M3 flashlights

[rat]

hey, was looking around and decided i might pick up an m3 streamlight or replica.

the regular m3 is rated at 80-90 lumens. some clones are rated at around 65 lumens.

i wanted to know if there is a very noticeable difference between the two.

does someone have one of each side by side that can offer some good insight?

btw the other model i was looking at was a G&P M3 which was roughly half the cost of the streamlight version. if anyone has the G&P model, please post your experiences with it.

thanks.

[Ghost Snake]

I dont have either of these, but I do know that the G&P version uses a Surefire 6p bulb which is 65 lumens. But, if you want brighter, you can buy a high output bulb which is I believe 120 lumens, but only last 20 minutes, opposed to 60 on the normal bulb. A bulb only costs about $25 on ebay.

[Jugglez]

Here you go!

G&P on the left :tup:









The G&P is one of the better M3 replicas. Stay away from the G&G M3's..

[rat]

Thanks Jug for taking the time to take the pics! :tup:

can you do me a favor and test the lumens of both in the dark. Are they comparable? Is there a big difference? Pics maybe? :roll: hehe

[Tankdude]

Originally Posted by Jugglez

Here you go!

G&P on the left :tup:

What is on the right?

[rat]

Originally Posted by Tankdude

What is on the right?

M3 Streamlight!

[Jugglez]

Originally Posted by rat

Thanks Jug for taking the time to take the pics! :tup:

can you do me a favor and test the lumens of both in the dark. Are they comparable? Is there a big difference? Pics maybe? :roll: hehe

No problem, there is a considerable difference in birghtness.. however as someone stated the G&P is compatible with higher output surefire bulbs , so just buy a new bulb and grab some surefire 123a lithium batteries and you're set... I find surefire bulbs run best with their own line of batteries.