Thanks for all the responses so far!
Sure np
I think that if I decide to go the boring route for the 18650, I'll do that at a later date.
Wise decision, its can be an expensive service. One nice thing about this mod is it leaves a little shoulder around the +B area, that prevents the 18650 cell from slamming into the back side of the drop in on a HARD fall.
Questions:
How would I install the McClicky kit?
Its a brass screw in module with a rubber boot. Theres a procedure somewhere on CPF... I can't remember where. Hard part is getting the Z41 gutts out. You need needle nose pliers to pull the spring and metal plunger part out... just give it a firm yank and it will pop out. I am not sure if you need to unscrew the plastic boot retainer, but I think you do. I used a penny+pliers and unscrewed it.
You should be aware that a McClicky upgrade is a step up in ergonomics but its a step down in durability. On a
HARD fall an 18650 cell will slam into the switch, and can crack the switch body. A 17670 cell is lighter though so it shouldn't be too big of a deal.
Heres what Ll the gutts look like
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was under the impression the UCL lens was less durable than the stock glass lens. Is this true?
The coating is slightly more susceptible to scratches, from what I understand. But I have never seen anything based in factual data to validate this.
The copper tape is for heatsinking, right? How useful is that in real-world useage (as in brightness, runtime, etc.)?
Correct, it creates a thermal path for heat to escape from the module to the body of the light. Thats a good question, it largely depends on the module. If the module direct drives the LED, or pushes it hard then it will be more critical. For lower current applications its not so critical. I use it on my M60s and they have been bomb-proof... and my lights are users. I turn them on and leave them ON for hours working in the garage, under the sink, camping...etc. The whole light warms up and carries heat away from the LED.
Is the M61 the "throwy" one?
From the samples I have seen, the M61 has more flood than throw compared to the original Khatod optic M60.... but I have been away from CPF for 7-8 months. Things could have changed.
What would my output be (approximately) for the different levels for the Nailbender XM-L dropin?
I'd like to keep the mod cost (for now) less than $100 total. I'll add more things as time goes on.
Good setup... Malkoff, copper tape, 17670 cells.
Thanks again!
