Gunsumer Report: Is This Light Worth Your Money? Olight M2R Pro Warrior

Published on March 13, 2020
Duration: 13:08

This review of the Olight M2R Pro Warrior flashlight covers its features, usability as both a handheld and weapon-mounted light, and durability. The reviewer highlights the convenience of its magnetic USB charging and discusses its size, weight, and switch operation, noting potential accidental activation issues. While acknowledging its brightness and build quality, the reviewer expresses personal preferences regarding switch modes and strobe functionality.

Quick Summary

The Olight M2R Pro Warrior is a rechargeable tactical flashlight offering versatility as both a handheld and weapon-mounted light. It features convenient magnetic USB charging and multiple brightness modes. While praised for its brightness and build quality, potential users should be aware of accidental activation risks and personal preferences regarding its switch operation and strobe function.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Olight M2R Pro Warrior Overview
  2. 00:49Key Features: Rechargeable Magnetic Charging
  3. 01:38Comparison to EDC Light: Size and Weight
  4. 02:40Switch Operation: Side and Tail Cap Switches
  5. 03:51Accidental Activation and Lock-out Feature
  6. 05:07Durability Concerns: Accidental Activation Damage
  7. 05:31Secondary Mode: Strobe Functionality
  8. 06:28Preferred EDC Light Switch Operation
  9. 07:25Water Submersion Activation Test
  10. 08:22Conductive Activation and Key/Knife Interaction
  11. 08:47Performance as a Weapon Light
  12. 09:09Weapon Mount Tape Switch and Magnetic Connector
  13. 09:39Runtime and Brightness Specifications
  14. 10:15Torture Test: Durability and Hammer Test
  15. 11:44Final Verdict: Quality and Value

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main features of the Olight M2R Pro Warrior flashlight?

The Olight M2R Pro Warrior is a rechargeable flashlight with a convenient magnetic USB charging system. It can function as both a handheld EDC light and a weapon-mounted light, featuring multiple brightness levels and a lock-out mode to prevent accidental activation.

How does the Olight M2R Pro Warrior compare in size and weight to other flashlights?

The M2R Pro Warrior is noticeably larger and heavier than some common EDC lights like the Surefire E2E, comparable in size to a Surefire G2. Most of its weight is attributed to its substantial battery capacity.

What are the potential usability issues with the Olight M2R Pro Warrior?

The reviewer experienced accidental activation of the light, which once led to it getting hot enough to melt a hole in his pants pocket. Adjusting the light's orientation in the pocket helped reduce this issue. The reviewer also expressed a personal preference against the tap-for-constant mode and the strobe function.

Is the Olight M2R Pro Warrior durable enough for tactical use?

The light is described as reasonably tough and impressively bright. While it performed poorly when used as a hammer, it sustained only cosmetic damage. Within normal use, the reviewer believes it is unlikely to break.

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