Which LED drop-in to buy for my 4D Mag?

Spinmaster · Jan 14, 2009

Hi all,

Newbie here... amazing forum, really cool to see what you guys can do to your flashlight... :twothumbs

After reading tons of threads here i'm still a little confused...

I'm looking for something with a little more throw than flood... pure white light... and have to be bright...

Anyone?

Thanks in advance!!!

Rinspeed · Jan 14, 2009

The Malkoff drop ins are first rate.

http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop2/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2&products_id=1

jasonsmaglites · Jan 14, 2009

i like the terralux for the money. but keep your warranty papers.
also check out this list for options. scroll about halfway down for d size maglites. good luck and welcome!

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/193434

jasonsmaglites · Jan 14, 2009

also this is one of my favorite graphs showing the efficency of a magled compared to a maglite incandesent brightness and runtime. and the magled is only about 2/3s as efficent overall as the terralux.

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/maglite_mag-led.htm

Spinmaster · Jan 14, 2009

I'm actually leaning towards the Malkoff single drop-in led too...
I'm thinking of changing the lens to UCL lens... and maybe the reflector too...

which reflector upgrade will pair up nicely with the Malkoff led?

gswitter · Jan 14, 2009

What's your definition of "upgrade"?. I really like the SSC P4 + stock Mag C/D reflector combo. If you tend to favor throw to flood, I wouldn't swap the reflector. If you prefer a floodier beam, just stipple a stock reflector.

Mjolnir · Jan 14, 2009

The current malkoff dropins are a slightly warmer tint than they used to be, so they aren't "pure white" like you stated (I have a 3d one, and I am pretty sure the 4d ones are the same).

Gunner12 · Jan 14, 2009

The stock reflector(cut to fit the drop-in) with the UCL should do great. A metal reflector can be less reflective then a plastic one if the plastic reflector has a better coating.

:welcome:

CARNAL1 · Jan 14, 2009

Spinmaster, I have two of the Malkoff 4D drop-ins with the pre cut stock plastic reflectors and UCLs installed in both. Make sure that your Maglites have a "D" as the first letter of your serial number. They are the longest throwing lights that I have. It will be money well spent if you go with a Malkoff drop-in. Gene and his wife are the best people around. Welcome to the forum and good luck with you choice.

H.D.T. = Happy Dark Trails

tx101 · Jan 14, 2009

have to agree with all of the above
Malkoff dropin, UCL and stock reflector

Spinmaster · Jan 14, 2009

Which part of the stock reflector i have to cut to fit the Malkoff?

Gunner12 · Jan 14, 2009

The bottom part, look at this page, there's a picture that shows the before and after of the mod. You can also buy pre-cut reflectors.

rockz4532 · Jan 14, 2009

Malkoff, if you dont want to cut your reflector i think they're for 8 dollars on their website.

Sgt. LED · Jan 14, 2009

tx101 said:
have to agree with all of the above
Malkoff dropin, UCL and stock reflector

I also agree. You want to trust this light? Will you possibly ever have to depend on this light? Could you maybe ever drop this light?

The only thing you should count on is a Malkoff.

LEDconvert · Jan 16, 2009

I'd suggest the Terralux TLE-300M.

jasonsmaglites · Jan 16, 2009

no way. i hate the 300m. you'd better stipple the heck out of your lens if you use that beam. just have a wall of light available for about 3 hours.

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