The Maelstrom MM-X (under the original Maelstrom X7 branding) arrived. The user interface is not difficult and gives a very wide range of power out (0.3 lumens to 480 lumens). With this light the button switch turns it on/off like on the tactical models, but rather than having two modes selected by turning the head, four power levels (moonlight/low/medium/high) are available by twisting the head. The light also has strobe/SOS/beacon modes if you feel the need. I'll test that high mode tonight when I walk the dog