2 C Cell Mini Maglite LED at Wal Mart

[AVService]

Zebra SC52 the one I ALWAYS have with me.
Actually that is one of 3 they arebest light I have ever had I think.

I have decided the 2hr runtime thing might just be typical Mag terrible marketing and PR.
There is just no way this light can only get 2 hrs with 2 C cells?
I guess I will have to burn 2 to see.

Man, I'm with you Tac. To heck with waiting on FedEx to deliver mine....I'm going to WalMart!!! Hope they have pewter.

On a conspiracy note: I wonder if Mag and a battery maker decided to attempt an increase in slumping sales of C cells...nah...they wouldn't do nuthin' crazy like that.

While there, I'll get some krylon clear coat to do a home-made light orange peel thing if it has the mini mag LED beam.


What is that light behind those Mags AV?

 

[dc38]

Cool! Although I think I'll stick with my 6d and malkoff

 

[bykfixer]

Zebra SC52 the one I ALWAYS have with me.
Actually that is one of 3 they arebest light I have ever had I think.

I have decided the 2hr runtime thing might just be typical Mag terrible marketing and PR.
There is just no way this light can only get 2 hrs with 2 C cells?
I guess I will have to burn 2 to see.

That ZL looks Kool and the gang.

I know what you mean. Afterall the incan minimag says 5:45 run time...on 2 aa's...unless it's one wasteful of an emitter 2 hours does sound uber conservative, don't it?

Edit:
The 2C XL100 @137 lumens says 13 hours on high on the package.

Edit 2:

^^ screenshot of rated run time of the incan

 

[scout24]

Has anyone tried threading the old incan C head onto the LED twisty body yet?

 

[novice]

It's probably too early to ask about a source of aftermarket aluminum reflectors. Would it take a PR-base ROP Pelican 3854-L bulb, running off of a pair of AW 18500s?

 

[bykfixer]

^^ there is the ML25IT version that may be the one for that.

I have 2 of the incans coming from Zbattery as they're only $15.99 ea. going in (plus ups 2-3 day or usps priority)
I'm hoping these Mags will catch on so your quest can be achieved Novice....'cept for ROP part...aint no way I figure on finding any of those bulbs anytime soon.

Seems more places are offering the LED of the mini mag on steroids (or shrunken 2C if you see it that way), yet the only place I've seen the incan version so far is at Zbattery.
They're in the newest Mag catalog but not on their site. Hope that changes.

 

[AVService]

Well under 3 hours on fresh Duracells.

That Sucks.

 

[FRITZHID]

Well under 3 hours on fresh Duracells.

That Sucks.

Wow, that's bad! :O

 

[LeanBurn]

I was hoping that 2 hr rating was an error...so how does adding 1 more C cell move the runtime from 2hrs to 18hrs, but yet has less peak cd and lumens ratings?

And why would the head/reflector be designed to be worse than the 2C ?

 

[Roger Sully]

I'm going to run to Walmart to day and hopefully grab on of these. The Mrs will be at work so I'll just shut off the lights and test the run time.

 

[AVService]

I'm going to run to Walmart to day and hopefully grab on of these. The Mrs will be at work so I'll just shut off the lights and test the run time.

Thats what I did except I drove there and then it was light in the house?

I don't think there is any kind of driver circuit in this one at all,I sure can't see it but I also haven't dismembered it yet to be sure.

What a strange design though either way.

 

[ZMZ67]

Has anyone tried threading the old incan C head onto the LED twisty body yet?

Yes,body diameter seems to be the same but the threading is not,doesn't work. I'm curious as to the listed specs as well they do seem odd. Odd performance numbers aside I do like this Mag. The simple single level operation and near identical size to 2C slide switch lights of the incan era make it a winner for me as a utility light. I find that I can operate this light one handed better than than the Mini-Mag,perhaps due to the larger size.

 

[bykfixer]

Yes,body diameter seems to be the same but the threading is not,doesn't work. I'm curious as to the listed specs as well they do seem odd. Odd performance numbers aside I do like this Mag. The simple single level operation and near identical size to 2C slide switch lights of the incan era make it a winner for me as a utility light. I find that I can operate this light one handed better than than the Mini-Mag,perhaps due to the larger size.

That's what I was hoping.

 

[ZMZ67]

That's what I was hoping.

I have an chrome Eveready 2C with the red plastic switch and bezel.The Mag is not quite a 1/2" longer than that light. Maglites are not the same type of construction as the old c-cells of course(Mags are usually better) but the size is so close I think you will be pleased. I am happy with the output whatever the actual lumen rating.If it runs at or near full output for 2 hours on alkaline C - cells that probably isn't too bad,hopefully it provides longer runtime at reduced output.I will stick to lithium AAs or maybe NiMH anyway,no leakers for me.

 

[ZMZ67]

Looking at the specs on Mags website it does say "Run Time High 2h".

 

[bykfixer]

^^ all them zeros in the serial number.


^^ vs a repro 2D Rayovac and an incan mini mag.

I like the output too ZMZ. Using Rayovacs it has your typical Mag throw using the pencil beam or a giant hole in the flood light.

I also liked that you can tell where the best 'spot' is based on friction. From off it turns fairly easy...that is until it gets to spot. Then it puts up a bit of a fight to go any further.

So you get it where you want it plus a couple of degrees and unscrew the tailcap a quarter turn to turn it off/on. Just like a mini mag but it stays put better than a mini mag.

Novice and Scout, you may like that it's cam-less.
I'll do an impression thread in the budget subforum tomorrow.

 

[AVService]

Looking at the specs on Mags website it does say "Run Time High 2h".

Yes thats what I keep saying,not very long compared to the 3 cell that gets 16h they claim.

Also there is only High.

 

[swampgator]

I was at Walmart the other day and saw the shelf space where they were supposed to be. But they were out of stock.
I've been wanting one of these for awhile but just never got around to ordering one. I love that Walmart is stocking them now.
Seems like the ultimate Mag in terms of form factor.

 

[Burgess]

Interesting !


Wonder what the Current Draw is on this.


Won't even last 3 Hours on a pair of C alkalines !

:shakehead
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[Phaserburn]

I think it's a typo. Gotta get an led version. Sweet. I still have a goo place in my collection and heart for maglite.