and are skilled in hand to hand combat this could very well help you send an attacker running in a real short time.
It's an effective tool that can be used as a 'fist strengthener'. I don't know if that is a word but basically when you hit someone with your fist with the flashlight inside, it will help you protect your hand against bone/boxer fractures and provide a heavier swing. Fist fighting can be pretty damaging to the hands so this helps in case you need it for defensive purposes.
Another method would be to just plant the bezel on someones bony parts which would do major damage.
In both scenarios - and since it is in the 'tactical' category - it should definitely have more knurling which is what is missing big time on this light if you ask me. it's way too slippery for something that you either use in defense or use in situations where you don't want to be fumbling around and having it slip out of your hands.
I haven't found any specs for the activation of the low-volt indicator.
I did some measurements on the battery when the red light low-voltage activated. the voltage with no load when the red light for low-voltage turned on was 3.12 V on a nitecore 186500 NL1385
I put the battery back in, put the beam on high which was still a pretty bright high, the different modes were still very distinguishable. I left it on for 15 more minutes after which the voltage had dropped to 2.95V. Repeated that again for 15 minutes after which the voltage was 2.80 V.
My panasonic CR123A primaries (cr17345) at low-voltage indication (and some time beyond) had 2.69V on them.
In snowy conditions this light is very blinding, as most leds and especially floody ones will be. I prefer a little bit more focused beam, which would also help a little in snowy conditions
I really like the light, the destruction tests found on youtube here show how strong it is and how much punishment it can take. If you haven't seen this and are interested in the m1x or the javelot ones you should at least scrub over the next video (frozen, driven over, it is put in the bbq, tossed around, used as a hammer etc)
I'll start searching for a new light in the category "defensive 18650 1000+ lumen EDC flashlight" that would make it absolutely perfect for me. It should be the same form factor as the M1X and the same UI as it currently has but with the following modifications in order of importance:
- a slightly more focused beam, it is just a bit too floody in my opinion. I think sacrificing a bit of spill for more throw would make it even better.
- more knurling, especially on the piece between the tail cap and the head, where you would want the most grip when actually using it in self defence. this would support your ring and middle finger while gripping
- tailstand possibility with two facing ridges on the tail positioned in a way so that you can activate the mode button with your pinky while you hold it in a reverse grip. For me this would be at an angle of around 90 degrees on the tailcap relative to the mode button. This would still leave it plenty accessible while wearing gloves but make it definitely more useful both as a tailstanding light and as a guide for your fingers to manipulate the mode button in reverse grip.
- slightly more protruding mode button since it's pretty hard to find when feeling it. A slight 'bumpy' feel would really make it much easier to find. Positioning the pocket clip will help to guide your finger to the button. that's why I leave it on there, I prefer clipless.
- a multi-step low-voltage indicator to provide a little more early warning about the status of your light. I'm not sure how I would like this GUI wise, maybe dual color or something, or multiple dots. I'm already very happy with the low-voltage indicator since it's better than nothing
- glow in the dark bezel ring
- a quality pouch of strong nylon with molle attachment (which is not a must have. but it would be nice)
I like the light a lot, most of the issues above are improvements that would just make my use of the light a better experience and make it even more versatile than it currently is.
I'm curious for your comments on this and I hope Olight hears this :thumbsup:
This review actually made me certain I wanted to have the M1X striker by olight. So I bought my first 1000+ lumen light and the beginning of building my 18650 platform with multiple lights
Having used it intensively for a couple of weeks since december 2016 I'm very satisfied with it but there is room for improvement if you ask me.
It's a great EDC light and I used it a lot walking the dog during holiday times in pitch black evenings in the north of the Netherlands on the heaths and the woods and having fun with my family there with nighttime walks and quests.
I really like the moonlight mode and have absolutely no problems at all with the UI of the light. The memory mode functions very well and the momentary on mode works like a charm. My kids (of 8 & 10) are using it and find it easy to manipulate. The low-voltage indicator is awesome.
The extreme variations between a turbo mode of 1000 lumen and a pretty long runtime at high on one side and the amazing runtime on moonlight mode on the other hand make it superversatile in an easy to handle package
I find it to be a terrific defensive tool which was one of the main attractions for me after the flashlight part. I've practiced martial arts with weapons for a long time and if you know how to handle sticks or knives and are skilled in hand to hand combat this could very well help you send an attacker running in a real short time.
It's an effective tool that can be used as a 'fist strengthener'. I don't know if that is a word but basically when you hit someone with your fist with the flashlight inside, it will help you protect your hand against bone/boxer fractures and provide a heavier swing. Fist fighting can be pretty damaging to the hands so this helps in case you need it for defensive purposes.
Another method would be to just plant the bezel on someones bony parts which would do major damage.
In both scenarios - and since it is in the 'tactical' category - it should definitely have more knurling which is what is missing big time on this light if you ask me. it's way too slippery for something that you either use in defense or use in situations where you don't want to be fumbling around and having it slip out of your hands.
I haven't found any specs for the activation of the low-volt indicator.
I did some measurements on the battery when the red light low-voltage activated. the voltage with no load when the red light for low-voltage turned on was 3.12 V on a nitecore 186500 NL1385
I put the battery back in, put the beam on high which was still a pretty bright high, the different modes were still very distinguishable. I left it on for 15 more minutes after which the voltage had dropped to 2.95V. Repeated that again for 15 minutes after which the voltage was 2.80 V.
My panasonic CR123A primaries (cr17345) at low-voltage indication (and some time beyond) had 2.69V on them.
In snowy conditions this light is very blinding, as most leds and especially floody ones will be. I prefer a little bit more focused beam, which would also help a little in snowy conditions
I really like the light, the destruction tests found on youtube here show how strong it is and how much punishment it can take. If you haven't seen this and are interested in the m1x or the javelot ones you should at least scrub over the next video (frozen, driven over, it is put in the bbq, tossed around, used as a hammer etc)
I'll start searching for a new light in the category "defensive 18650 1000+ lumen EDC flashlight" that would make it absolutely perfect for me. It should be the same form factor as the M1X and the same UI as it currently has but with the following modifications in order of importance:
- a slightly more focused beam, it is just a bit too floody in my opinion. I think sacrificing a bit of spill for more throw would make it even better.
- more knurling, especially on the piece between the tail cap and the head, where you would want the most grip when actually using it in self defence. this would support your ring and middle finger while gripping
- tailstand possibility with two facing ridges on the tail positioned in a way so that you can activate the mode button with your pinky while you hold it in a reverse grip. For me this would be at an angle of around 90 degrees on the tailcap relative to the mode button. This would still leave it plenty accessible while wearing gloves but make it definitely more useful both as a tailstanding light and as a guide for your fingers to manipulate the mode button in reverse grip.
- slightly more protruding mode button since it's pretty hard to find when feeling it. A slight 'bumpy' feel would really make it much easier to find. Positioning the pocket clip will help to guide your finger to the button. that's why I leave it on there, I prefer clipless.
- a multi-step low-voltage indicator to provide a little more early warning about the status of your light. I'm not sure how I would like this GUI wise, maybe dual color or something, or multiple dots. I'm already very happy with the low-voltage indicator since it's better than nothing
- glow in the dark bezel ring
- a quality pouch of strong nylon with molle attachment (which is not a must have. but it would be nice)
I like the light a lot, most of the issues above are improvements that would just make my use of the light a better experience and make it even more versatile than it currently is.
I'm curious for your comments on this and I hope Olight hears this :thumbsup:
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, poor olights and nice olights at that!!!! Olight do make a solid light, and took more abuse than 100 life times in that video.
