Gene Malkoff Going at it Full Time w/New Additions

[5.0Trunk]

So did the email saying anything about a "low power" version for the 2-3 cell maglite? Thanks.

This is the e-mail Gene sent out to everyone that was on his mailing list.

Hello All,
Just some news on recent developments in Malkoff Devices:
I have officially turned in my notice at my "real" job and
will be attacking this full time. December 10 is the official date. This
was done after much serious contemplation and prayer. My wife is on board
and it was actually her suggestion. This is a first as she generally
regards my projects as nutty and sometimes entertaining. The electric
squirrel shocking bird feeder was one of these famed projects. 300 VDC will
discourage the squirrels and is fodder for some serious entertainment.
However it does not impress the wife.
With that said, I have managed to broker deals with some good suppliers. By
mid December I should have enough materials to manufacture several hundred
Mag C, D, and M60 dropins. I will have Q5 WG binned Crees for the M60.
Output will be 220+ lumens for approx 2 hrs. I will have a low output
version of 130 lumens for 6 hrs on 2 primary CR123's.
I have designed a new driver for the Mag dropins that will allow for 1000ma
on 4,5, or 6 cells. I've had a lot of demand for this particular
configuration. And yes, you can use 2 rechargeable Li-ion cells. Any
battery combinations up to 9v total.
Hopefully by mid December everything will be available. It is my goal to
keep most all the Malkoff Devices in stock at all times. Wish me Luck!
Thanks,
Gene Malkoff
www.malkoffdevices.com

 

[WadeF]

I'm subscribed to his newsletter, but didn't get the email. Maybe it's lost in a spam folder somewhere, but I normally get his mailings.

Edit: Thanks 5.0Trunk for posting it. Sounds good! Good luck Gene!

 

[Babo]

Excellent products at excellent prices. Made in America.

Who'd ever think that could be a recipe for success these days?

Congratulations, Gene.
I own two Malkoff devices; will be adding more in the months to come.

 

[copperfox]

I have designed a new driver for the Mag dropins that will allow for 1000ma
on 4,5, or 6 cells.

Gene, does this mean that the drop-in for 3-cell maglites will no longer run at 1000ma?

 

[Joshatdot]

w00t! Grats Gene!

Mark me down for a Q5 2 Cell & 4 Cell M@G Drop-in!

 

[Blue72]

Any plans for a minimag drop in

 

[frisco]

I'm waiting for the MagD "Triple"

frisco

 

[COMMANDR]

Go get'em Gene, all the best luck.

Gary

 

[Raoul_Duke]

I'm waiting for the MagD "Triple"

frisco

I like the sound of that

but Also looking for a nice long running 6C drop in.

 

[lumenal]

Best of luck to you and your wife, Gene.

I use my original hand-built drop-in in my 4-D mag everynight (purchased from you last May) out here in the wilds of the Pacific NW, and it has always performed flawlessly.

I'm looking forward to more of your excellent products.

 

[qip]

these new drivers im assuming are for all cells 1-6 up to 9v not just 4-5-6 .... meaning i can use my 4aa e2 lithiums too , now just need the multilevel switch


is it possible to upgrade my copper drop in with new driver?

 

[Gene43]

It means there will now be 2 models. The 2,3,4 cell (boost) and the 4,5,6 cell (buck). The buck model will slip into direct drive around 3.6v.

 

[PhantomPhoton]

I'm waiting for the MagD "Triple"

frisco

Wayne of Elektro Lumens is offering a triple SSC Dropin for 3 C/D mags. So you don't need to wait. :devil:

Gene, sounds good to me. Now maybe I can actually score one of your creations. p I check your product page every time I sit down at the computer, but have only once come across availability in the last couple months. (for a Mag D dropin, which I don't want) Good luck to you and the family.

 

[djblank87]

Gene great talking to you a few weeks ago and it is nice to see you let the cat out of the bag so to speak. :naughty:

Take care and let me know if your coming out to SHOT this year. :thumbsup:

 

[stitch_paradox]

Any plans for a minimag drop in

This seems to be a great idea. Any plans for this drop in Gene?

 

[Burgess]

Yes, i'd love to see what Gene can do with a Mini-Maglite upgrade !

:thumbsup:

 

[Boostedvl]

Gene,

Best of luck to you in this new venture! I look forward to your creations in the near future. :twothumbs

All the best!

 

[Sgt. LED]

I may now finaly be able to get a M60 drop-in!:twothumbs
Go Gene!

 

[Thujone]

Sounds like my decade old 3D mag may see a new engine

 

[ICspots]

Well good luck to Gene and Cathy, even though I don't think you'll need any "luck".
Hmm...maybe Maglite and Surefire will contact them and contract with them!:twothumbs

Spent a weekend in Missisippi with my M60 and Mag dropins, my friends started calling me the "Light Man". My friend couldn't believe the throw they had, he said LED lights usually don't throw that far. He said he wished he had one the other night when he couldn't find a deer he shot.