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bk40 · December 4, 1999, 06:12 AM

I am close to purchasing a SF
forend light for my 870 Marine
Magnum. Trying to decide between
the 3v, 6v or the new M3 version.
I talked with Mr Lagger of http://www.lagger-pro.com/ about
the 3 voltage options. Basically
he said the 3v is equivalent to
the 3P flashlight, in terms of
lumens (30) and he strongly recommended against it. The 6v = the 6P (65).
The new M3 series produces 225 Lumens, about 3.5x more output than the 6v. Cost is approx $250 with the dedicated housing vs ~$160 for the 6v.

My question to you who have a Surefire mounted on your s/g is:

How much light is enough for a HD weapon? IYO, is the new M3 light worth the extra $$?

ps, I have the 3P, 6P, 6Z & 9P lights and yes, there is a huge difference between the 3P & 6P flaslights.

TIA.

December 4, 1999, 06:12 AM	#1
bk40 Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 1999 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,004	I am close to purchasing a SF forend light for my 870 Marine Magnum. Trying to decide between the 3v, 6v or the new M3 version. I talked with Mr Lagger of http://www.lagger-pro.com/ about the 3 voltage options. Basically he said the 3v is equivalent to the 3P flashlight, in terms of lumens (30) and he strongly recommended against it. The 6v = the 6P (65). The new M3 series produces 225 Lumens, about 3.5x more output than the 6v. Cost is approx $250 with the dedicated housing vs ~$160 for the 6v. My question to you who have a Surefire mounted on your s/g is: How much light is enough for a HD weapon? IYO, is the new M3 light worth the extra $$? ps, I have the 3P, 6P, 6Z & 9P lights and yes, there is a huge difference between the 3P & 6P flaslights. TIA.