Surefire 6P + 2xRCR123 + which dropin?

[snowblink]

Hi

I was looking at getting my 6P back into use, but with rechargeable CR123s. I understand that the stock P60 will not be so happy with rechargeables, so I am looking at replacing that.

Will the Malkoff M61LL be okay running on rechargeables? Should I look at any other dropins for the 100-150 lumen range?

Thanks
Jon

 

[archimedes]

Malkoff M61LL voltage range is 3.4-9v.

There are also 9v incandescent lamps available, including SureFire and Lumens Factory....

Be aware of additional safety precautions recommended when using multi-cell setups.

 

[Roger Sully]

I just resurrected my 6P with an Sportac P60 drop in. I run mine with a 17670 but I did test it out with 2 rc1r123s and it worked just fine.

 

[Fast LT1]

I got a drop in from light hound, $15, throws pretty awesome and I use rcr123s.

 

[HIDblue]

I just resurrected my 6P with an Sportac P60 drop in. I run mine with a 17670 but I did test it out with 2 rc1r123s and it worked just fine.

+1. Get the Triple XP-G2 version of this and it'll blow you away...or at least it did for me. My old school, round body 6P was brought back from the dead with this drop-in. Plus, it's only about $32 w/CPF discount. I'm also running a rechargeable 17670 li-ion and it works great.

 

[DellSuperman]

The M61LL will fit ur needs & ur batteries choices well.
For 100 to 150 lumens, u should be able have some decent run time as well.
Do note that the sportac dropins that is mentioned is a single mode & the output might be way too much for ur needs.

- JonK

 

[cland72]

On 2xRCR123, here's your approximate run times and lumens:

Sportac Triple, 25 minutes, 600+ lumens
Malkoff M61LL, 6 hours, 100 lumens

It all depends on what you're looking for, runtime or output?

 

[snowblink]

Thanks for all the responses! I guess I want to make use of the 6P on rechargeables. I have a feeling that 600 lumens might be a bit much for my planned general use, but may well consider it for the pure funness!

Thanks
Job

 

[yoyoman]

There are many dropins available and you need to match the cells to the dropin. The Malkoff M61 has a voltage input range of 3.4 to 9 V - so 2Xrcr123 (approximately 8.4V) is fine. But the Malkoff M361 has a range of 3.4 to 6 V - so 2xrcr123 is too much. This dropin will run on 1x17670. If your 6P is bored, you can use an 18650 which has more capacity. The M361 is 3 mode and the M61 will only be 1 mode in a 6P. If you use 2xrcr123, be aware of the safety measures required (e.g. balanced cells).

 

[cland72]

If you're not so interested in runtime, you can drop a P90 (9 volt) lamp in the 6P and run it on 2xRCR123. It will only run for about 20 minutes, but it will be nice!

Seriously though, I'd suggest getting a drop in that will run on 1x17670. It will deliver longer runtime when compared to 2xRCR123

 

[ChrisGarrett]

If you're not so interested in runtime, you can drop a P90 (9 volt) lamp in the 6P and run it on 2xRCR123. It will only run for about 20 minutes, but it will be nice!

Seriously though, I'd suggest getting a drop in that will run on 1x17670. It will deliver longer runtime when compared to 2xRCR123

That's what I did with my 6P LED. Redilast/EDC+ 3 mode 530LM XM-L2 U2 dropin for $40 with coupon and two protected Redilast 17670s using the Sanyo 16650 2000mAh cells.

I got a good deal on the 6P at $35 + tax and I dropped another $72 into it to make it a nice '$70 light,' lol.

Chris

 

[Superdave]

My work edc used to be a 6pdl with AW RCR123'S and the stock p60L. I'd get a week of moderate use before needing a recharge.

Now I use a E body with a kx2c head on 1 AW 17670 that gets about 2-3 weeks with the same use.

Single battery with a matched dropin seems the way to go.