(2016) Olight M1X Striker: EDC/Defensive Light - Preparedmind101

[@Paul_Whaley]

I have one of the old M18 Striker models and I am absolutely in love with it. It was a 150/850 Lumen output with a strobe mode, and did not have the second modal button. I've EDC'd it every day for the last two years, and it has been through many drops, falls and slips since then, with no damage to the light. I'll have to pick up a newer one eventually, but I do not foresee my current one leaving my side for a long time.

[@feralwoodcraft]

Great review Chris! It definitely fits the bill for what I've been on the look out for my wife. Thanks for putting this out there!

[@Mr10mikemike]

I EDC my Olight M18 Striker. Love it!

[@richardfiegen7378]

I carry this when I serve as a police chaplain. I also bought one for my wife and daughter. Great videos. Keep up the good work.

[@papaschuette]

With all your new flashlights, it's making me second guess my purchase of the O-Light S2 Baton. Thanks. Now I have another light to consider.

[@preparedmind101]

S2 is still a great light. That would be my third most-used.

[@gordonheckes5167]

Striker. Period. Nice Vid.

[@preparedmind101]

FYI: I may be slow to answer or unresponsive most of this week as I'm loading a moving truck today and driving my daughters stuff down to Norfolk, Va. Flying back Thursday and back to work Friday.

[@louisbecke2348]

+PREPAREDMIND101 Good luck Chris be safe I hear the weather is terrible.

[@sylla2]

Never load a moving truck!!!

[@prepared2thrive101]

Drive safe Chris. Semper Paratus!

[@ekyadventure]

Need some help Chris ?

[@Olympia_Outdoors]

Just so you guys know, my s20r on off switch has fallen apart after only a few weeks of use, now I'm not knocking pm101 whatsoever. just wanting to say that ounce my light went bad I started noticing ALOT of other people that are really DISAPPOINTED with olights overall quality, and customer service. AND the Warranty is crap if you read fine print.

[@TheHITMAN2019]

the Fenix TK16 has that mode that you're talking about instant strobe button but the tail cap that's what I'm about to pick up going from the PD35 2014 ED

[@TheHITMAN2019]

Fenix TK16 has that switch mode for instance strobe on the bottom separate switch I have excellent flashlight but I'm going to pick that one up also I like Olight they have some good flash lights OLIGHT M1X STRIKER is my next one I pick up.

[@jimjohnson3549]

I carry this light daily. You can save the last mode including strobe, which is how I run it. Gotta read those manuals. I just bought a second one on a "flash" sale on olightstore.com for $32.

[@florin589]

cool review , i checked this model on a site and i wanted to see how it works , that's an awesome flashlight for that buget.

[@muddog1561]

I just bought one of these, I really like it.

[@backwater-otter7106]

Any problems with it turning on in pocket? I'm thinking about replacing my S2 with it. Seems a lot tougher.

[@Andre_Oke]

awesome vid Chris that light would work great has a defensive light

[@LostCaper]

Does the protruding on and off switch turns on by being bumped in your pocket.

[@mattmatt516]

Thanks for this video! It's exactly what I've been looking for. Probably going to buy this!

[@kchamp33]

Can you focus the beam or is that not necessary for a light of this type?

[@BarryDutton]

Thanks Chris.

[@prepared2thrive101]

Sweet kit, O-some-light, and another real deal video; thanks Chris. Semper Paratus! -Corey @ PREPARED 2 THRIVE

[@nomudnolotus6129]

Good video. I too am curious on how this light would stand up to a little abuse. My brother just picked one up today and raved about it. I guess we will see. ALSO curious to what did you have in your left pocket was that a karambit?

[@S3aCa1mRa1n]

why was this light discontinued? I a new viewer in 2020 and your link to the light says its discontinued.

[@loudmouth_racing1991]

I don't subcribe to many channels but I just hit that button. I enjoy your vids and insight. Your review methods are a bit different and i like that. Although I love my M1X, for a woman(my wife's EDC) I think the older M18 striker is better. No chance of leaving it on a lower setting (High first press always) and it's a smaller in diameter. M1X may be superior to the M18. Both are great and Olight rocks. Check out the i3E(10$) with a 10440 battery(2$), 386 lumen bursts for a light smaller than your pinky. yesssba

[@lorrim6876]

That's a cool flashlight ! so far it's a toss up between this light or the stream light stinger police light lol hard decision. " Minnesota girl" ! big fan stay safe

[@OrangeSolaire]

Do you know if it will take flat top batteries?

[@AlanTrades]

are there changeable lens filters?

[@engr.melvinmontes9608]

Kindly tell me which one is better to buy between the Olight M1X or the new Klarus XT11GT---overall grip comfortability and striking purposes? I know this is only 1000 lumens compared to the Klarus with 2000 lumens. Hope you can recommend one for me in your best opinion. Thanks.

[@chillywilly3397]

Chris, will it fit in the 5.11 atac xl holster?

[@randyscj429]

Hello Sir, Olights are "nice"! I've an S10R, and WOW it's bright... Be safe, take care, "GOD Bless", sincerely Randy. L8TR!!☺

[@jonny83akz]

hey chris planning to buy this.. how is the m1x holding up?? no problems with the light now?

[@HeckWes88]

you should review the Klarus xt11gt from going gear

[@jordan-it2xf]

love the light looks good thanks

[@Veesaki]

Splendid ! So far for 2016 your videos have been very informative no doubt ! Be safe driving your family and by way of a postscript I really enjoy your Facebook page so many great ideas from the "gang".

[@realcowboyrealcowboy7125]

nitecore p10 or p20 has the sobe ready button . just my opinion if your looking to implement a strobe for defensive purposes you shouldn't have to press a button 3 times, it could be costly to due so under deres

[@TheSmokinApe]

I agree...

[@domzbu]

As per other comments here, you can put it in strobe and switch off on the tail cap. Saving the memory to strobe. So you tailcap touch it or press it for temp and permanent strobe with one press. Shame the reviewer didn’t include that in the video

[@tectorama]

Good torch, but doesn't come with a charger (yes I know they are cheap to buy), and you cannot adjust the beam.

[@learn2listen705]

Any idea if the m1x will come with USB charging port?

[@preparedmind101]

+Learn 2 Listen not at this time

[@bensummerhill8771]

Hey, Chris heard you were in Norfolk, VA. recently. I live Virginia Beach, are you down in this area often?

[@preparedmind101]

My daughter lives in Norfolk.

[@bensummerhill8771]

When ever you come back to the Norfolk area again, it would be pretty cool to meet you and maybe talk gear. Not tring to sound creepy, haha.

[@kevinhiemenz9877]

What bag is this?

[@shawncook8672]

Olight M18 Striker is the other light. 800 lumens. Good enough for me.

[@realcowboyrealcowboy7125]

enjoyed your video

[@ekyadventure]

Been really torn between this or a S30R 2 anyone have advice

[@preparedmind101]

This one.

[@Olympia_Outdoors]

I'd go with a different company friend.

[@ekyadventure]

+PREPAREDMIND101 even though this doesn't have the magnetic base charger you would still choose this one

[@ekyadventure]

+PREPAREDMIND101 or even still thinking of a TN 12 had one and lost it just thinking of trying something different

[@AROTTWEILERR]

reccomended my buddy dave to get this instead of the m18... HI DAVE

[@GreyWolfe]

Great review Chris. Adding this to my "To Get" list. My wife hates you......lol.

[@presterjohn71]

I'm done with Olight. 3 out of the 6 I own don't work right.

[@Olympia_Outdoors]

my s20r has fallen apart. I'm done too.

[@charlieluciano24]

You make great videos it's just your intro is too long

[@preparedmind101]

Screenshot saved. You just earned everyone the 30 second intro....

[@scarface3131983]

really Chris? the streamlight protac hl with the 1 click for high,double click for strobe was too much work but this shit olight is better user friendly?

[@preparedmind101]

"Shit Olight?" Explain. And I said that the strobe UI was the only thing I didn't like. Must've missed that. Otherwise, it's awesome.

[@Jaybird-oo3ih]

+Tim T I like the Protac & Streamlight products in general, mainly because they just make a tough dependable product and stand up to HARD use, I'm a millwright at an Iron plant in East Texas and our company has tried the Olight among others and the switches don't hold up to really rugged use. I currently EDC a Streamlight product daily on my job and have used the SAME light for over 6 years charging the same battery each day and it's always good for an 8 hour shift when I grab it. so I was curious after reading your question here Tim and I went back and watched the review on the Protac, I posted my Positive real world experience of having used Streamlight's products and shortly after posting it the review on the protac was taken down and made private. Don't know why anyone would do that. :-/

[@Jaybird-oo3ih]

I've got to ask why would you remove the review of the Protac HI when I gave my real world experiences with Streamlight products? Why would you do that Chris? Any of these lights will blind an attacker or help fend off an attacker if used in that situation. Do some real world rugged reviews on these lights, Yes I'm a fan of Streamlight products but, I have had the same light (Streamlight) for over 6 years and have used the thing with the same battery it was issued with & holds a charge for an 8 hour shift and never a switch failure. The durability should be the main concern will this light work when called on each time? Streamlight products will be with you for years without fail guaranteed. I like your reviews Chris but leave up your older reviews and don't take them down or make them private just because someone throws their real time testament for a product even if it goes against your review. No harm no foul dude. Be Real