{"id":230,"date":"2024-05-21T16:12:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T16:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knifevoyager.com\/?p=230"},"modified":"2024-05-21T16:12:03","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T16:12:03","slug":"the-acebeam-terminator-m2-x-a-palm-sized-powerhouse-epictactical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knifevoyager.com\/?p=230","title":{"rendered":"The Acebeam Terminator M2-X, a Palm Sized Powerhouse \u2013 EpicTactical"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Fred Rowlands \u2013 SOFREP<\/p>\n

Flashlights are one of the most used and needed devices today next to cell phones and even they include a flashlight demonstrating our need for light when we find ourselves in the darkness.\u00a0 I was taught not to fear the dark and how to see with minimal light, blue light (shudder!), red, and green light but like so many people I include a flashlight in my everyday carry.\u00a0 The Acebeam Terminator M2-X is a good multi-source EDC flashlight I\u2019ve grown to appreciate.<\/p>\n

What I Want In a Flashlight<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well, light of course but only in the amount I need.\u00a0 I\u2019m not one to use a lot of light when a small amount will do, so having a flashlight with multiple modes is ideal.\u00a0 The M2-X includes 4 different levels of white flood light allowing you to light up a room or the backyard<\/p>\n

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Lowest Setting, Flood Mode.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A multi-source light is also desirable as in, flood mode and spotlight mode.<\/p>\n

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Multi-Source Light.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Both serve a purpose and the M2-X allows you to use either or both at the same time.\u00a0 The spotlight is especially focused and powerful providing 900 Lumens at 500 Meters.While I wasn\u2019t able to test it at 500M I can attest it did light up the end of my property 400ft away in a very dark and foggy\/mist-filled night<\/p>\n

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Very Focused and Very Bright Spot Mode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While using both lights at the same time you not only light up your backyard but your neighbor\u2019s porch as well though I did choose not to show it!<\/p>\n

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Both Spot and Flood Lights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sometimes I don\u2019t want white light but I need light for signaling or reading a map etc and the M2-X provides that as well with an aux light that switches through seven combinations of Red Green and Blue with the ability to stop on Red to better read something or for signaling purposes.<\/p>\n

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Red Light, at Arms Length<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A flashlight that\u2019s rechargeable and stands on its own are welcome features these days and required if you wish to stay abreast of the competition.\u00a0 The M2-X\u2019s battery is a USB-C rechargeable 18650 3100mAh battery providing up to 38 hours of run time depending on mode of course and the battery indicator shows when it needs recharging.\u00a0 The light is also impact resistant from 1.5 Meters and submersible and waterproof up to 2 meters.<\/p>\n

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Tail Stand Capable<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lastly, it has to be easily carried so size and a good pocket clip are important.\u00a0 The M2-X fits in the palm of my hand and has multiple serrations to assist with gripping whether by open palm or with gloves.\u00a0 The clip allows being held in a pocket, or attached to Molle or PALS easily and securely<\/p>\n

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Attached Clip In Use<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So Dark I Almost Lost the Dog<\/strong><\/p>\n

Testing a flashlight isn\u2019t really all that hard, what you need is a dark night the darker the better.\u00a0 Testing it inside was easy, I just turned off the lights and turned on the video camera easy, as you can see here.A few nights later the perfect opportunity for testing outside came about, total cloud cover with some fog and a constant mist.\u00a0 Without the light I would have lost track of my dog and had to trust she did what she was supposed to and not go visit the neighbors or chase an armadillo.\u00a0 The M2-X proved more than up to the task and was in fact, perfect for the environment I was in.\u00a0 Testing the spotlight scared off some birds who had taken shelter in the trees and the using both the flood and spotlight mode scared a cat out from the used lumber pile.\u00a0 And I never lost track of the dog.<\/p>\n

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The Brightest Flood Mode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Garfield out.<\/p>\n

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