The highest lux is currently provided by the 18650 XP-L Hound Dog, at roughly 26K CD. The soon to be released Hound Dog is supposed to deliver 80K+ CD, with an optic. I don't expect this to be surpassed significantly for quite a while.
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The highest lux is currently provided by the 18650 XP-L Hound Dog, at roughly 26K CD. The soon to be released Hound Dog is supposed to deliver 80K+ CD, with an optic. I don't expect this to be surpassed significantly for quite a while.
Offgridled
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Hound dog super?
Newlumen
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Thanks guys. I bought the last wildcat v6 md4 neutral 4000k 90 cri.. i am excited. 
GeoBruin
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As exciting as a new Hound Dog is, I just don't know if I'll like the optic. I've had a couple 200,000 plus lux super throwers from Vinh and others and I've sold them all but kept the HD the whole time. It's such a useful thrower compared to the really pencil beam type throwers. On low, it's downright convenient for most normal close up applications and you're just a half twist from lighting everything up down range with good enough spill to prevent tunnel vision.
JacquesDP
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I agree with you! Although I would love the new Hound Dog, I am very happy with my 18650 HD. Especially the low mode - great for navigation and runtime!
Tribull
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Ordered my third Malkoff product last night. I went for the 2c maglite drop in.
Blues
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This makes a lot of sense to me...and just cost me a little more money as a result. The neutral XM-L Hound Dog head is inbound to complement my Wildcat V6 on an MD4 body.
peter yetman
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You'll like that HD, especially in neutral. Lovely beam, it may hog the MD4 though.
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Swedpat
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I see that it's time to save money not only for a new Wildcat, but also a new Hound Dog! An interesting question is: will the new Hound Dog be in the standard M60/61 head size like the new Wildcat?...
Blues
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I dunno, Peter. I think it may be more a fun add-on and something which proves useful from time to time as compared to the Wildcat V6. I only say that because my immediate environment only allows anything like a longish clear view if standing on the road or a rooftop, whereas the shorter but wider pattern of the Wildcat seems more tailored for a wooded environment. That said, if I had a penny for every time I've been wrong I'd own multiples of every Malkoff light.
BTW, can the MD4 also run on a pair of 16650s? I only ask because I'll only have one pair of 18650s coming with the Wildcat today.
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peter yetman
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Can't see why not. You may have to wrap some paper round them to keep them from rattling.
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Blues
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Thanks, Peter. I'm sure I'll have occasion to pick up additional 18650s at some point but I have a handful of the 16650s that can at least serve as backup in a pinch.
Newlumen
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I ordered malkoff wildcat v6 md4 neutral. I dont have any protected cells. I have plenty of lg mj1 unprotected. It should be ok right?
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If you stay on top of it you'll be fine. Just know you can over discharge the batteries.
Dave D
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You are now a proper Malkoff Junkie!! :goodjob:
Dave D
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No, the new Hound Dog Super will use a 2" TIR lens so it will be larger than the M60/61's.
Blues
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Time to run! The postal website says something's awaiting me in my mailbox down the hill!
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Looking for some Malkoff guidance. Looking a new light options for the wife - see details here if you like. Want to get closer to 1000 if possible. Dead simple usage and reliable. This is a gift and potentially an upgrade to an Olight which she loves. Seems like Malkoff could fit the bill. If not, I'll sell it here and lose 20% or so. Not the end of the world.
I would like it to be a 18650 light. Some variant if MD2 seems like the right way to go. But only 325 lumens. I know most of you will the difference is imperceptible, but I'm trying to get to 1000. 325 is going the wrong way.
The MDC XP-L is 450 continuous. That seems better (again, I know I won't see the diff from 325). Two issues with it: it defaults to low when turned on - opposite of what I need. Also a 16650. Why is the 16650 light brighter than the 18650? Can I change the MD2 LED to get to 500?)
Given all this, is there a combo of parts Malkoff parts I could get to get where I want to be? The light needs to start at ~500 lumens or better and stay there indefinitely. Not the end of the world if a Malkoff won't work in this case.
I would like it to be a 18650 light. Some variant if MD2 seems like the right way to go. But only 325 lumens. I know most of you will the difference is imperceptible, but I'm trying to get to 1000. 325 is going the wrong way.
The MDC XP-L is 450 continuous. That seems better (again, I know I won't see the diff from 325). Two issues with it: it defaults to low when turned on - opposite of what I need. Also a 16650. Why is the 16650 light brighter than the 18650? Can I change the MD2 LED to get to 500?)
Given all this, is there a combo of parts Malkoff parts I could get to get where I want to be? The light needs to start at ~500 lumens or better and stay there indefinitely. Not the end of the world if a Malkoff won't work in this case.
Offgridled
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+1 lots of people do this I charge mine probably to much but I like bing safe. Great point mk
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