Hello, :wave:I am new to this forum but have done quite a bit of research. Still I am not satisfied on my LED options so reaching out on here. I have an old 6D Maglite that I want to convert to an awesome LED torch. I would like it to be over 600 lumens and capabilities closer to 1000 lumens would be better. A drop in solution would be best because I am not very privy to soldering anything although I am open to ideas. It seems I have two real options: 1) The Malkoff Cree XP-G2 or the TerraLux MiniStar31M-EX. I like the idea of the Malkoff device because I heard they are made very well but it only puts out 300 lumens. If I had a smaller flashlight I could then get one that puts out higher lumens but this is all they offer for the 6D lights and they are never in stock. So that leaves me with just the TerraLux as my only option. Should I get this one? The light can't be focused, right? It also seems that there has been no innovation in these LED technologies over the past 2-3 years. Is there a difference between the TerraLux MiniStar31M-EX and the TerraLux MiniStar310M-EX that is readily available on other sites? Do I have any other options?
So what do you guys think I should do with my 6D Maglite? Get the TerraLux since it appears to be the brightest one available? Anyone have any suggestions on other drop-ins? I have seen this one on DealExtreme.com: 6*Cree Q5 WB 5-Mode 1200-Lumen White Light Drop-in but I can't find out if there are any user reviews or if it is any good. I also don't know if it would be a simple drop-in or not. The dealextreme lights do not tell me if it will work with my flashlight voltage or not so I am completely unsure about those drop-ins.
Your specific LED drop-in opinion is appreciated. Let me know if you know of any other options, newer tech the better.
Aside from the LED I was thinking on getting a new bezel. Do you think it is worth it? Are they simply just for breaking stuff like glass? I was thinking about the XCape Talon bezel because it looks cool. I think the glass breaking end cap might be overkill since I am not traveling with this huge light in my car but what do you think? Any other accessories I should consider? Anywhere sell a tail light? Thanks in advance. -Noob
Links: http://www.xcapecap.com/products.html
http://terraluxportable.com/product/tle-310-m-ex/
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/drop-...g-lite?zenid=cd41f05fb2b6e7889fb580c44b3f2e2e
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/6-cree...in-led-module-52-7mm-42mm-8-4v-max-65153#open
So what do you guys think I should do with my 6D Maglite? Get the TerraLux since it appears to be the brightest one available? Anyone have any suggestions on other drop-ins? I have seen this one on DealExtreme.com: 6*Cree Q5 WB 5-Mode 1200-Lumen White Light Drop-in but I can't find out if there are any user reviews or if it is any good. I also don't know if it would be a simple drop-in or not. The dealextreme lights do not tell me if it will work with my flashlight voltage or not so I am completely unsure about those drop-ins.
Your specific LED drop-in opinion is appreciated. Let me know if you know of any other options, newer tech the better.
Aside from the LED I was thinking on getting a new bezel. Do you think it is worth it? Are they simply just for breaking stuff like glass? I was thinking about the XCape Talon bezel because it looks cool. I think the glass breaking end cap might be overkill since I am not traveling with this huge light in my car but what do you think? Any other accessories I should consider? Anywhere sell a tail light? Thanks in advance. -Noob
Links: http://www.xcapecap.com/products.html
http://terraluxportable.com/product/tle-310-m-ex/
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/drop-...g-lite?zenid=cd41f05fb2b6e7889fb580c44b3f2e2e
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/6-cree...in-led-module-52-7mm-42mm-8-4v-max-65153#open