New M4 light

[Adrenaline_6]

Well, Modlite recommends you do not use anything below an 8 A discharge rate, which many 18650s don't meet; for example, the SureFire 18650As are only rated for a 6 A discharge rate, while there are many KeepPower models that don't meet that minimum either (NCR18650G, P1835U, etc.). They may work in a pinch, but there's definitely the possibility of damaging the battery if it even works at all.

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[Nightstalker865]

1000 lumen, 2xCR123 only m600u.

Newest version of the m600u: 1000 lumens and 11,300 candela.

Old version of the m600u: 600 lumens and 16,500 candela.

Ahh, that makes sense. Thanks for the specs.


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[JWill1776]

May I ask this question? I know Surefire is widely used by Military units and LEO units, etc. and seems to be the standard against which every other newer flashlight is judged. Are other flashlights out there now as rugged and reliable? I'm of the "buy once, cry once" school of thought.

[ColtSeavers]

Well, Modlite recommends you do not use anything below an 8 A discharge rate, which many 18650s don't meet; for example, the SureFire 18650As are only rated for a 6 A discharge rate, while there are many KeepPower models that don't meet that minimum either (NCR18650G, P1835U, etc.). They may work in a pinch, but there's definitely the possibility of damaging the battery if it even works at all.

Damn, forgot to point that out as it is the reason you cannot simply use 2xCR123s, thank you for catching that.

[ColtSeavers]

May I ask this question? I know Surefire is widely used by Military units and LEO units, etc. and seems to be the standard against which every other newer flashlight is judged. Are other flashlights out there now as rugged and reliable? I'm of the "buy once, cry once" school of thought.

I would say Elzetta, Modlite and Malkoff lights are just as rugged and reliable as they have fully potted electronics (basically encased in resin).

[Artos]

What quality mounts are recommended??

[WickedWillis]

What quality mounts are recommended??

Arisaka. IMO that's the best option, great people, fast shipping. https://arisakadefense.com/

[Artos]

Thanks, I was looking at those as they are on the modlite site but not sure which model...several are sold out. I'm running a SLR rail w/out any side picatinny so need to figure out what I want there as well.

Appreciate the help.

[Artos]

double tap...

[titsonritz]

What quality mounts are recommended??

I use Arisaka mounts or Reptilia bodies.