Ed45
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Does anyone have some experiences with this six lithium cell flashlight? It is puportedly a powerhouse with up to 500 lumen output at maximum power. Thanks, ED P.S. Anyone suggest a flashlight forum for this kind of question? Thanks
Surefire M6 Guardian
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FJC
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www.candlepowerforums.com is the best forum site for info on flashlights and other illumination devices.
I owned an M6 for a while - it was mostly a novelty light for me, something to pull out of the drawer to impress people with.
I just couldn't get over the short 20 minute runtime with the full-power lamp. Sure, you can get a full hour out of the 250 lumen lamp, but that kind of defeats the purpose. Even with the new lower lithium battery prices, it's still costing a good $6/20 minutes to run.
I recently sold mine on ebay to help fund a SIG P220 Two-tone purchase.
I owned an M6 for a while - it was mostly a novelty light for me, something to pull out of the drawer to impress people with.
I just couldn't get over the short 20 minute runtime with the full-power lamp. Sure, you can get a full hour out of the 250 lumen lamp, but that kind of defeats the purpose. Even with the new lower lithium battery prices, it's still costing a good $6/20 minutes to run.I recently sold mine on ebay to help fund a SIG P220 Two-tone purchase.
cerberus
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M4 Devastator
My next Surefire will be the M4 Devastator. It has the larger long range head but uses only three batteries. Having a M3 and M2 the M4 is the right direction for a more powerful light for my special needs.
My next Surefire will be the M4 Devastator. It has the larger long range head but uses only three batteries. Having a M3 and M2 the M4 is the right direction for a more powerful light for my special needs.
Schuey2002
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^^
M4 = four CR123a bats.
M4 = four CR123a bats.
cerberus
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You are correct
My M3 uses three the M4 uses four. Thank's for getting this right.
My M3 uses three the M4 uses four.
Thank's for getting this right.For various reasons I have three M6's...
I've been pretty much hooked on SureFire's LED lights for a while but whenever I want to see what a real flashlight is I use an M6. Worth every penny in both purchase and the SF123As it eats.
If I lost all my flashlights it would be the one I would replace first.
Al
I've been pretty much hooked on SureFire's LED lights for a while but whenever I want to see what a real flashlight is I use an M6. Worth every penny in both purchase and the SF123As it eats.
If I lost all my flashlights it would be the one I would replace first.
Al
Devonai
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Insight Technologies is in my town!
Edit: Oh, wait, I thought you were talking about the UTL-style weapons lights.
Edit: Oh, wait, I thought you were talking about the UTL-style weapons lights.
The M6 is the SureFire M6! King of Flashlights
M6 = Millennium Series model that takes 6 (six) SF123A batteries.
There are a few other flashlight "M6" models - For example, Pelican has one but I see it referred to more often as the "PM6". Insight/Streamlight's M6 is the usually referred to as the "M-6"
Al
M6 = Millennium Series model that takes 6 (six) SF123A batteries.
There are a few other flashlight "M6" models - For example, Pelican has one but I see it referred to more often as the "PM6". Insight/Streamlight's M6 is the usually referred to as the "M-6"
Al
Ed45
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M6 Guardian vs M3
The M-6 GUARDIAN is the Surefire and was the intended subject of my original post. I'd also like to hear pros and cons of the M-3 (also by Surefire). I just checked my piggy bank and might have to go for the M-3. Thanks, ED.
The M-6 GUARDIAN is the Surefire and was the intended subject of my original post. I'd also like to hear pros and cons of the M-3 (also by Surefire). I just checked my piggy bank and might have to go for the M-3. Thanks, ED.
cerberus
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There are no cons with a Surefire
The M3 is a very good choice for someone in need of a very tough hardened combat flashlight it comes with a strike bezel. You also can make changes like adding a KL2 or KL6 LED head and positice on/off click tailcap. The Std.M3 come with two bulb Assy.s 125/225 Lumens giving 60/20 Min. run times.
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2396431
M3 at top of photo.
The M3 is a very good choice for someone in need of a very tough hardened combat flashlight it comes with a strike bezel. You also can make changes like adding a KL2 or KL6 LED head and positice on/off click tailcap. The Std.M3 come with two bulb Assy.s 125/225 Lumens giving 60/20 Min. run times.
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2396431
M3 at top of photo.
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