The Official Malkoff Junkie thread - Part 2

[Brian1911]

Anyone think its possible to EDC a 2 cell hound dog? I really want something with power and throw like that but just cant be so sure it could pocket carry all that well.

 

[bstrickler]

Well. I just bought a Malkoff M61 last week, and now I find blems for $29 each! And I just bought 2 of the blems! Now I'm up to 3 Malkoff's in less than a week!

 

[TheMechanic]

Help me, Malkoff junkies!

I've got several Malkoff modules - a couple of older ones (don't remember the model, but I think they're early M60s) and an MC-E. I'd like to put together the ultimate toughest AA light, and I'm thinking a 3-cell Elzetta body (I might settle for an older 9P) which should take 2xAA with a reducing sleeve. The only question mark is the module.

Their site says the M31 fits a VME head; my question is, will it fit in the same space that an M61 or M91 would?

 

[kyhunter1]

The M31 has identical dimensions as the other modules you already have. Something else to consider. Any of the regular M60 or M61 modules will run in a low output moon mode state for alot of hours on AA cells.

 

[Cerealand]

For you guys who order the "B" parts from Malkoff, would you be able to post some pictures of those items? I'm just curious on how they look.

 

[bstrickler]

Will do!

 

[TheMechanic]

The M31 has identical dimensions as the other modules you already have. Something else to consider. Any of the regular M60 or M61 modules will run in a low output moon mode state for alot of hours on AA cells.

Moon mode? We don't need no steenking moon mode!

Thanks for the info. I couldn't figure out why the only fit option was the VME head - but I though it used the P60-style module, so I got confused. I'm thinking an M31 or M31W with a couple of Duraloops in an Elzetta 3-cell body will do the trick. If I could find a cheap 9P body I'd use that, but people are getting outlandish prices for the things now that they're discontinued.

From what I've seen, Malkoff's warms are a little on the yellow side for my taste, but that was the M61 module. Anyone have experience with the M31W versus the regular one?

 

[Dingle1911]

I just received two blemished VME heads and two m61 modules. On the heads I had to look hard to find a blemish. They do have a small b engraved in town places. The b is a lot more obvious than the blemished. I cannot find any thing wrong on the modules. I am satisfied, I plan to put them on carry lights and use them.

I also have plan to try an m31 with AA's, what do people use as a sleeve to make up the diameter difference between cr123 & AA?

 

[MrGman]

I couldn't resist stocking up on some parts from the B sale. Have the Hound Dog XM-L head and MD4 rig on its way. This will be my first chance to compare the XM-L Hound dog to the original and to my older Wildcat with the four XR-E type LEDs behind 4 TIR optics that has always been a very good performer.

I see a test video coming in the near future. Still love my oridinal older M60F (flood) M60-MCE flood and all my other Malkoff lights as well.

 

[jonesy]

Here's a shot of my blemished Hound Dog XM-L head on an original MD2 body with clip. You can tell the anodization is a different color, and feels a bit rougher than the other parts, but it's in perfect working condition. Going from 240 lumens to 750 is hilarious, I can light up trees halfway down the block, and the spill is very useful. I'm not sure how Gene did it, but it's awesome. I love the legoability of the Malkoff's- I was going to get a jetbeam BC series, but it only works with 4 batteries- this lets me mix and match.

 

[jonesy]

I'm also getting an MD3 body. What battery combinations can I run? Obviously, I can use 3 CR123's, but what else fits in there?

 

[glockxj]

I'm also getting an MD3 body. What battery combinations can I run? Obviously, I can use 3 CR123's, but what else fits in there?

(2) 18500's or (2) 17500's

 

[Cerealand]

In a MD3, you can also use two (2) 18500, three (3) 18350's, or two (2) AA batteries.

 

[BenChiew]

So I did a unscientific runtime test for an M61 on a single RCR123 and got about 35 minutes at full output and still plenty of light (%30 or so) an hour later.

This makes it a viable option for me as an EDC. Right now I'm running it in an E1E body VME head and E-series twisty tailcap.

What rcr123 are you using? I only got about 5min from an aw rcr123 500mah on a m31.

 

[jonesy]

In a MD3, you can also use two (2) 18500, three (3) 18350's, or two (2) AA batteries.

Great, thanks! For running AA's, don't you need to run a m61LL? I thought I read somewhere that that's the only module that really works.

 

[Glock 22]

Just a quick question has anyone tried the M61HO? I've got a 9P and was considering getting one of these to go in it.

 

[jorn]

Great, thanks! For running AA's, don't you need to run a m61LL? I thought I read somewhere that that's the only module that really works.

I think you need a m30/m31 if you want it to be regulated. All the m61's will go out of regulation on 2 aa's, so it dont matter how many L's you got. It will be dim and run forever anyway.
Just bought a 219 m61lll with a valiant head. Also ordered a vital gear fb1 and fb3 tube. The fb3 will be using 2xaa's.

 

[ganz-lite]

Put an XML dropin into a 3D maglite... turned a yellow beam into a nice tight white beam. Eagerly awaiting to further modify it and try to lower internal resistance. Malkoff's stuff is amazing, I'm surprised more LEO's and FD's haven't heard of / use his stuff (The NYPD, for one has a weird rule that lights have to be minimum 2C sized, to max 3D sized for primary, and there's no provision in the book for LEDs, for example)

 

[kyhunter1]

A M31 on a RCR123 is significantly over voltage according to Malkoffs specs and may ruin the module. They are around 3.3 volts max.

What rcr123 are you using? I only got about 5min from an aw rcr123 500mah on a m31.

 

[J_Roc]

Here's my contribution:

Malkoff MD3 with a DS titanium clip, Hound Dog XM-L, M91W Hi/Lo, 3xRCR123 in the body and 3xCR123 as back-up.