The Official Malkoff Junkie thread - Part 2

[AndyF]

Sandwich Shoppe has these switches I think for $4.

 

[peter yetman]

Has anyone tried to take apart the Judco type switch and change out the rubber cover? After many years of service, the rubber on one of my switches is giving out. I prefer these switches to the newer type, so I would rather overhaul this old one with some new rubber than buy new switches.

Sorry for my ignorance, are those the switches on the Mark #1 MD2s?
Thanks,
Peter

 

[RI Chevy]

The older MD2'2 had them. They were phased out and McClicky's are now used. The Judco"s stick out past the tailcap and are cone shaped.

 

[peter yetman]

Thanks for that RI.
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[jellydonut]

Sandwich Shoppe has these switches I think for $4.

As was a subject of much debate on these forums back when these types of switches were the proverbial fecal matter, Judco switches and Kroll switches are not the same. Judco are far more expensive, but also far more reliable.

Sorry for my ignorance, are those the switches on the Mark #1 MD2s?
Thanks,
Peter

Yes.

 

[AndyF]

As was a subject of much debate on these forums back when these types of switches were the proverbial fecal matter, Judco switches and Kroll switches are not the same. Judco are far more expensive, but also far more reliable.


Judco and Sandwich Shoppe both use part number J-1052. Is this the version used in the earlier MD host?.

 

[peter yetman]

Dropped my MD2 six times today, 4 times onto concrete, twice into sinks of water. Still works. It was switched on in the water. Elzetta, eat your heart out.
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Edit: Now you know why I shouldn't be allowed an Oveready Wasp

 

[xzel87]

Will dc fix on 6p lens smooth out the rings on my m61 219?....Sacrificing a bit of throw sure seems worth it for a nice smooth beam, right?

 

[dhunley1]

Send Gene an email. You can probably get whatever your preference is made to order!

I decided to just go ahead and order one with the new clip. Should make for a more comfortable carry than the deep carry clip, IMO.

 

[tech25]

Will dc fix on 6p lens smooth out the rings on my m61 219?....Sacrificing a bit of throw sure seems worth it for a nice smooth beam, right?

It should. The DC-Fix blends the beam for a more uniform shape. It will take some of the Sharpness out of the hotspot- personally, all of my malkoffs have DC-Fix on the lens.

 

[xzel87]

It should. The DC-Fix blends the beam for a more uniform shape. It will take some of the Sharpness out of the hotspot- personally, all of my malkoffs have DC-Fix on the lens.

Thanks for the input! . The beam doesn't really bother me in real world outdoor usage but when I turn it on indoors it is very noticeable. Will try it out with dc fix once I get it from phaserburn (quite a long wait for international shipping).

 

[etc]

As was a subject of much debate on these forums back when these types of switches were the proverbial fecal matter, Judco switches and Kroll switches are not the same. Judco are far more expensive, but also far more reliable.


Judco and Sandwich Shoppe both use part number J-1052. Is this the version used in the earlier MD host?.

This is the reason I always stuck either with bored out SF bodies or FiveMega aftermarket bodies, I've never had a Z41 TC fail on me and if it does, they are a dime a dozen.

Malkoff should have used C-C bodies or at least Z41 compatible tail...

Use Z41 when failure is not an option.

 

[etc]

BTW, Malkoff M61LLL 219 looks much better with higher voltage, either 2xli-ion or 3x123. Much brigher than on single cell.

 

[dhunley1]

 

[mk2rocco]

How does it carry!?

 

[dhunley1]

It's great! For obvious reasons, much better than the 1AA model with the deep carry clip. I've been carrying it all day today and if I wasn't fondling it so much, I wouldn't notice it. It's a chunky little light, but in jeans, it works just fine for me.

 

[JPA261]

Tailstands a lot better?

 

[dhunley1]

Tailstands great. Very stable with no wobble.

 

[RI Chevy]

Mine tailstand just fine. Just have to be a little creative.

 

[bykfixer]

I'm really digging the Malkoff'd 3D.

Miracle Grow for the incan Maglite.




^^ a little dremel work required.
Add $6 ultra clear glass and enjoy the 6 hours of regulated light show.