Malkoff M91

[BULL TERRIER]

Re: OK, who got an M91???

Mine arrives in a couple of hours, and I'm looking forward to it. I haven't decided what to run it in yet, but it'll probably be either a bored out 9P on 2x18500s or in an MD2 with a 2-speed ring.

 

[BULL TERRIER]

Re: OK, who got an M91???

How well does it throw ?

 

[hron61]

I'll say! Mine just arrived a few minutes ago, and I popped it into an MD2 with 2x IMRs, and it really cooks! 500 lumens, my eye!

hi donn.
im curious about the heat issue at say 1 hour runtime, as in is the light to hot to even hold or is it a useful light that is warm at best, and runtimes on 2x imr. will you post your findings here? thanks

 

[RedForest UK]

That was an evil post.

Post 666 no less or was that the point?

 

[Disintergrator66]

Malkoff M91 discussion here.

It looks the XM-L M62 model that we were anticipating materialized into a three-cell M91. My initial thoughts are that I wish the price point were a little lower and that it would run on two primaries.

It looks like a viable competitor to the Oveready L1 given its price and beam profile. That said, once you pass the $100 mark for a drop-in, you might as well buy the Oveready, IMHO.

I love Malkoff's P60 products (I have 3) but like you I'm a bit disappointed with the M91's $125 price tag. This is almost double the cost of a M61. Bummer....

 

[Brasso]

"Post 666 no less or was that the point? "

Both. Evil cause he's out and it was # 666.

 

[Raymond33]

I am fortunate enough to have two of the new M91s and I love them. One is in an MD4 with two AW18650s and the other in a Surefire Z3 with three RCR123s. The output of both is visibly greater than a Nailbender SST50 rated at 650 lumens (run at 6v). My Z3 sat with no drop in for over a year waiting for the ability to run a drop in with three RCRs, and it finally is here. The beam is very floody, and perfect for either walking, taking the dog out, or for in-home use for defense purposes. It is a great room lighter. With the HI/Lo ability, it would suffice as a one flashlight does it all. (uh oh, hope my wife does not read that.)

About price, there is the CPF discount, for those who remember to ask for it.

 

[Raymond33]

Re: OK, who got an M91???

one in a Surefire Z3 with three rechargables, and one in a Malkoff MD4, with HI/Lo, run on two 18650s. Very happy with both.

 

[Brasso]

Wow. I've ordered quite a few things from Gene. Never realized there was a discount code.

 

[stoli67]

How about an M91 in a FM 3x26650 Host.... that is my plan.....

 

[Kid9P]

Re: OK, who got an M91???

Would love to see a beam shot vs the M61

 

[Zeruel]

Re: OK, who got an M91???

Me too, hopefully outdoors.

 

[yangdong1112]

Re: OK, who got an M91???

I prefer it too, but I can't afford it at this moment. In my opinion, a bit expensive.

 

[DM51]

Re: OK, who got an M91???

Merging threads...

 

[ronrog69]

Re: OK, who got an M91???

First of all... Man did I miss CPF, welcome back..

That said, who scored a Malkoff M91??

Got mine yesterday and all I have to say is WOW!!!! Loving the XM-L goodness.

Running mine in an FM 2x18650 tube with a new Ronac Cryos head. Gets warm after a few minutes, but not too hot and what a HUGE hotspot. Loving it.

Got one on order. These post just confirm what a smart purchase I made.

 

[Zeruel]

hi donn.
im curious about the heat issue at say 1 hour runtime, as in is the light to hot to even hold or is it a useful light that is warm at best, and runtimes on 2x imr. will you post your findings here? thanks

I'm curious to know too. Anyone has tried running at 1 hour yet?

 

[Kestrel]

But come one a drop-in designed for 3 cells? So you're using a let's say 9P host and still get pretty low capacity. IIRC only 1.5-1.6A is given to the XM-L why not design it for a single cell?

The finalized design of the M91 (w.r.t. voltage inputs) sounds perfect IMO. There are beginning to be scads of single-cell XM-L dropins available now, but very very few options for those who want to use multiple LiIons for longer runtime. 2 large LiIons is a fantastic combo. ~3 hrs or so of max output on 2x 18650's is a very difficult configuration to put together from components we currently have available on CPF. I for one am very happy that it can take relatively high input voltages. :shrug:

 

[srfreddy]

Many of the cheap XML's are low voltage, but the Thrunites have 2 cell models. However, the M91 offers higher output (2 amps vs. 1.5 for the Thrunite), and Malkoff durability. The downside is the cost, 125 vs 23 for the Thrunite.

 

[jellydonut]

I find it a bit curious that the Malkoff XM-L products have shot up this much in price compared to the XP-G products. The diodes aren't that much more expensive. I guess it's a bit of taking what you know you'll get for them..

Either way $125 is too much, and I'll stick to the M61s, M60s and my potted Nailbender XM-L module. (apparently they're just $45 now :>)

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

I got my M91 yesterday, good golly Miss Molly the beam is awesome!! Makes me wonder what a monster a WildCat XML would be. :devil:

HUGE flood, decent throw. Its almost like the M60 MCE with throw.