Olight announces their SF Scout competitor today

[LittleLebowski]

The Olight Odin, follow this PF affiliate link (https://olight.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=422). I got my advance light Saturday and it's extremely impressive. What really impressed me is the engineering behind the mount. You attach the mount to your rifle and then you can easily swap between two positions. The light is magnetically charged via a USB cable. It's advertised as having 2000 lumens with a 300 meter throw. I found that it's about 90% of a Surefire DF600's illumination, but...for $121 you get this light, the mount, and a pressure switch. In other words, everything you need.

It's a no brainer purchase for someone whom needs a good carbine/PDW light.

Edited to add more comparison data between this and the Surefire M600DF (https://www.amazon.com/SureFire-Weaponlight-Rechargeable-Batteries-Lightjunction/dp/B07PFLLKY8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=17M0MYRSQMN0N&dchild=1&keywords=surefire+m600df&qid=1592237274&sprefix=Surefire+m,aps,155&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNUJPUVRHV0xBMTNXJ mVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzcxNDM5MldWNE1CQ0lHSUpYWiZlbmN yeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzUzNDg5MTRDQzU5OFdBRkhJWSZ3aWRnZ XROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05 vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=&linkCode=ll1&tag=ratio07-20&linkId=cfaea6265ef9c6b394cad50ca8de5d6e&language=en_US).

The two lights alongside each other. The Olight is .95” wide on the body, the Surefire is .85”. I need to order an SF ring mount, see if the Olight will fit.
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The Olight weighs more because of the higher capacity battery it comes which is a 3.6v 21700 5000MaH. The SF has a 3.7v 18650 3400 MaH battery.
https://pistol-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=55888
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If you had longer hex screws, you could attach the Surefire to the Olight mount on the weapon. Both lights ship with a Picatinny rail attachment.
https://pistol-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=55890


Both lights disassembled as far as I could get them broken down. I’m asking Olight for more details on their emitter and how to get it off.
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The Olight gives you the option of rear switch or pressure switch as shipped, no need to buy a pressure switch separately; this is a huge budgetary advantage for those of you not ready to shell out $120 for a SF pressure switch (https://www.amazon.com/Mil-Spec-Activation-Platform-Scoutlight-Weaponlight/dp/B001V2X6X4/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2AJJEWX0KHD7Z&dchild=1&keywords=surefire+pressure+pad&qid=1592238281&sprefix=Surefire+pre%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-5). The read switch also vibrates when first activated as to so warn you of a potential light ND (negligent discharge). Note the elegant simplicity of the attachment method of the pressure switch.
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The Olight fits Surefire Scout pattern mounts such as the Thorntail offset mount (https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Weapons-Components-Thorntail-Adaptive/dp/B00HRFDO68/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UCQCNHH2JGNQ&dchild=1&keywords=haley+thorntail&qid=1592241579&sprefix=Haley+th%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1)!
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[Grey]

OMG, someone get the mods, SHILL SHILL!

I'll definitely be picking one up, I need some lights and I don't feel like spending 300+ on a light for multiple guns.

[LittleLebowski]

OMG, someone get the mods, SHILL SHILL!

I'll definitely be picking one up, I need some lights and I don't feel like spending 300+ on a light for multiple guns.

I know, I am a shill; but I'm just impressed. I think you'd be out over $400 for a comparable Surefire with pressure switch.

[Grey]

Getting an error when I try to use the affiliate link:

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[LittleLebowski]

Getting an error when I try to use the affiliate link:

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I heard, check now.

[Grey]

I heard, check now.

Working!

Edit:

Someone get the mods, LittleLebowski is shilling VAPOR WARE! Not for sale until June 21 friends...

[LittleLebowski]

Working!

Edit:

Someone get the mods, LittleLebowski is shilling VAPOR WARE! Not for sale until June 21 friends...

Oh well, gives me time to get more pics and details for you guys. They told me that I couldn't announce it or show pics until today, I thought the sale was today too. I'm gonna play with the mounting options this morning and post pics.

[helothar]

This looks awesome! I have been looking at a scout but might have to give this a shot given the price difference. Any idea if Olight has any IR illuminators in the works?

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[LittleLebowski]

This looks awesome! I have been looking at a scout but might have to give this a shot given the price difference. Any idea if Olight has any IR illuminators in the works?


I was thinking the same thing, I'll ask.

[Trukinjp13]

Me likey, but wish it had a mlok Mount. I’ll pick one up at that price for sure.


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[XXXsilverXXX]

Stop spending my money! Now I have to get one... I wish they would put the m2r pro warrior on sale... 😅
mods here are shit, I’m gonna be broke soon thanks for LL

[LittleLebowski]

Stop spending my money! Now I have to get one... I wish they would put the m2r pro warrior on sale... 😅
mods here are shit, I’m gonna be broke soon thanks for LL

BehindBlueI's has that light, he posted a mini review somewhere.

[GyroF-16]

Me likey, but wish it had a mlok Mount. I’ll pick one up at that price for sure.


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I like it too.

Also would prefer an MLOK mount.

(Just in case anyone doing product development is listening.)

[LittleLebowski]

Me likey, but wish it had a mlok Mount. I’ll pick one up at that price for sure.


It would be nice, but MLOK Picatinny rail sections are cheap (https://www.amazon.com/Semedea-Picatinny-13-Slot-Aluminum-Section/dp/B082NLHVQ2).

[Nephrology]

Me likey, but wish it had a mlok Mount. I’ll pick one up at that price for sure.


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Ditto. Looking at the underside of the light mount, it looks like 2 torx screws are holding the mounting bracket to the light body. Maybe you can pull that off and use an MLOK ring mount? Assuming it is 1.00" dia.


It would be nice, but MLOK Picatinny rail sections are cheap (https://www.amazon.com/Semedea-Picatinny-13-Slot-Aluminum-Section/dp/B082NLHVQ2).

You can probably answer this question - do you think that bracket cam come off to allow an MLOK ring mount? Seems like it would be more streamlined than adding the extra length of pic rail if that is a possibility.

[Trukinjp13]

It would be nice, but MLOK Picatinny rail sections are cheap (https://www.amazon.com/Semedea-Picatinny-13-Slot-Aluminum-Section/dp/B082NLHVQ2).

I had used them in the past. But I prefer as few components as possible. I honestly believe they would sell a bunch with mlok capability.


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[beenalongtime]

Stop spending my money! Now I have to get one... I wish they would put the m2r pro warrior on sale... 😅
mods here are shit, I’m gonna be broke soon thanks for LL

Not available yet. Just put this thread on ignore and forget about it.

[LittleLebowski]

You can probably answer this question - do you think that bracket cam come off to allow an MLOK ring mount? Seems like it would be more streamlined than adding the extra length of pic rail if that is a possibility.

Give me an example of an MLOK ring mount that fits Scouts. I'll do some measurements here.

[Nephrology]

Give me an example of an MLOK ring mount that fits Scouts. I'll do some measurements here.

Something like this (https://arisakadefense.com/products/inline-ring-mount-m-lok).

[XXXsilverXXX]

Not available yet. Just put this thread on ignore and forget about it.
Yeah no...

[LJP]

I’ll be picking one of these up when they drop.

[RevolverRob]

So, to demount the light, is that just a little spring-loaded knob, or do you need a tool?

[LittleLebowski]

So, to demount the light, is that just a little spring-loaded knob, or do you need a tool?

The spring loaded knob.

[LittleLebowski]

Please re-read the OP, I added a shitload of pics and data.

[RevolverRob]

I think what I am seeing from Olight's website - the remote switch pushes on and attaches magnetically. So the rear, metal tail, with the remote switch removed, functions as a normal pressure/clicky type switch?

In other words, I can quickly snap the light off and use it as a hand-held light, if my hand held goes dead for some reason?

[vcdgrips]

What is the Country of Origin for this model?

thx

DB+

[LittleLebowski]

I think what I am seeing from Olight's website - the remote switch pushes on and attaches magnetically. So the rear, metal tail, with the remote switch removed, functions as a normal pressure/clicky type switch?

In other words, I can quickly snap the light off and use it as a hand-held light, if my hand held goes dead for some reason?

Yup.

[RevolverRob]

Yup.

Fucking brilliant on the part of Olight.

Okay, I'm gonna have to have one of these, for sure.

[LittleLebowski]

Fucking brilliant on the part of Olight.

Okay, I'm gonna have to have one of these, for sure.

Just updated OP again, this Olight fits SF scout mounts!

[LittleLebowski]

What is the Country of Origin for this model?


China.

[RevolverRob]

Just updated OP again, this Olight fits SF scout mounts!

Brilliant again.

If the long-term durability is there then Olight may have just killed Surefire's dominance in the weapon light market. I'm okay with that, Surefire has needed to move faster for a long time now.

[LittleLebowski]

Brilliant again.

If the long-term durability is there then Olight may have just killed Surefire's dominance in the weapon light market. I'm okay with that, Surefire has needed to move faster for a long time now.

SF will rest upon their gov't contracts as usual and Olight is adapting and innovating.

[5pins]

Will the PF10 code work on this?

[LittleLebowski]

Will the PF10 code work on this?

I don’t think so, you can try Friday. You are getting a lot for your money.

[Cecil Burch]

Yes, please. And I was just looking to replace the light on my 1301 and my son's AR.

[GyroF-16]

Yes, please. And I was just looking to replace the light on my 1301 and my son's AR.

The 1301T is why I was wishing for the MLOK attachment. But there’s a Streamlight on there, and I have two new ARs without lights...

[LittleLebowski]

The 1301T is why I was wishing for the MLOK attachment. But there’s a Streamlight on there, and I have two new ARs without lights...

Just get an MLok Surefire Scout attachment, it will work. They did their homework with this one.


https://www.amazon.com/s?k=MLok+Scout&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

[LittleLebowski]

joshs check out the OP.

[GyroF-16]

Just get an MLok Surefire Scout attachment, it will work. They did their homework with this one.


https://www.amazon.com/s?k=MLok+Scout&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Yes, I got a Magpul cantilever mount for the Streamlight on the 1301T. Very pleased with that application.
I suppose I could use the Scout Mount or another cantilever mount.

I really like the “remove the light and use as a handheld” option with the Olight mount - even better on a HD shotgun.

[LittleLebowski]

Yes, I got a Magpul cantilever mount for the Streamlight on the 1301T. Very pleased with that application.
I suppose I could use the Scout Mount or another cantilever mount.

I really like the “remove the light and use as a handheld” option with the Olight mount - even better on a HD shotgun.

I’d just slap on an MLok picatinny rail section and use the Olight mount.

[Coyotesfan97]

Sighs. Looks like PF is costing me some more money in the next few days. #modsareshit (https://pistol-forum.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=modsareshit) :D

[RevolverRob]

Sighs. Looks like PF is costing me some more money in the next few days. #modsareshit (https://pistol-forum.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=modsareshit) :D

I just want to point out that while I am the self-appointed Junior Vice President of Enabling.

The Senior VPs of Enabling are SouthNarc and GJM - and the President of Enabling is LittleLebowski

Which is to say...”I didn’t do it!” (This time)

[fatdog]

... Junior Vice President of Enabling. ..The Senior VPs of Enabling are ..SouthNarc...GJM...the President of Enabling is LittleLebowski... (This time)

As if such officers mattered...this place is a giant foaming sea of unencumbered enablers of every sort and every stripe...$25 site supporter cost my ass....being here on any regular basis costs us weak minded and easily influenced fools many thousand$....

[RevolverRob]

being here on any regular basis costs us weak minded and easily influenced fools many thousand$....

Hey man! I don't like statements of truth being hurled in my direction as if they were insults! :eek: :o

[LittleLebowski]

Confirmed that Olight is working on IR stuff!

[That Guy]

Is the mount on the light reversible? For example can you put the light on the right side of a gun, with the unlocking knob pointing upwards?

EDIT: can the light be used with CR123 batteries? (Obviously the output would be significantly lower.)

[LittleLebowski]

The sale is hot tonight!

https://olight.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=422

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[5pins]

9 Hours and 45 minutes left.

[SeriousStudent]

@BehindBlueI's (https://pistol-forum.com/member.php?u=11374) has that light, he posted a mini review somewhere.

I have one as well, and I like it a great deal. Very cost effective. I have been carrying and playing with it on my nightly walks. I like the throw, the amount of spill is good, and the color/hue/temperature/Kelvins of the light is nice.

I also bought a pair of them big 'ol rechargeable batteries with it, which I can now use in the new light I'm buying this evening. Which is nice.

I am debating buying two bundles. An FDE setup would be nice for the 6.6 Creedmor hunting build I am working on. Having a light on an antelope hunting rifle could prove problematic. But I do like the idea of snapping it on there for dispatching feral pigs.

And if the IR setup uses the same mounts (hint hint) then it would be a great investment for hog hunters.

[RevolverRob]

There is also the Mega Pack Bundle - Which isn't listed in the sale link LL posted above -

https://www.olightstore.com/mega-pack-double.html

Contents:

MEGA PACK: Odin+ Perun Mini + S2R Baton II PU+ i5T GR + Headband/Patch for Perun Mini to clip to.

I don't know what color the Odin will be in this package. It appears the Perun Mini will be black, the Baton II will be Desert Tan, and the i5T will be Gunmetal Grey.

[LittleLebowski]

So, last night I tested the SF M600DF against the Olight Odin. The Odin has much more throw and is a warmer tone of light. The Odin won. However...the real surprise was the little Olight Valkyrie Pro. This diminutive WML easily outclassed the SF M600DF. So, you basically could have Scout light power on your handgun. Really impressive.

[fly out]

Apologize if I missed it on their site, but does anyone happen to know if the battery for this Odin sale item is the same customized battery at $26 that lists itself as "Customized rechargeable 21700, 5000mAh 3.6v Battery specifically designed for the Seeker 2 Pro/Warrior X Pro/M2R Pro Warrior/Seeker 2"? It pops up at the bottom of the Odin page as a recommended accessory, which has me assuming they're the same, but that's not exactly the same as a "yes."

I'm inclined to get one of these, and it feels like I should want a second battery...

[Xhado]

Disappointing that the Candella is only 22.5K. Better than the Surfire DF which we all knew was garbage compared to Modlite, Cloud and even Streamlight.

Nearest competitor for this is the Streamlight railmount kits which push out 27.1K Candella.

I wonder if it can put out the full 2K lumens for the entire 2 hours continuously or if it throttles itself when it gets too hot like other Olights.

[GyroF-16]

So...
Following the link in the OP, I’m showing 30% off the Odin, or 40% off the bundle with the AA light.
Is this the deal? Or will it jump to 40% off the Odin in about 2 hrs?

LittleLebowski ?

[LittleLebowski]

So...
Following the link in the OP, I’m showing 30% off the Odin, or 40% off the bundle with the AA light.
Is this the deal? Or will it jump to 40% off the Odin in about 2 hrs?

LittleLebowski ?

Wait for the deal tonight.

[LittleLebowski]

We are hot! Just ordered i5t/Odin bundles for my needy little Lebowski moderator urban achievers.

[GyroF-16]

Wait for the deal tonight.

Thanks, LL...

Just jumped back on and see the same thing.
Still 40% off for the bundle, and 30% for just the Odin.

It’s not a bad deal - just thought it would be different after 2000 EDT.

[ST911]

Ordered a bundle. Will try to break it.

[GyroF-16]

Ordered a bundle w/ black Odin for $115.74

Looking forward to playing with it, in addition to mounting it on an HD AR.

[SeriousStudent]

Black Odin bundle now shows out of stock.

I haz a sad.

[LittleLebowski]

Black Odin bundle now shows out of stock.

I haz a sad.

Try again in the next day, otherwise I got ya.

[SeriousStudent]

Try again in the next day, otherwise I got ya.

Will do, gracias!

[LOKNLOD]

Black Odin bundle now shows out of stock.

I haz a sad.

Ran into the same issue. Their website cart system is wonky and giving me fits. Once out of stock stuff is in cart it won't let me get it out. Maybe just because they're getting hammered on the sale?

ETA:
SeriousStudent, Try again. It just took my order...

[GyroF-16]

Black Odin bundle now shows out of stock.

I haz a sad.

*whew*. That’s what I was afraid of, while waiting for the implied 40% discount that was supposed to kick in at 8:00 EDT.

Not that I’m complaining about the deal... It just confused me when it was live at least 2 hours early for a bundle, leaving me to wonder if there was an even better deal promised at the ACTUAL 8:00 time.

Again, glad I played it safe and “went ugly early”.

[SeriousStudent]

Yup, that's probably it. The sale runs for a few more days, I'll try again in the morning.

I do like those bigger batteries. A friend who is a serious flashlight junkie told me that it the new hotness - they are batteries designed for vape units, and work really well in lights designed for them.

[omega9]

So, last night I tested the SF M600DF against the Olight Odin. The Odin has much more throw and is a warmer tone of light. The Odin won. However...the real surprise was the little Olight Valkyrie Pro. This diminutive WML easily outclassed the SF M600DF. So, you basically could have Scout light power on your handgun. Really impressive.

I bought one of these this morning to try out. $116.95 out the door with the PF code.

[SeriousStudent]

Ran into the same issue. Their website cart system is wonky and giving me fits. Once out of stock stuff is in cart it won't let me get it out. Maybe just because they're getting hammered on the sale?

ETA:
@SeriousStudent (https://pistol-forum.com/member.php?u=3020), Try again. It just took my order...

Yup, that worked the second time. Somebody must have bounced IIS. :cool:

Odin combo is inbound.

[Coyotesfan97]

Sighs Odin and three i5T flashlights OTW :cool:

[beenalongtime]

Odin and an i5T. I would have probably ordered a couple more i5T's, but the extra clips are not currently on the website. They catch on stuff all the time and I wish they had one directional ones.
Also wish they still had the M1T.

[LittleLebowski]

Sighs Odin and three i5T flashlights OTW :cool:

Those little i5ts are awesome for what they do and the price point.

[JRB]

Got 2 black Odin bundles on the way, it'll be perfect to try them out on my 'his and hers' 11.5in Colts. Thanks LL!

[Grey]

The FDEs were all out of stock, got 2 black ones.

[David S.]

FDE's are in stock for the bundle and the mega deals

I picked up a Mega in black. Damn this place is expensive

[randyho]

Tried a few times. Apparently, my combo of vpn, privacy badger, and chromebook made this purchase impossible. I'm fine with that.

[Cecil Burch]

Ordered mine. Looking forward to running it on my 1301. If it works the way it seems like it will, I will pick up a couple more (need to get a better WML on my son's AR).

[ST911]

Anyone get a ship notification or tracking number yet?

[Grey]

Anyone get a ship notification or tracking number yet?

Negative.

[LittleLebowski]

Anyone get a ship notification or tracking number yet?

Yeah, I ordered two, one for each shitty mod. One shipped yesterday, the one for Nephrology

[Nephrology]

Yeah, I ordered two, one for each shitty mod. One shipped yesterday, the one for Nephrology

:cool:

[Coyotesfan97]

I think I did. Tracking info is all in chinese[emoji2371]


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[ST911]

Got a shipping notification and USPS priority tracking info last night.

[joker581]

Mine showed up today. I’ve got it charging right now before I do much more with it but what I’ve seen so far is pretty impressive.

[Grey]

Still waiting for mine to ship...

[JRB]

Still waiting for mine to ship...

Me too

[ST911]

Got a shipping notification and USPS priority tracking info last night.

In hand. Bright. Heavy. Flexible mounting solutions. Not sure how enthused about the proprietary charging setup. Stay tuned.

[whomever]

Arrived today.

1)Excellent handwarmer :-)
2)Interesting mount. The ability to quick-detach for handheld might me useful. I dunno if the quick-detach remote switch attachment will prove reliable, or if the collar will be prone to getting inadvertently moved out of the locked position. Kinda wish it was slightly less quick-detach, like maybe threaded on.
3)The magnetic charging thru the switch means you can short the switch ... the instructions warn "the tail switch may not work while immersed in sea water or other conductive media. Please try to keep it clean and dry". Ordinary rain water is less conductive than salt water, but not an insulator. It would be a bummer if it failed in the rain. It also says "Do not short circuit the switch ... will result in a loss of current below 3mA ... battery drain if in this state for too long". 3 mA isn't a lot for a 5000 mAH battery, but still ... a conventional remove-to-charge battery and switch wouldn't pose that problem. Too clever by half, perhaps??
4)The sun is still up, so dunno how it works as, you know, a light yet :-)

[Nephrology]

In hand. Bright. Heavy. Flexible mounting solutions. Not sure how enthused about the proprietary charging setup. Stay tuned.

Similar first impressions. Ended up having to order a Thorntail2 1913 mount so I can clear the stupidly large screw head on my MBUS pro front sight so i'll probably be waiting a couple more weeks before I get it set up the way I want.

edit: Also, everything about it screams quality, down to the packaging. The thing is boxed up like an iphone.

https://i.imgur.com/ZEabQ0A.jpg

[LittleLebowski]

Anyone try their Odin out in the dark yet?

[ST911]

Anyone try their Odin out in the dark yet?

Yes, no pics. Preliminary: Long throw. Warm beam color produces truer terrain, feature, and object color. Bright. Spill at distance was quite bright. Seemed to penetrate tinted auto glass okay.

[LittleLebowski]

Yes, no pics. Preliminary: Long throw. Warm beam color produces truer terrain, feature, and object color. Bright. Spill at distance was quite bright. Seemed to penetrate tinted auto glass okay.

I agree with this. It’s a much warmer tint than Surefires.

[whomever]

I went and waved it around the yard last night. Bear in mind that we are surrounded by pine woods starting 30 to 40 yds from the house, and no light looks too deeply into the woods (because the bright trees in the foreground keep you from seeing the dimmer, further areas). The next time we're camping in an open area it will be fun to try it again.

It's bright, no surprise there. It has a bright center and a fairly abrupt transition to a dimmer spill area. Personally, I would prefer a 'floodier' beam, with a less abrupt boundary between the center and edges. For me, anyway, if you are looking at an object in the bright center it's easier to miss something in the dimmer edges than if the beam is more diffuse. My sense is that a light with this many lumens can light up 50 or 100 yds pretty well with a fairly floody beam, and that is likely far enough for most situations that might be a justifiable defensive shooting. It would be different, maybe, if you were hunting coyotes or something - horses for courses. And of course, you can write what I know about using rifles at night with a crayon on a matchbook. Maybe a super bright center is good for disrupting an opponents vision or something.

ETA: I like the 21700 battery size - 50% more electrons than a 18650, but doesn't feel bulky at all (it shouldn't it's only 3mm bigger in diameter). I hope more handhelds use them.

I only compared it to one other light, a 'Nitecore new P30', which is an uber thrower. It had a hot spot that was noticeably brighter and narrower ...duh.

[Erick Gelhaus]

Anyone try their Odin out in the dark yet?

Just did.

These photos are from my neighborhood at about 25 yards. I'm illuminating a judgmental target from Tier1Targets - run by a veteran also tied to Three Rangers whiskey Clay Othic. This was set-up for the warm-up of a low-light NLTA class I ran a couple weeks ago.

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I choose a location directly under a street light intentionally. Could this "burn" through the other light source or not?

The OLight Odin WML:
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A SF 600 Scout with a replacement Malkoff head:
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A few initial observations from handling the light tonight - the on button & constant on feature come across a bit inconsistent or whonky to me so far. A little more annoying is that there is an audible and tactile vibration, buzzing every 3-5 activations. I'll get used to it, if it continues, but I can see it being a problematic stimulus during an encounter with another, non-compliant human.

Finally, it's a big/tall mount. It sticks out from the pic rail on my 1301 forearm much more than I'd like. Especially given the way attachments tend to catch on door jams, furniture, etc. I'll be interested to see how much effect any rotational issues have on the forearm.
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[whomever]

"A little more annoying is that there is an audible and tactile vibration, buzzing every 3-5 activations. "

Per the manual, I think it's telling you the battery is low.

I agree the tailcap switch is kinda fiddly. I think the notion is:
-partial press for low, full press (to the click) for high
-short press to stay on, long press for momentary
but the boundary between short/long in particular is fussy enough it's hard to be sure what you are actually going to get.

AFAICT?? the remote switch is high only, and the same short to stay on, long for momentary, but overall seems easier to use than the tailcap.

BTW, the tailcap itself is magnetic, not just the charger thingy. Given the 'don't short the tailcap' advice you'd want to be careful tossing it into a glovebox or whatever.

[That Guy]

Is the mount on the light reversible? For example can you put the light on the right side of a gun, with the unlocking knob pointing upwards?

Can the light be used with CR123 batteries? (Obviously the output would be significantly lower.)

I haven't found answers to these questions yet. Any input from those of you who have this light?

[whomever]

I haven't found answers to these questions yet. Any input from those of you who have this light?


>Is the mount on the light reversible? For example can you put the light on the right side of a gun, with the unlocking knob pointing upwards?

Yes. depending on which side you'd have to pull forward or back to detach it. N.b. there are two mount slots on the picatinny adapter, one on the top, one on the side, so that gives you some flexibility as well.


>Can the light be used with CR123 batteries? (Obviously the output would be significantly lower.)

I wouldn't count on it. The battery is a 21700, where the 21 is diameter in mm and 700 is length in mm (approximately ... ).

123's are slightly smaller in diameter than 18650 batteries (18 mm...), which is why some Surefire tubes have to be bored out too use 18650's. So you would have to make/buy a sleeve to hold the 123's centered, I think, and with a conductive spacer to adapt the length

Problem 2 is that 2 123s put out 6.0 volts (3 volts each), vs 3.7ish for lithium ions like the 21700 (or 18650's). You *can* design circuitry to handle either voltage, but it's not a given that it would work. And testing whether it works might, or might not, damage the light :-(.

I have a Nitecore 'new P30' that takes 21700 (which they call 2150 ... long story) batteries, and a sleeve to adapt length and diameter to one 18650 or two 123's, and they spec it as OK for that. But over the years I have heard of lights designed for a 18650 that were fried by using 2x123. If the manufacturer won't tell you, you'd have to risk the light to know.


(you can see the adapter I'm talking about by scrolling down here, the 5th pic down or so:
https://flashlight.nitecore.com/product/newp30 )

[LittleLebowski]

I haven't found answers to these questions yet. Any input from those of you who have this light?

It’s reversible.

[Grey]

Tried to cancel my order with Olight with no luck from emailing their CS folks. Tried starting a live chat since their CS phone number is not working and the CS agent "hung up" on me as soon as our chat started... not terribly impressed with Olight CS right now...

[JRB]

Tried to cancel my order with Olight with no luck from emailing their CS folks. Tried starting a live chat since their CS phone number is not working and the CS agent "hung up" on me as soon as our chat started... not terribly impressed with Olight CS right now...

I'm giving it until COB Monday before I try to cancel, but they've had my money since the 22nd and I've heard absolutely NOTHING since the order confirmation. Not cool.

[GyroF-16]

I'm giving it until COB Monday before I try to cancel, but they've had my money since the 22nd and I've heard absolutely NOTHING since the order confirmation. Not cool.

Good luck with that...
I just did an online chat with Olight customer service. Asked for the status of the Odin order I placed on 21 Jun. They gave me a tracking link that showed that a shipping label had been generated on 23 Jun, but was still in “pre-shipment” status. When I asked when it would actually ship, it went like this:

CS - Due to the epidemic, our work has been hindered a lot. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.
Me - in that case, I'd like to cancel my order.
CS - I am sorry that I cannot help you cancel the order at present.
Me - who can do that, and when can they do that, then?
CC - The staff couldn't find your package among thousands of packages
Me - So - It's packaged, but hasn't been shipped for over a week?
CS - Yes, our fans are helping
Me - I'm sorry - I don't understand what that means.
CS - If you really don't like our products, we suggest you return the package directly at that time. We respect your choice
Me - Ok - I'd like to be able to use the product to assess that... Can you estimate when it will actually be shipped?
CS - We'll try to complete the delivery within two weeks
have a good day!


So - not impressed with Olight customer service. I can understand a delay in shipment, but until I contacted them today, I had no communication re: the status of my order. And the initial response was a link showing that it was “pre-shipment”, whatever that means.

[Casual Friday]

That's absolutely unacceptable customer service.

[Grey]

I'm pretty sure I billed this on my CC so I am going to go escalate this with my CC company on Monday.

[LittleLebowski]

Sending a note to my contact there.

[Grey]

Olight sent me a message saying that my package has been packed and shipped from their factory despite the fact that their own tracking system is showing that it has not shipped... Really not impressed.

[Tackleberry40sw]

Olight sent me a message saying that my package has been packed and shipped from their factory despite the fact that their own tracking system is showing that it has not shipped... Really not impressed.

You are still ahead of me. Mine is still waiting for fulfillment according to their web site.

[LittleLebowski]

I think a new batch went out last night, I just got word that @BehindBlueI’s has one coming.

[Grey]

You are still ahead of me. Mine is still waiting for fulfillment according to their web site.Their website says awaiting fulfillment so not sure how they know it has shipped if their own tracking system says it's not shipped.

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[JRB]

Their website says awaiting fulfillment so not sure how they know it has shipped if their own tracking system says it's not shipped.

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Same with mine. No email of any kind from them since my order confirmation on the 22nd, though.

[Grey]

Just got a shipping notice with tracking, be here Wed.

[Tackleberry40sw]

Just got a shipping notice with tracking, be here Wed.

I got the same email.

[SeriousStudent]

Same here, should arrive on the 8th. I'm not really in any rush on this. The light is a going on a carbine that is a graduation present for someone that has not even started the police academy yet.

Plenty of time.

[GyroF-16]

I got the same email last night. It’s supposed to get here on Thursday.
I’m interested to see how big & heavy (or no’s) it is, and whether it’ll work will on the new AR pistol.

[JRB]

Glad to see some others finally shipping out.

Mine's still 'awaiting fulfillment'. Spending twice as much or more to buy an American product is looking better every day.

[Cecil Burch]

I sent a message to their CS on Thursday since I can’t log in for some reason. I got a nice reply within 24 hours saying that my batch has shipped from the factor and is on the way to the US location. They don’t have an exact time yet since with covid a lot of international shipping is slowed.

Would I have preferred to have a good definitive time to expect mine? Sure, but I think that’s at least a reasonable response in a reasonably timely manner. I’m willing to wait a bit more after that, especially since others who ordered roughly the same time ( I ordered the afternoon of the 22nd) are getting shipping notices.

I’m saving a good deal of money so I will take a little negative.

[Grey]

Got my box today, not sure of they sent me a baton for my troubles or what.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200706/5e4d7bb8961f9e1fbb72a03d92f8819d.jpg

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[SeriousStudent]

I got mine yesterday. I like it so far. I think the lock feature on the magnetic tailcap switch is pretty cool.

[BehindBlueI's]

Got mine today, 2 days earlier then expected. Haven't gotten to open it yet, but it's at the house.

[UNK]

Kinda curious about the claimed 2000 lumens and 300 yard range 🙄
Has anyone compared this side by side with the Surefire Scout dual fuel?

[beenalongtime]

Mine arrived yesterday, and I already put the i5T into my pocket to replace my missing Microstream.

My only aggravation was they removed the accessories from their website during the sale, because I would have ordered at least a couple extra clips. I need to remove the hat piece, because I find that catches on so much stuff, that is a good chunk of why I lose flashlights.
Interesting switch, press for on, hold for a few seconds for full on/bright. (probably make my battery last longer)

[LittleLebowski]

Damn, son. You made out.


Got my box today, not sure of they sent me a baton for my troubles or what.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200706/5e4d7bb8961f9e1fbb72a03d92f8819d.jpg

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[LittleLebowski]

Kinda curious about the claimed 2000 lumens and 300 yard range 🙄
Has anyone compared this side by side with the Surefire Scout dual fuel?

Yup. Warmer tone than the Surefire, way less spill, but as I posted a while ago; I don't think it's quite as powerful as Surefire. However, I think it's well worth the money and I bought one for a buddy.

[Navin Johnson]

Kinda curious about the claimed 2000 lumens and 300 yard range 🙄
Has anyone compared this side by side with the Surefire Scout dual fuel?

youtube video

[LittleLebowski]

Mine arrived yesterday, and I already put the i5T into my pocket to replace my missing Microstream.

My only aggravation was they removed the accessories from their website during the sale, because I would have ordered at least a couple extra clips. I need to remove the hat piece, because I find that catches on so much stuff, that is a good chunk of why I lose flashlights.
Interesting switch, press for on, hold for a few seconds for full on/bright. (probably make my battery last longer)

I order the i5T every time I make an order. Just a handy little light and priced right.

[ST911]

I order the i5T every time I make an order. Just a handy little light and priced right.

I'm liking the i5T, so far as a utility light. When coming up on a high power, there is a relatively quick but visible delay to full power. Is that normal?

[LittleLebowski]

I'm liking the i5T, so far as a utility light. When coming up on a high power, there is a relatively quick but visible delay to full power. Is that normal?

Yup.

[Nephrology]

I order the i5T every time I make an order. Just a handy little light and priced right.

Only thing I'd change about it is to recess the tailcap a little bit. Otherwise it's the perfect little pocket light.

[David S.]

I need help mounting this Odin.

I currently have a rail section mounted at 3 o’clock. I want to use the Olight factory mount set so the light would end at 1:30.

Is there a taller than standard (Hi profile?) MLOK rail section out there? The massive MBUS mounting screwhead is preventing me from installing the light in that vertical position. I need the rail section to be a 1/8” - 1/4” taller than the MI unit that I got.

I’m open to any other inexpensive solutions.

57073

[LittleLebowski]

I need help mounting this Odin.

I currently have a rail section mounted at 3 o’clock. I want to use the Olight factory mount set so the light would end at 1:30.

Is there a taller than standard (Hi profile?) MLOK rail section out there? The massive MBUS mounting screwhead is preventing me from installing the light in that vertical position. I need the rail section to be a 1/8” - 1/4” taller than the MI unit that I got.

I’m open to any other inexpensive solutions.

Ehh...ugly, but might work.

https://www.amazon.com/Slots-Profile-Picatinny-Bridge-BM1210EX/dp/B00BG22T5A

[David S.]

Ehh...ugly, but might work.

https://www.amazon.com/Slots-Profile-Picatinny-Bridge-BM1210EX/dp/B00BG22T5A

That's not what I'm looking for. Too long and would ultimately raise the height too much Thanks tho.

I've added a pic to the above post. Hopefully it clarifies. Best I can tell, the standard rail section is 0.377" tall. I think I need something about a half inch tall. Or a riser that accomplishes the same.

[Casual Friday]

I need help mounting this Odin.

I currently have a rail section mounted at 3 o’clock. I want to use the Olight factory mount set so the light would end at 1:30.

Is there a taller than standard (Hi profile?) MLOK rail section out there? The massive MBUS mounting screwhead is preventing me from installing the light in that vertical position. I need the rail section to be a 1/8” - 1/4” taller than the MI unit that I got.

I’m open to any other inexpensive solutions.

57073

You could move the MBUS to another location. I've ran the BUIS behind the weapon light/pressure switch a few times. Light placement>BUIS placement

[David S.]

It's not super streamlined, but considering Low Profile rail section (0.277") (https://arisakadefense.com/products/low-profile-picatinny-rail-m-lok) + a 1/2" rail riser. (https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/rifle-bases/ar-mount-one-half-inch-picatinny-riser-matte-prod39278.aspx)

A 1/8" - 3/16" or so piece of polymer or aluminum that goes between the MLOK rail and the rail section would be seem perfect.

[David S.]

Got it to work. I was just being stupid. The MBUS bolt head rubs on the light body and likely pushes it slightly outboard, but it appears to function. Thanks for the help.
57081

Thanks LL, the WML was the piece missing from my KISS carbine. :cool:
57082

[SeriousStudent]

See? All you needed was a bigger hammer. :D

[GyroF-16]

Anyone mounting their Odin with a Scout mount or something else?

If so, I’m interested in buying your stock Olight mount.
I’d like to be able to quickly swap the light between two ARs.

[Cecil Burch]

I received mine last week (Thursday I think) , but was in a week long class with Massad Ayoob and then Sunday flew out to NOLA so I did not have time before to mount the light. I was able to rectify that last night.

Put it on the 1301 in exactly the way I wanted and everything about it was super easy, with the sole exception of it taking a loooong time to fully charge the light. Good and easy operation, light worked well, and it seems about as secure as a shotgun light will get. I probably won't be able to shoot it for a a couple of weeks, but nothing had given me an indication it won't run smoothly.

I also really like the little extra EDC light they sent. It has replaced the Stiletto for work dress carry ( on a Pocket Shield). Good little bonus.

[JRB]

I finally received my two Odin bundles on Monday. I never got any email notification about shipping or anything like that, but at least I finally got them. I didn't have time to open the package or even know it was the Odin bundles until I got around to it today.

I gotta say, aside from the same long charging time that Mr Burch observed, I'm very pleased with it for the money. The pressure switch mount is surprisingly good, the button logic is very good, the light is very bright, even, and full and I'm very happy with the result.

I'm still deciding how I'm going to mount it on my KAC-railed 6933 pistol build, but I love the slick mounting solution for it, it gives me a lot of options!

[CCT125US]

Is anyone aware of a pocket clip for this?

[David S.]

Warrior X Turbo vs Pro for a handheld light?

The Turbo “only” has 1,100 lumens, but 250k candela.
The Pro has 2,250 lumen and 90k candela.

I don’t understand any of this.

I know I couldn’t clearly identify a critter about 50 yards away on a dark night with my Fenix UC35. Guessing it was a coyote.

[Erick Gelhaus]

Fwiw, a few hundred various shotshells into the experiment with one of these on a 1301.

Shooting a demo yesterday and the locking mechanism on the mount had switched to unlock. After the third or fourth shot of six, the light ejected itself from the mount and hit mother earth. Re-mounted & re-locked it without issue.

So far, it's not a bad light.

[GJM]

New Surefire Scout, 300 lumens for $300:

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2021/09/08/micro-scout-light-pro-surefire/

[WobblyPossum]

New Surefire Scout, 300 lumens for $300:

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2021/09/08/micro-scout-light-pro-surefire/

I feel like surefire has been putting out worse products than the competition for a while now. This does nothing to change my mind.

[ST911]

Got a shipping notification and USPS priority tracking info last night.

^06/2020^

Update: Light is TU, appears to be some sort of chip/circuit failure. End cap switch, pressure pad, batt(s), charging cable, other cabling, mount all still GTG. Just shy of three years on a well used carbine.

Anyone else?

[mrozowjj]

I feel like surefire has been putting out worse products than the competition for a while now. This does nothing to change my mind.

Surefire is riding on their name and the fact that they are American made. To be fair the American made carries a lot of weight in the military, law enforcement and gun community. Even those among us that don't have problems buying products from China would certainly prefer to buy American if there was an actual competitive product in terms of features.

However their reputation and being American made can't carry them forever. I would hope they know this and it would lead them to some more innovation but then they release products like this and it makes me think they don't.

[ST911]

^06/2020^ Update: Light is TU, appears to be some sort of chip/circuit failure. End cap switch, pressure pad, batt(s), charging cable, other cabling, mount all still GTG. Just shy of three years on a well used carbine. Anyone else?

Update, light went home and replacement is in hand. No BS, fast handling of the warranty, light on tech info. Speculation that most likely cause was proximity to the muzzle brake beat the bezel to death.