Greetings from W. TX - new member here - although I have lurked for quite some time.
I recently attempted to upgrade an older Surefire G2 with a conversion kit from flea-bay (Chinese CREE Q5 LED Drop-In module with reflector and aluminum head) and, of course, it didn't fit correctly. Quality Malkoff parts are more than I would want to spend on an old G2, so I have decided to relegate the G2, as originally configured, to the toolbox for emergency/automotive use.
I have several old Maglights and a Sunwayman C20C Tomahawk I am pleased with, but I find the user interface a bit cumbersome. I am interested in an 18650 new flashlight purchase and I am currently contemplating (in order of preference) a Texas Lumens P-60 (not sure which variation yet, but I'm leaning towards a Ripple or a Outfielder) or a Malkoff M61 High/Low Switch MD2.
I plan to use the light for general lighting purposes around the house, camping/hunting, spotlighting and to a lesser extent, defense.
What I like about the Texas Lumens (1150 lumens) is the quality and that it has 5 modes: 5%, 30%, 100%, Strobe, Beacon & Last Mode Memory and that they will custom make or modify a light for a customer. What I like about the Malkoff is the quality and durability, but I don't like the fact that it only has the High/Low modes. I don't often need high lumens (I consider anything approaching 1,000 lumens and above as 'high') but it's nice to know the capability is there when it's needed. I also like the moonlight mode on my Tomahawk, which neither the Texas Lumens or Malkoff has.
I should also mention that I have looked at many Nitecore, Sunwayman, Surefire, etc. offerings, which are certainly nice, excellent flashlights, but they lack that custom feel and seem almost generic at this point and I'd like to purchase a product made in USA this time around (I'm aware Surefire is U.S. made). I would like to keep the purchase price in the $130.00 range or below. I am interested in thoughts on the two lights I mentioned, recommendations and suggestions on other lights to consider, and general advice from those more knowledgeable than I am on the subject.
What say you? Thanks in advance.
High_Noon
I recently attempted to upgrade an older Surefire G2 with a conversion kit from flea-bay (Chinese CREE Q5 LED Drop-In module with reflector and aluminum head) and, of course, it didn't fit correctly. Quality Malkoff parts are more than I would want to spend on an old G2, so I have decided to relegate the G2, as originally configured, to the toolbox for emergency/automotive use.
I have several old Maglights and a Sunwayman C20C Tomahawk I am pleased with, but I find the user interface a bit cumbersome. I am interested in an 18650 new flashlight purchase and I am currently contemplating (in order of preference) a Texas Lumens P-60 (not sure which variation yet, but I'm leaning towards a Ripple or a Outfielder) or a Malkoff M61 High/Low Switch MD2.
I plan to use the light for general lighting purposes around the house, camping/hunting, spotlighting and to a lesser extent, defense.
What I like about the Texas Lumens (1150 lumens) is the quality and that it has 5 modes: 5%, 30%, 100%, Strobe, Beacon & Last Mode Memory and that they will custom make or modify a light for a customer. What I like about the Malkoff is the quality and durability, but I don't like the fact that it only has the High/Low modes. I don't often need high lumens (I consider anything approaching 1,000 lumens and above as 'high') but it's nice to know the capability is there when it's needed. I also like the moonlight mode on my Tomahawk, which neither the Texas Lumens or Malkoff has.
I should also mention that I have looked at many Nitecore, Sunwayman, Surefire, etc. offerings, which are certainly nice, excellent flashlights, but they lack that custom feel and seem almost generic at this point and I'd like to purchase a product made in USA this time around (I'm aware Surefire is U.S. made). I would like to keep the purchase price in the $130.00 range or below. I am interested in thoughts on the two lights I mentioned, recommendations and suggestions on other lights to consider, and general advice from those more knowledgeable than I am on the subject.
What say you? Thanks in advance.
High_Noon