Modlite/arisaka P60 build?

[rlex]

A bit of a weird question, i believe.
I want to build modular flashlight (not for firearms, so recoil isn't a problem)
My idea was to use:

1) Modlite 18650 body
2) Some SF tailcap assembly, maybe SR07
3) E to C adapter (oveready, maybe?)
4) M2 bezel
5) And, well, whatever p60 drop-in i will need

Question is, will it work? I know LF heads are not compatible with arisaka 300/600 bodies (tolerance difference in the threads), but there is not alot of info about modlite bodies.

Thanks in advance.

 

[peter yetman]

Just to help us answer you. If you don't want to mount this on a firearm, why are you drawn to the Modlite body? It seems to be complicating the whole light as you are having to use an adaptor to fit an M series head.
Would you not be better to look at a different 18650 P60 host, like a Malkoff?

Sorry, not criticising, it would just help if you explain your motivation.

:welcome:
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[rlex]

Just to help us answer you. If you don't want to mount this on a firearm, why are you drawn to the Modlite body? It seems to be complicating the whole light as you are having to use an adaptor to fit an M series head.
Would you not be better to look at a different 18650 P60 host, like a Malkoff?

Sorry, not criticising, it would just help if you explain your motivation.

:welcome:
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Airsoft/milsim usage. By "no firearm" i meant that i don't need heavy-duty heads that can survive actual recoil, but i still need rail-mounted flashlight with relatively cheap / replaceable lenses, since they tend to get broken after several BBs. Plus i love surefire pressure buttons. Very comfortable to use.

 

[thermal guy]

The Modlite body does make it more difficult to put all that together but sounds like it all would work. As posted above it would be much easier to get a body designed for handheld use. But if your hearts set on that body it should work. Good luck

 

[rlex]

The Modlite body does make it more difficult to put all that together

How exactly? Threading should be compatible, i think, everything else is also "standard"?

 

[slumber]

I believe the Modlite threads on the head side aren't exactly normal E Series. They match the Surefire Scout DF head, which also isn't compatible with normal E Series bodies.

 

[rlex]

I believe the Modlite threads on the head side aren't exactly normal E Series. They match the Surefire Scout DF head, which also isn't compatible with normal E Series bodies.

Arisaka 600 then, maybe? I will need 16650 then but that's not a big deal.

 

[rlex]

It worked.
Ended up with arisaka 300 + lumesfactory E to C + lumensfactory seraph sp-9.
Since i used 300 body i ended up using lumensfactory D26-LED 2.7V-4.5V, single-mode.

Surefire tail + ST07 tape switch (costs more than all other components combined, huh)

Might as well try other dropins later, but i got what i wanted - fully modular flashlight with easily replaceable parts for my airsoft AEG.

Pics with p60 build and pics with lumensfactory E series head (for upcoming 600 body):

 

[Croquette]

I love P60 lights but your build seems over complicated. Why not the unified Z70 from oveready ? Or a bored surefire 6p ?