4Sevens LED Flashlights
4Sevens Flashlights – LED Light Reviews and Information

4Sevens launches yet another breakthrough model, the Maelstrom S12!

The S12 is the new benchmark for ultra compact, insanely bright tactical and duty flashlights. It is the smallest flashlight in the world to use the SST-90 emitter.

It features both current and thermal regulation – this means it can take serious abuse and be exposed to harsh conditions, but it will automatically control its output to protect its own guts. That means you don’t worry about your light – you just use it.

The S12 also runs off one of our own special lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. It’s called a 26650, and it packs enough energy to power the S12 at 800 lumens for an entire 90 minutes.

The S12 uses a single battery specially designed by 4Sevens called the 26650 which also requires a special 26650 Battery Charger which is also designed and manufactured by 4Sevens.

Features:

• LED Emitter: Premium SST-90 LED
• Type-III Hard Anodized Aircraft Aluminum
• Hardened Lens with Sapphire Anti-Reflective Coating
• Water resistant to IPX-8 Standards
• Shock-mounted battery prevents recoil damage
• Anti-rattle battery compartment design

Output and Runtime:

• Low: 120 lumens (13 days)
• High: 800 lumens (1.5 hrs)

Operation:

The Maelstrom S12 features a simple, two-mode interface that takes only a few seconds to master. To start, please make sure the S12 battery is inserted with the positive side (+) toward the head. Then, tighten the tailcap fully down and the S12 will turn on. Loosen the tailcap a half-turn, and the S12 will turn off.

The S12 tailcap has a pressure-style switch. When the tailcap is loosened a half-turn, simply press the button on the back to activate the light. The switching mechanism is momentary, which means when you stop pressing on the button, the S12 will turn off. To ‘lock’ the S12 on, simply tighten the tailcap fully down again.

To switch between the high and low output modes, turn the S12 off, and then turn it on again within 1 second. Anytime the S12 is turned on within 1 seconds of being turned off, it will automatically switch to the next mode. However, if you leave the S12 off for 2 seconds or longer, it will “memorize” the last mode used. See the examples below:

Example 1: ON (High mode) — OFF (1 Second) — ON (Low Mode)
Example 2: ON (High mode) — OFF (2 Seconds) — ON (High mode)

After nearly a year of research and development, the first of the Maelstrom line is ready to storm the market!

Typical of 4Seven’s design philosophy of “function over form,” the Maelstrom G5 was conceived with these basic goals:

• One-inch weapon mountable body
• The most advanced LEDs and Optics
• The brightest, farthest projecting solution in a compact, rugged package.
• A highly efficient, top-binned CREE XP-G
• Fine-tuned deep, smooth reflector
• A useful range of over 100 meters

Eight verstible modes of output are accessible by rotating the head. A completely silent 4-point switch allows switching modes without detection, ideal for tactical situations. The most commonly used modes of output placed as the first two positions (tight and immediately loosened) for Max/Strobe and High/Medium.

Generous knurling throughout the entire light ensures confident grip even in the messiest of situations. Removable grip ring, clip and crenated stainless steel strike bezel. A flat black aluminum bezel and grip ring replacement are included.

Shock-mounted battery design fixes the batteries inside to the body of the light, avoiding self-destructive battery movement. The light is ready to be weapon mounted.

Patent-pending anti-rattle design that accomodates both 2xcr123a and 1×18650 without the need of spacers or adaptors. A custom molded holster shaped for the G5 is included – designed to help retain the light in holster even when flap is open.

A tactical ‘clicky’ switch is fully exposed in the tailcap for easy access, even when wearing gloves.

Specifications

Dimensions

• Length: 6.0 in
• Body Diameter: 1.0 in
• Head Diameter: 1.5 in
• Weight (w/o batteries): 5.1 oz

Power Source

• Power: (1) 18650 or (2) CR123A batteries
• Operating Range: 2.7V~12V

Typical Output and Runtimes

• Moonlight: 0.2 lumens, 7.5 days
• Low: 4.0 lumens, 3.0 days
• Medium: 28 lumens, 22 hours
• High: 200 lumens, 3.1 hours
• Max: 350 lumens, 1.3 hours
• Strobe: 2.7 hours
• S.O.S.: 8.5 hours
• Beacon: 30 days