Surefire Lego?

[brucejiang]

My latest projects

6P-BK customized to a golden colour...., this time, I use a genuine one

[brucejiang]

This one has been assembled with a Surefire adapter that was removed from a KL3 head (before you order one to do the same, please note that these are glued and removal will not always work). The bezel is still in stock condition and runs a LED tower instead of a bulb.



This one uses a Leef adapter. It's actually without light engine at the moment - I am still undecided on the perfect setup and have a WTB out for another LED tower.

fantastic LEGO projects!

Try XP-E tower will gain reasonable throw

[brucejiang]

Looks like the engraver needs to learn how to spell!

you are right, infact, it is a replica...made by JETBEAM...

The only advantage is its HAIII finish, and of course a good 18650 host

[red_hackle]

fantastic LEGO projects!

Try XP-E tower will gain reasonable throw

Thanks for the kind words! Any idea where to source a XP-E tower from? I've been looking for a while...

[Helmut.G]

[Mikeg23]

A new option for Lego. E1B-AA body by Fire Kylin. The E1B like head and tailcap are on the E1-BK body below.

Never heard of them that's pretty crazy...

[Kestrel]

Finally we have a Nitrolon light that could actually melt.

[Helmut.G]

Running a 3W XR-E warm white drop-in so there's not really a danger

[brucejiang]

Thanks for the kind words! Any idea where to source a XP-E tower from? I've been looking for a while...

I think KUKU still selling the XPG version, you may ask him for a replacement of XPE.

[fresh eddie fresh]

Has anyone done a Malkoff VME head & M61 on a Surefire A2L? I'm thinking the two stage switch would work well with it.

When I used to have an A2L I did it with the VME, and the different levels worked, they were pretty close to each other in brightness (same results with my LX2.) Using an AZ2 tailcap on a 9P, you can put an M91 in it and it has the same brightness as an M61 on low (a different beam pattern, though.)

[tobrien]

is there any difference whatsoever between the C2 and M2 bodies except for the printed text?

[archimedes]

is there any difference whatsoever between the C2 and M2 bodies except for the printed text?

No, I don't believe so ... nor the L5 tube, for that matter

[beach honda]

Body wise, no difference...but methinks the M series lights come with dual tail o rings.

[ElectronGuru]

+1

From an original purchase standpoint,

the C2 came with:
Z44, body, Z41, P60, batteries, lanyard

the M2 came with
Z32, body, Z41, P60, P61, batteries, lanyard

[tobrien]

thanks guys!

[eg1977]

[T45]

A new option for Lego. E1B-AA body by Fire Kylin. The E1B like head and tailcap are on the E1-BK body below.

I really like that KM2 head!

[think2x]

Love this setup, had one like it over a year ago and miss it.

[eg1977]

Love this setup, had one like it over a year ago and miss it.

I have it listed for sale on marketplace

[tobrien]

can yall answer what may be my last question: so besides supposed shock absorption, is the M2 bezel much different from the Z44 bezels? iirc i've heard yall mention there's a lot more room in the M2 combat bezels and no cutoff on the beam like a z44 might have?

and is there a difference insofar as function between the Malkoff and Oveready M2 adapters for P60 drop-in modules?

[ElectronGuru]

can yall answer what may be my last question: so besides supposed shock absorption, is the M2 bezel much different from the Z44 bezels? iirc i've heard yall mention there's a lot more room in the M2 combat bezels and no cutoff on the beam like a z44 might have?

The M2/32 bezel is both longer and wider than the 44. The shock absorber protects incan bulbs from the recoil introduced by weapon mounted use. Lamps are 'recessed' from the glass (providing the compression space), increasing cutoff vs the 44. Its the Cryos/32 that reduces cutoff (no recoil protection).

is there a difference insofar as function between the Malkoff and Oveready M2 adapters for P60 drop-in modules?

Malkoff adapters push against the factory shock absorber, pre compressing it. This is enough for the springs on most drop ins. Dropins with powerful springs (like the Triple) push against batteries to much force for this setup, so the OR adapter replaces the factory shock absorber (harder to install/remove), keeping the drop in properly seated in the socket.

[shao.fu.tzer]

No one's posted any legos in awhile so I thought I'd post one that I made last night for my daughter to carry while we searched for our missing cat... Surprised no one's posted it... Plain old E2D with Surefire E2C (from LU60A) and KX3 head... Horrible balance but the ano matches pretty nicely and it works...

[tobrien]

The M2/32 bezel is both longer and wider than the 44. The shock absorber protects incan bulbs from the recoil introduced by weapon mounted use. Lamps are 'recessed' from the glass (providing the compression space), increasing cutoff vs the 44. Its the Cryos/32 that reduces cutoff (no recoil protection).

Malkoff adapters push against the factory shock absorber, pre compressing it. This is enough for the springs on most drop ins. Dropins with powerful springs (like the Triple) push against batteries to much force for this setup, so the OR adapter replaces the factory shock absorber (harder to install/remove), keeping the drop in properly seated in the socket.

thanks for the in-depth response, sorry i'm so late on this. so is there no real layperson benefit to an M2 bezel unless you like the looks?

[jamesmtl514]

I find the M2 head on a 2 cell light ads nice weight. It's more comfortable to hold and it looks nicer.

It does feel like it's stronger than the z44

[880arm]

thanks for the in-depth response, sorry i'm so late on this. so is there no real layperson benefit to an M2 bezel unless you like the looks?

Not much. I suppose it would be a little bit more resistant to rolling due to the slightly longer flat surfaces but that's about it (aside from the appearance).

[ElectronGuru]

From the stand point of P60 drop ins, it's major plus is the extra heat sinking mass. Even without direct contact, heat goes drop > body > bezel.

Real functional advantage though requires something custom with a larger reflector.

[Eric242]

Horrible balance but the ano matches pretty nicely and it works...

....and doesn´t look too bad either. I like it!

Eric

[Silgt]

Real functional advantage though requires something custom with a larger reflector.

M2-50?

[jamesmtl514]

I want an M2-50!

[880arm]

Picked up a beautiful KL3-BK and Z49 on the marketplace (thanks eg1977!). They are just the ticket to give a Z2 a little attitude

When I used to have an A2L I did it with the VME, and the different levels worked, they were pretty close to each other in brightness (same results with my LX2.) Using an AZ2 tailcap on a 9P, you can put an M91 in it and it has the same brightness as an M61 on low (a different beam pattern, though.)

The AZ2 was the first light I used with my VME head. Like you said, the brightness levels aren't drastically different with an M61 but they are noticeably different. I suspect that it does make a fair difference to battery life though I haven't tested this.

The neck of the VME is actually smaller than the AZ2 body where they meet so it's not as nice a fit as it is on other lights. It doesn't look bad but you can tell there's a little mismatch.