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       Convoy M1 XM-L T6-3C 2.8A 2-Group 3/5 mode
       By: JohnnyMac Date: April 12, 2013, 1:34 pm
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       [html]<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:
       arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"> <a
       href="
  HTML https://www.fasttech.com/products/1212405-2020">Convoy
       M1
       Cree XM-L T6-3C 2-Group 3/5-Mode LED
       Flashlight</a></span></p><p><img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8374/8507159357_af8e2fbc18_k.jpg"<br
       />width="50%" style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor:
       -webkit-zoom-in; display: block; margin-left: auto;
       margin-right: auto;"></p><p>Fasttech.com has provided me with
       this <a href="
  HTML https://www.fasttech.com/products/1212405-2020"<br
       />target="_blank">Convoy M1</a> for review.  It arrived with an
       order I placed for a few other lights, incluidng a Convoy M2 and
       an S3.  I will be reviewing those at a later date.  The money
       spent on the other Convoy lights was well spent as they are of
       amazing quality for such a small price.  The M1 is no exception.
       Let's start out with the specifications of this light per
       Fastech's website.<!--break--></p><p><strong>Manufacturer
       Specs</strong></p><table class="AttributesTable" style="width:
       528px; font-size: 13px; color: #000000; font-family: arial,
       verdana, helvetica, sans-serif;"><tbody><tr><td
       class="AttributesTableRowGroupTitle" style="padding: 20px 5px
       5px; vertical-align: top; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia;
       font-style: italic; border-bottom-width: 1px;
       border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-color: #b8b8b8;"
       colspan="2">Aesthetic</td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">COLOR</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;">Black<span
       class="gUnit" style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr><td
       class="AttributesTableRowGroupTitle" style="padding: 20px 5px
       5px; vertical-align: top; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia;
       font-style: italic; border-bottom-width: 1px;
       border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-color: #b8b8b8;"
       colspan="2">Flashlights</td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">FLASHLIGHT MODES</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;">Group 1 (3-Mode): 5% >
       50% > 100%; Group 2 (5-Mode): Lo > Mid > Hi > Rapid > SOS<span
       class="gUnit" style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">LENS TYPE</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;">Coated Glass Lens<span
       class="gUnit" style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">MODE COUNT</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;">3/5<span class="gUnit"
       style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">REFLECTOR TYPE</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;">Aluminum
       Textured/OP<span class="gUnit" style="font-size:
       9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr class="AttributesTableRow"><td
       class="AttributesTableRowTitle" style="padding: 8px 20px 0px
       60px; vertical-align: top; width: 150px; font-size: 10pt;
       text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; text-indent:
       -8px;">SWITCH FEATURES</td><td class="AttributesTableRowValue"
       style="padding: 5px; vertical-align: middle; font-size:
       12pt;">Glow-in-the-dark<span class="gUnit" style="font-size:
       9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr class="AttributesTableRow"><td
       class="AttributesTableRowTitle" style="padding: 8px 20px 0px
       60px; vertical-align: top; width: 150px; font-size: 10pt;
       text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; text-indent:
       -8px;">SWITCH PLACEMENT</td><td class="AttributesTableRowValue"
       style="padding: 5px; vertical-align: middle; font-size:
       12pt;">Tail<span class="gUnit" style="font-size:
       9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr class="AttributesTableRow"><td
       class="AttributesTableRowTitle" style="padding: 8px 20px 0px
       60px; vertical-align: top; width: 150px; font-size: 10pt;
       text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; text-indent:
       -8px;">SWITCH TYPE</td><td class="AttributesTableRowValue"
       style="padding: 5px; vertical-align: middle; font-size:
       12pt;">Clicky<span class="gUnit" style="font-size:
       9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr class="AttributesTableRow"><td
       class="AttributesTableRowTitle" style="padding: 8px 20px 0px
       60px; vertical-align: top; width: 150px; font-size: 10pt;
       text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; text-indent:
       -8px;">TAIL STAND</td><td class="AttributesTableRowValue"
       style="padding: 5px; vertical-align: middle; font-size:
       12pt;">Yes<span class="gUnit" style="font-size:
       9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr><td
       class="AttributesTableRowGroupTitle" style="padding: 20px 5px
       5px; vertical-align: top; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia;
       font-style: italic; border-bottom-width: 1px;
       border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-color: #b8b8b8;"
       colspan="2">Light Sources</td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">LIGHT SOURCE BIN</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;">T6-3C<span
       class="gUnit" style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">LIGHT SOURCE BRAND</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;">Cree<span
       class="gUnit" style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">LIGHT SOURCE MODEL</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;">XM-L<span
       class="gUnit" style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">LUMENS (MAX)</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;">700 <span
       class="gUnit" style="font-size: 9pt;">LM</span></td></tr><tr><td
       class="AttributesTableRowGroupTitle" style="padding: 20px 5px
       5px; vertical-align: top; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia;
       font-style: italic; border-bottom-width: 1px;
       border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-color: #b8b8b8;"
       colspan="2">Power & Batteries</td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">BATTERIES INCLUDED</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;">No<span class="gUnit"
       style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">BATTERY FORM FACTOR</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;">18650<span
       class="gUnit" style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">REQUIRED BATTERY COUNT</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;">1<span class="gUnit"
       style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr><td
       class="AttributesTableRowGroupTitle" style="padding: 20px 5px
       5px; vertical-align: top; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia;
       font-style: italic; border-bottom-width: 1px;
       border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-color: #b8b8b8;"
       colspan="2">Manufacturer</td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">BRAND</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;">Convoy<span
       class="gUnit" style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr><td
       class="AttributesTableRowGroupTitle" style="padding: 20px 5px
       5px; vertical-align: top; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia;
       font-style: italic; border-bottom-width: 1px;
       border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-color: #b8b8b8;"
       colspan="2">Package</td></tr><tr class="AttributesTableRow"><td
       class="AttributesTableRowTitle" style="padding: 8px 20px 0px
       60px; vertical-align: top; width: 150px; font-size: 10pt;
       text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; text-indent:
       -8px;"><a
       href="
  HTML http://support.fasttech.com/faq/product-package-types"<br
       />style="color: #0d7bad; text-decoration: none;"> PACKAGE
       TYPE</a></td><td class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding:
       5px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;">Plain<span
       class="gUnit" style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></td></tr><tr><td
       class="AttributesTableRowGroupTitle" style="padding: 20px 5px
       5px; vertical-align: top; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia;
       font-style: italic; border-bottom-width: 1px;
       border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-color: #b8b8b8;"
       colspan="2">Dimensions<span class="unitSelector" style="float:
       right; cursor: pointer; color: #b8b8b8; font-size: 9pt;"><span
       class="unitUS">us</span> | <span class="unitMetric"
       style="color: blue;">metric</span></span></td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">DEPTH</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;"><span
       class="mValue">35.5</span> <span class="mUnit" style="font-size:
       9pt;">mm</span></td></tr><tr class="AttributesTableRow"><td
       class="AttributesTableRowTitle" style="padding: 8px 20px 0px
       60px; vertical-align: top; width: 150px; font-size: 10pt;
       text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; text-indent:
       -8px;">HEIGHT</td><td class="AttributesTableRowValue"
       style="padding: 5px; vertical-align: middle; font-size:
       12pt;"><span class="mValue">137.0</span> <span class="mUnit"
       style="font-size: 9pt;">mm</span></td></tr><tr
       class="AttributesTableRow"><td class="AttributesTableRowTitle"
       style="padding: 8px 20px 0px 60px; vertical-align: top; width:
       150px; font-size: 10pt; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight:
       bold; text-indent: -8px;">WIDTH</td><td
       class="AttributesTableRowValue" style="padding: 5px;
       vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt;"><span
       class="mValue">35.5</span> <span class="mUnit" style="font-size:
       9pt;">mm</span></td></tr><tr class="AttributesTableRow"><td
       class="AttributesTableRowTitle" style="padding: 8px 20px 0px
       60px; vertical-align: top; width: 150px; font-size: 10pt;
       text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; text-indent:
       -8px;">PRODUCT WEIGHT</td><td class="AttributesTableRowValue"
       style="padding: 5px; vertical-align: middle; font-size:
       12pt;"><span class="mValue">125.8</span> <span class="mUnit"
       style="font-size: 9pt;">g</span></td></tr><tr><td
       class="AttributesTableRowGroupTitle" style="padding: 20px 5px
       5px; vertical-align: top; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia;
       font-style: italic; border-bottom-width: 1px;
       border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-color: #b8b8b8;"
       colspan="2">Product Numbers</td></tr><tr><td
       class="AttributesTableRowTitle" style="padding: 8px 20px 0px
       60px; vertical-align: top; width: 150px; font-size: 10pt;
       text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; text-indent:
       -8px;">FASTTECH SKU</td><td class="AttributesTableRowValue"
       style="padding: 5px; vertical-align: middle; font-size:
       12pt;"><a href="
  HTML https://www.fasttech.com/products/1212405-2020"<br
       />target="_blank"> 1212405</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p>And n
       ow
       let's take a look at the specs from a modder's point of view -
       mine. ;)</p><table style="width: 50%;"><tbody><tr><td>Total
       length:</td><td>137.3mm</td></tr><tr><td>Head
       diameter</td><td>35.54mm</td></tr><tr><td>Tail
       diameter</td><td>25.7mm</td></tr><tr><td>Lens
       (diam*thickness)</td><td>31.7mm *
       1.6mm</td></tr><tr><td>Reflector
       O.D.</td><td>31.65mm</td></tr><tr><td>Reflector
       I.D.</td><td>27mm</td></tr><tr><td>Reflector
       depth</td><td>23mm</td></tr><tr><td>Switch boot
       (diam*height)</td><td>16mm * 8mm</td></tr><tr><td>MCPCB
       diameter</td><td>20mm</td></tr><tr><td>Driver
       diameter</td><td>17mm</td></tr><tr><td>Weight (less
       cells)</td><td>124.2g</td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong>CONSTR
       UCTION</strong></p><p
       class="auto-style2">The Convly M1 arrived in the standard bubble
       bag inside the usual white box.  It was included in an order I
       had placed which contained 3 other lights and a few odds and
       ends.  Everything arrived in good shape.  The M1, like the other
       Convoy lights I received in that order, was in perfect
       condition.  The only accessory included was a simple lanyard of
       the usual type.  Some folks might appreciate it but I have a bag
       full of that style lanyard and would never trust one of my
       lights to it.  Too easy for the thin attachment cord to wear
       thin and break.</p><p class="auto-style2">The light itself,
       while the more plain of the Mx series (M1 & M2), is a very
       attractive light with a nice HAIII flat anodizing and a mildly
       crenelated bezel.  The finish on my example was flawless with no
       blemishes, nicks, or mismatched or uneven anodization.  The
       threads are fully anodized and came well lubed with a nyogel
       type silcon lube.  Each end of the body tube has a brass insert
       for superior electrical conduction  the tail to the driver.
       Aluminum can oxidize and experience a loss of conductivity.
       Most lights, even the very expensive ones, rely on a bare
       aluminum connection to conduct all the electricity.  It was a
       pleasant surprise to see that Convoy took such care in making
       sure the M1 had connections that would not oxidize and cause
       issues or require the kind of maintenance cleaning that aluminum
       on aluminum requires.  All connections on the M1 are brass to
       brass.  Even copper will oxidize and create issues requiring
       special treatment and cleaning.</p><p class="auto-style2">The
       machining is <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">as
       good as</span> better than what I've seen on my Solarforce L2T.
       While taking the comparison shots below I noticed my Solarforce
       L2T threads felt gritty and rough compared to those on the M1.
       I've always considered Solarforce threads as a benchmark for
       what threads should be.  No longer.  That benchmark now belongs
       to Convoy and BlackShadow as far as I'm concerned.  The threads
       a super clean, anodized, and are smooth like butter and a joy to
       work with.  All o-rings are of proper size and seal tightly to
       prevent water ingress at the joints.  I have no doubt that this
       light will be able to survive 1-2 meters of submersion.  The
       fins are cleanly machined with no sharp edges, burrs or chips.
       The ano is even in all places and is definitely a true
       anodization, not some cheap paint job like other lights in it's
       price bracket have.  The knurling is not the most aggressive ive
       seen but it is clean and uniform and it provides a solid grip
       wet or dry yet will not tear up your coat pocket over time like
       some more aggressive knurling can.</p><p class="auto-style2">The
       components used all appear to be of good quality.  The
       reflector's MOP and has no blemishes, scratches or fingerprints.
       The Nanjg 105c driver is a proven component with great options.
       All components are heavy and well machined.  It's a light that
       really feels like it can take a beating and keep on pushing
       photons.  The switch feels good.  The spring is a little on the
       long side, in fact the entire tail and switch assembly seems
       longer than it needs to be but the light as a whole is very
       balanced looking.  The o-rings are thick and the grooves are
       perfect in width and depth.  The pieces seal up tight and snug.
       It also accepts all 18650 cells from the shorter unprotected
       Panasonics to the long, protected Xtar 18700
       cells.</p><p><strong>PERFORMANCE</strong></p><p
       class="auto-style3">Performance on the M1 is really sweet.  The
       beam is very smooth and the tint on my specific example is
       standard 3C goodness.  While not nearly as bright<span
       style="font-size: 1em;"> </span><span style="font-size: 1em;">in
       actual OTF lumens</span><span style="font-size: 1em;"> as the <a
       href="
  HTML https://www.fasttech.com/products/1601/10002364/1195015-2020"<br
       />target="_blank">Convoy S3</a> (U2-1B) I purchased, it vastly
       out-throws the S3 due to the larger reflector.  Properly
       designed for an XM-L emitter, the reflector in the M1 is
       noticably wider than it is deep.  This gives it decent throw for
       a compact 18650 light.  If you were to order this with a U2 1B
       you'd see far more OTF lumens as well as more throw to be sure.
       I will be taking some beamshots later tonight and updating the
       review with them.  I will also include comparison shots of the
       M1 against the M2, S3 and a UF P60 equipped L2T (since the
       reflector diameter is closest to a p60 light).  In the meantime,
       here are the raw test numbers.</span></p><table style="width:
       75%;"><tbody class="auto-style2"><tr><td><span style="font-size:
       medium;">Mode</span></td><td><span style="font-size:
       medium;">Amperage at tail</span></td><td><span style="font-size:
       medium;">OTF Lumens</span></td><td><span style="font-size:
       medium;">Throw distance measured @
       2m</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-size:
       medium;">Low</span></td><td><span style="font-size:
       medium;">.122</span></td><td><span style="font-size:
       medium;">38.5</span></td><td><span style="font-size: medium;">
       </span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-size:
       medium;">Med</span></td><td><span style="font-size:
       medium;">1.33</span></td><td><span style="font-size:
       medium;">350.6</span></td><td><span style="font-size: medium;">
       </span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-size:
       medium;">High</span></td><td><span style="font-size:
       medium;">2.65</span></td><td><span style="font-size:
       medium;">629</span></td><td><span style="font-size:
       medium;">215.4m</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>OK...promised
       beam shots and comparisons have arrived!</p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8104/8513874397_2dafcf8e7b_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"><img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8104/8513874397_2dafcf8e7b_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res"
       width="50%"></a></p><p><img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8514982706_6b674c33fe_k.jpg"<br
       />width="50%"
       onmouseover="this.src='
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8513874765_1fc1ecf4a3_k.jpg';"<br
       />onmouseout="this.src='
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       />src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8086/8513870829_7e1ffa51ce_k.jpg"<br
       />width="50%"
       onmouseover="this.src='
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8513874765_1fc1ecf4a3_k.jpg';"<br
       />onmouseout="this.src='
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8086/8513870829_7e1ffa51ce_k.jpg';"></p><p><img<br
       />src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8088/8513870331_6c913475b0_k.jpg"<br
       />width="50%"
       onmouseover="this.src='
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8513874765_1fc1ecf4a3_k.jpg';"<br
       />onmouseout="this.src='
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8088/8513870331_6c913475b0_k.jpg';"></p><p>Lets<br
       />get down to the pics and teardown so you can see parts for
       yourself.  Click each pic for a high-res look if you
       like.</p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8371/8508266682_571ce4fa54_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8371/8508266682_571ce4fa54_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>The larger head enables the M1 to
       have more throw than the usual compact 18650 while still being
       compact enough to easily fit into a pocket. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8507157415_bf6d1b19a8_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8507157415_bf6d1b19a8_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>The fins machined into the head
       allow the heat from the large threaded in pill to escape.  There
       is a fair amount of mass in the entire head and the heat is well
       managed. </p><p><a
       href="
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       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/8507157021_6cd69e8f20_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Medium, well machined knurling
       adds a good feel to the light without being too aggressive.
       </p><p><a
       href="
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       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
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       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-out;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8370/8507157815_fc035da5f6_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8370/8507157815_fc035da5f6_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>The tailcap is a refreshing 16mm
       in diameter instead of the usual 14mm most other compact lights
       have.  In fact, all of the compact Convoy lights have the 16mm
       tail cap.  This makes them very easy to operate and there is no
       sloppy squish in the switch.  Everything has a very tight, high
       quality feel while being easy to operate.  The large base allows
       for easy, solid tail standing while the thumb notch allows easy
       access to the large switch boot.</p><p><a
       href="
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       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8379/8508266330_c0b0264b7b_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8228/8508269228_2271cab4fe_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8228/8508269228_2271cab4fe_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Some may not like the the
       crenelated bezel but it's really not as agressive as it may
       appear in photos.  It does allow you to see if teh light is left
       on when it's face down on a table.  The  mild orange peel
       reflector smooths out the beam while still providing pretty good
       throw for it's size.  The flawless, very well polished surface
       has a lot to do with that.</p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8510688950_a1209df49a_b.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8510688950_a1209df49a_b.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Odd, looking at the reduced sized
       pics on my screen, the finish looks like the glossy painted
       surface of some cheap brands.  In person it's a very nice flat
       black matte finish.  Click on the pics to see the full res
       originals. They look much better.</p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8508263534_0e9df18c4d_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8508263534_0e9df18c4d_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>The laser engraving is nice and
       deep and consistently solid.  Nice and crisp. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8098/8508268938_b69bcc1580_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8098/8508268938_b69bcc1580_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>All threads came nicely lubed
       with silicon grease. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8243/8508263092_b72030fe30_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8243/8508263092_b72030fe30_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Brass inserts on both ends of the
       body tube mate nicely with the brass switch retaining ring in
       the tail and the thich pill in the head.  Great conductivity
       with no oxidizing at the contact points.</p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8531/8508262652_927ddcbe9f_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8531/8508262652_927ddcbe9f_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Here you can better see the
       pressed in brass rings.</p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8391/8507155825_ca673b34f0_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8391/8507155825_ca673b34f0_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Threads are super clean, deep ,
       and close to being square.  They move like butter and are pretty
       exceptional.  Hard to believe this is a $20 flashlight.</p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8250/8508263788_e2b4f25aba_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8250/8508263788_e2b4f25aba_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Here you can see the 2.8A Nanjg
       105c  This is one of the ones with 2 mode groups.  Group 1 has 5
       modes - low/med/high/strobe/SOS.  Group 2 has just 3 modes -
       low/med/high.  To switch between the groups, enter low mode
       while in either mode group.  After about 4 seconds the light
       will flash once.  When it does, quickly turn the light off then
       back on and you will be in the other group.  The light will stay
       in your chosen mode group until you intentionally change it
       again.  Memory is pretty quick and pleasant to use.  I like that
       you can lockout blinky modes when you don't want them but can
       still have them should you need them.  A really nice compromise
       and gives the best of both worlds without having to solder any
       of the stars.</p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8531/8507154027_90280c69d2_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8531/8507154027_90280c69d2_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Threads inside the head are just
       as clean and well anodized as those on the body. </p><p><a
       href="
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       /><img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8508/8508262104_1ec2adbd14_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Here we have a look at the bezel
       removed from the head.  Again, all threads are great and well
       anodized. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8522/8508261816_e9dfb51402_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8522/8508261816_e9dfb51402_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Thick o-ring in the bezel seals
       the glass from moisture nicely.  Lens fits perfectly inside with
       little to no rattle or looseness. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8507151909_4b07696b83_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8507151909_4b07696b83_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>The lip on the reflector is very
       thick but it works well and adds mass to the head.  The o-ring
       on the head is properly sized and seals as well as all the rest
       of the o-rings.  Usually I find at least one o-ring on a light
       that is the wrong size or is useless.  Not the case with this
       light. ;) </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8369/8507151583_d9dd6be593_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8369/8507151583_d9dd6be593_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Aluminum reflector is well made
       and surprisingly heavy for it's size.  Probably the thick lip
       adds most of the mass.</p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8507152965_e9b77e07e0_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8507152965_e9b77e07e0_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>With the reflector out we can
       peek inside at the emitter and pill.  What do we see?  The MCPCB
       is screwed in place for easy replacement or upgrades.  Thermal
       grease is under the pad and covers edge to edge without being
       too much.  It is obvious that the assemblers take pride in what
       they do.</p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8509/8508260988_987028e7d0_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8509/8508260988_987028e7d0_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>The pill is nice and thick and
       well machined like the rest of the light.  Lots of mass and
       threads to conduct heat away from the pill and into the head.
       </p><p><a
       href="
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       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8508260608_4ce4ff95ac_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Clean soldering on the
       connections between driver and pill.  No cold soldering here.
       </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8099/8508260510_60746182d7_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8099/8508260510_60746182d7_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Another close look at the MCPCB
       and LED. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8519/8508260420_f1de63ecc6_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8519/8508260420_f1de63ecc6_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>When assembling the light, insert
       the reflector, then the lens, o-ring and bezel.  Once they are
       in and snugged down you thread the pill in from the bottom and
       snug it against the reflector. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8391/8508260314_aa1141a8f4_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8391/8508260314_aa1141a8f4_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8106/8507151987_d3210f9990_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8106/8507151987_d3210f9990_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Now we move to the back end.
       </p><p><a
       href="
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       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8507160109_29a7e6a585_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>The tail has two lanyard holes as
       a proper tail should.  This allows you to loop the lanyard
       through the holes without the lanyard going over the lip of the
       tail.  This allows you to tail stand the light without the
       lanyard loop making it unstable.  It also has a notch in case
       you prefer to use a split ring.  The ring can sit into this
       notch for stable tail standing. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8244/8507160373_20fd8344f2_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8244/8507160373_20fd8344f2_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Solid brass nipple for good
       battery contact.  Unscrew the brass retaining ring to access the
       switch internals. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8377/8508260050_71144596c8_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8377/8508260050_71144596c8_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Here is the brass retaining ring
       for the switch.  Really solid and heavy.  Really pretty, too.
       </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8508259970_6da26c2f07_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8508259970_6da26c2f07_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Nice and thick. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8523/8508280774_beaa1724c0_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8523/8508280774_beaa1724c0_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Here we have the switch with the
       bushing and plunger attached. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8387/8507172201_db9bafbe61_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8387/8507172201_db9bafbe61_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Removing the bushing and plunger
       reveals a very long spring.  Fortunately it seems a little
       thicker than the usual tail springs. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8104/8508280204_44f7c435b8_h.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8104/8508280204_44f7c435b8_h.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Working end of the switch.
       </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8087/8507171625_352be255cc_h.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8087/8507171625_352be255cc_h.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Here we have all the front end
       bits together for a group shot. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8381/8507169725_9607d0357e_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8248/8507170801_37b90d8a10_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Here are the tail piece bits
       striking a pose. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8381/8507169725_9607d0357e_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8381/8507169725_9607d0357e_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>And all of it together. </p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8094/8508277508_4c97b3694e_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"> <img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8094/8508277508_4c97b3694e_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"
       style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in;"
       class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Now a few comparison
       shots.</p><p><a
       href="
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       />target="_blank"><img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8111/8514986508_7e90475efc_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res"
       width="50%"></a></p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8111/8514986508_7e90475efc_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"><img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8111/8514986508_7e90475efc_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res"
       width="50%"></a></p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8227/8513873305_ee026fc696_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"><img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8227/8513873305_ee026fc696_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res"
       width="50%"></a></p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8112/8514985042_acc0801a1b_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"><img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8112/8514985042_acc0801a1b_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res"
       width="50%"></a></p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8513875645_2d0e7bebe9_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"><img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8513875645_2d0e7bebe9_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res"
       width="50%"></a></p><p><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8514987622_0fa6ff37f3_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"><img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8514987622_0fa6ff37f3_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res"
       width="50%"></a></p><p>Due to requests for pics of the M1 in
       hand to get an idea of size, here are a few more. ;)</p><p><a
       href="
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       />target="_blank"><img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8530/8516058214_24f5d4901d_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res"
       width="50%"></a></p><p>Now you see it...<br><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8365/8516058668_a337c6256e_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"><img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8365/8516058668_a337c6256e_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"></
       a>
       </p><p>...now you don't.<br><a
       href="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8238/8514943217_9ce8deaeef_k.jpg"<br
       />target="_blank"><img
       src="
  HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8238/8514943217_9ce8deaeef_k.jpg"<br
       />alt="Click for hi-res" title="Click for hi-res" width="50%"></
       a>
       </p><p><strong>MY FINAL THOUGHTS</strong></p><p
       class="auto-style2">I can't recommend the <a
       href="
  HTML https://www.fasttech.com/products/1212405-2020"<br
       />target="_blank">M1</a> enough.  It gets a solid "Mac Approved!
       "
       endorsement!  When I first saw the Convoy lights on Fastech's
       website I thought the M1 was very plain, especially compared to
       the <a href="
  HTML https://www.fasttech.com/products/1212502-2020"<br
       />target="_blank">M2</a>, and I fully expected to prefer the M2
       that I purchased more than I would this M1.  I am a sucker for
       stainless steel bezels like the M2 has but this M1 just performs
       better and its stealthy appearance has grown on me to the point
       where I prefer it.  Against a standard p60 light I believe I'd
       choose the M1 simply because of the excellent heat sinking and
       the choice of driver output and XM-L tint and bin options.
       Sure, you can't swap them out as easily as a p60 host but I
       usually own a host for every drop-in I have so it doesn't matter
       to me.  For the money the M1 has to be one of the best values
       out there.  It's only real competition is the other Convoy
       lights.  They really are great!  I will be reviewing my other
       Convoy lights in the very near future.</p>[/html]
       #Post#: 545--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Convoy M1 XM-L T6-3C 2.8A 2-Group 3/5 mode
       By: MRsDNF Date: April 12, 2013, 3:17 pm
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       Thanks for the review JohnnyMac. Convoy lights seem to be
       cornering the market with a wide variety of good cheap quality
       lights. Fantastic pictures as usual. What do you use to
       watermark your pictures?
       #Post#: 552--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Convoy M1 XM-L T6-3C 2.8A 2-Group 3/5 mode
       By: JohnnyMac Date: April 12, 2013, 4:18 pm
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       [quote author=MRsDNF link=topic=191.msg545#msg545
       date=1365797820]
       Thanks for the review JohnnyMac. Convoy lights seem to be
       cornering the market with a wide variety of good cheap quality
       lights. Fantastic pictures as usual. What do you use to
       watermark your pictures?
       [/quote]Thanks! I just use the flickr or photobucket online
       editor.
       #Post#: 808--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Convoy M1 XM-L T6-3C 2.8A 2-Group 3/5 mode
       By: Gun Date: April 29, 2013, 1:48 am
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       Awesome review JohnnyMac! I'm hopefully getting this light
       tonight  ;D
       #Post#: 811--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Convoy M1 XM-L T6-3C 2.8A 2-Group 3/5 mode
       By: MRsDNF Date: April 29, 2013, 3:03 am
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       [quote author=JohnnyMac link=topic=191.msg552#msg552
       date=1365801527]
       [quote author=MRsDNF link=topic=191.msg545#msg545
       date=1365797820]
       Thanks for the review JohnnyMac. Convoy lights seem to be
       cornering the market with a wide variety of good cheap quality
       lights. Fantastic pictures as usual. What do you use to
       watermark your pictures?
       [/quote]Thanks! I just use the flickr or photobucket online
       editor.
       [/quote]
       Sorry for taking your post off topic. I cant find where
       Photobucket lets you change the size off the text.
       #Post#: 815--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Convoy M1 XM-L T6-3C 2.8A 2-Group 3/5 mode
       By: JohnnyMac Date: April 29, 2013, 5:34 am
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       After entering your text, click outside the text box and you
       will then be able to grab a corner of it and enlarge or shrink
       it. You can also click in it and drag it to the location you
       want it in the pic.
       #Post#: 818--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Convoy M1 XM-L T6-3C 2.8A 2-Group 3/5 mode
       By: MRsDNF Date: April 29, 2013, 1:48 pm
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       Thanks. Simple really. cheers.
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